Singapore
Art of the Korean Scholar Warrior
Han Mu Do is an art of self-defence, exercise and fun all-in-one; suitable for kids, teenagers, young and senior adults. As a martial art that stimulates thinking and physical coordination, Han Mu Do teaches practical and comprehensive self-defense techniques, allowing you to enhance both mental and physical strength.
It is fun learning for the young as well as gratifying for seniors who wish to improve fitness and health while enjoying a rewarding martial art.
The art comprises of a wide array of defense techniques, joint manipulation & locking, throwing, striking, kicking, grappling and ground skills as well as acupressure and weapons techniques. Students will learn how to defend and counter against strikes, kicks, throws, knife attacks, chokes and grips at several locations from the front or back, sword and pole attacks, etc.
Han Mu Do comprises of techniques taught in Hapkido, Kuk Sul, Taekwondo, Taekyon, Korean Judo and Han Tae Keuk (Korean Taichi).
The philosophy of Han Mu Do is based on Sun Bi, the ancient Korean scholar warrior of the Koguryo Kingdom (37 BC - AD 668), known for their courage, loyalty and intelligence.
Han Mu Do was founded by the world renowned Korean Martial Art historian and Grandmaster of Hapkido, Kuk Sool, Taekwondo and Yudo, Dr. He-Young Kimm, President of The World Han Mu Do Association.
Han Mu Do Philosophy:
Respect for elders, teacher and authority
Respect for each other
Optimism
Scholar Warrior
Grandmaster He-Young Kimm, the founder of Hanmudo, has over 45 years of studies and research in traditional and modern Korean martial arts. He has studied under the founder of Hapkido, Grandmaster Ji Han Jae and achieved 9th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido. He also studied Kuk Sul under the founder, Grandmaster Suh In Hyuk and received 8th Dan Kuk Sul under him. He also studied other Korean systems like Taekwondo, Kum Do(Korean Swordsmanship), Tang Soo Do, and rare ones like Tae Kyun, Ship Pal Ki, Sun Mu Do, Sundo and Muye Yi Ship Sa Ban under the systems' founders and grandmasters. With the advice of Hapkido founder, Grandmaster Ji, and Kuk Sul founder, Grandmaster Suh, he founded the Han Mu Do System. He organised his knowledge of traditional and modern Korean fighting arts into a balanced fighting system that is adaptable to counter different combat strategies in the modern era. He categorised Hanmudo techniques into :
Mental and Physical conditioning
Techniques of hand striking and leg kicking
Techniques of Head Butting
Techniques of attacking Pressure Points and Cavity Press
Techniques of Joint Locks and Bone Separation
Techniques of Choking
Techniques of Throwing
Techniques of Grappling and Ground Fighting
Techniques of Korean Tai Chi (Han Tae Keuk)
Techniques of Korean weapons
Martial Art Concept of Han Mu Do
Hanmudo technical defensive techniques are based on the Water Principle, Circle Principle, 9 direction movements and natural body movements. Its mental strategy is control of breath and mind, "Yu Shin Kang Kwan Han" (gentle mind strong fist) and the highest level "Mu Shin Mu Kwan" (empty mind empty fist). By being fluid and "gentle", the opponent's strong offense is penetrated and enveloped. The aim of Hanmudo defence is to bring the opponent to be immobilized on the ground where his kicks and punches have no effect, and to lock or choke him out.
Hanmudo Training
There are altogether 12 levels of rank training and testing before a student of Hanmudo achieves his 1st Dan Black Belt.
In each level, there are 6 divisions:
Philosophy of ancient Korean Masters
Ki Training (Internal Strength and mental training)
Striking and Kicking
Ho Shin Sul (Self Defence techniques) - Joint locking, pressure point striking, throwing, choking, ground techniques
Weapons - Long pole, short stick, knife, Korean sword, rope or belt, cane, fan
Free Sparring (Dae Ryun)
From 1st dan onwards , higher levels techniques are taught - combination techniques, weapons sparring, ground fighting strategy, jumping kicks.
Han Mu Do Association Singapore is affiliated to:
World Han Mu Do Association and Global Hapkido Federation
Han Mu Do Association Singapore was started by Dr. Dennis Chua, a dentist by profession, who trained directly under Grandmaster Dr. Kimm. From February 2008 onwards, Dr. Chua decided to reside in Australia and start a school there to teach Han Mu Do. William Toh, a pharmacist & consultant, was officially appointed to take over as instructor in Singapore.
Class
Tampines Changkat Community Club, Tampines St.11 - Saturday 5pm to 7pm
(Adult's and children's class. Children age 5 years and above)
Contact:
William Toh
(Singapore Headquarters)
Mobile +65 9683 0682 Tel. +65 6785 8589
williamgracent@singnet.com.sg
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