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Hapkido's Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Connection: How is Hapkido related to traditional healing arts of the Orient? Fundamental concept of traditional healing arts of the far east is the manipulation of Ki (Chi) to achieve optimum health.  In these arts the manipulation of the Ki is accomplished by using various modalities according to the documented principles and diagnostic methods of traditional medicine.  The principles of the traditional medicine are based philosophical concepts of Tao (Do), same principles used in application of the Hapkido techniques.    .About 70% of traditional Hapkido techniques deal with skeletal manipulation and joint locks.  As clearly evidenced from studying the ancient medical literature, such as Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine, and from viewing the intricacies of the classic techniques from the perspective of  modern biomechanics, that these techniques have originated from systems of  Tuina; the muscle, bone and joint manipulation techniques practiced by the ancient people many centuries ago.  For further evidence one can take a look at modern medical text books and read how a shoulder is accidentally dislocated and once it is found to be dislocated, how it is put back in to its' place. In ancient times it was a common practice to consult medical authorities of the time, when designing techniques for maximum effectiveness in the battlefield. In many of the offensive and defensive techniques utilizing skeletal manipulations and joint locks,  grabbing or striking hand makes direct contact with pressure points. These points are the same points as in classic acupuncture literature.  These pressure points are manipulated in the opponents body to cause adverse effect by rubbing, pressing or hitting.   Tuina uses the same methods, in same exact locations when aiming for a healing result.  Ever commonly referred Water Theory of Hapkido, directly correlates to the Ki flow in relation to the Meridian system of the human body.   Jing "Well Point" First point Ying "Spring Point" Second point Shu "Stream Point" Third point Jing "River Point" Fourth point He "Sea Point" Fifth point Different point classifications, such as Entry and Exit Points, Luo Connecting Points, Window of the Sky Points, 13 ghost Points, Forbidden Points etc. have their martial applications. Further more, in the advanced levels of Hapkido practice, point combinations and point energetics are used in similar fashion to that of Acupuncture, however in this case to achieve a martial effect.   Who is qualified to teach the healing aspects of Hapkido? These days it is nearly impossible to find an instructor who has been taught classic Hapkido techniques.  Furthermore Healing aspects of Hapkido is not necessarily a simple subject to teach.  To teach this type of knowledge, the Hapkido instructor must not only know the traditional Hapkido techniques, but also be trained as a Doctor of Acupuncture.  Training of an Acupuncturist is not an easy task.  It currently requires approximately six years of total university level training, difficult licensing examinations and tremendous amount of studying.  Understandably very few martial arts instructors in the world are willing to go through so much education, hardship and trouble to learn this aspect of Hapkido.  For most, physical rigors of decades of training is hard enough. Although it is possible to find books written by martial artist claiming expertise in so called "pressure point fighting",  unfortunately the subject matter goes much deeper. If you are truly interested in learning about vital points and the healing aspects of Hapkido, you will need to find an educated and traditionally trained Hapkido Instructor with background in Oriental Medicine.  Make sure your Hapkido instructor has completed a nationally accredited graduate level clinical and academic program in Oriental Medicine and, holds government recognized licensing in Acupuncture.   If you live in Hawaii and would like to receive instruction from such an individual, please click here. Back to Home Page

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