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Welcome to the West Coast HQ of Shinsei Hapkido

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Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

The Great Commission: We use martial arts as a conduit to growing in relationship to Christ our Lord and Savior.

Kids Manual
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Our Training

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

A welcoming environment that focuses on safety and personal connections.

We open and close classes in prayer

See our Book
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Certifications

Our Philosophy

Certifications

Our Kwan Jang Nim (head of training) has been teaching for 30 years and holds high-ranking certifications in multiple arts.

Meet Kwan Jang Nim

Morgan Hill Black Belt Test

    February 2024 - weight and movement transition - flow

    evade to breath throw (kokyu), but transition to ude kimi nage (arm extension) transition with footwork to rotation and center lock (sankyu).

    Video Clips

    Shiho Nage with Low-Line Lock Flow

    Irime Nage with Shoulder Press

    Kaiten Nage with Monkey Swing

    Shiho Nage with choke

    Black Belt Prep

    Jon Escario preparing for BB test.

    O Goshi with Reversal

    Finger Lock off a grab to ippon seo nage / shoulder throw

    Tournament Competition

    Norm Heredia performing "Dragon Rising From a Pit" Kata

    Close Quarter Combat Basic Videos

    manipulating opponents balance

    CQC blocking drill

    This video demonstrates the close quarter combat  "blocking drill" when done on a wooden dummy.

    JKD set # 9

    With 10 sections and over 160 moves... Bruce Lee's life went into developing this comprehensive form

    basic techniques / flows or "stacking" techniques

    Ude kime nage "old school"

    The result of doing a proper throw! (It says "Christian Academy of Martial Arts")

    basic techniques / flows or "stacking" techniques

    first 3 movements of low-line lock flow (10 total)

    Basic ude kime nage

    Kaiten Nage or wheel throw

    2 versions - HKD and aikibujitsu

    basic techniques / flows or "stacking" techniques

    Nikkajo (second response) or nikkyu (#2)

    Ikkajo (first response) or Ikkyu (#1)

    aikibujitsu and HKD

    Sankajo (3rd response) or Sankyu (#3)

    2 versions - HKD and aikibujitsu

    basic techniques / flows or "stacking" techniques

    Kote Gaeishi "wrist turn" version 2

    different version

    Irime nage (entering throw)

    aikibujitsu and HKD

    Gokkajo (5th response) or Gokkyu (#5)

    focusing on knife removal

    basic techniques

    defense off grab

    Mr. Nasty - thank you to the late Bob Ingersoll!

    aikibujitsu and HKD

    "hammer lock" variations

    basic techniques / flows or "stacking" techniques

    "hubud" flow with pin

    we incorporate "hubud" for a more lifelike defense vs. a static punch. This demonstrates shiho nage with a basic pin

    basic movement

    Password Protected videos

    Most important technique ever

    Forgot the name - but beware!

    Shodan No Kata

    Basic kata demonstrating basic stances and basic cuts

    Ipponme draw

    Beginner sword draw for combat kumdo

    Sword

    5 basic kamae

    chudan - gaedan - walki - hasso - jodan - chudan w/step

    basic boxes

    basic partner drill to emphasize footwork

    partner technique during basic box

    practice both "attacker" and "receiver" skills

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