Tae Kwon Do is an intense total body workout. Optimize your speed, strength, coordination, and concentration. Self-defense techniques include: punches, kicks, defensive moves, controlled movements, and choreographed movements combining skills. This class is for all levels.
Hapkido is a dynamic martial art, based on harmony and Ki principles. Taught in a traditional format, regular promotions can lead to black belt certification. This class is for intermediate to advanced levels.
The Embarcadero Hapkido Club is located at the Embarcadero YMCA, 169 Steuart Street, in Downtown San Francisco. The Club meets Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm for new students, and until 8 pm for advanced continuing students. Sign up on-line through the YMCA web site or at their membership services desk.
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 judgement
- 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
