Jung Ki Kwan California
An institutional branch of the World Jung Ki Hapkido & Kuhapdo Association
Central Coast Hapkido ‐ Private Hapkido & Sword Arts in Santa Maria, CA
A Direct Connection to a Legendary Lineage
What sets our training apart is a direct, unfiltered connection to Grandmaster Lim, Hyun Soo , the longest‐training student of Hapkido founder Choi Yong Sul and the founder of the Jung Ki Kwan . Kyosa nim Jay Champagne studies as a direct student of Chongsa nim Lim, Hyun Soo in both Jung Ki Hapkido and Chung Suk Kuhapdo, holding the only official dojang charter for the Jung Ki Kwan in California.
By maintaining this direct line, our dojang completely bypasses the watered‐down mechanics of commercialized federations. Every lesson mirrors the precise, severe body mechanics passed down through the Jung Ki Kwan World Headquarters in Daegu, South Korea.
The Intersection of Mind and Weapon: Classical Sword Art
Grandmaster Lim's comprehensive sword journey included valuable historical research alongside Sekiguchi Komei Sensei, but his deepest technical alignment was with the strict, unyielding transmission of Iwata Norikazu Sensei. By prioritizing Iwata Sensei's precise framework, Grandmaster Lim preserved the classical, core body mechanics of the traditional Tosa Yamauchi‐ha lineage. Following this direct instruction, Kyosa nim Jay Champagne teaches these traditions as two distinct paths of study:
- Musō Jikiden Eishin‐ryū Iaido: The classical Japanese koryu practiced strictly according to traditional standards, preserving the historical geometry and protocols of the old Tosa inheritance line.
- Chung Suk Kuhapdo : Established in 1986, this is Grandmaster Lim's original Korean sword style. Named after his calligraphic moniker Chung Suk—symbolizing a blade and spirit that is both strong and beautiful—it seamlessly blends classical cutting principles with the dynamic fighting movements of orthodox Hapkido .
This direct, personal approach separates the curriculum from standard commercial organizations, preserving the authentic combative power of the Jung Ki Kwan legacy.
Students interested in exploring this elite combination of martial arts can contact Central Coast Hapkido to inquire about private instruction opportunities.
While our main public focus is building a community of dedicated Hapkido practitioners, Kyosa nim Jay Champagne is willing to open the doors of Musō Jikiden Eishin‐ryū Iaido and Chung Suk Kuhapdo to the right individuals. This specialized instruction is reserved for serious students who demonstrate the discipline, focus, and respect necessary to study classical swordsmanship.
Authentic Hapkido Principles
True Hapkido uses linear and circular motions and positioning to completely destroy an attacker's balance, turning their own power against them. We train strictly according to the foundational principles:
- Hwa (Harmony), 화 in Korean, 和 in Chinese: Non‐resistance against force to break an attacker's balance.
- Won (Circle),원 in Korean, 圓 in Chinese: Circular motion to deflect attacks and redirect energy.
- Lyu (Flow), 유 in Korean, 流 in Chinese: Slicing through an opponent's timing at the optimal moment.
Private Training Opportunities
Practice at Jung Ki Kwan California is strictly private, designed for individuals looking for authentic, principle‐based training or martial artists wanting to cross‐train. If you value true lineage, deep martial arts mechanics, and serious study, contact us to schedule a meeting.
Contact Central Coast Hapkido
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