Combat Hapkido - The Science of Self-Defense
ICHF - International Combat Hapkido Federation
In 1999 the Combat Hapkido System was officially recognized and accredited as a legitimate "Kwan" of HapKiDo by the WKF/KKA (Kido-Hae). The Korean name of Combat Hapkido is "Chon-Tu Kwan HapKiDo".
Combat Hapkido is another form of self defense more utilized for close quarter fighting and grappling. The following is a brief description and the sub pages have all the information you need to learn about this great sport.
WHAT COMBAT HAPKIDO IS
- A new, modern style of Hapkido
- A totally scientific approach to Self Defense
- A realistic and effective discipline of personal protection
- A dynamic and flexible program of learning and teaching the science of Self Defense
- The result of over 35 years of Martial Arts study, research, application and synthesis
- Combat Hapkido can be easily integrated into any program because it complements and blends well with most Martial Arts.
WHAT MAKES COMBAT HAPKIDO DIFFERENT
Combat Hapkido is a new, modern style of Hapkido developed by Grandmaster John Pellegrini. Combat Hapkido differs from other Hapkido styles philosophically as well as technically. Following are a few examples: Combat Hapkido is 100% Self Defense. There are no forms (Kata/Hyungs). All Combat Hapkido kicks are directed to the lower part of the body.
- Combat Hapkido does not teach "acrobatic" kicks.
- Combat Hapkido employs breakfalls and throws in a very limited manner.
- Combat Hapkido has no hard blocks or stances.
- Combat Hapkido does not teach "Traditional" weapons like joot-do (bamboo sword) or fan. We teach cane, belt and other Self Defense tools.
- Combat Hapkido teaches special firearms disarming techniques.
- Combat Hapkido contains a complete Ground Grappling program.
- Combat Hapkido, because it is flexible, dynamic and eclectic, continues to evolve.
- Combat Hapkido is not a sport and cannot be modified nor regulated to be one. There are no competitions, tournaments or championships.
- Breaking boards (or any other material) is not required nor desirable in Combat Hapkido.
"Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self protection."
Grandmaster John Pellegrini
Founder of Combat Hapkido
Founder: International Combat Hapkido FederationBlackbelt Magazine's 2004 Instructor of the Year
Grandmaster John Pellegrini has over 40 years of Martial Arts experience including;
* 9th Dan World Ki-Do Federation / HanMinJok Hapkido Association
* Founder "Combat Hapkido"
* President "International Combat Hapkido Federation"
* 9th Dan Tae Kwon Do - ITA
* Kukkiwon (WTF) Certification
* Master Instructor Certification in Hosinsul (Self Defense) - US Martial Arts Institute
* Instructor Certificate in Jeet Kune Do, Aikido & Combat Sambo
* Master Instructor Certification - "CaneMasters"
* Certified Instructor "Monadnock Expandable Baton"
Grandmaster John Pellegrini has founded the following organizations;
* Founder / Chairman of the "Independent TaeKwonDo Association"
* Founder / President of the "World Martial Arts Alliance"
* Founder / President of "Self Defense America, Inc."
* Founder / President of the "International Police Defense Tactics Institute"
Grandmaster John Pellegrini is a member of the following organizations;
* Member "Hapkido Examination & Deliberation Committee" World Ki-Do Federation
* Member Board of Directors "Hanminjok Hapkido Association"
* Member Board of Directors "Int. Aiki Arts Certification & Accreditation Board"
* Member Board of Directors "International Disabled Self Defense Association"
* Member "American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers" (ASLET)
* Member "International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers" (ILEETA)
* Member "Law Enforcement Alliance of America" (LEAA)
* Member "Police Martial Arts Association"
* Member "Jeet Kune Do Association"
* Founding Member "World Black Belt"
* Lifetime Member "United States Martial Arts Association"
* Member "American Women Self Defense Association"
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Combat Hapkido
Combat Hapkido (known in Korean as Chon-Tu Kwan Hapkido) is an eclectic modern Hapkido system founded by John Pellegrini in 1990 the grandmaster of the system who holds a 9th degree black belt. In 1992 Pellegrini formed the International Combat Hapkido Federation (ICHF) as the official governing body of Combat Hapkido. The ICHF was recognized by the Korea Kido Association and the World Kido Federation, collectively known as the Kido Hae, in 1999 as a hapkido style. The style is recognized under the Korean name Chon Tu Kwon Hapkido.
The World Kido Federation is recognized by the Korean Government as an organization that serves as a link between the official Martial Arts governing body of Korea and the rest of the world Martial Arts community.
The founder of Combat Hapkido was very clear in his statement that he did not invent a new martial art. He stated "I have merely structured a new Self-Defense system based upon sound scientific principles and modern concepts." For this reason Combat Hapkido is also referred to as the "Science of Self-Defense." Combat Hapkido is a new interpretation and application of a selected body of Hapkido techniques.
The word "Combat" was added to Combat Hapkido to distinguish this system from Traditional Hapkido styles and to identify its focus as Self-Defense.
The style employs joint locks, pressure points, throws, hand strikes, and low-lying kicks, and trains practitioners to either counter or preemptively strike an imminent attack to defend one-self. It also emphasizes small circular motion, non-resisting movements, and control of an opponent through force redirection and varied movement and practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork, distractive striking and body positioning to employ leverage.
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