A Comparison between Korean Hapkido
and Japanese Aikido
| Korean Hapkido |
Japanese Aikido |
|---|
| Techniques are done with small circular motions, to fast complete conclusions. Some Kicking is practiced. |
Techniques use large, fluid circles, and wider motions, with much more graceful steps. |
| In practice, attacks are performed with sharp precision at full power. |
Attacks tend to be softer, fluid, and stylized. |
| Use of mushim [no mind]as the YongSa faced the sword, turning defense into offense. |
Techniques are designed to neutralize an attack and control it. Use of mushim [no mind] is also applied as well. |
| Techniques are designed to cripple or kill. Control is used according to the circumstances. |
The defender blends with the attack to neutralize it without injuring the attacker. |
| Good NokBeop [break-falling]is required for the harder and completed technique. |
Good Ukemi is necessary, but not critical. Many techniques can be used safely as uke blends with the throw. |
| Pressure point knowledge is necessary. Techniques make great use of pain. Strikes are frequent. |
Pain is applied with restraint, in small doses. Strikes taught to some degree, but is discouraged. |
| Discipline, harmony, faithfulness and austerity are emphasized, with respect for Hapkido. |
Emphasis on peace, love, harmony, friendship, and Aikido precepts, as taught by Morihei Ueshiba. |
