How Do You Learn The History Of Hapkido?
Although Hapkido is an ancient Korean martial art form, you would think it would be a simple task to learn its history; however it seems the history is steeped in conflicting versions and there are questions as to the validity of some renditions. The early history of Hapkido is said to be not just difficult, but almost impossible to substantiate the accuracy of the information available. There are many websites and books, however, where you can learn different versions of the history of Hapkido and then draw your own conclusions. Find a Hapkido Dojang (school) and ask if their masters can share information about the history. They may also be able to advise you on which books or online resources to visit to find more information. Visit the International Modern Hapkido Federation website where you will find in-depth information about the history of Hapkido as they know it. The site also includes the personal histories of both Ji Han Jae and Choi, Young Sool, who were both credited with c
