PROVENANCE
Mind and body together.
The international Hapkido Federation was established in order to preserve and promote the ideals of the true Hapkido. Our provenance includes several notable figures, whose style has influenced our curriculum and contributed to the formation of the federation. Grand Master Chang Yong Sil was at the forefront of the formation of the federation and the development of its style. He has guided our path (and has led the way for us) through these many decades.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
Morihei Ueshiba, an expert who reached the highest level of mastery in the classical Japanese Martial Arts, most notibly Daito Ryu Jujitsu, created Aikido in the 1920's
YONG SUL CHOI
Yong Sul Choi, adopted son of Sokaku Takeda and Head Master of Daito Ryu Aikijujitsu, lived and trained with Takeda for over 30 years. After Takeda's death, Choi returned to Korea where he created the art of Hapkido
YONG SIL CHANG
Yong Sil Chang, Grand Master and international President, has led the way in our federation for five decades. As a Hapkido elder, his never ending devotion to our art serves to preserve and promote our true Hapkido.
JASON IBBOTSON
Jason Ibbotson, leading instructor of the international Hapkido Federation Australia. Began training in 1980 at age 7. As a devoted student of Grand Master Chang, he follows the path and ideals laid before him to preserve and promote true Hapkido and the federation.
