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Posted on July 17, 2010 by MasterDarrenNorris

Learn Our Style of Martial Arts Training

Aikido Hapkido of Hendersonville has been coaching people, of all ages, in the process of learning and practicing the martial arts as a tool for learning and practicing the art of being more complete, pro-active, and empowered human being.

You see, Aikido Hapkido of Hendersonville stands for something far beyond the kicking, the punching, and the throws.

We consider ourselves an integral part of the village that help parents instill valuable character traits, beliefs, and habits in their children, such as:

  • self-discipline
  • the ability to stay calm under pressure
  • the appreciation of teachers, parents and other mentors
  • the value of proper diet, exercise and education in a happy and fulfilling life.

For thousands of adults and young – adults, we have been – and continue to be – a place to refuel, recharge, and remember the value of keeping one’s body fit, to keep the mind focused and the spirit strong.

We teach a brand of martial arts self defense that transcends our physical “art” and includes – the self defense skills of kindness, empathy, community, and compassion.

You are cordially invited to visit and or be a part of Aikido Hapkido Hendersonville  NC; that is if you are looking for something that is fun and extraordinarily engaging, interesting and life enhancing.

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Kids Learn Self Defense

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Claire Poulton

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Officer Larry says, “Loving Moms and dads are enrolling their children in Martial Arts Classes”. Your child should learn from a recognized Martial Arts school, with Certified Instructors, such as Master Darren Norris of Aikido Hapkido Hendersonville NC.

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Three Primary Principles of Hapkido

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Claire Poulton

Applying the 3 Primary Principles of Hapkido

By Darren Norris

One of the things that makes Hapkido an incredibly effective martial art that is easy to learn is that there are three primary principles to remember. Those primary principles of Hapkido are Ryu, Won and Wha.

Ryu – Water or Flow

In Hapkido we do not meet the force straight on. We disperse it and let it flow by. Fluid movement maximizes the transition between offense to defense and defense to offense. Learn to manipulate your opponent’s openings. Fluidity allows for the synthesis of external and internal energy. Learn to coordinate both force

Won- Circle

hapkido self-defense technique

In Hapkido we use Centripetal, centrifugal, spinning forces to create efficient self-defense techniques.

We know that circular movements make it possible to use the opponent’s strength against him. It also allows for offensive and defensive techniques to be executed simultaneously. The stronger the attacking force of the opponent, stronger the force of retaliation.

The circle symbolizes the source of the universe and its limitlessness. In Hapkido the circle represents the comprehensiveness of the art, which includes linear, arcing, circular offensive and defensive techniques. It also reminds us that there can be no bounds in our martial arts training. Only through continual training and patience one can progress forward in Hapkido.

Wha – Harmony

In Hapkido Harmony of the mind, body and spirit is achieved through training. The harmony of applying the use of Ryu and Won creates Wha or harmony in our techniques. It is the foundation of the Korean martial art of Hapkido.

In Hapkido we learn to harmonize with our opponent’s force and make that force our own.

Harmonize the principles of martial arts to understand its true meaning. In Hapkido strive to develop martial artists, not just students, it is our hope that you will dedicate yourself to your training to a lifelong learner and benefit greatly from your training and practice.

About the author: Master Darren Norris is the US Representative for the Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association, A certified master of Hapkido and Korean Weapons and owner of Aikido Hapkido of Hendersonville, NC. He can be reached via his website at Master Darren Norris.com

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The Art of Aikido

Posted on November 15, 2010 by MasterDarrenNorris

The Art of Aikido

Martial Arts is one of the contributions of Asia to the world. Who can forget Bruce Lee and the fact that he was first and foremost a martial arts athlete before being a movie star? Even until now martial arts is still a big hit with the increasing popularity of Asian movies like crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and more recently the House of the Flying Daggers.

The Chinese are the first people that come to mind when it comes to these things but the Japanese are just as athletic with a rich heritage of body contact sports that can be found in their history. The modern Japan still gives honor to these things by holding tournaments and promoting such sports abroad,

One of these is Aikido. It is interesting to note that the word comes from three Japanese words from which one can derive the meaning of the one word. Ai means joining, Ki means spirit and Do means way. From this we can understand why Aikido is beyond just the physical skills of it students especially sin its proponent Ueshiba focused more on the spiritual and philosophical development of his students.

In Aikido, one is not taught violence instead one is taught Continue reading →

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Evolution of HapKiDo Cane

Posted on August 20, 2010 by MasterDarrenNorris

Evolution of the History of the HapKiDo Cane as a Weapon

Reprinted from World Martial Arts Magazine Summer 2010 Edition an article by Master Darren Norris.

It is known among Grand Masters and scholars that the systematic teaching of techniques using the cane, or ChiPangGi in Korea, was start by a Warrior Monk called Sosan DaeSa. In ancient Korea the walking stick and cane were common as it aided in the long walks through the rugged Korean mountains.

Sosan Dae developed techniques that the monks could use with their canes to defend against knife and sword weilding bandits. Those same principles and theories are now being taught today through the Korean HapKiDo Federation. The Korean HapKiDo Federation is the official governing body of the military art of HapKiDo in Korea and mastering the use of the walking cane as a weapon is required for anyone who wants to achieve the rank of 4th Dan Black Belt from the world headquarters.

This is not a system for seniors citizens interested in learning how to use the Cane for fitness and self defense by swinging it like a baseball bat. Continue reading →

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