hapkido

American  

[hop-kee-doh] / hɒpˈki doʊ /

noun

1. a Korean defensive martial art emphasizing the use of circular arm and leg movements to redirect force.

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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

It may help to understand her to know that Bass earned brown belts in taekwondo and hapkido.

From The Guardian • Aug. 7, 2020

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

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