The Hoshindo System is known as a martial art and a martial science.It is a HAPKIDO BLEND, which is a system of Self-Defense.                                        Lets look at the meaning of Hoshindo:

Ho Shin = Self-Defense or Protecting the  Body                                              Shin Do = Gate Way or Body Movements                                                           Do = Path, Way, or Concepts

Hoshindo literally translated means " The Gateway to Concepts " of Protecting Yourself. Whats set this system apart from other systems is that ALL self-defense techniques are based on natural movements of the human body. This in turn comes from the openings that your opponent leaves open / gives you or that you created by redirecting and/or striking them. Our philosophy emphasizes the ability to adapt and response should be automatic "REACT WITHOUT THINKING".  The ability to move in and out, side to side, always moving.  By doing this you are able to see and create the openings that your opponent has.

Hoshindo is based on the art of Hapkido. The philosophies of Hoshindo go much deeper.  Hapkido is based on 3 "SOFT" elements:                                           Water - the ability to adapt                                                                              Circular - continuous free-flowing motions                                                         Harmony - to blend with                                                                             Hoshindo System adds 3 "HARD" elements:                                                Straight Line - to strike or stop the attack with a foot or hand                               Angles - moving inside or outside of your opponent                                           Distance - setting the distance from your opponent by way of angles

This system is an art that balances hard & soft, linear & circular, acceptance & resistance that will always use the elements in a ratio of 2 to 1.                         2 hard elements & 1 soft element  or  2 soft elements & 1 hard element

You will learn to respond with easy to learn techniques                                         You will learn on your own pace                                                                             You will be shown a variety of techniques that will best work for you                         From this system you will receive a foundation and as new techniques are added you will pick and choose  to build upon                                                        Footwork & Evasive Movements                                                                 Blocking & Redirecting Techniques                                                                        Striking & Kicking Techniques                                                                           Locking & Sweep & Throws                                                                                    Ground & Pound & Escapes                                                                                Armed Attack Defenses                                                                                           All based on the use of gross motor skills

Oklahoma  Kong Soo Do Martial Art Center

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