VWC Martial Arts

Hapkido Classes

Hap Ki Do is a Korean Martial Art.  Hap Ki Do means the Way of Harmony and Coordination.  In Hap Ki Do the practitioner uses their opponent’s strength against them.  It is a mix of Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Aikido.  It utilizes kicks, throws and joint locks.

A typical Hap Ki Do class consists of warm ups and stretching.  This is followed by a period of break falls and rolls.  Learning how to fall properly is very beneficial and helps prevent injury.  Next is the practice of kicks.  The final part of class is usually used for partner practice.  You will usually learn hand techniques but there are also sword and short staff techniques.

Class Descriptions:

Little Warriors

5 to 8 years

35 to 40-minute class.  Focus on exercise and basic Martial Arts principles.  Simple techniques

Hapkido Warriors

9 to 13 years

45-minute class. Continued focus on conditioning and basic Martial Arts principles.  Stronger focus on more complicated techniques.

Adult

14 and up

60-minute class.  Continued focus on conditioning and basic Martial Arts principles.  Stronger focus on complicated techniques.  Addition of sword and short staff techniques.

Tai Chi Classes

Pai Lum Tai Chi is an internal Martial Art and moving meditation.  The exercise consists of flowing movements that strengthen the body and mind while improving balance and coordination.

Pai Lum is the system of Tai Chi.  Pai is the family name which translates to White and Lum is dragon.  The late Grand Master Daniel K. Pai was the founder of Pai Lum Kung Fu.  He was born in Hawaii.  He learned from his grandfather who was from China.

Tai Chi Exercise

Follow along with Tai Chi movements no memorization needed.  Low impact, ideal for seniors.

Beginner Tai Chi

Focus on the first Tai Chi form.  This class is more about learning basics of tai chi and goes into detail of the moves.