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 only surviving 9th Dan personally awarded by him. Having received my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Dan in Jung Ki Hapkido, as well as my 1st Dan in Chung Suk Kuhapdo directly from Grandmaster Lim, our dojang bypasses the watered‐down mechanics of commercialized federations. Every lesson mirrors the precise, severe body mechanics passed down through the Jung Ki Kwan  headquarters.

The Intersection of Mind and Weapon: Classical Sword Art

Grandmaster Lim is a master of the blade, holding an 8th Dan in Musō Jikiden Eishin‐ryū Iaido awarded directly by the legendary Iwata Norikazu Sensei of the Zenkoku Roshukai. From this deep research, Grandmaster Lim formulated Chung Suk Kuhapdo , a dynamic, fighting sword style that bridges the heavy internal structure of traditional Japanese koryu with the fluid, live combat geometry of Hapkido.

While our main public focus is building a community of dedicated Hapkido practitioners, instructor 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:

Chinese caligraphy of Hapkido principles: Hwa (Harmony), Won (Circle), and Lyu (Flow).
  • Hwa (Harmony), 와 in Korean, 和 in Chinese: Meeting force with non‐resistance to break balance.
  • Won (Circle),원 in Korean, 圓 in Chinese: Utilizing body‐supported circular motion to deflect attacks and over come strong, stopping energy.
  • Lyu (Flow), 유 in Korean, 流 in Chinese: Slicing through an attack at the "Hapki moment"‐the weakest point in the opponent's timing.

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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