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[AgDragon01]

I'm trying desperately to find a couple of Hapkido studios in Bucheon.

If anyone knows of any Gumdo or any other korean traditional martial arts (besides Tae Kwon Do) studios in Bucheon that would be great too! Thanks in advance..

[LydiaSarah]

Nobody?

[KumaraKitty]

I think the academy over Lotteria in San Dong, across from Save Zone teaches Hapkido still. I studied there before. It is in English as well. I'm not sure what the name is now, but it used to be MATES.

[Hootsmon]

I'd be interested to know if anyone ever found anything...I'm living in Bucheon and would like to train with other foreigeners in a relaxed atmosphere. Did Taekwondo before, and would like to again, but would try something new.

Want to go with other foreigners because it's more fun and can have a laugh while getting some good exercise....

[ThingsComeAround]

I will be seeking a Hapkido school in Bucheon as well...

Or maybe taekkyeon. Or wushu.

Getting a little post-thanksgiving belly

[AgDragon01]

[Mint]

Unless you like the art or find it useful as meditation I'd recommend not learning hapkido or any of the other martial arts. Take up judo or taekwondo here as those two regularly pit you against a live opponent. There is no time to freeze up in reality and the martial art schools don't properly train you for those situations.

[AgDragon01]

oh god, here we go....

please, don't jack my thread, just go over to bullshido dot net and read the thousand odd forum pages on which martial art is best. I don't want to hear it, I just want info on studios. Thanks.

[Gimpokid]

What is Hapkido? Could one of you explain it or give a link that has a typical example of it? From the videos I've seen it looks like encompasses anything involving pushing, throwing, kicking, stabbing and numchucking. Is there any basic form or discipline or is it just "here kick this guy's ass, if you win you just did Hapkido?"

[AgDragon01]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hapkido



it's similar to Judo (they share many of the same throws) and Aikido, in its principles of circular energy and philosophy of using your opponent's own
force against them. It also shares many kicks and strikes with Taekwondo. Needless to say some styles emphasize different things -

However, it's mostly known in martial arts circles for its joint locks, submission, and immobilization techniques, which is mainly what I would like to practice. Rather than many other martial arts, where the finishing move is some sort of strike, submission techniques aim to put the opponent in a position where he is in so much pain (or at the brink of snapping a bone or dislocating a joint) that he can't do anything. And if he does try, he ends up breaking a bone or two (for joint locks).

here's a link to a video that has a lot of Hapkido joint locks and submission moves.

http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=CVTAWLJCdOY&feature=related

[roadwork]

Okay. This school is awesome. Go on the road between Jungang Park and the Miree Nee Maul apartments. Then, go straight like you are going to the subway station. It's on the second floor on the right side of hte road. If you get to the MTB shop, you went too far. It's the first block after the apartment complexes. Can't remember what it's called (over 4 years ago)

[partialtone]

Been in it for a bit. I'd say this is the order of importance in what is taught in Hapkido. 1) Kicks 2) Throws & locks 3) Gymnastic evasion techniques 4) punching 5) Weapons

It tries to follow the distance theory and what you'd most likely encounter in a real-world situation. Because you're probably not going to find nunchaku lying around in a fight, they will teach you more kicking. Likewise, because punching is the most natural attack for most people, they will teach you more throws for when your opponent is too close for a good punch.

What you learn largely depends on the school's instructors here and not the school's style though.

[KumaraKitty]