Step into the world of martial arts. Hapkido is the perfect style of martial art to combine with your daily life. Hapkido has its roots in Korea. The style we teach was developed by Grandmaster Geoff J. Booth (9th dan). It is called 'Kwan Nyom Hapkido' and is based on the combination and use of concepts. This method makes it easy to absorb and provides limitless possibilities to combine and make 'Your Own Hapkido'. Each person can combine these concepts in their own unique way, creating the style ideal for them and their needs. Get familiar and get excited.
Kwan Nyom Hapkido (korean: School of Concepts) includes these essentials:
- handstrikes,
- kicks,
- throws,
- joint locks.
Combined with a small number of principles, these make Hapkido a really intensive and effective form of self defense.
A healthy body makes a healthy mind!
Hapkido is suitable for everyone above 8 years old. Because of the wide range of techniques everyone can find their way through Hapkido.
Everyone does Hapkido for their own reason. Some do it for the fitness and increased flexibility. Others for the coordination, endurance and relaxation of the mind. Some are pleased by the discipline and social atmosphere of the class.
Integrating all of these aspects in a high skilled art self defense, is Hapkido.
What if this idea strikes you?
Come and visit one of our classes. Come take a closer look. Or even better, come and join in. Put on some comfortable long trousers and a t–shirt and take part in two free lessons. Contact Lauri or Hans—for more information or to sign up—and let us hear from you. Our school is located in Liikuntamylly in the Helsinki area of Myllypuro. It is not even a bowshot away from the metro station. The sporting complex is filled with all the conveniences and resources necessary, including lockable safes, clean dressing rooms and showers, supervising staff, a cafeteria, parking and more. Helsingin Hapkido provides skillful teachers that wish you welcome!
What's up?
Joining Helsingin Hapkido also gives you the opportunity to participate in events all through the year at other Hapkido schools throughout the country and abroad. We also have a yearly meeting with Grandmaster Booth and seminars on different topics.
Junior classes
Helsingin Hapkido runs special children's classes for those between 8 and 15 years old. The teaching and programs are specially adapted for children and children's development. We focus on:
- respect,
- fun,
- concentration,
- social contact,
- physical activity.
We provide a hobby where children can develop their own way without team pressure.
- Lauri Långström, phone 045–876 1900
- Hans van der Ende, phone 040–5913 766
Dojang, address
Liikuntamylly, Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki
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Helsingin Hapkido ry
Lauri Långström, secretary,
email lauri@helsinginhapkido.fi,
phone 045–876 1900
Eija Komulainen, teacher, email eija@helsinginhapkido.fi
Hans van der Ende, teacher,
email hans@helsinginhapkido.fi,
phone 040–591 3766
Adults
- 4 month period: 125 EUR
- 1 month period: 35 EUR
- 10 times: 80 EUR
Juniors
- 4 month period: 90 EUR
- 1 month period: 25 EUR