Combat Hapkido is a new, modern style of Hapkido developed by Grandmaster John Pellegrini.  Combat Hapkido differs from other Hapkido styles philosophically as well as technically.

Following are just a few examples:

• Combat Hapkido is 100% Self Defense.  There are no forms (Kata/Hyungs).
• All Combat Hapkido kicks are directed to the lower part of the body.
• Combat Hapkido does not teach "acrobatic" kicks.
• Combat Hapkido employs break falls and throws in a very limited manner.
• Combat Hapkido has no hard block stances.
• Combat Hapkido does not teach "Traditional" weapons like the joot-do (bamboo sword) or fan.  We teach cane, belt and other Self-Defense tools.
• Combat Hapkido teaches special firearms disarming techniques.
• Combat Hapkido contains a complete Ground Grappling program.
• Combat Hapkido, because it is flexible, dynamic and eclectic, continues to evolve.
• Combat Hapkido is not a sport and can not be modified nor regulated to be one.  There are no competitions, tournaments or championships.