Hiltz Hapkido: White Belt

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Lineage of Hapkido

Uniforms

Rank Structure

Principles of Hiltz Hapkido

Stances

White Belt Foundations

Self-defence Techniques

Break-fall Drills

Testing


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Gregory Hiltz-Truskoski founded Hiltz Hapkido in 2013. He started training in

Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido under Art Mason in 2002 at The Peacefull Warriors

Martial Arts Institute. He was introduced to Kyusho Jitsu, the CANEMASTERSsystem and Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo as Art Mason was exploring them and

incorporating them into his system. Having attending classes and seminars

from Mark Shuey, George Dillman, Steve Stewart and Buchan, Greg put a

stronger emphasise on training for combat effectiveness over sport. After

being exposed to Okinawan forms, Greg decided to drop the International

Taekwondo Federation (ITF) forms and practice the five Pinan Kata along with

Sanchin, Tensho and Suparinpei for the more practical applications. He joined

the Canadian Armed Forces in 2008 as an infantry man and was injured in

Afghanistan in 2010 resulting in a partial amputation of his left foot. He is still a

dedicated martial artist and a strong proponent of Qigong and hard body

conditioning.

Gregory

Hiltz-Truskoski

The style practiced at Hiltz Hapkido is a variation of Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido.

Hapkido means, the way of harmonizing

energy. It is a Korean style that descended from

Daito Ryu Aiki Ju Jitsu. It is known for its vast

array of different strikes, kicks, joint manipulation,

pressure points and its signature weapon, thecane. Hapkido does not traditionally practice

patterns/hyung/kata, but at Hiltz Hapkido we do

practice eight open hand patterns and one cane

pattern. HAPKIDO


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The founder of Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido. Art Mason began his martial arts

training in 1984 under Chung Oh. He studied multiple styles including

Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Kyusho Jitsu and Kosho Ryu Kempo and combined

the similar principles to expand his system which he founded in 2002.

Gregory Hiltz-Truskoski is one of Arts senior students.

Art Mason

Chung Oh

Grand Master Chung Won Oh was born on July 8, 1942 in Hwang Hae Do

Province (now North Korea), and is a descendant of the Hae Ju Oh family.

He immigrated to South Korea during the Korean War (1950 1953).Having studied the Martial Arts of Tae Kwon-Do and Hap Ki-Do at an early

age, at the age of seventeen he joined the Korean Marine Corps as a

member of the 118th Mortar Division, and taught the Martial Arts to the

Marines.

After an honorary discharge, Grand Master Oh decided to move to

Germany to fulfill his dream of traveling overseas. While working in thecoal mines, he taught the German police forces and had a school of his

own. While in Germany, Grand Master Oh met his wife and had his first

son Inn-Seong, in 1971.

In 1972, he finally moved his young family to Canada and started Chung

Ohs School of Tae Kwon-Do in April of 1973 in Kitchener, Ontario. Whilethere was other Korean Masters teaching Martial Arts, referring to their

Schools as Korean Karate, Grand Master Oh was the First KoreanMaster confident and brave enough to inscribe Tae Kwon Do on hisschool signage.


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Choi Young Sool

Hapkido is a Korean martial art with Japanese origins. The founder of

Hapkido, Choi Young Sool, was taken to Japan during the Japanese

occupation of Korea when he was eight years old. According to Choi he was

abducted from his home village of Yong Dong in Chungcheongbuk-do in1912 by a Japanese merchant named Morimoto who had lost his own sons

and wished to adopt Choi. Choi resisted and proved so troublesome that he

was abandoned in the streets of Moji, Japan. He became a student of

Takeda Skaku, and studied a form of jujutsu known as Dait-ry Aiki-jjutsu. He was adopted by Takeda Sokaku when he was 11 years old andwas taken to Takeda's home and dojo in Akita on Shin Shu mountain where

he lived and trained with the master for 30 years. Choi returned to Korea

after the end of the World War II and in 1948 began teaching his art at a

brewery.

Takeda Sokaku

Dait-ry Aiki-jjutsu originated with Shinra Sabur Minamoto no Yoshimitsu(10451127), who was a Minamoto clan samurai and member of the SeiwaGenji (the branch of the Minamoto family descended from the 56th imperial

ruler of Japan, Emperor Seiwa). Dait-ry takes its name from the mansionthat Yoshimitsu lived in as a child, called "Dait", in mi Province. Accordingto legend, Yoshimitsu dissected the corpses of men killed in battle, studying

their anatomy for the purpose of learning techniques for joint-locking and

pressure point striking (Kyusho-Jitsu). Yoshimitsu's great-grandson Nobuyoshi

adopted the surname "Takeda," which has been the name of the family to the

present day. It was Takeda Sokaku who began teaching to non-members of

the family in the late 19th century. Among his famous students was the

founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba.


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Richard Buchan started studying martial arts at the age of eight in 1970 with

Judo, then on to Shorin-ryu Karate. At the age of 19, Buchan enlisted in the

Canadian Military as an infantry solider where he studied with many

instructors discovering close quarter combat techniques. After completing his

time in the military he discovered the art of American Kenpo Karate studying

under an instructor who was ranked to a 4th dan under the late Grandmaster

Ed Parker. During this time he was introduced to Kosho Shorei Ryu from a few

masters that had been studying the art form for most of their lives. Richard

Buchan continued to grow and progress in the art of Kosho Ryu developing his

knowledge combined with other styles to create a one of a kind combat style

combining ancient combat principles with modern military applications.Richard Buchan

James Mitose (1916-1981) brought the art of Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo to the

U.S. in the early 1940s. Mitose was born in Kailua-Kona, North Kona District,

Hawaii on December 30, 1916. On October 22, 1920, at the age of four, heand his two sisters were taken by their mother back to Japan to be given

formal education and upbringing with family living there. While there, in

addition to their schoolwork and university studies, they trained in the art of

Kenpo. James returned to the United States in 1935 at the age of 21.

Mitose began teaching Kenpo in Hawaii in 1936, and in 1941 set up a martial

arts school. He gave the style he taught a number of different names during

his lifetime, including Shorinji Kenpo and Kenpo Jujutsu, but over time,

settled on the name Kosho Shorei-ryu Kenpo, which can be translated as "Old

Pine Tree School Kung-Fu".

In 1953, James Mitose ceased teaching Kenpo regularly and moved toSouthern California. He privately taught a few students in that time, including

Terry Lee for about a year. In 1974 Mitose was arrested in Los Angeles and

convicted of murder and extortion stemming from a conflict over a loan and a

murder committed by Terry Lee. During the trial there was conflicting

testimony and the court acknowledged that Japanese testimony had not

been accurately translated.

According to trial transcripts, James Mitose denied inciting Lee to commit

murder but took responsibility as his martial arts instructor. Lee claimed

Mitose had suggested on numerous occasions that Lee should commit the

murder. Lee also testified that Mitose and his wife Dorothy, had given him a

rope, a knife, a screwdriver and an air pistol in order to carry out his actions.

As a result of Lee's testimony, Mitose was sentenced to life in prison.

James Mitose


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Steve Stewart

Steve Stewart started training in the martial arts in 1973. He is currently

the highest ranked American Kenpo (8th Dan) and Kyusho Jitsu (9th Dan)

in Canada. He is the founder of Kyusho Jitsu Canada and is renowned for

teaching seminars internationally. He is a doctor of holistic medicine and

acupuncture who runs his clinic and martial arts school in London, Ontario

Canada. Steve Stewart is also the Canadian Director of Dillman Karate

International.

George Dillman

George Dillman is a famous Ryukyu Kempo practitioner. He started training

in 1961 and is known for training with Bruce Lee and instructing with

Muhammad Ali at fight camps. He is widely known for spreading Kyusho

Jitsu, pressure point fighting through the interpretation of patterns(kata/hyung).

Mark Sheuy

Mark Shuey started studying Tang Soo DO in 1970. He studied multiple styles

also including Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Mark Shuey is famous for his cane

system Canemasters, which he founded in 2000. Along with spreading his self-

defence system with the cane, he also supports the Warrior Cane Project,

which aims to teach cane exercises and self-defence to disabled U.S. Marine

and Army Veterans.


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Anko Itosu

Anko Itosu (1831-1915) is considered by many to be the father of modern

Karate. Itosu began his training under Nagahama Chikudun Pechin. His study

of the art led him to Sokon Matsumura. He is also famous for his extensive

body conditioning, it is said that he had hands as hard as iron.

Itosu served as a secretary to the last king of the Ryukyu Kingdom until

Japan abolished the Okinawa-based native monarchy in 1879. In 1901, he

was instrumental in getting karate introduced into Okinawa's schools. In

1905, Itosu was a part-time martial arts teacher at Okinawa's First Junior

Prefectural High School. It was here that he developed the systematic

method of teaching karate techniques that are still in practice today. He

created and introduced the Pinan forms (Heian in Japanese) as learning

steps for students, because he felt the older forms (kata) were too difficult

for schoolchildren to learn. In 1908, Itosu wrote the influential "Ten

Precepts (Tode Jukun) of Karate," reaching beyond Okinawa to Japan. Itosu's

style of karate, Shorin-ryu, came to be known as Itosu-ryu in recognition of

his skill, mastery, and role as teacher to many.

While Itosu did not invent karate himself, he modified the kata (forms) he

learned from his master, Matsumura, and taught many karate masters.

Chojun Miyagi

Chojun Miyagi (1888-1953) was an Okinawan martial artist who founded

the Goju-ryu Karate by blending Okinawan and Chinese influences. In 1915he travelled to Fuzhou china where he learned and adapted some forms

(Kata) from White Crane Kung Fu. From this he developed Tensho and

taught the forms Sanchin and Suparinpei. However, it was not until 1929

that Chojun Miyagi named the system Goju-ryu, meaning "hard soft

school".


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The coloured belt ranks break down the basic curriculum of the fighting style. In our style there are six

ranks that lead up to first degree black belt (1st Dan). Each rank has its own focus on a particular set of

principles, these are learned individually in order to fully understand the principle before moving on to

more complex training.

White Belt

Yellow Belt

Green Belt

Blue Belt

Red Belt

Assistant Black Belt

Introduction to basics

Introduction to circular motion

Introduction to the Octagon

Introduction to pressure points

Introduction to weapons

Introduction to meditation

There are nine black belt ranks ranging from first to 9th degree (also called Dan). The rank of 10th Dan is

reserved for the styles founder. The first 3 degrees focuses on advanced application of Hapkido principles

and an expanded curriculum. Ranks 4th Dan and beyond focus on development as a instructor,

structuring programs and contributing back to the martial arts. Holders of the 4th Dan rank and up are

typically granted the title of Master.


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Uniforms are a major component of the school's identity, as such they should be cleaned regularly and

kept in good condition. All uniforms will have the Hiltz Hapkido crest worn on the left breast. It is

optional to have the Canadian flag on the shoulders of the uniform. Students may wear crests from other

martial art schools on their sleeves, so long as they start from the top and remain relatively balanced on

both sides.

** DO NOT WASH YOUR BELTS!!! THEY ARE NOT MEANT TO BE WASHED AND WILL FALL APART!

Beginners

Intermediate Students

&

Advanced Students

1st Dan Black Belts 2nd Dan Black Belts

3rd Dan Black Belts 4th Dan and up


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8 Principles of Hiltz Hapkido

Keep in your Centre

Power through rotation and gravity

Work up the body

Maximize body contact Maintain and overthrow balance

Defend and attack using the principles of the Octagon

Apply Kyusho Jitsu

Health and Fitness

The Octagon

(as drawn by Ed Parker)

The 8 Principles of Hiltz Hapkido are the core of the style. They are the body mechanics that

we take advantage of to make our techniques effective. The principles are divided up andtaught at different points of the curriculum. Once you have become proficient with one set,

the next set is added until you can apply all of them into your techniques.

White Belts will come to understand the first three principles:

Keep in your Centre

Power through rotation and gravity

Work up the body

If you have questions, talk with your instructor.


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Stances are a set of positions and weight distributions for our feetand legs. They all have a defined purpose and their own time andplace where they are used. In Hapkido you will encounter thefollowing stances:

Walking Stance

Neutral Stance

Cat Stance

Sitting stance

L-Stance

X-Stance

Crane Stance

Mantis Stance

Three Battles Stance

The names of techniques also differ depending on the stanceemployed. When the first word in the techniques name is reverse itimplies that you are doing the technique with the hand opposite ofthe foot with the most weight on it. For example, a middle punch issame hand and foot forward in a walking stance where a reversemiddle punch would be opposite hand and foot forward in a walkingstance.


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Front leg bent, toes slightly pointing inwards

Back leg straight, toes pointing forwards


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Feet shoulder width apart, toes on a 45 degree angle, toes on

front foot should be in line with heel on back foot


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Back foot should be facing outside, front foot should be facing

forward, heels should line up in straight line, front foot heel

off the ground


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Feet should point outwards on a 45 degree angle, thighs

parallel with the ground


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Back foot should face the side, front foot should face

forwards, heels are in line with each other, 70 per cent of your

weight should be on the back leg


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Front foot toes forward, back foot toes to the side and heel off

the ground, both knees bent, legs touch


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Back leg should be slightly bent, front leg should be off

the floor and tucked behind your other knee


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Feet should be parallel facing a 45 degree angle, front leg

straight, back knee bent


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Toes should be pointing inwards, heel with front foot in line

with toes of back foot, feet shoulder width apart, both knees

slightly bent, pelvis should be pushing forward, tension in legs

as if digging feet in ground and trying to twist toes outwards


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Foundations are the main movements used in striking and

joint manipulations. As you increase in rank, the motions will

become more complex. By the time you reach green belt, you

will have learned over 40 hand techniques and 70 kicks.

The foundations at white belt should be practiced from a

walking stance both moving forwards and backwards.

Each session, aim to practice each technique 12 times as a

rule of thumb.


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There are 40 unarmed self-defence techniques and 20

techniques with weapons that must be learned and

performed with both hands before the black belt ranks.

White belts are required to learn the first 10 (less students

who are children).

When practicing these it is important to go slow at first and

gradually increase resistance and pressure with your partner.

If your partner taps, that means do not add any more

pressure to the technique.

Do not get into the bad habit of letting go when your partner

taps! Just stop there, hold it without hurting them, thenrelease. Releasing in a fight because the bad guy tapped out

is not a smart thing to do!


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From Same Hand Grab bring hand to centre, roll against

thumb, hammer-fist outward front strike


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From Same Hand Grab It's on!, step to the outside, grab

wrist, hammer-fist outward front strike


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From Cross Hand Grab Whatever!, step to the outside,

hammer-fist outward front strike


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From Double Wrist Grab Stepping to the outside, knife-hand

guarding block, hammer-fist outward front strike


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From Single wrist double grab Roll against thumbs, double

punch


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From a punch Right hand parry, left hand grab, middle

punch


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From a punch Step to the outside, knife-hand outward

middle block, forearm inward strike block (arm break),

reverse elbow front strike


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From a punch Step back, knife-hand outward middle block,

reverse flat fingertip high straight thrust (to the throat)


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From a punch Step to the inside, forearm inward strike block

(in bend of elbow), elbow side strike, hammer-fist, middle

punch


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From a punch Step to the outside, knife-hand outward

middle block, low block (striking ribs), reverse elbow

front strike (to the face)


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Break-falls are just as they sound, they are ways to break afall so you do not get hurt. There are many throws in Hapkidoso it is very important to learn these and be proficient withthem before your partners starts whipping you across the

floor. The following is a reference only, please learn themwith an instructor before you attempt them. It is no goodbreaking yourself before you get to train.


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Head faces the side, tighten the abdomen, fall forward landing

on palms and forearms simultaneously and balls of feet

BREATH OUT BEFORE IMPACT


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Chin to chest, sit on heels, roll up back, slap ground with

palms to stop momentum



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Chin to chest, sit on heel while kicking one leg out, roll up

back, slap ground with palm to stop momentum



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Ear to shoulder, roll up arm between shoulder and head,

straight down back, back arm slaps the ground, rear leg slaps

the ground to stop momentum



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Sit on heels, ear to shoulder, roll up back and in between head

and shoulder



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When your instructor has found that you are proficient enough with thecurriculum at your rank level, you may attend a grading and test for the nextrank. Gradings are usually long events that run for a few to several hours. Allstudents who are testing will be present throughout the entire grading. Resultsand recommendations will be given at the end of the grading along with anynew belts and certificates.

Breaking is a requirement for all adult students who are testing for Green Beltand higher. Talk with your instructor to make sure you have the necessarymaterials before you test.

In addition to the practical tests, all ranks after blue belt also require to pass awritten test.

Time between gradings vary depending on the practitioners motivation, howoften they practice and their skill. Most students who train twice to three

times a week are ready to test for their yellow belt after two months. Theaverage time between the each other colour belt rank is a year. Multiple yearsof training and giving back to the martial arts community and sports is requiredin between Dan (black belt) degrees.

Note: The curriculum presented in this and its accompanying documents arefor ADULT STUDENTS. Children are not required to know all of this material, infact they will not be shown the majority of the curriculum for safety reasons.

Children under the age of seven will NOT test.

Children under the age of ten may not test for any rank higher than green belt.

Please ask your instructor if you have any questions.

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