Hapkido
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Hapkido or Hap Ki Do is one of the Korean martial arts. In the Korean language, Hap means "together", "coordinated", or "joining"; Ki describes internal energy, spirit, strength, or power; and Do means "way" or "art". Thus, Hapkido translates literally as "joining-energy-way", but it is most often rendered as "the way of coordinating energy" or "the art of coordinated power."
Hapkido employs joint manipulations, locks, pressure points, throws, kicks, and strikes primarily for self-defense.
Hapkido practitioners learn to use and control their own "Ki" and that of the attacker. This is because Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, non-resistive movements, and control of the opponent. Although Hapkido contains both outfighting and infighting techniques, the end of most situations is to get near for a close strike, lock, or throw. Hapkido practicioners seek to gain advantage through techniques, avoiding the use of strength against strength.
