Jung Ki Kwan California
Official California Branch of the World Jung Ki Hapkido & Kuhapdo Association
Preserving Traditional Jung Ki Hapkido
Central Coast Hapkido exists to preserve and transmit the Jung Ki Hapkido tradition of the Jung Ki Kwan, helping to develop future practitioners capable of carrying the art forward. We welcome dedicated individuals interested in the long-term study of a rare Korean martial tradition.
About Intructor Jay Champagne
Instructor Jay Champagne serves as the official charter holder for the Jung Ki Kwan in California and continues his martial study through guidance from Grandmaster Lim Hyun Soo and senior instructors throughout the international Jung Ki Kwan community. Through this ongoing study and practice, Central Coast Hapkido remains connected to the traditions, training methods, and curriculum of the Jung Ki Kwan.
Why We Exist
Most people seek martial arts for fitness, self-defense, or recreation. These are worthwhile goals, but Central Coast Hapkido exists to preserve and transmit Jung Ki Hapkido. More than a collection of techniques, Jung Ki Hapkido is a complete martial study encompassing foundational training, technical practice, guiding principles, and practical application.
What Makes Jung Ki Hapkido Different?
Jung Ki Hapkido preserves a comprehensive curriculum of techniques, but training is not simply about accumulating techniques. Students learn to refine their movement and body mechanics through the study and practice of the principles that guide the art. The same movements are practiced throughout a lifetime of training, progressing from structured practice toward increasingly natural and adaptive expression. In Jung Ki Hapkido, the path of training is not defined by leaving fundamentals behind, but by deepening one's understanding of them.
Who We're Looking For
We are not seeking students for a program. We are seeking future practitioners capable of carrying the art forward.
The survival of a traditional martial art depends on the dedication of each generation. Every generation inherits a tradition from those who came before and bears responsibility for carrying it forward.
We are not looking for hundreds of students. We are looking for the right people.
You may be a good fit if:
- You have a serious interest in traditional martial arts.
- You enjoy studying mechanics, principles, and refinement.
- You are willing to practice fundamentals consistently.
- You value long‐term development over quick results.
- You wish to help preserve and carry forward a rare martial tradition.
Prior experience is not required. Curiosity, dedication, and consistency are far more important.
The Path of Training
Training begins with foundational exercises and the study of basic technique.
Students learn how to generate power, maintain structure, control balance, and coordinate movement. Over time, these same mechanics appear throughout the curriculum in throws, locks, controls, striking, and application. As skill develops, practice becomes increasingly fluid and adaptive, and the practitioner begins to understand not only techniques, but the principles that unite them.
In Jung Ki Hapkido, progress is measured not by how far one moves beyond the basics, but by how deeply one comes to understand them.
Sword Arts and Related Studies
Grandmaster Lim Hyun Soo's lifelong study extended beyond Hapkido to include classical sword arts, culminating in the creation of Chung Suk Kuhapdo. Students interested in deeper exploration of martial principles may also have opportunities to study Chung Suk Kuhapdo and Musō Jikiden Eishin‐ryū Iaido through private instruction.
While our primary focus remains the preservation and transmission of Jung Ki Hapkido, these related traditions provide additional avenues of study for dedicated practitioners whose interests extend beyond empty‐hand practice.
Foundational Principles
Jung Ki Hapkido is guided by a small number of foundational principles that appear throughout every stage of training, from basic exercises to advanced practice.
Grandmaster Lim often introduces these principles to foreign students as "Push, Pull, Circle." While simple in expression, these ideas guide all Jung Ki Hapkido practice, from foundational exercises and basic techniques to advanced application.
- Hwa (Harmony), 화 in Korean, 和 in Chinese: The principle of harmony and blending.
- Won (Circle), 원 in Korean, 圓 in Chinese: The principle of circular motion and circular energy.
- Lyu (Flow), 유 in Korean, 流 in Chinese: The principle of flowing movement, often compared to the movement of water.
Learn More
For those interested in the history, curriculum, and ongoing development of Jung Ki Hapkido, the following resources provide additional information directly from the World Jung Ki Hapkido & Chung Suk Kuhapdo Association and Jung Ki Kwan headquarters.
Official Jung Ki Kwan Resources
- World Jung Ki Hapkido & Kuhapdo Association — International headquarters and instructor directory.
- Grandmaster Lim Hyun Soo — Biography of the founder of Jung Ki Kwan.
- Jung Ki Kwan Headquarters Blog — Historical articles, seminars, demonstrations, promotions, and current activities from headquarters in Daegu, Korea.
History and Curriculum
- What is Hapkido? — Overview of traditional Hapkido and its core principles.
- History of Jung Ki Kwan — Background of the organization and its relationship to Hapkido founder Choi Yong Sul.
Related Studies
- Chung Suk Kuhapdo — Grandmaster Lim's Korean sword art.
Open To Collaboration
Central Coast Hapkido welcomes conversations with established martial arts schools interested in introducing Jung Ki Hapkido as a complementary program for their students.
Our goal is to preserve and transmit a traditional Korean martial art while supporting, not competing with, existing martial arts communities.
Interested in Training?
If you are interested in the long‐term study of Jung Ki Hapkido, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
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