Chester Holubecki never met a punch he didn’t like. Seldom has he met a similar threat he couldn’t return. It doesn’t stop him from learning. To Holubecki, physical confrontation is an open invitation ...

Elements of athleticism and artistry are entwined in Hapkido, an eclectic Korean martial art. This form of self-defense mixes strategies such as grappling, throwing, kicks, punches, striking attacks, ...

Sixteen-year-old Enzo LaFont, left, and 17-year-old Aiden Bartocci, right, take a break during practice at King Tiger Martial Arts in Vancouver. (Ariane Kunze/The Columbian) For Aiden Bartocci and ...

In 1971 the American public knew little about the martial art known as hapkido. Then came the movie “Billy Jack” and an unforgettable performance by a then-unknown martial arts instructor, Bong Soo ...

Back in 1973, martial arts performer Angela Mao Ying was as famous as Bruce Lee in the United States. Her film Hapkido (known as Lady Kung Fu there) even knocked Lee’s Enter the Dragon, in which she ...

Behind the walls at K Martial Arts Dojang, you'll find people of all ages learning martial arts. The teacher? Grand Master Park who, according to student Todd Miller, is one of the very best there is.

The 23rd Seoul Association President's Cup Hapkido Tournament was held on August 31 at the Mapo District Sports Center in Seoul. This tournament, hosted and organized by the Seoul Hapkido Association ...