International Master Certification, International Grandmaster Certification. International Honorary Rank Certification, Special Rank Examinations (External Testing Program).
Additionally the W.I.H.D.K.F. offers official rank certification, a Ph.D. in H.K.D., as well as instructor and dojang (school) certification.
Once registered with the W.I.H.D.K.F., instructors will be able to test their students through the W.I.H.D.K.F. to insure their ranks are registered and recognized.
Must I own a commercial school to be an instructor?
No. In order to register your School or Club and become an W.I.H.K.D.F. Head Instructor, you must have at least 5 students (not including yourself). You do not have to have a "full-time" commercial school.
Many instructors teach at community centers, YMCA's, church halls, sports centers, and even in their homes or backyards. It is not as important "where" you teach, as it is the "quality" of "what" you teach.
The true spirit of the Korean martial arts can be taught in one's backyard or home with only a few students, or in a full-time commercial school with hundreds of students. All you need is the ability and willingness to share your knowledge of these Arts with others.
The goals and direction of the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The WI.H.K.D.F is a bona fide organization of continuous nature and has been formed to provide
qualified technical and administrative support, guidance and unity for students / instructors and affiliated schools.
We are dedicated to the preservation of the traditional aspects of H.K.D. while assuring that students are being taught only realistic, truly effective techniques of street self defense and the
high moral standards inherent in the pursuit of Hap-Ki-Do.
Through its adherence to modern scientific concepts for teaching and practicing Hap-Ki-Do., this federation provides a true medium by which the options, ideas, developments and experiences of the today's streetfighting reality, can be shared and ultimately benefit all members.
THE TRUE HISTORY OF HAP-KI-DO !
Not many people, actually know of the origins of H.K.D. and, more importantly, what makes it unique.
Controversy is nothing new to H.K.D. practitioners. As far back as H.K.D. can be recorded, there have
been disputes between masters on origins and the true beginnings of this art.
Three warriors from the korean Silla kingdom around 400 years ago designed the system "Sam-Rang-Eui-Kwang".
Later, two masters of this system "Wang-Ga" und "Moon-In", moved to Japan to teach their art.
In 1921, professor Sik-Ji-Seong-Pyong renamed the system into "Dol-Gue-Ryu".
Paralel to this evulution, some martial arts were only taught inside japanese family clans. (as example
the Takeda clan).
The most important persons in the history of Hap-Ki-Do were it´s founder Choi-Yong-Sool, his first student Suh-Bok-Sup and Ji-Han-Jae, who is responsible for the worldwide spread of H.K.D. since the early 60´s.
Grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool
The Hap-Ki-Do founder Grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool (July 21,1899 to October 27,1986) was taken in 1908 from the
Takeda married couple who owned a candy factory, to Japan.
While they travelled around, they send him into a Buddhist temple (first time 1912).
From 1913 he worked as a servant for the head of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu Clans: "Sogaku Takeda"
(1860-1943). During his time in Japan he used the name Yoshida (Asao) Tatujutu.
Choi studied the art of des "Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu" from 1916 until the death of his teacher in April 1943.
Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu, which includes over 6000 techniques, was developed in 1087 from the famous master "Yoshimitsu Shinra Saburo" and, until then, just taught inside the "Minamoto" (Seiwa-Gen-Ji) family clan.
In 1946 Choi returned to Korea, but never was accepted from the most martial artists as a Korean native.
Here it should be mentioned, that the founder of Ai- Ki-Do "Morihei Ueshiba" (1883-1969), only studied
three years from 1918 to 1921 under Takeda.
After Choi was introduced from a master into the kicking art of "Tae-Kyon" and from another one into the Buddhist art of "Bulkyo-Mu-Sul", he had the idea of combining this two styles with the art he had learned: the Yawara from the Takeda-Ryu system. As the result he wanted to create the most effective self defense system of his time.
So Choi took 270 basic techniques, and broke them down into three categories:
1. Empty hand vs. empty hand
2. Empty hand vs. weapon
3. Weapon vs. weapon
All kicking techniques Choi ever used and integrated into his new system, were only applied on low level
(groin, knee and ankle joint).
To realise his idea, Choi appointed the following principles / concepts to his system:
Mechanical: Circle, Wave, straight line and triangle.
Physical: Centrifugal force, utilization of the opponents strength, spontaneous power burst.
Psychological: Passivity, influence and effective humanity.
Additionally Choi established the Philosophies of Hap-Ki-Do. These are: Honesty (Jong - Euye),
courtesy (Yea - Euye) and patience (Ien - Nae).
On his return to Korea, Choi Yong Sool got off the boat in Pusan City and on the train to Yong Dong,
his hometown. From there, he left and moved to Taegae city.
So, at the Younson train station, he got his bag robbed. All the money and certificates he had, were lost.
Subsequently, Choi worked as a bodyguard for Suh-Bok-Sup´s father, a member of the parliament.
At this period, grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool called his martial art "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul".
In 1953, he used the name "Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sul" and one year later he called it "Yu-Kwon-Sool.
Another name change was made from him together with his students Kang-Woo-Jin and Suh-Bok-Sub in 1956: The name "Hap-Ki-Do" was born.
In 1960, Choi founded the "Dae-Han Ki-Do Hwe" (Korea Ki-Do Hwe / Korean Ki-Do Asso.) and in 1967
he established the "Jun-Moo-Kwan".
The Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae Ji and Mu Kim began using the name Hapkido in 1961.
The "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul-Kwan" was finally established by grandpatriarch Choi, Seo-Bok-Sub, Jang-Song-Ho and Seo-Byong-Dong.
Grandmaster Suh-Bok-Sub
On February 10,1948, Suh-Bok-Sup started to study under Choi and received his 4. Dan / degree Black Belt, on February 12,1951. Suh was Choi´s first student and the designer of the arrowhead symbol of H.K.D..
Suh first met grandpatriarch Choi at Saturday 21,1948. At this time Suh was 24 years old and held an 1. Dan / Degree in Judo.
Suh was the chairman of a brewery and one day, he watched Choi fighting against a group of young men, using techniques Suh never saw before.
Later, Suh asked Choi to demonstrate him some techniques and so Choi told Suh to throw him. But he was
afraid to throw him realistically because Choi was much older as he was.
So he lightly grabbed him and Choi immediately used a painful technique on him.
After a while, Suh got mad and attacked Choi with his best techniques, but he found himself always in trouble.
Fascinated, he offered Choi a job as a martial arts teacher. Choi-Yong-Sool one day showed Suh a
photograph of Takeda, his teacher and pulled out a business card from him. Choi told Suh that the style
he practised was Ya-Wa-Ra of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu.
The first school (Korean Yu-Kwan-Sool-Hap-Ki Dojang) was established in Daegue city, by Suh-Bok-Sup and grandpatriarch Choi on February 12th, 1951
Today Suh is a Professor of sport massage at the Korea National Athletic University and a frequent lecturer
at the Japan Chiropractic Association in Japan.
Master Ji-Han-Jae
Ji studied between 1953 to 1956 under grandpatriarch Choi and received the 3. Degree black belt.
After his break-up with Choi, who refused to show him the higher Dan techniques , he founded
the "Ma-Jan-Dong-Kwan" in 1957 and moved to Seoul in 1960 to open up his own school.
The dispute between the two lasted up to the death of grandpatriarch Choi. Ji integrated all known
acrobatic, high and jumped kicking techniques in his Hap-Ki-Do style.
In 1962, he was the co-founder of the "Ki-Do-Yae" (Korean Ki-Do Association) and later trained under
a monk called Hei-Dong-Seu-Nim.
In 1965, he was the co-founder of the "Korea Hap-Ki-Do Association. (Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Do-Hyub-Hoe) which was cancelled in 1973. This organization was re-established by Oh-Se-Lim in 1984.
Also in 1984 Kim-Moo-Woong, Jae-Nam-Myung established the "Republic of Korea H.K.D. Association (Dae-Han-Min-Kuk-Hap-Ki-Do Association) and Ji created his own H.K.D. style called "Sin-Moo".
The lineage of the most highest ranking korean H.K.D. practitioners today goes back to Chi-Han-Jae and
his limited incomplete H.K.D. knowledge.
So, only a handful of Choi´s private students had learned probable the higher Dan techniques (as example: principles of knife fighting, the two arts of the middle sword and techniques / principles of the long sword) he had developed.
Master Jung-Moo-Kwon decided to unify the different Hap-Ki-Do groups and created the eagle image.
(And does not like the common meaning that Ji Han Jae used it first !)
The first 12 Hap-Ki-Do schools in 1963 were: Yu-Sul, Yu-Kwon-Sul, Bi-Sul, Sung-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Ki-Do, Kuk-Sool-Hwe, Shin-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Sool-Kwan, Moo-Sool-Kwan, Kwang-Moo-Kwan, Han-Pool
and Ki-Do.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee
Another version of the foundation of H.K.D. is told by Dr. Joo Bang Lee who took together with his brother Master Joo Sang Lee Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sool lessons from Soke Choi.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee says that he and some of his friends founded the name Hapkido in 1961, but was used originally in 1959 from Master Moon Kang who opened a school in Daegu.
Additionally he states that in 1961, Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae-Ji and Mu-Kim (Founder ShinMu Kwan in 1961)began using this new Hapkido name.
He states that they received master positions of this art in 1956 and still used the name Hapkido while teaching their Hwa Rang Do® skills in the 60´s.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee also says that he and Han-Jae-Ji was certified as a 8. Dan by Soke Choi in 1968.
Grandmaster Choi Bok Yeol
The second Doju of Hapkiyusul was Choi Bok Yeol, the son of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim.Choi Bok Yeol was born in 1942. As a young man he began to train under his father in Taegu.In 1985 Choi Bok Yeol received the status of 2nd Doju from his father Choi Yong Sul Dojunim. Tragically, Choi Bok Yeol the 2nd Doju of Korean Hapkiyusul died in 1987.
Chin-Il-Chang
Chang claims to be the official successor of the late Grandpatriarch Yong-Sul-Choi since January 15, 1985 and the only one ever received a 10th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Grandmaster Kim Yun Sang
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
I. Organizational 1. Mission statement, 2.Name and Jurisdiction, 3. Purposes and powers 4. Limitations
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership,
4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General
1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
The goals and direction of the W.I.H.K.D.F.
We are dedicated to the preservation of the traditional aspects of H.K.D. while assuring that students are being taught only realistic, truly effective techniques of street self defense and the high moral standards inherent in the pursuit of Hap-Ki-Do.
Through its adherence to modern scientific concepts for teaching and practicing Hap-Ki-Do., this federation provides a true medium by which the options, ideas, developments and experiences of the today's streetfighting reality, can be shared and ultimately benefit all members.
THE TRUE HISTORY OF HAP-KI-DO !
Not many people, actually know of the origins of H.K.D. and, more importantly, what makes it unique.
Controversy is nothing new to H.K.D. practitioners. As far back as H.K.D. can be recorded, there have
been disputes between masters on origins and the true beginnings of this art.
Three warriors from the korean Silla kingdom around 400 years ago designed the system "Sam-Rang-Eui-Kwang".
Later, two masters of this system "Wang-Ga" und "Moon-In", moved to Japan to teach their art.
In 1921, professor Sik-Ji-Seong-Pyong renamed the system into "Dol-Gue-Ryu".
Paralel to this evulution, some martial arts were only taught inside japanese family clans. (as example
the Takeda clan).
The most important persons in the history of Hap-Ki-Do were it´s founder Choi-Yong-Sool, his first student Suh-Bok-Sup and Ji-Han-Jae, who is responsible for the worldwide spread of H.K.D. since the early 60´s.
Grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool
The Hap-Ki-Do founder Grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool (July 21,1899 to October 27,1986) was taken in 1908 from the
Takeda married couple who owned a candy factory, to Japan.
While they travelled around, they send him into a Buddhist temple (first time 1912).
From 1913 he worked as a servant for the head of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu Clans: "Sogaku Takeda"
(1860-1943). During his time in Japan he used the name Yoshida (Asao) Tatujutu.
Choi studied the art of des "Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu" from 1916 until the death of his teacher in April 1943.
Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu, which includes over 6000 techniques, was developed in 1087 from the famous master "Yoshimitsu Shinra Saburo" and, until then, just taught inside the "Minamoto" (Seiwa-Gen-Ji) family clan.
In 1946 Choi returned to Korea, but never was accepted from the most martial artists as a Korean native.
Here it should be mentioned, that the founder of Ai- Ki-Do "Morihei Ueshiba" (1883-1969), only studied
three years from 1918 to 1921 under Takeda.
After Choi was introduced from a master into the kicking art of "Tae-Kyon" and from another one into the Buddhist art of "Bulkyo-Mu-Sul", he had the idea of combining this two styles with the art he had learned: the Yawara from the Takeda-Ryu system. As the result he wanted to create the most effective self defense system of his time.
So Choi took 270 basic techniques, and broke them down into three categories:
1. Empty hand vs. empty hand
2. Empty hand vs. weapon
3. Weapon vs. weapon
All kicking techniques Choi ever used and integrated into his new system, were only applied on low level
(groin, knee and ankle joint).
To realise his idea, Choi appointed the following principles / concepts to his system:
Mechanical: Circle, Wave, straight line and triangle.
Physical: Centrifugal force, utilization of the opponents strength, spontaneous power burst.
Psychological: Passivity, influence and effective humanity.
Additionally Choi established the Philosophies of Hap-Ki-Do. These are: Honesty (Jong - Euye),
courtesy (Yea - Euye) and patience (Ien - Nae).
On his return to Korea, Choi Yong Sool got off the boat in Pusan City and on the train to Yong Dong,
his hometown. From there, he left and moved to Taegae city.
So, at the Younson train station, he got his bag robbed. All the money and certificates he had, were lost.
Subsequently, Choi worked as a bodyguard for Suh-Bok-Sup´s father, a member of the parliament.
At this period, grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool called his martial art "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul".
In 1953, he used the name "Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sul" and one year later he called it "Yu-Kwon-Sool.
Another name change was made from him together with his students Kang-Woo-Jin and Suh-Bok-Sub in 1956: The name "Hap-Ki-Do" was born.
In 1960, Choi founded the "Dae-Han Ki-Do Hwe" (Korea Ki-Do Hwe / Korean Ki-Do Asso.) and in 1967
he established the "Jun-Moo-Kwan".
The Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae Ji and Mu Kim began using the name Hapkido in 1961.
The "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul-Kwan" was finally established by grandpatriarch Choi, Seo-Bok-Sub, Jang-Song-Ho and Seo-Byong-Dong.
Grandmaster Suh-Bok-Sub
On February 10,1948, Suh-Bok-Sup started to study under Choi and received his 4. Dan / degree Black Belt, on February 12,1951. Suh was Choi´s first student and the designer of the arrowhead symbol of H.K.D..
Suh first met grandpatriarch Choi at Saturday 21,1948. At this time Suh was 24 years old and held an 1. Dan / Degree in Judo.
Suh was the chairman of a brewery and one day, he watched Choi fighting against a group of young men, using techniques Suh never saw before.
Later, Suh asked Choi to demonstrate him some techniques and so Choi told Suh to throw him. But he was
afraid to throw him realistically because Choi was much older as he was.
So he lightly grabbed him and Choi immediately used a painful technique on him.
After a while, Suh got mad and attacked Choi with his best techniques, but he found himself always in trouble.
Fascinated, he offered Choi a job as a martial arts teacher. Choi-Yong-Sool one day showed Suh a
photograph of Takeda, his teacher and pulled out a business card from him. Choi told Suh that the style
he practised was Ya-Wa-Ra of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu.
The first school (Korean Yu-Kwan-Sool-Hap-Ki Dojang) was established in Daegue city, by Suh-Bok-Sup and grandpatriarch Choi on February 12th, 1951
Today Suh is a Professor of sport massage at the Korea National Athletic University and a frequent lecturer
at the Japan Chiropractic Association in Japan.
Master Ji-Han-Jae
Ji studied between 1953 to 1956 under grandpatriarch Choi and received the 3. Degree black belt.
After his break-up with Choi, who refused to show him the higher Dan techniques , he founded
the "Ma-Jan-Dong-Kwan" in 1957 and moved to Seoul in 1960 to open up his own school.
The dispute between the two lasted up to the death of grandpatriarch Choi. Ji integrated all known
acrobatic, high and jumped kicking techniques in his Hap-Ki-Do style.
In 1962, he was the co-founder of the "Ki-Do-Yae" (Korean Ki-Do Association) and later trained under
a monk called Hei-Dong-Seu-Nim.
In 1965, he was the co-founder of the "Korea Hap-Ki-Do Association. (Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Do-Hyub-Hoe) which was cancelled in 1973. This organization was re-established by Oh-Se-Lim in 1984.
Also in 1984 Kim-Moo-Woong, Jae-Nam-Myung established the "Republic of Korea H.K.D. Association (Dae-Han-Min-Kuk-Hap-Ki-Do Association) and Ji created his own H.K.D. style called "Sin-Moo".
The lineage of the most highest ranking korean H.K.D. practitioners today goes back to Chi-Han-Jae and
his limited incomplete H.K.D. knowledge.
So, only a handful of Choi´s private students had learned probable the higher Dan techniques (as example: principles of knife fighting, the two arts of the middle sword and techniques / principles of the long sword) he had developed.
Master Jung-Moo-Kwon decided to unify the different Hap-Ki-Do groups and created the eagle image.
(And does not like the common meaning that Ji Han Jae used it first !)
The first 12 Hap-Ki-Do schools in 1963 were: Yu-Sul, Yu-Kwon-Sul, Bi-Sul, Sung-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Ki-Do, Kuk-Sool-Hwe, Shin-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Sool-Kwan, Moo-Sool-Kwan, Kwang-Moo-Kwan, Han-Pool
and Ki-Do.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee
Another version of the foundation of H.K.D. is told by Dr. Joo Bang Lee who took together with his brother Master Joo Sang Lee Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sool lessons from Soke Choi.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee says that he and some of his friends founded the name Hapkido in 1961, but was used originally in 1959 from Master Moon Kang who opened a school in Daegu.
Additionally he states that in 1961, Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae-Ji and Mu-Kim (Founder ShinMu Kwan in 1961)began using this new Hapkido name.
He states that they received master positions of this art in 1956 and still used the name Hapkido while teaching their Hwa Rang Do® skills in the 60´s.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee also says that he and Han-Jae-Ji was certified as a 8. Dan by Soke Choi in 1968.
Grandmaster Choi Bok Yeol
The second Doju of Hapkiyusul was Choi Bok Yeol, the son of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim.Choi Bok Yeol was born in 1942. As a young man he began to train under his father in Taegu.In 1985 Choi Bok Yeol received the status of 2nd Doju from his father Choi Yong Sul Dojunim. Tragically, Choi Bok Yeol the 2nd Doju of Korean Hapkiyusul died in 1987.
Chin-Il-Chang
Chang claims to be the official successor of the late Grandpatriarch Yong-Sul-Choi since January 15, 1985 and the only one ever received a 10th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Grandmaster Kim Yun Sang
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
I. Organizational 1. Mission statement, 2.Name and Jurisdiction, 3. Purposes and powers 4. Limitations
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership,
4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General
1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
Three warriors from the korean Silla kingdom around 400 years ago designed the system "Sam-Rang-Eui-Kwang".
Later, two masters of this system "Wang-Ga" und "Moon-In", moved to Japan to teach their art.
In 1921, professor Sik-Ji-Seong-Pyong renamed the system into "Dol-Gue-Ryu".
Paralel to this evulution, some martial arts were only taught inside japanese family clans. (as example the Takeda clan).
The most important persons in the history of Hap-Ki-Do were it´s founder Choi-Yong-Sool, his first student Suh-Bok-Sup and Ji-Han-Jae, who is responsible for the worldwide spread of H.K.D. since the early 60´s.
Grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool
The Hap-Ki-Do founder Grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool (July 21,1899 to October 27,1986) was taken in 1908 from the
Takeda married couple who owned a candy factory, to Japan.
While they travelled around, they send him into a Buddhist temple (first time 1912).
From 1913 he worked as a servant for the head of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu Clans: "Sogaku Takeda"
(1860-1943). During his time in Japan he used the name Yoshida (Asao) Tatujutu.
Choi studied the art of des "Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu" from 1916 until the death of his teacher in April 1943.
Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu, which includes over 6000 techniques, was developed in 1087 from the famous master "Yoshimitsu Shinra Saburo" and, until then, just taught inside the "Minamoto" (Seiwa-Gen-Ji) family clan.
In 1946 Choi returned to Korea, but never was accepted from the most martial artists as a Korean native.
Here it should be mentioned, that the founder of Ai- Ki-Do "Morihei Ueshiba" (1883-1969), only studied
three years from 1918 to 1921 under Takeda.
After Choi was introduced from a master into the kicking art of "Tae-Kyon" and from another one into the Buddhist art of "Bulkyo-Mu-Sul", he had the idea of combining this two styles with the art he had learned: the Yawara from the Takeda-Ryu system. As the result he wanted to create the most effective self defense system of his time.
So Choi took 270 basic techniques, and broke them down into three categories:
1. Empty hand vs. empty hand
2. Empty hand vs. weapon
3. Weapon vs. weapon
All kicking techniques Choi ever used and integrated into his new system, were only applied on low level
(groin, knee and ankle joint).
To realise his idea, Choi appointed the following principles / concepts to his system:
Mechanical: Circle, Wave, straight line and triangle.
Physical: Centrifugal force, utilization of the opponents strength, spontaneous power burst.
Psychological: Passivity, influence and effective humanity.
Additionally Choi established the Philosophies of Hap-Ki-Do. These are: Honesty (Jong - Euye),
courtesy (Yea - Euye) and patience (Ien - Nae).
On his return to Korea, Choi Yong Sool got off the boat in Pusan City and on the train to Yong Dong,
his hometown. From there, he left and moved to Taegae city.
So, at the Younson train station, he got his bag robbed. All the money and certificates he had, were lost.
Subsequently, Choi worked as a bodyguard for Suh-Bok-Sup´s father, a member of the parliament.
At this period, grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool called his martial art "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul".
In 1953, he used the name "Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sul" and one year later he called it "Yu-Kwon-Sool.
Another name change was made from him together with his students Kang-Woo-Jin and Suh-Bok-Sub in 1956: The name "Hap-Ki-Do" was born.
In 1960, Choi founded the "Dae-Han Ki-Do Hwe" (Korea Ki-Do Hwe / Korean Ki-Do Asso.) and in 1967
he established the "Jun-Moo-Kwan".
The Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae Ji and Mu Kim began using the name Hapkido in 1961.
The "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul-Kwan" was finally established by grandpatriarch Choi, Seo-Bok-Sub, Jang-Song-Ho and Seo-Byong-Dong.
Grandmaster Suh-Bok-Sub
On February 10,1948, Suh-Bok-Sup started to study under Choi and received his 4. Dan / degree Black Belt, on February 12,1951. Suh was Choi´s first student and the designer of the arrowhead symbol of H.K.D..
Suh first met grandpatriarch Choi at Saturday 21,1948. At this time Suh was 24 years old and held an 1. Dan / Degree in Judo.
Suh was the chairman of a brewery and one day, he watched Choi fighting against a group of young men, using techniques Suh never saw before.
Later, Suh asked Choi to demonstrate him some techniques and so Choi told Suh to throw him. But he was
afraid to throw him realistically because Choi was much older as he was.
So he lightly grabbed him and Choi immediately used a painful technique on him.
After a while, Suh got mad and attacked Choi with his best techniques, but he found himself always in trouble.
Fascinated, he offered Choi a job as a martial arts teacher. Choi-Yong-Sool one day showed Suh a
photograph of Takeda, his teacher and pulled out a business card from him. Choi told Suh that the style
he practised was Ya-Wa-Ra of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu.
The first school (Korean Yu-Kwan-Sool-Hap-Ki Dojang) was established in Daegue city, by Suh-Bok-Sup and grandpatriarch Choi on February 12th, 1951
Today Suh is a Professor of sport massage at the Korea National Athletic University and a frequent lecturer
at the Japan Chiropractic Association in Japan.
Master Ji-Han-Jae
Ji studied between 1953 to 1956 under grandpatriarch Choi and received the 3. Degree black belt.
After his break-up with Choi, who refused to show him the higher Dan techniques , he founded
the "Ma-Jan-Dong-Kwan" in 1957 and moved to Seoul in 1960 to open up his own school.
The dispute between the two lasted up to the death of grandpatriarch Choi. Ji integrated all known
acrobatic, high and jumped kicking techniques in his Hap-Ki-Do style.
In 1962, he was the co-founder of the "Ki-Do-Yae" (Korean Ki-Do Association) and later trained under
a monk called Hei-Dong-Seu-Nim.
In 1965, he was the co-founder of the "Korea Hap-Ki-Do Association. (Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Do-Hyub-Hoe) which was cancelled in 1973. This organization was re-established by Oh-Se-Lim in 1984.
Also in 1984 Kim-Moo-Woong, Jae-Nam-Myung established the "Republic of Korea H.K.D. Association (Dae-Han-Min-Kuk-Hap-Ki-Do Association) and Ji created his own H.K.D. style called "Sin-Moo".
The lineage of the most highest ranking korean H.K.D. practitioners today goes back to Chi-Han-Jae and
his limited incomplete H.K.D. knowledge.
So, only a handful of Choi´s private students had learned probable the higher Dan techniques (as example: principles of knife fighting, the two arts of the middle sword and techniques / principles of the long sword) he had developed.
Master Jung-Moo-Kwon decided to unify the different Hap-Ki-Do groups and created the eagle image.
(And does not like the common meaning that Ji Han Jae used it first !)
The first 12 Hap-Ki-Do schools in 1963 were: Yu-Sul, Yu-Kwon-Sul, Bi-Sul, Sung-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Ki-Do, Kuk-Sool-Hwe, Shin-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Sool-Kwan, Moo-Sool-Kwan, Kwang-Moo-Kwan, Han-Pool
and Ki-Do.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee
Another version of the foundation of H.K.D. is told by Dr. Joo Bang Lee who took together with his brother Master Joo Sang Lee Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sool lessons from Soke Choi.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee says that he and some of his friends founded the name Hapkido in 1961, but was used originally in 1959 from Master Moon Kang who opened a school in Daegu.
Additionally he states that in 1961, Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae-Ji and Mu-Kim (Founder ShinMu Kwan in 1961)began using this new Hapkido name.
He states that they received master positions of this art in 1956 and still used the name Hapkido while teaching their Hwa Rang Do® skills in the 60´s.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee also says that he and Han-Jae-Ji was certified as a 8. Dan by Soke Choi in 1968.
Grandmaster Choi Bok Yeol
The second Doju of Hapkiyusul was Choi Bok Yeol, the son of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim.Choi Bok Yeol was born in 1942. As a young man he began to train under his father in Taegu.In 1985 Choi Bok Yeol received the status of 2nd Doju from his father Choi Yong Sul Dojunim. Tragically, Choi Bok Yeol the 2nd Doju of Korean Hapkiyusul died in 1987.
Chin-Il-Chang
Chang claims to be the official successor of the late Grandpatriarch Yong-Sul-Choi since January 15, 1985 and the only one ever received a 10th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Grandmaster Kim Yun Sang
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
I. Organizational 1. Mission statement, 2.Name and Jurisdiction, 3. Purposes and powers 4. Limitations
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership,
4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General
1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
While they travelled around, they send him into a Buddhist temple (first time 1912).
From 1913 he worked as a servant for the head of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu Clans: "Sogaku Takeda" (1860-1943). During his time in Japan he used the name Yoshida (Asao) Tatujutu.
Choi studied the art of des "Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu" from 1916 until the death of his teacher in April 1943.
Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu, which includes over 6000 techniques, was developed in 1087 from the famous master "Yoshimitsu Shinra Saburo" and, until then, just taught inside the "Minamoto" (Seiwa-Gen-Ji) family clan.
In 1946 Choi returned to Korea, but never was accepted from the most martial artists as a Korean native.
Here it should be mentioned, that the founder of Ai- Ki-Do "Morihei Ueshiba" (1883-1969), only studied three years from 1918 to 1921 under Takeda.
After Choi was introduced from a master into the kicking art of "Tae-Kyon" and from another one into the Buddhist art of "Bulkyo-Mu-Sul", he had the idea of combining this two styles with the art he had learned: the Yawara from the Takeda-Ryu system. As the result he wanted to create the most effective self defense system of his time.
So Choi took 270 basic techniques, and broke them down into three categories: 1. Empty hand vs. empty hand 2. Empty hand vs. weapon 3. Weapon vs. weapon
All kicking techniques Choi ever used and integrated into his new system, were only applied on low level (groin, knee and ankle joint). To realise his idea, Choi appointed the following principles / concepts to his system:
Mechanical: Circle, Wave, straight line and triangle. Physical: Centrifugal force, utilization of the opponents strength, spontaneous power burst. Psychological: Passivity, influence and effective humanity.
Additionally Choi established the Philosophies of Hap-Ki-Do. These are: Honesty (Jong - Euye), courtesy (Yea - Euye) and patience (Ien - Nae).
On his return to Korea, Choi Yong Sool got off the boat in Pusan City and on the train to Yong Dong, his hometown. From there, he left and moved to Taegae city.
So, at the Younson train station, he got his bag robbed. All the money and certificates he had, were lost.
Subsequently, Choi worked as a bodyguard for Suh-Bok-Sup´s father, a member of the parliament.
At this period, grandpatriarch Choi-Yong-Sool called his martial art "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul".
In 1953, he used the name "Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sul" and one year later he called it "Yu-Kwon-Sool.
Another name change was made from him together with his students Kang-Woo-Jin and Suh-Bok-Sub in 1956: The name "Hap-Ki-Do" was born.
In 1960, Choi founded the "Dae-Han Ki-Do Hwe" (Korea Ki-Do Hwe / Korean Ki-Do Asso.) and in 1967 he established the "Jun-Moo-Kwan".
The Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae Ji and Mu Kim began using the name Hapkido in 1961.
The "Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Yu-Kwon-Sul-Kwan" was finally established by grandpatriarch Choi, Seo-Bok-Sub, Jang-Song-Ho and Seo-Byong-Dong.
Grandmaster Suh-Bok-Sub
On February 10,1948, Suh-Bok-Sup started to study under Choi and received his 4. Dan / degree Black Belt, on February 12,1951. Suh was Choi´s first student and the designer of the arrowhead symbol of H.K.D..
Suh first met grandpatriarch Choi at Saturday 21,1948. At this time Suh was 24 years old and held an 1. Dan / Degree in Judo.
Suh was the chairman of a brewery and one day, he watched Choi fighting against a group of young men, using techniques Suh never saw before.
Later, Suh asked Choi to demonstrate him some techniques and so Choi told Suh to throw him. But he was
afraid to throw him realistically because Choi was much older as he was.
So he lightly grabbed him and Choi immediately used a painful technique on him.
After a while, Suh got mad and attacked Choi with his best techniques, but he found himself always in trouble.
Fascinated, he offered Choi a job as a martial arts teacher. Choi-Yong-Sool one day showed Suh a
photograph of Takeda, his teacher and pulled out a business card from him. Choi told Suh that the style
he practised was Ya-Wa-Ra of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu.
The first school (Korean Yu-Kwan-Sool-Hap-Ki Dojang) was established in Daegue city, by Suh-Bok-Sup and grandpatriarch Choi on February 12th, 1951
Today Suh is a Professor of sport massage at the Korea National Athletic University and a frequent lecturer
at the Japan Chiropractic Association in Japan.
Master Ji-Han-Jae
Ji studied between 1953 to 1956 under grandpatriarch Choi and received the 3. Degree black belt.
After his break-up with Choi, who refused to show him the higher Dan techniques , he founded
the "Ma-Jan-Dong-Kwan" in 1957 and moved to Seoul in 1960 to open up his own school.
The dispute between the two lasted up to the death of grandpatriarch Choi. Ji integrated all known
acrobatic, high and jumped kicking techniques in his Hap-Ki-Do style.
In 1962, he was the co-founder of the "Ki-Do-Yae" (Korean Ki-Do Association) and later trained under
a monk called Hei-Dong-Seu-Nim.
In 1965, he was the co-founder of the "Korea Hap-Ki-Do Association. (Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Do-Hyub-Hoe) which was cancelled in 1973. This organization was re-established by Oh-Se-Lim in 1984.
Also in 1984 Kim-Moo-Woong, Jae-Nam-Myung established the "Republic of Korea H.K.D. Association (Dae-Han-Min-Kuk-Hap-Ki-Do Association) and Ji created his own H.K.D. style called "Sin-Moo".
The lineage of the most highest ranking korean H.K.D. practitioners today goes back to Chi-Han-Jae and
his limited incomplete H.K.D. knowledge.
So, only a handful of Choi´s private students had learned probable the higher Dan techniques (as example: principles of knife fighting, the two arts of the middle sword and techniques / principles of the long sword) he had developed.
Master Jung-Moo-Kwon decided to unify the different Hap-Ki-Do groups and created the eagle image.
(And does not like the common meaning that Ji Han Jae used it first !)
The first 12 Hap-Ki-Do schools in 1963 were: Yu-Sul, Yu-Kwon-Sul, Bi-Sul, Sung-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Ki-Do, Kuk-Sool-Hwe, Shin-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Sool-Kwan, Moo-Sool-Kwan, Kwang-Moo-Kwan, Han-Pool
and Ki-Do.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee
Another version of the foundation of H.K.D. is told by Dr. Joo Bang Lee who took together with his brother Master Joo Sang Lee Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sool lessons from Soke Choi.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee says that he and some of his friends founded the name Hapkido in 1961, but was used originally in 1959 from Master Moon Kang who opened a school in Daegu.
Additionally he states that in 1961, Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae-Ji and Mu-Kim (Founder ShinMu Kwan in 1961)began using this new Hapkido name.
He states that they received master positions of this art in 1956 and still used the name Hapkido while teaching their Hwa Rang Do® skills in the 60´s.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee also says that he and Han-Jae-Ji was certified as a 8. Dan by Soke Choi in 1968.
Grandmaster Choi Bok Yeol
The second Doju of Hapkiyusul was Choi Bok Yeol, the son of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim.Choi Bok Yeol was born in 1942. As a young man he began to train under his father in Taegu.In 1985 Choi Bok Yeol received the status of 2nd Doju from his father Choi Yong Sul Dojunim. Tragically, Choi Bok Yeol the 2nd Doju of Korean Hapkiyusul died in 1987.
Chin-Il-Chang
Chang claims to be the official successor of the late Grandpatriarch Yong-Sul-Choi since January 15, 1985 and the only one ever received a 10th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Grandmaster Kim Yun Sang
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
I. Organizational 1. Mission statement, 2.Name and Jurisdiction, 3. Purposes and powers 4. Limitations
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership,
4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General
1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
Suh first met grandpatriarch Choi at Saturday 21,1948. At this time Suh was 24 years old and held an 1. Dan / Degree in Judo.
Suh was the chairman of a brewery and one day, he watched Choi fighting against a group of young men, using techniques Suh never saw before.
Later, Suh asked Choi to demonstrate him some techniques and so Choi told Suh to throw him. But he was afraid to throw him realistically because Choi was much older as he was.
So he lightly grabbed him and Choi immediately used a painful technique on him.
After a while, Suh got mad and attacked Choi with his best techniques, but he found himself always in trouble. Fascinated, he offered Choi a job as a martial arts teacher. Choi-Yong-Sool one day showed Suh a photograph of Takeda, his teacher and pulled out a business card from him. Choi told Suh that the style he practised was Ya-Wa-Ra of the Daito-Ryu-Ai-Ki-Jutsu.
The first school (Korean Yu-Kwan-Sool-Hap-Ki Dojang) was established in Daegue city, by Suh-Bok-Sup and grandpatriarch Choi on February 12th, 1951
Today Suh is a Professor of sport massage at the Korea National Athletic University and a frequent lecturer at the Japan Chiropractic Association in Japan.
Master Ji-Han-Jae
Ji studied between 1953 to 1956 under grandpatriarch Choi and received the 3. Degree black belt.
After his break-up with Choi, who refused to show him the higher Dan techniques , he founded
the "Ma-Jan-Dong-Kwan" in 1957 and moved to Seoul in 1960 to open up his own school.
The dispute between the two lasted up to the death of grandpatriarch Choi. Ji integrated all known
acrobatic, high and jumped kicking techniques in his Hap-Ki-Do style.
In 1962, he was the co-founder of the "Ki-Do-Yae" (Korean Ki-Do Association) and later trained under
a monk called Hei-Dong-Seu-Nim.
In 1965, he was the co-founder of the "Korea Hap-Ki-Do Association. (Dae-Han-Hap-Ki-Do-Hyub-Hoe) which was cancelled in 1973. This organization was re-established by Oh-Se-Lim in 1984.
Also in 1984 Kim-Moo-Woong, Jae-Nam-Myung established the "Republic of Korea H.K.D. Association (Dae-Han-Min-Kuk-Hap-Ki-Do Association) and Ji created his own H.K.D. style called "Sin-Moo".
The lineage of the most highest ranking korean H.K.D. practitioners today goes back to Chi-Han-Jae and
his limited incomplete H.K.D. knowledge.
So, only a handful of Choi´s private students had learned probable the higher Dan techniques (as example: principles of knife fighting, the two arts of the middle sword and techniques / principles of the long sword) he had developed.
Master Jung-Moo-Kwon decided to unify the different Hap-Ki-Do groups and created the eagle image.
(And does not like the common meaning that Ji Han Jae used it first !)
The first 12 Hap-Ki-Do schools in 1963 were: Yu-Sul, Yu-Kwon-Sul, Bi-Sul, Sung-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Ki-Do, Kuk-Sool-Hwe, Shin-Moo-Kwan, Kuk-Sool-Kwan, Moo-Sool-Kwan, Kwang-Moo-Kwan, Han-Pool
and Ki-Do.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee
Another version of the foundation of H.K.D. is told by Dr. Joo Bang Lee who took together with his brother Master Joo Sang Lee Dae-Dong-Ryu-Yu-Sool lessons from Soke Choi.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee says that he and some of his friends founded the name Hapkido in 1961, but was used originally in 1959 from Master Moon Kang who opened a school in Daegu.
Additionally he states that in 1961, Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae-Ji and Mu-Kim (Founder ShinMu Kwan in 1961)began using this new Hapkido name.
He states that they received master positions of this art in 1956 and still used the name Hapkido while teaching their Hwa Rang Do® skills in the 60´s.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee also says that he and Han-Jae-Ji was certified as a 8. Dan by Soke Choi in 1968.
Grandmaster Choi Bok Yeol
The second Doju of Hapkiyusul was Choi Bok Yeol, the son of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim.Choi Bok Yeol was born in 1942. As a young man he began to train under his father in Taegu.In 1985 Choi Bok Yeol received the status of 2nd Doju from his father Choi Yong Sul Dojunim. Tragically, Choi Bok Yeol the 2nd Doju of Korean Hapkiyusul died in 1987.
Chin-Il-Chang
Chang claims to be the official successor of the late Grandpatriarch Yong-Sul-Choi since January 15, 1985 and the only one ever received a 10th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Grandmaster Kim Yun Sang
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
I. Organizational 1. Mission statement, 2.Name and Jurisdiction, 3. Purposes and powers 4. Limitations
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership,
4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General
1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
Dr. Joo Bang Lee says that he and some of his friends founded the name Hapkido in 1961, but was used originally in 1959 from Master Moon Kang who opened a school in Daegu.
Additionally he states that in 1961, Yu-Sool masters Han-Jae-Ji and Mu-Kim (Founder ShinMu Kwan in 1961)began using this new Hapkido name. He states that they received master positions of this art in 1956 and still used the name Hapkido while teaching their Hwa Rang Do® skills in the 60´s.
Dr. Joo Bang Lee also says that he and Han-Jae-Ji was certified as a 8. Dan by Soke Choi in 1968.
Grandmaster Choi Bok Yeol
The second Doju of Hapkiyusul was Choi Bok Yeol, the son of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim.Choi Bok Yeol was born in 1942. As a young man he began to train under his father in Taegu.In 1985 Choi Bok Yeol received the status of 2nd Doju from his father Choi Yong Sul Dojunim. Tragically, Choi Bok Yeol the 2nd Doju of Korean Hapkiyusul died in 1987.
Chin-Il-Chang
Chang claims to be the official successor of the late Grandpatriarch Yong-Sul-Choi since January 15, 1985 and the only one ever received a 10th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Grandmaster Kim Yun Sang
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
I. Organizational 1. Mission statement, 2.Name and Jurisdiction, 3. Purposes and powers 4. Limitations
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership,
4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General
1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
Chin-Il-Chang
Grandmaster Kim Yun Sang
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
Grandmaster Sang 10th Dan received the status as 3rd Doju of Hap-Ki-Do from Choi’s family on April 17th 2002.
Jang In Mok
Still living today in Taegue city is Grandmaster Jang In Mok(Born 1912) who also trained under Takeda Sokaku and returned, as Grandpatriarch Choi did, to Taegue city in Korea in 1945. Grandmaster Jang is a doctor of oriental medicine and taught his Aikijitsu as Hapkido.
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
Im Hyun Soo
He is a certified 9th degree black belt from Soke Choi.
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
Kim Yun Sang
At 1984, he received 9.Dan from Choi Yiong Sul Dojunim.
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
W.I.H.K.D.F. LAWS
I. Organizational 1. Mission statement, 2.Name and Jurisdiction, 3. Purposes and powers 4. Limitations
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership,
4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General
1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
II. Quality Control
III. Behaviour 1. Students, 2. Black Belts
IV. Membership 1. General membership information, 2.Yearly membership, 3. Lifetime membership, 4. School membership,
5. Honorary membership, 6. Transfer of membership
V. General 1. Publications / Works, 2.Training at other Academies, 3. Rank Promotions (Testing), 4. Teaching
VI. Professional categories 1. Instructors, 2. Country / State Headquarters & Representatives,
(A. Procedures, B. Licensing, C. Testing), 3. Terminated Members, 4. Penalties, 5. Termination, 6. International Headquarters, 7. Board of Governors, 8. Reporting
NOTE
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.
Email: wmal@mail.com
The following rules and regulations are in full effect for all World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation ® Members, Black Belts, violations of these Rules and Regulations should contact the W.I.H.K.D.F. World Headquarters.
I. Organizational
1. Mission statement
The World Independent Hap-Ki Do Federation (hereinafter referred to as W.I.H.K.D.F.) was founded by Klaus Schuhmacher, who also founded the art called Progressive Hap-Ki-Do ® (P.H.K.D.).
The ideals and goals of the W.I.H.K.D.F. revolve around the instruction of our current and future generations in strong leadership skills, development of mental and physical prowess.
This is a traditional, proven method of developing human potentials, including training in philosophies, cultural exchange, knowledge, patience, mental concentration, and focus. Martial-arts instruction differs from other academic training in that one learns skills that if misapplied can be detrimental to others. Therefore, strict, governing guidelines must be exercised when licensing professional instructors and facilities. A continuing program of advanced education and re-evaluations is necessary to ensure that the highest quality instruction is available to the public.
In order to maintain such high standards, a singular organization (W.I.H.K.D.F.) is established that collectively self-governs all it's licensed instructors and academies and to adequately protect the quality of the teachings, skills, and objectives of it's founder.
By teaching anyone the physical means to cause injury or worse to another human being without teaching the proper moral restraint, mental training, and behavioural instruction is tantamount to giving someone a weapon whose mental and/or moral integrity is not known.
As the singular source of Hap-Ki-Do in the world, it is a main objective of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to self-regulate our own members to ascertain that only the highest quality instruction is given to our members and the public at large.
The primary purposes and objectives of the W.I.H.K.D.F. are to serve and protect our membership and communities as follows:
2. Name and Jurisdiction
This organization shall be known as the World Independent Hapkido Federation.
The abbreviation of the name shall be W.I.H.K.D.F.
3. Purposes and Powers
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is intended to be a non-profit organization; the purposes for which it was formed and the powers possessed by it include:
1. To stimulate interest in Hapkido.
2. To unite people for their mutual education and benefit.
3. To encourage cooperation and better understanding among members.
4. To supervise and conduct clinics, and demonstrations under the auspices of this Federation.
5. To research and study Hapkido with a view to establishing the highest standards of
instruction and conduct.
6. To research and study Hapkido in order to better understand its history, philosophy,
principles and concepts.
7. To maintain and preserve Hapkido records as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
8. To publish information about Hapkido, including W.I.H.K.D.F. activities.
4. Limitations
The following limitations are placed on the power of the W.I.H.K.D.F. and upon the liabilities or obligations arising from its activities.
1. The organization shall not discriminate against any person or group because of race, sex,
creed, religion, national origin or martial arts affiliation.
2. The organization shall not enter into agreements, contracts or arrangements which bind any
school or individual members personally.
3. This federation shall be self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
4. No member or group of members shall be deemed to be acting in any matter for or on behalf of the W.I.H.K.D.F., or as the W.I.H.K.D.F., unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution or By-Laws or the W.I.H.K.D.F. president.
II. Quality Control
To ensure the highest quality instruction available to the public and to maintain the highest levels of expertise found in Hap-Ki-Do as taught by it's founder
III. Behavior
1. Students
1. As a student of Hap-Ki-Do is of utmost importance to abide by a martial code, a code of honor. A warrior personifies one with high moral repute, compassion for humanity, respect for one's self and others, and a constant and never-ending quest for self betterment and personal excellence. The set forth rules are to help you become a more dignified individual who understands and exemplifies the importance of integrity and the indomitable spirit.
As a student of Hap-Ki-Do it is your duty to:
01. Always follow the tenets of our code of ethics
a. Maintain loyalty to your country
b. Always be loyal to your parents
c. Always be loyal to your teacher
d. Practice trust and camaraderie with your friends
e. Maintain courage when faced with difficulties
f. Never abuse your skills
g. Always personify the qualities of humanity, justice, courtesy, wisdom, trust, goodness, virtue, loyalty, and courage
02. Always show respect to your elders
03. Always maintain a clean body and mind
04. Never abuse drugs and /or alcohol
05. Never get involved with gangs
06. Always follow the Academy rules indicated in your manual
07. Always strive to be the best in everything you do
08. Junior members shall always follow the 9 home rules found in manual
09. Junior members shall periodically complete the Personal Conduct Profile
10. Respect must be shown to all senior students
11. Support and assistance shall be given to all lower ranked students
12. Offer your assistance to those in need
13. Always assist and support your Academy's functions towards our collective goals.
2. Black Belts
Assist your master / instructor whenever possible towards the goals of Hap-Ki-Do Train diligently to increase your knowledge and ability levels Assist all students in their advancement. Continued training- As a black belt in Hap-Ki-Do, periodic continued training is necessary to maintain and upgrade your ability levels.
IV. Membership
1. Students / General Membership
Application for Membership
(All applications must be approved by the president !)
A person applying for individual membership shall submit to the corresponding headquarter all pertinent information:
His/her name, address, phone number and current rank in Hapkido.
A description of its current Hapkido program.
Membership fee which shall be prescribed in the By-Laws.
Description of Hapkido background including past and current instructors, their names, addresses, and ranks.
2.
Anyone who practices the martial art of Hap-Ki-Do and/or any other korean Martial-Art like Kuk-Sool-Do, Hwarang-Do, Bi-Sool, Kung-Jung-Mu-Sul, etc..., considered a student. All students must be members of the W.I.H.K.D.F. to be officially recognized as a bona-fide student.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested in and/or involved in Hapkido and who pledge to adhere to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this Federation.
All memberships shall be open to all individuals adhering to the Constitution, By-Laws and ethics of this organization.
2. Black Belt Membership
3. Cooperate Membership
4. Lifetime Membership.
A lifetime member is any individual registered who has paid the life membership fee. The life member enjoys all the right, duties, responsibilities and privileges of an individual member except the payment of annual dues; is listed by individual name on the roster and receives an individual copy of all mailings.
Life membership fees shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. If for any reason a life membership status of an individual is cancelled by this organization, his/her life membership fee shall be
refunded after deduction of all annual fees accumulated during his/her period of life membership.
5. Honorary Membership
Honorary membership shall be awarded by this Federation to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service to the Federation, or for their support of Hapkido within this Federation.
As we live in an ever-changing world, it is important to remain with our feet firmly planted on the ground. We must forge an immovable foundation in which our future generations will have the opportunity to feel the power of unity and strength within a family. Our association is this foundation that will help us realize our collective dreams together as one. Your obligation to the association brings us one step closer to our goals and aspirations.
The W.I.H.K.D.F certifications issued to you is the only official document that is recognized by W.I.H.K.D.F. Academies and Clubs showing your active membership status and rank level. Your certifications are your proof that you are a recognized practitioner Hapkido.
If you transfer from one location to another, send in a new application with your new number
h. Membership in the W.I.H.K.D.F. may not be transferred.
In order to test for your 1st Dan Degree Black Belt you must submit copies of your student rank certifications, as well as copies of all certifications of seminars you attended that were offered and sanctioned by the W.I.H.K.D.F.
The W.I.H.K.D.F. is the only issuing agency for a bona-fide validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications. Anyone caught with a forged stamps/signatures or counterfeit passports / membership cards may be liable for prosecution.
For your knowledge and progression, you are encouraged to purchase the W.I.H.K.D.F. manuals, books, videos, and other sanctioned materials as they come available.
6. Promotion
To actively promote and further disseminate the teachings of this sole source of the martial and healing art of Hap-Ki-Do to all corners of the globe. Education: To provide as an educational source , continual instruction in all phases of these multifaceted martial arts, with continued educational opportunities to all its members Business Enhancement: To provide for an organizational forum for the exchange of business information; ideas; technical training, and growth techniques to it's professional members. Civic Duties: To establish a series of information and educational programs to encourage interaction with government, corporate, and community-based organizations from local levels through global interactions to assist in our mutual goals. Youth Programs: To further develop the leadership qualities of our youth, especially assisting those youngsters designated " at risk" , through the tenets Hap-Ki-Do
Scholarships: To provide scholarships for those individuals whose needs qualify them to receive such assistance Protection: To protect the reputation of Hap-Ki-Do from non-qualified individuals who falsely claim to teach these martial arts for the benefit of the W.I.H.K.D.F. membership and the public at large.
6. BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Section 1. Composition.
The president shall be composed of voting representatives and alternate representatives of each country or state.
Section 2. Responsibility.
Except as otherwise specified in the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws, the president shall be vested with all powers of the organization and shall have authority to act on all organizational matters.
Section 3. Jurisdiction.
The president shall have the power to assume original and appellate jurisdiction, upon notice to those involved, in any matter where, the best interests of the organization will be served thereby.
Section 4. Discipline.
The president shall have the power to discipline members and to impose, enforce, or remit penalties for any violation of the Articles of Incorporation of these by-laws, or rules and regulations of this organization.
V. General
1. Publications / Works
It is our responsibility to maintain the highest quality control of all publications, Internet work and video productions representing the W.I.H.K.D.F. to the public at large. All publications / works must be reviewed by the Grandmaster Klaus Schuhmacher prior to release to the public to ensure the accurate portrayal of our cherished arts minimize any misrepresentation maintain accurate historical account maximize the interests of public safety.
Publications/ Works Defined: Any publications, books, manuals, magazines, news, articles, newsletters, periodicals, video recordings, films, movies, audio recordings, training films, cassettes, records, CD's, CD-ROM's, tapes, computer programs, and any printed matter concerning the W.I.H.K.D.F.
Students can not make any instructional works
Students can not publish any works without the express written official authorization of the W.I.H.K.D.F.. Failure to comply can result in criminal prosecution.
2. Training at other academies/ clubs
On a visiting basis, you may train at other W.I.H.K.D.F. facilities upon showing the instructor your validated W.I.H.K.D.F. certifications.
3. Rank Promotions (Testing)
All students are encouraged to test for the next belt rank (kub) promotion upon approval of your master / instructor. Testing is an important growth factor and a determining means to judge advancement and individual progress.
01. All students testing for Color Belt ( Kub) rank must fulfil the following:
a. Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F. (bring copies of your certifications)
d. Complete testing application form
e. Wear clean, complete uniform
f. Bring mandatory sparring equipment
g. Completion of all material for your rank
h. All the appropriate testing fees
i. Student is responsible for obtaining a partner for your test
02. All Kub Testing is comprised of:
Attitude
Respect
Demeanor
Technique - power, speed, position , balance, coordination
Miscellaneous - During a Kub Testing, parents may not film to photograph their child during the testing, though this is not allowed during black belt testing
All students testing for Black Belt must fulfil the following:
Current Membership status in W.I.H.K.D.F
All official paperwork is to be completed and sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts. 2 weeks prior to testing (copies of forms attached):
Degree Dan Testing Application
Letter of Recommendation
Black Belt Personal History
W.I.H.K.D.F Student certifications
4 recent passport-sized photos
Photocopy of candidate's Driver's License / Country Passport / Social Security Card or Identification.
All Testing & Processing Fees are to be paid by Money Order sent to W.I.H.K.D.F Int. Hdqts 2 weeks prior to testing
1. Annual Membership Assessment must be paid within 1 month of testing.
Upon the successful completion of your examination, you will be notified of your results, and will be awarded your degree.
7. Teaching
Without certifications to teach, one cannot be called Instructor
BLACK BELTS
The rank of a 1st Dan Black Belt is a most honored, highly respected position, but it is just the beginning of the study of the complete true martial art of Hap-Ki-Do. A Black Belt symbolizes modesty, self-sacrifice, honesty, self-respect., integrity, courage, responsibility, and indomitable spirit. It is not the belt that is upon your waist that matters, it is the person that wears the belt that makes the difference. Therefore, you must contribute your selfless devotion to the continued prosperity of those around you, your personal growth, and the growth of our association. Any individual who has successfully met the requirements set forth in the student manual and tested for, and received their black belt through the W.I.H.K.D.F.
VI. Professional categories
4. State / Headquarters
A. Procedures
1. Yearly reporting of activities and special events, seminars / clinics, tournaments
2. Follow up to ensure that all students and Black Belts under your control are current with their W.I.H.K.D.F. membership obligations.
3. You are responsible for pertinent information regarding W.I.H.K.D.F. to be distributed to your students in a timely manner.
4. Upon receipt of written authorization (State / Province Hdqt. Certificate) from the W.I.H.K.D.F., signed by Grandmaster Schuhmacher, the authorized academy shall use the name of the association in the following manner only: W.I.H.K.D.F. state / province Headquarters.
B. Licensing
1. The W.I.H.K.D.F. International Hdqts. will award the license of State/ Province Hdqts. to only one Academy location per State / Province.