Conduit Hapkido Centre/ International Hapkido/Hapkiyoosool Federation
Hapkido is a Korean martial art which has a huge following as a practical and extremely effective method of self-defense.
Ideal in the defense against armed, unarmed and multiple attackers. Hapkido techniques do not require great size or strength to be delivered effectively.
The philosophy, principles, and techniques are keys of power and confidence regardless of age, sex, or physical strength.
We have a world renowned reputation that goes back more than 50 years
which began with exclusively training the military in 1960 to now training
law enforcment and civilians. We are a traditional martial arts federation with a no-frills approach to serious, progressive practice of real-world focused application which is unmistakable, effective, and effecient. Our classes range from traditional martial arts to modern military and law enforcment training.
We live in a modern world and the techniques have proven to adapt to every new and rising situation. We continually keep up with modern times while upholding the traditional martial arts values and disciplines.
Classes are realty based and real world focused and open to people of all walks of life from children to adult. A tried and true martial art without modern sporting influences.
Our Grandmaster and Founder is
Grandmaster Chang he began teaching Hapkido in 1960 opening his own IHF headquarter in Pyongtaek, South Korea in 1968.
Grandmaster Chang teaches a very unique style of Hapkido that is in its most original form. Grandmaster Chang taught Korean Military and Special Forces, Presidential Body Guards, as well as numerous other Korean Governmental Agencies.
Grandmaster Chang is the founder of our International Hapkido Federation.