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