Hapkido - Self Defense
Learn self-defense in an active, inclusive, and safe environment!
Students learn self-defense, physical fitness, self-discipline, respect, confidence, and stress relief.
Hapkido is a way of Korean self-defense that emphasizes strikes, kicks, joint locks, and throws against various attacks. Students will learn the Korea Hapkido Federation (KHF) curriculum as it is taught in South Korea.
Hapkido will be a monthly program!
LOCATION:
Maize Middle School
Wrestling Room - enter at door #30 on the south side of the building
4600 N Maize Rd
Maize, KS 67101
CLASS MINIMUM: 2
MAXIMUM: 25
FEES: $50 (monthly practice fee)
$60 (1-time uniform and US-ITF initiation fee) -This fee covers the cost of your martial arts uniform and the cost of a US-ITF membership. This fee only needs to be paid once per participant.
NOTE: No previous experience is required, but students are recommended to pass a physical examination with a doctor before participating.
INSTRUCTOR: John A. Johnson (PhD) is a 7th degree black belt in Taekwon-Do and Hapkido with over 40 years of constant practice. He has earned the title of Master in both arts. Dr. Johnson is also a licensed Kansas teacher who spent 22 years teaching English and Physical Education in Korea. He was a professor in the Department of Taekwondo in the College of Physical Education at Keimyung University (Daegu, Korea) and is an internationally recognized academic in Taekwon-Do pedagogy, philosophy, and sports diplomacy.
Schedule: (2026)
HAPKIDO
Time: Mondays - 6:00-7:00 PM & Saturdays - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ages: 14-99
Monthly Start Dates
- January 3rd | February 2nd | March 2nd | April 4th| May 2nd
Note*
This discipline also has classes tailored to adults, with flexible scheduling to fit busy lives. Discover the confidence, physical fitness, and self-discipline that come with martial arts training!
