Info For Beginners
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The Meaning of Hapkido
Hap = Coordination
Ki = Energy
Do = Art Form
The Three Principles of Hapkido
• Principle of Sum - My power + your power = my power
• Principle of Water - Non-resistance
• Principle of Circular Motion - Universal power
Basic Korean Phrases
Chah Ryut (cha-ree-ut) = Attention
Gyung Nyeah (gyung yay) = Bow
Ba-Ro (bah-ro) = At ease
Every time you bow the class Senior will announce,
chah ryut (you come to attention),
gyung nyeah (you bow), ba-ro (you return to at ease).
Dojang = The Studio Dobok = Uniform Kiyap = Yell
Counting in Korean
Many exercises done in class are counted in Korean.
Beginning students should learn to count, in Korean,
from one to ten.
1. Hana
2. Dool
3. Set
4. Net
5. Da-sut
6. Ya-sut
7. Il-gope
8. Yu-dul
9. A-hop
10. Yul
Many exercises done in class are counted in Korean.
Beginning students should learn to count, in Korean,
from one to ten.
1. Hana
2. Dool
3. Set
4. Net
5. Da-sut
6. Ya-sut
7. Il-gope
8. Yu-dul
9. A-hop
10. Yul
Basic Rules of The Dojang
• Always Show Respect for Others
• Keep your uniform clean and in good condition
• Say, "Hapki" and bow when entering and exiting the Dojang
• Address all Black Belts as, "Sir" or "Ma'am"
• Bow when stepping on or off the mat
• No shoes or drink on the mat
• Do not talk during class
• If you arrive late go to the back of the class unless instructed otherwise
• Bow to each other and shake hands after each class
• Leave the mat after class so the next class can start on time
• Please leave your problems and stress outside when you enter the Dojang
Sparring Equipment
Safety First
Students must wear: Gloves, mouthguard, headgear, chest protector, and shin guards. Men must wear groin protection.
All of these items can be purchased at the Dojang.
• Always Show Respect for Others
• Keep your uniform clean and in good condition
• Say, "Hapki" and bow when entering and exiting the Dojang
• Address all Black Belts as, "Sir" or "Ma'am"
• Bow when stepping on or off the mat
• No shoes or drink on the mat
• Do not talk during class
• If you arrive late go to the back of the class unless instructed otherwise
• Bow to each other and shake hands after each class
• Leave the mat after class so the next class can start on time
• Please leave your problems and stress outside when you enter the Dojang
Sparring Equipment
Safety First
Students must wear: Gloves, mouthguard, headgear, chest protector, and shin guards. Men must wear groin protection.
All of these items can be purchased at the Dojang.
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Belt Progression – Testing is Quarterly
• White
• Yellow
• Purple
• Green
• Blue
• Brown
• Red
• Black 1st Dan
• White
• Yellow
• Purple
• Green
• Blue
• Brown
• Red
• Black 1st Dan
Grandmaster Song is always addressed as,
Grandmaster or Kooksa-Nim.
When answering questions questions from
Grandmaster Song it is always, "Yes, sir" or "No,
sir."
Grandmaster Song's vision for his studio is a
supportive, family friendly environment.
Students should work hard and have fun. His
door is always open to students and parents if
they have any questions or problems.
Grandmaster or Kooksa-Nim.
When answering questions questions from
Grandmaster Song it is always, "Yes, sir" or "No,
sir."
Grandmaster Song's vision for his studio is a
supportive, family friendly environment.
Students should work hard and have fun. His
door is always open to students and parents if
they have any questions or problems.
