Han Mu Do
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Han Mu Do, founded by He-Young Kimm, is a martial arts
system consisting of the study of empty hand techniques, the study of weapons, the study of ki
, and the study of martial arts philosophy.
systems, most founded in the 1950s, with new techniques into a single system.
Han Mu Do was not the original name of the art the, first name, recommended by Suh In-hyuk because it had been popular in the 1950s, was Yuh Kwon Sul which means "Art of Throws and Punches." For a while, it was called Han Mu Yuh Kwon Sul, a name favoured by Ji Han Jae
which means the "Korean Martial Art of Throws and Punches." Some groups from schools emphasizing ki training did not like the use of "Mu" because it meant "martial arts" and they believed that the ki training contained in Han Mu Do was more than martial arts training. They simply called it Han Do, which means "Way of Korean Martial Arts." Finally, in 1991, Kimm decided to call the art Han Mu Do. The martial art is being practised in places such as: the UK, America, Australia,Singapore,Mexico, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands and France.
. Whereas Hapkido is aggressive and harder
, Hanmudo can be less aggressive if need be, basically following the same tenet as Han Tae Keuk, commonly known as Korean Tai Chi. For instance, a lock applied in Hapkido is followed by a swift, hard forward motion in order to hurl or take down an opponent. Hanmudo, on the other hand, can use a pulling action together with a downward motion. This Hanmudo series of smooth moves allows to the execution of other techniques. In blocking and attacking movements, the Hanmudo motion follows the infinity sign (a figure 8 lying down).
Another difference between Hanmudo and Hapkido is in the hand techniques. Hanmudo's hand techniques are based on "soft" Korean martial arts such as Kuk Sul, Sundo and Han Tae Keuk as well as "hard" arts such as Taekwondo
, Tang Soo Do
, Shippalgi
and Sun Mu Do. Most of the hand strikes in Hanmudo are executed with the palms open. Hapkido's hand techniques, on the other hand, are based only on the "hard" martial arts styles of Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do.
With regards to Ki training, Hanmudo and Hapkido follow different styles. Hanmudo Ki training begins with lying down and advances to a sitting then to a standing position. The final Ki training position is the moving meditation. On the other hand, Hapkido's Ki training is fixed or stationary - either in a sitting or standing position.
In terms of training with weapons, Hanmudo and Hapkido are also different. In Hanmudo, weapon training begins early into a student's training. Hapkido weapon training starts at advanced levels. The forms and styles of weapon training are also different between Hanmudo and Hapkido. To be specific, Hanmudo weapon styles are based on Muyedobotongji
, a military manual from the Joseon Dynasty
. There is a smooth-flowing continuity between the series of Hanmudo weapon techniques. This enables the Hanmudoist to recall and use each technique with ease. Each technique flows into another technique with ease. In addition, every Hanmudo weapon technique can be applied in any given situation. On the other hand, the sequence of weapon techniques in Hapkido is based on the founders of the Hapkido kwans or schools. Thus, the sequence of techniques in one Hapkido kwan is different from the sequence of techniques of other Hapkido kwans. This diversity in the sequence of techniques within Hapkido presents a problem and makes remembering the order of techniques difficult.
Hapkido and Kuk Sul are the basis for the Hanmudo locks. Kuk Sul locks use a larger circle similar to Wushu, while Hapkido locks use a smaller circle similar to Daito-Ryu Jujitsu. Thus, in Hanmudo, small circle and big circle locks are used depending on a given situation.
Mental and physical alignment is one notable characteristic unique to Hanmudo and not observed in other martial arts. Specifically, a Hanmudoist has to kihap (Ki yell) in his mind, "Yu Shin Kang Kwan Han." This is done in order to coordinate his mind and let it "move" with the movements he is doing.
Hyung Sae (forms) is another characteristic that is unique to Hanmudo. The movements of Hanmudo forms follow the sequence of techniques learned. First, the forms begin with hard movements, followed by forms with both hard and soft movements, and finally forms with soft movements. Some Hapkido schools do not have forms.
A philosophy of Hanmudo that is not found in Hapkido is the character development training, which is based on the Sun Bi, the ancient Korean warriors of the Goguryeo. Penmanship (education) and Swordsmanship (Martial Art) are the focus of the Hamnudo training in character development.
When Han Mu Do students reach black belt they are usually encouraged to also train in two other martial arts, because of this it is not uncommon to see a Hanmudoist who has integrated techniques from other styles into his Han Mu Do practice
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
system consisting of the study of empty hand techniques, the study of weapons, the study of ki
Qi
In traditional Chinese culture, qì is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts...
, and the study of martial arts philosophy.
Origin
Kimm integrated the techniques and philosophies of various Korean martial artsKorean martial arts
Korean martial arts are the martial arts that originated from Korea. Some well known Korean martial arts are hapkido, kuk sool won, and taekwondo. There has also been a revival of Korean sword arts as well as knife fighting and archery...
systems, most founded in the 1950s, with new techniques into a single system.
Han Mu Do was not the original name of the art the, first name, recommended by Suh In-hyuk because it had been popular in the 1950s, was Yuh Kwon Sul which means "Art of Throws and Punches." For a while, it was called Han Mu Yuh Kwon Sul, a name favoured by Ji Han Jae
Ji Han Jae
Ji Han-Jae was born in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea in 1936. He is one of the highest ranking hapkido instructors in the world and founder of Sin Moo Hapkido.- Trainee :...
which means the "Korean Martial Art of Throws and Punches." Some groups from schools emphasizing ki training did not like the use of "Mu" because it meant "martial arts" and they believed that the ki training contained in Han Mu Do was more than martial arts training. They simply called it Han Do, which means "Way of Korean Martial Arts." Finally, in 1991, Kimm decided to call the art Han Mu Do. The martial art is being practised in places such as: the UK, America, Australia,Singapore,Mexico, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands and France.
Techniques
Hanmudo is a Korean martial art that is considered a "cousin" of HapkidoHapkido
Hapkido is a dynamic and also eclectic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, techniques of other martial arts, as well as kicks, punches, and other striking attacks...
. Whereas Hapkido is aggressive and harder
Hard and soft (martial arts)
In martial arts, the terms hard and soft technique denote how forcefully a defender martial artist counters the force of an attack in armed and unarmed combat...
, Hanmudo can be less aggressive if need be, basically following the same tenet as Han Tae Keuk, commonly known as Korean Tai Chi. For instance, a lock applied in Hapkido is followed by a swift, hard forward motion in order to hurl or take down an opponent. Hanmudo, on the other hand, can use a pulling action together with a downward motion. This Hanmudo series of smooth moves allows to the execution of other techniques. In blocking and attacking movements, the Hanmudo motion follows the infinity sign (a figure 8 lying down).
Another difference between Hanmudo and Hapkido is in the hand techniques. Hanmudo's hand techniques are based on "soft" Korean martial arts such as Kuk Sul, Sundo and Han Tae Keuk as well as "hard" arts such as Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
, Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art promoted by Hwang Kee that has roots in various martial arts, including taekkyeon and Subak.-Etymology:...
, Shippalgi
Shippalgi
Shippalgi is a kind of Korean martial arts, a system of eighteen traditional martial practices followed in Korea since 1759...
and Sun Mu Do. Most of the hand strikes in Hanmudo are executed with the palms open. Hapkido's hand techniques, on the other hand, are based only on the "hard" martial arts styles of Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do.
With regards to Ki training, Hanmudo and Hapkido follow different styles. Hanmudo Ki training begins with lying down and advances to a sitting then to a standing position. The final Ki training position is the moving meditation. On the other hand, Hapkido's Ki training is fixed or stationary - either in a sitting or standing position.
In terms of training with weapons, Hanmudo and Hapkido are also different. In Hanmudo, weapon training begins early into a student's training. Hapkido weapon training starts at advanced levels. The forms and styles of weapon training are also different between Hanmudo and Hapkido. To be specific, Hanmudo weapon styles are based on Muyedobotongji
Muyedobotongji
In 1790, King Jeongjo of Korea commissioned a book called the Muyedobotongji which was an illustrated manual of Korean martial arts. This book, written by Yi Deokmu and Pak Jega , described in detail Korea's martial arts of which an unarmed combat style of kicking and punching is extensively...
, a military manual from the Joseon Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
. There is a smooth-flowing continuity between the series of Hanmudo weapon techniques. This enables the Hanmudoist to recall and use each technique with ease. Each technique flows into another technique with ease. In addition, every Hanmudo weapon technique can be applied in any given situation. On the other hand, the sequence of weapon techniques in Hapkido is based on the founders of the Hapkido kwans or schools. Thus, the sequence of techniques in one Hapkido kwan is different from the sequence of techniques of other Hapkido kwans. This diversity in the sequence of techniques within Hapkido presents a problem and makes remembering the order of techniques difficult.
Hapkido and Kuk Sul are the basis for the Hanmudo locks. Kuk Sul locks use a larger circle similar to Wushu, while Hapkido locks use a smaller circle similar to Daito-Ryu Jujitsu. Thus, in Hanmudo, small circle and big circle locks are used depending on a given situation.
Mental and physical alignment is one notable characteristic unique to Hanmudo and not observed in other martial arts. Specifically, a Hanmudoist has to kihap (Ki yell) in his mind, "Yu Shin Kang Kwan Han." This is done in order to coordinate his mind and let it "move" with the movements he is doing.
Hyung Sae (forms) is another characteristic that is unique to Hanmudo. The movements of Hanmudo forms follow the sequence of techniques learned. First, the forms begin with hard movements, followed by forms with both hard and soft movements, and finally forms with soft movements. Some Hapkido schools do not have forms.
A philosophy of Hanmudo that is not found in Hapkido is the character development training, which is based on the Sun Bi, the ancient Korean warriors of the Goguryeo. Penmanship (education) and Swordsmanship (Martial Art) are the focus of the Hamnudo training in character development.
When Han Mu Do students reach black belt they are usually encouraged to also train in two other martial arts, because of this it is not uncommon to see a Hanmudoist who has integrated techniques from other styles into his Han Mu Do practice