Turner Martial Arts Center

TaeKwonDo / Combat HapKiDo / ACT / Muay Thai / Strength & Conditioning

53 N. Val Vista Dr. Ste. 103
Gilbert, AZ 85234
ph: 480-813-9760
fax: 480-813-9765
alt: 602-999-0809
masterturner@mtmaa.com

Combat Hapkido / ACT

Advanced Combat Tactics

A.C.T. was developed in response to the growing popularity of MMA. More to the point there are a record number of people training in MMA gyms all over the world. That being the case, we need to learn how to defend ourselves against those people who are learning extremely effective fighting techniques without the moral and ethical guidelines that are so important to the more traditional martial artists. A.C.T. incorporates some of the best standup striking (Muay Thai/Boxing) available today. That combined with the very practical style of Hapkido, gives us a self defense system that's hard to be beat on the street!

What is Combat Hapkido?

Hap Ki Do literally translated:

Hap- coordination or harmony

Ki- the essence of power

Do- the art or the way

In short, HapKiDo means "the art of Coordinating or Harmonizing Power."

In 1990 Grandmaster Pellegrini officially named his style of Hap Ki Do "Combat Hap Ki Do".The name clearly identifies it and sets it apart from other traditional styles of Hap Ki Do. Combat HapKiDo is also referred to as the "Science of Self Defense".

In 1999, the Combat Hap Ki Do System was officially recognized and accredited as a legitimate "Kwan" of Hap Ki Do by the WKF/KKA (Kido-Hae).
The Korean name of Combat Hap Ki Do is
"Chon-Tu Kwan Hap Ki Do".

Combat Hap Ki Do is a realistic and versatile form of self protection that includes an extensive variety of strikes, kicks, joint locks, pressure points, grappling and disarming techniques. The result is a practical, comprehensive Self Defense system that is enjoyable to learn and that produces effective results in realistic situations.

Combat Hap Ki Do's dynamic concepts are based on scientific principles of anatomy and biokinetics as well as psychology and strategy. It is well suited for men and women of all ages because physical strength and athletic abilities are not essential. The emphasis is on redirecting the assailants' aggression and power back towards them with little effort and minimum force on your part.