hapkido
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hapkido
First recorded in 1960–65; from Korean hap “combination, sum” + ki “energy, spirit” + do “road, path”; cf. aikido ( def. )
Example Sentences
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We began working through basic hapkido hand techniques, defenses designed to control an attacker through redirection of force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
It may help to understand her to know that Bass earned brown belts in taekwondo and hapkido.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 7, 2020
He really enjoys learning tae kwon do, but he realized early on that there were many similarities between it and hapkido.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 26, 2017
Once in Staunton, Scheidler found a class in hapkido, a Korean martial art in the throwing category much like aikido or judo.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 26, 2017
He had been studying hapkido on and off for three years with Ingrid Jacobson - “I really liked her,” Scheidler said.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 26, 2017
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