Taekwondo is an intense total body workout. It optimizes speed, strength, coordination, and concentration. Students of this striking art learn a variety of kicking, punching, evading, and deflecting techniques, which are applied in both choreographed training and, for advanced students, sparring applications.
Hapkido is a dynamic martial art, based on harmony and ki principles. It develops fluidity, flexibility, and connection with one's partner or opponent. Its comprehensive and pragmatic approach incorporates striking and grappling techniques, and students train in rolling and tumbling, falls and throws, joint locks, and various self-defense techniques.
Our curriculum integrates Taekwondo and Hapkido in a traditional format.
Master Yee's 10 Principles of the Embarcadero Hapkido Club:
- Acceptance - accept what is given to you at this moment; let go of what was or should be
- Harmony - act to create harmony, resolve conflict
- Boldness - seize the moment; see an opening and act on it
- Extension/expansion - expand from one point; ki flows like running water
- Reflection - still the mind; observe without judgment
- Integration - internalize the arts; connect with your everyday activities
- Customization - own the techniques; master them
- Breathe - observe your breath; utilize for health, power
- Purify - honest intention leads to the right action
- Mind - keep clear, sharp, creative intelligence, awareness of the moment