What is Hapkido? There are many different federations that teach it from their own perspective. Here is the perspective of the International Hapkido Federation and its traditional way.
Credentials:
Certifications Interntional Hapkido Federation , Graduate of the Hapkido Instructor Course Awarded: 1996
Nippon Renmei , Shihan, 8 Dan Black Belt in Aikijujutsu Awarded: 2009
References Young-Shil Chang - Personal Reference International Hapkido Federation's, Grandmaster
Licenses Republic of Korea , International Instructor of Martial arts Awarded: 1996
Education University of Maryland, Asian Division, South Korea , Asian Studies 1993 The study of Asian history, languages, culture, and traditions.
Seoul National University , Asian Studies and Korean Language 1993 The specific study of the country of Korea, its language, culture, customs, and traditions.
Experience International Hapkido Federation , President, Pan-American Headquarters 1976
Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee Master Jeff Allen began Hapkido training in 1976. He lived, learned, and taught at the headquarters in Korea directly under Grandmaster Chang moving to the US in 2000.
In the top 1% of martial artists in the world, he is one of the foremost talented and highly educated instructors in the world today with 35 years experience in Hapkido. Master Allen is prior military intelligence and continues instructing Military Special Operations and other governmental personnel.
Master Allen also had the honor of providing joint forces personal protection to the Korean President Young-Sam Kim.
Recent Reviews:
Basics of Hapkido 08-09-2010 ~ Charles Manno Once again a good video on how we teach.
