Are Hapkido kicks identical to Taekwondo kicks?
While there are points of similarity, many Hapkido kicks are vastly different than those found in Taekwondo. Both arts blend linear and circular motions, although Hapkido also incorporates many of the unusual spins and body positions more characteristic of native Korean and Chinese kicking styles. Is Hapkido basically a Korean version of Japanese Jujutsu or Aki‑Jujutsu? While Hapkido does bear some similarity to these Japanese arts, it also possesses many qualities that are uniquely Korean. In fact, many of its techniques are completely foreign not only to Japanese Jujutsu, but to all Japanese martial arts. Hapkido also possesses a much greater variety of strikes and kicks than is found in any modern Jujutsu system. While many martial arts share common roots, they all evolve in unique ways based on the culture where they reside, and the personalities who provide leadership. Hapkido’s link to Daito Ryu Aki-Jujutsu is based entirely on Yong-Sul Choi’s claim to have studied under Sokaku T
