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Hapkido vs Hwa Rang Do: differences explained

Hapkido: mixed: locks, throws, kicks and strikes. Hwa Rang Do: mixed: striking, grappling and weapons. For self-defence, both are similar. Best advice: try one class of each.

HapkidoHwa Rang Do
Origin and founderSouth Korea · Choi Yong-sul, after 1945 (roots in Daito-ryu)South Korea · Joo Bang Lee and Joo Sang Lee, 1960
TypeMixed: locks, throws, kicks and strikesMixed: striking, grappling and weapons
UniformDobok; colour varies by federationDobok, often black
Belt / ranking systemColoured belts and danColoured sashes; instructor ranks of its own
Typical techniquesWrist locks, throws, low and high kicks, weapons (staff, cane)Kicks, locks, throws, traditional Korean weapons
Sport / competitionLittle; mostly demonstrationsLittle
Self-defence focusHighHigh
Olympic statusNoNo
Where to train📍 Hapkido clubs📍 Hwa Rang Do clubs

Summary written by Wabukan; rules and grading vary by federation and school.

Sources: Wikipedia — Hapkido · Wikipedia — Hwa Rang Do · olympics.com

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