Hapkido

Korean martial art of joint-locks, throws and pressure-point striking derived from daitō-ryū aikijujutsu.

👥1 per team🌤indoor

What is Hapkido?

Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines joint-locks, throws, kicks and pressure-point strikes, tracing its lineage to Japanese daitō-ryū aikijujutsu. It shares the principles of redirection with aikido but is more percussive, integrating a wide range of kicks and hand strikes.

Quick facts

Category

Combat Sports

Type

Individual

Players

1 per team

Where played

indoor

Country of origin

🇰🇷 South Korea

Estimated origin

1948, Choi Yong-Sool, South Korea

Olympic

No

Popularity

major

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-20.verified