Barrett Hapkido

Glossary of Terms

Aikido: A Japanse martial art often confused with Hapkido due to it's similar name and origin. Aikido was developed as a non-violent method of defense stressing non-resistance, joint manipulation and study of Ki engergy.

An Yong Haseo: Welcome, a greeting.

An Yong Hasimnika: A welcome-student to teacher.

Cha Ryu: Attention.

Chi (Chinese): Internal Power.

Dan Bong: A short stick.

Dan Jun: Body center, believed to be a reservoir of energy.

Do: A way of life or method of study.

Do Bok (Korean): The traditional practice uniform.

Dojang (Korean): A school of practice hall.

Dul (Korean): The Number Two (2).

GI (Japanese): The traditional practice uniform.

Grandmaster Yong Shul Choi: The Founder of Hapkido.

Hana (Korean): The Number One (1)

Hapkido: The way of coordinated power. A well rounded, tactical Korean Martial Art which stresses non-resistance, circular motion, and strong kicking and striking techiniques.

Kamsa Homnida (Korean): Thank you.

Ki (Korean/Japanese): Engergy/Internal power.

Kyosanim: Assistant Instructor.

Kyun Yea: Bow.

Sabunim: A Master Instructor of the Korean martial arts.

Set (Korean): The Number Three (3).

Um Yang: The symbol which illustrates the indivisbility of opposing forces within nature (the central character on the South Korean flag).

Yin and Yang: The Chinese representation of the Um Yang.