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Combat Hapkido Introduction:

Combat Hapkido is a realistic and versatile discipline of self protection that includes an extensive variety of Strikes, Throws, Take Downs, Ground Defense, Joint Locking Techniques, along with Extensive Knife, Gun and Blunt weapon self defense. Due to Combat Hapkido being a practical and comprehensive Self Defense system that produces effective results in a variety of realistic situations, Combat Hapkido is quickly being adopted throughout the Self-Defense World, with many Law Enforcement, and Military personnel among its ranks.

Combat Hapkido’s dynamic concepts are based on scientific principles of anatomy, bio-kinetics as well as psychology and strategy. Combat Hapkido is "The Science of Self-Defense." Combat Hapkido’s popularity is due to its use of realistic grappling techniques, close quarter hand to hand techniques, Dynamic and practical striking and kicking, and it's adaptations to modern Self-Defense Demands.

The essence of Combat Hapkido is pure Self Defense. It is the synthesis of dynamic concepts, scientific principles, realistic applications, psychology of criminal intent and plain common sense.

Combat Hapkido is the result of over 3 decades of study, research and development. This comprehensive system is now taught in hundreds of schools in the US and over 20 foreign Countries. Combat Hapkido is perfect for individuals who are serious about Self-Defense.

About Grandmaster John Pellegrini:

Grandmaster John Pelligrini has been praised and literally adopted by police, security and military personnel around the world. One of the foremost leading experts on Combat Hapkido, Grandmaster Pellegrini has created a street proven method that uses devastatingly effective techniques whose sole purpose is protecting you and your family in the worst of situations!

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Exoskeleton turns humans into Terminators

Here's the future of Armed Combat. We've all read it in Comic Books growing up, and seen it in the movies, well now it's a little closer to reality.
After the developers of this "Exoskeleton" make it smaller and more efficient, imagine the implication it would have for Modern Self-Defense and Modern Warfare.
What's great about Combat Hapkido is that it's dynamic and always changing and answering the Self-Defense needs in a Modern Society, I can see a future where Combat Hapkido would address the use and/or defense of the "Exoskeleton".

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE "EXOSKELETON IN ACTION

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

How to Stay Safe in a Parking Garage

Combat Hapkido addresses many modern Combat Situational Circumstances. One of these circumstances could easily be an unprovoked assault, robbery , or car theft, while leaving late from work, arriving home in the middle of the night, or even in broad day light while in public.
We all hope we never have to deal with these situations, and if we do we hope our Combat Hapkido Training will be sufficient to protect us in these circumstances, but to prevent oneself from becoming a victim, take control of your surroundings and decrease the chances of a possible assault from ever occurring.
Strategies that help an individual take control of their surroundings, include the 9 common sense ones explained below, and when taught along side your Combat Hapkido Techniques, will broad and provide you with true Self-Defense Mastery.

Introduction
Many assaults and rapes are committed in parking garages and parking lots simply because they are often dimly lit, poorly observed and provide countless places to hide. You can protect yourself in these situations with a little planning and common sense ... and these simple steps.

Instructions
Difficulty: Easy


Steps

Step One
Pack everything in a rolling suitcase or shoulder-strap bag, including your briefcase and laptop. Keep your hands free. It’s better to make two trips than to be bogged down with bags which makes you a perfect target. If you have cash or expensive jewelry, hide these on your person or in your biggest piece of luggage—not in your purse, which is easiest to steal.

Step Two
Clip a hands-free cell phone where you can get to it quickly. Program 911 on speed dial and a contact number under the letters ICE (In Case of Emergency). Law enforcement officials are trained to look for this. Program your work number also in a way others can understand. Don’t identify your home number—anyone who sees it can go online and get your address with a reverse phone-directory search.

Step Three
Carry an air horn in your hand or hooked on a belt loop—not in a pocket or purse, or you may not be able to use it in time. These horns make an ear-splitting noise, and they aren't bulky or expensive. A whistle, lauded by many, is not such a great idea as you may not be able to get it into your mouth.

Step Four
Carry a non-folding umbrella with a steel tip on it, if you have no luggage. Use it like a walking stick and walk lively, clacking the tip against the ground. These make pretty good weapons and even if you aren't a fighter, you are still adding complications for the bad guys to overcome.

Step Five
Call ahead to the hotel if you're traveling alone. If valet parking is available, budget it in. If this isn’t an option, ask for an escort from the parking garage to the check-in desk. If they balk, tell them that you or a friend was mugged or raped in a place just like this. Remember, they are being paid to protect you. If they say that no security personnel are available, request a man—anyone—to escort you. Most places will comply with that if you give them a reason for your request.

Step Six
Be aware of your surroundings. Park in the best-lit space closest to your point of entry. Don’t park in a crammed space next to a wall that leaves no exit. Park near other people—there’s safety in numbers.

Step Seven
Note your exact location and avoid wandering around when it's time to leave. Look around the area while driving, parking and before leaving your car. If you have luggage, open the trunk from inside, go to it quickly, grab your things, close the trunk and leave. Don’t hang around.

Step Eight
Make sure you can see and hear and run and scream. No big hats, spiked heels, eating as you walk or music plugged into your ears. Don't wear anything that someone could hold you with. Tuck scarves, long beads, necklaces, long hair, braids and even purses if possible inside your clothing until you’re inside.

Step Nine
Don’t look like a victim. Walk with your head up and shoulders squared, like you belong there are and are well aware of your surroundings. Look around occasionally as you walk, but don't overdo it and look scared. Scared folks are easy targets. With a little planning and a lot of awareness, you can do a lot toward keeping yourself safe from assault.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Distract, Disable, and Destroy

by Floyd Burk

Combat Hapkido’s Low-Line Kicking Guarantees Supremacy on the Street!

“The biggest advantage attackers have over their victims is the element of surprise,” claims Combat Hapkido master John Pellegrini. “Attackers expect their targets to freeze up, allowing them to gain immediate psychological and physical superiority.”

Those are sobering words, to be sure, but if nothing else, they should inspire you to do everything in your power to bolster your defenses and incorporate the element of surprise into your planned responses to attack.

One of the best ways to do that is to arm yourself with Combat Hapkido’s low-line kicking methods, which mesh with any number of joint locks and follow-up strikes for a cool combination of controlled fury.



Punch Defense
Against a punch: John Pellegrini (left) assumes the Combat Hapkido awareness position in front of his assailant (1). When the man punches, Pellegrini evades the blow and traps the arm (2), then slams a roundhouse kick into his leg (3). He grasps the attacker’s arm (4) and executes a spinning takedown (5). Once he hits the ground, Pellegrini immobilizes him with his knees (6) and effects a wrist lock (7).

Wrist Grab Defense
Against a grab: When the attacker (left) grasps John Pellegrini’s wrist (1), he responds with a snap kick to the groin (2). He then executes a two-handed wrist-flex (3) and an elbow smash to the face (4). To finish, he leverages him to the ground (5) and hyperextends his arm (6).

Choke Defense
Against a choke: The opponent reaches for John Pellegrini’s neck, but Pellegrini intercepts the hand and keeps it away from his airway (1). He then drives an angled kick into the closest leg (2), entangles the choking arm (3) and shoots a tiger-mouth strike into the throat (4). Pellegrini follows up with an elbow strike to the solar plexus (5) and a takedown, after which he executes an arm lock and a choke (6).

Armed Attacker
Against a club: John Pellegrini faces an armed attacker (1). The man swings his weapon, and Pellegrini evades the blow while he deflects and traps the assailant’s arm (2). He then twists the limb (3) and sends a front kick into the man’s torso (4). While the aggressor is stunned, Pellegrini applies pressure against the wrist (5) and completes the disarm (6).

GOOD BEGINNING
Pellegrini advocates employing low-line kicks as a first line of defense to surprise your opponent, then distract and disable him, thus making it easier for you to destroy him with a follow-up. Such kicks are just one of the components that distinguish Combat Hapkido from other Korean fighting systems. In lieu of the customary jumping and spinning techniques, you need to focus on kicks that lash out at waist level or lower, he says.

Low-line kicks are ideal for street fighting, mostly because it’s fairly easy to avoid telegraphing your intentions when doing them. Other key advantages include the ability to generate maximum power, the maintenance of better balance (because your center of gravity stays lower), the ability to ruin your opponent’s mobility (by hammering his leg muscles) and the option of attacking his groin and certain parts of his legs to shock his nervous system and buckle his body.

When combined with Combat Hapkido’s awareness position, which the art uses instead of traditional stances, the aforementioned advantages can give you the upper hand and make it easier for you to execute a finishing throw, joint lock or hand strike, Pellegrini says.

FIGHTING COMBO NO. 1
An ego-pumped punk says he’s going to pound you into the ground. He lunges at you with a head punch— then finds himself flat on his back with one of your knees on his head and the other against his spine. To top it off, his arm feels as though it’s twisted like a pretzel.

The Combat Hapkido solution begins with you facing your attacker with your left foot forward and your forearms vertical at chest level. Your hands are open and ready for action.

As he closes the gap and initiates the right-hand strike, step forward and to the outside with your left leg. Simultaneously use your right hand to parry his punch, then grab his wrist. The path is now open to disable him with a roundhouse kick to his right leg.

Next, use your left hand to seize the elbow of the arm you just grabbed. Lift the limb, then circle it downward while you pivot counterclockwise.

That will cause him to fall on his left side. Once he does, drop your left knee onto the side of his head and dig your other knee into his lower back while maintaining control of his arm. Complete the immobilization by cranking his wrist. Increase the pressure as needed.

“Martial artists train with other martial artists who are constantly being polite to one another, bowing, helping each other up and that kind of thing,” Pellegrini says. “While this can be a lot of fun, it’s more likely that a lunatic lacking in morals is going to be who you’re defending against. Consequently, you need to do role-playing where you and various partners take turns assuming the role of the lunatic.

Be creative but stay realistic. That way you’ll be mentally prepared for this type of attack, and surprise and fear won’t beat you.”

FIGHTING COMBO NO. 2
A hooligan threatens you, then grabs your arm in an effort to shock you into giving in to his demands. Your foot lashes out in a flash, leaving him with a ruptured groin and, after you fling him to the pavement, a bad case of road rash.

Begin in an awareness position that has your right foot forward. For the drill, your attacker assumes a left-side forward stance before grabbing your right wrist with his right hand. Direct a front snap kick into his groin. The force of the blow will cause him to double over.

You now have the opening you need to reverse his grip and put him into a two-handed wrist-flex (one hand holds his wrist and the other bends his fingers forward). Pull him toward you and lift your right elbow to smash him in the nose. Increase the tension of the wrist-flex and pivot about 20 degrees counterclockwise to throw him to the ground. Drop your left knee onto the side of his head and reposition your hands for a standing armbar that uses your upper leg as a fulcrum. He’ll be as helpless as a baby.

Wise words from Pellegrini: “Whether you are a strong young person or a cagey 60-year-old, don’t overestimate or underestimate your opponent.

By hitting vulnerable targets and vital areas, you can do much damage to an unsuspecting combatant. Even if your physical gifts are limited, you should come out on top.”

FIGHTING COMBO NO. 3
Things are getting ugly fast. Joe Schmo reaches for your throat with the ultimate goal of relieving you of your life, but your quick-kick counterattack and whirling takedown leave him writhing in pain and begging for mercy.

Your self-defense training should prepare you to act instinctively whenever an opponent goes for your neck.

That’s why the Combat Hapkido response to the scenario described above involves immediately grabbing the attacking hand with your right hand.

Yank it down just enough to clear your windpipe, then slam an angled kick into the quadriceps of his lead leg.

Wrap your left arm around his trapped limb so you can free your right hand, which is used to launch a tiger-mouth strike at his throat. Your same-side elbow then smashes into his solar plexus.

Continue your defense with a counterclockwise spinning takedown that lands him flat on his back. Maintain your hold on his Adam’s apple. Finish him with a knee to the neck and an elbow/shoulder dislocation.

“The logical thing to do is protect your windpipe,” Pellegrini advises.

“Most other courses of action can leave you incapacitated. Since you never know what’s coming, it’s best to use what warriors call mushin, or the ‘mind of no mind.’ Don’t form in your mind [an image of] what’s going to happen. Instead, keep it clear so you can react and adapt without hesitation.”

FIGHTING COMBO NO. 4
An enraged gangbanger is intent on cracking your skull with a club. You react instantaneously, making quick work of him with a wrist torque and a boot to the gut. In seconds, he’s reduced to a quivering pile of jelly.

Assume the awareness position in front of your partner. When he swings his training weapon at your head, deflect it as you lean slightly to your left.

Use your right hand to seize the hand he’s using to hold the club, then twist it and the weapon in a semicircle until he can no longer control it. Follow up with a low-line kick to the body, which stuns him long enough for you to slap on a short-duration wrist lock and effect a disarm.

Technical tips: “When defending against a weapon at close quarters, remember that different ones require different disarming techniques.

For bladed weapons, never grab the blade. Grab the hand holding the weapon, then take care of the opponent and the weapon. For gun disarms, seize the gun before executing the takedown or takeaway.

There’s more leeway when it comes to impact weapons, but I prefer to evade and get inside its trajectory, then clamp onto the limb holding the weapon. Then I take it away.”

SIGNS OF SUCCESS
With down-to-earth techniques such as the four described here, it’s no wonder Combat Hapkido and its creator are enjoying unrivaled success in the martial arts community.

Pellegrini reports rising sales of his videos and DVDs, as well as a one year backlog in seminar and training camp appearances. Membership in his organization, the International Combat Hapkido Federation, has climbed to 250 schools located in more than 20 countries.

The reason for that success can be traced directly back to Pellegrini’s efforts to distill his knowledge of the traditional arts down to its most functional essence, then pass it on to any martial artist who shows an interest. The formula certainly seems to be working.


This artical originally appeared in Black Belt Magazine


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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

"Karate Kid Fights Intruder"

Reported by AP News on Sept. 12, 07 at 6:37AM

Kenny Partanen of Pompano Beach, Florida was supprised by an intruder in his South Florida Home, but by using his Hapkido Skills he was able to subdue the intruder untill Police arrived. Check out the News Video below for additional details.


VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE 3/24/08
Please follow the below link to read new article on this topic:

http://www.wftv.com/news/14096503/detail.html

Tuesday, September 4, 2007



INTERNATIONAL COMBAT HAPKIDO FEDERATION

Kwan of the

World Kido Federation


Modern Punch Defenses of Hapkido
Author: Luke Fraser


What is it about defending against punches that oftentimes causes martial artists to question their abilities? If you were to ask the average new student what aspect of self-defense he or she would most like to learn, the majority would respond with punch defenses. Why is this the case? It's simple: Throwing a punch, a slap or any sort of hand attack is one of the first lines of offense or defense that we learn as children, and usually the first method of attack we see when exposed to some form of violence. Children become familiar with hand attacks early in life; whether it is seen in a movie, in a fight on the playground, or in domestic abuse a situation that far too many children are being exposed to today.

As we grow older and the possibility of actually being attacked becomes more realistic, the thought of being struck by a larger individual is one of the most highly feared occurrences for the average person. However, it does differ a bit between the sexes. Men are conventionally those whom concern themselves more with the punching aspect of a street attack whereas women mostly fear a rape or abduction by a larger man. What most women don't always consider is the fact that strikes often accompany a rapist's arsenal when he carries out his assault.

This article will cover the most effective and useful defensive methods that the average man or woman can use to quickly and easily prevent an assailant from achieving his goal of landing that big knockout punch. The style known as Chon Tu Kwan or Combat Hapkido, founded and created by Grandmaster John Pellegrini, has some of the most practical methods for disabling an attacker who has thrown a punch.

Unlike many forms of traditional martial arts, Combat Hapkido employs a unique scientific ideology for defending against a fist. First and foremost, it is paramount to differentiate between the different types of hand attacks. Second, a practitioner of Combat Hapkido must study which attacks are most widely used in a real street attack and; third, how is the attack delivered and from what distance.

Oftentimes, some martial arts instructors will teach punch defense from a traditional front stance and then lunge in with a basic straight punch. While this may seem useful to some, quite simply, it is not practical and will cause a student to develop a false sense of security. Take a moment to think about the fights you may have seen in your lifetime. A punch is almost always thrown in rapid succession no more than an arm's distance away. Self-defense training also must be practiced in a similar fashion to simulate reality.

So what then are the most common types of punching attacks one is most likely to encounter on the street? There are three. Let's explore each one individually.

The Cross or Straight Reverse Punch:
The straight punch, whether with the front or rear hand, will always be the most difficult punch to defend against. As we have all learned, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Therefore, it will always be more difficult and we will always have less time to react when this attack is launched.

There are many contributing factors that will determine whether or not you'll be able to defend yourself properly against a cross or straight reverse punch. The first, and possibly most important, is the positioning and placement of the hands. If you are a fan of boxing, you have probably noticed that the majority of knockouts occur when a fighter is hit along the jaw line (area from the ear lobes to the middle of the chin). Knowing this about knockouts should be a practitioner's first clue as to where to position hands when expecting a punch. Combat Hapkido remains consistent about keeping the hands open rather that closed: it is simpler to trap an opponent's arm and construct some sort of counter if the hands remain open. Also, palm strikes, Ki-strikes and other open-hand counters are greatly preferred by the Combat Hapkido stylist.

Once proper hand position is established, the next consideration is to ascertain a rule regarding straight punches. It is this writer's firm belief that the best method of defending against a straight punch is to use your corresponding hand to parry the attack in accordance with "side to side" head movements. Explained a little differently, if an attacker punches with the right hand, do not attempt to cross over and block with your right hand but instead use your left, or corresponding, hand to parry. However, that parry is not enough. Additionally, you must move your head to the outside of your attacker's body in a simultaneous motion with your parry. The combination of those two body movements creates the most efficient method for defending against the straight cross punch. Once the assailant's punch has been redirected, the Combat Hapkido stylist would then proceed to apply one of many joint locks, choke holds or takedowns to finish off his opponent.

The Drunken or Wild Hook Punch:
Unlike the cross punch, a hook punch, although quite intimidating at times, can be defended against with a bit more ease due to the circular motion of the attack. This motion allows a split-second extra time to react and begin an effective counterattack. In a traditional form of Hapkido as well as numerous other styles, it is often stressed that to successfully defend against a hooking type of attack one must continue in the direction of the attack and not meet force with force. In Korean art forms, this is called the "Won" or Circular Principle. Combat Hapkido also employs this principle in many of its punching defense requirements but in accordance with them, it also utilizes various other methods as well.

A drunken or wild hook punch is often dismissed as an ineffective method of attack. This is not only incorrect but also dangerous to even think that it could not cause injury! Although this form of punching may not be as damaging as a properly executed boxing style hook, if it should find its mark on your chin, its effects could be devastating. To remain prepared to defend against this punch, your hand position should not differ from that of the cross-punch. Your hands should remain open, relaxed and be placed in a position that will protect the jaw line.

Defending against the hook is different than the cross in another way: Because you have more reaction time, you may be able to use your cross-hand to parry this attack. However, I highly stress that you find a defensive tactic that will allow use of the corresponding hand rather than attempt to cross over and block. If you must cross the body, it is recommended that you learn to use a two-hand parry rather than simply a hard style block.

The lower half of the body also plays an intricate part in complete defense. Proper footwork used in conjunction with parrying may decide whether or not your defense is successful. In Combat Hapkido, practitioners never use deep traditional stances or commit fully to one body posture. One must keep the feet positioned in close proximity and never place them in a position where they are uncomfortable and can't be easily moved. Proper footwork is a boxer's best friend and as martial artists, we need to adopt the boxer's mind-set as far as leg mobility is concerned. The two most common types of movement when defending against wild hook punches are to side step and dip or to utilize a circular principle counter. Both methods are displayed.

The Uppercut Punch:
The third and most neglected punch that should be studied by all self-defense practitioners is the upper-cut. The previous two punches are taught by most respectable martial arts instructors but oftentimes the uppercut is omitted and never discussed. This is an injustice to serious martial arts students because this form of attack is all too common. Once again, there is a very different approach to this self-defense. Almost 100 percent of the time, an uppercut will be thrown from one position only: when in very close quarters with an attacker who is able to sneak it in underneath your guard. It is because of its elusiveness that the uppercut, if thrown correctly, is sometimes difficult to predict and may cause difficulty.

Combat Hapkido employs two methods of defense when dealing with an uppercut punch attack. First, your ready posture will remain the same but also must protect your mid-section. Simply keeping your elbows close to the body should enable you to keep the punch from squarely hitting its primary targets. What then is the target of an uppercut? There are many. The two most devastating spots to be struck by an uppercut are the chin and the solar plexus. Yes, the ribs and kidneys are also areas where you should be cautious but the chin and solar plexus are an attacker's key focal points. The Combat Hapkido method again is based on simple and effective movements rather than an elaborate strategy of fancy techniques which will probably render you confused and tangled up in your own arms! (Two effective and simple methods for defense are demonstrated.)

Conclusion:
There are many factors to consider when training to defend against punches, all of which can change the outcome of the attack. There is a science behind properly executing a successful counter to a well-thrown punch and the road to its proficiency is a long one. Timing, rhythm and an overall fluidity of motion all come into play. As with all defensive tactics, you must train your body to remain loose and relaxed in order to allow for any of the techniques explained in this article to be effective.

How do you become more proficient? The answer is to begin practicing in a more realistic manner and to ask yourself how you would attack if you were to throw a punch. Then begin drilling with a partner making sure that you remain in a realistic position and with very little distance between you and your training partner. If you train in an impractical way, your chances of defending against a surprise attack are very slim. So, keep it realistic and you'll be on the path to a more practical method to your punch defense arsenal.



This article originally appeared in http://martialarm.blogspot.com/

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Product Reveiw & Recommendation 3ed Q 2007

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Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Advantage Left-Handers - - in Hand-to-Hand Combat.

New studies have shown that Left Handed Individuals may have certain advantages when it come to Martial-Arts. These Studies state:

-left-handed people can think quicker when carrying out tasks such as playing computer games or playing sport.

-being left-handed could be an advantage in hand-to-hand combat.

NewScientist News, December 8, 2004

ABC News, February 17, 2005

BBC News, July 31, 2007

What does this mean to your Combat Hapkido Training? Well it means you should be dilligent in Training both Left and Right Side Techniques, whether joint lock, or hand and feet strikes, and ensure that your partner when attacking is alternating with left and right side attacks.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Shared Combat Hapkido Principles -

Numerous Hapkido styles are practiced around the World. What differentiate these various styles of Hapkido from each other is they each may Stress Different Aspects, Incorporate New Practices, or Omit Older Ones. “Combat Hapkido,” along with all other styles of Hapkido will generally share 5 Underlining Principles. These Principles Unify all Hapkido styles, and make it a Uniquely Identifiable Martial Art.

* Force Redirection
* Force Blending
* Constant Movement, Varied Rhythm
* Circular Movement
* Live-Hand and Ki-Finger

Force Redirection
In Hapkido, you’ll hardly ever defend against an attacker by using your Strength against the attacker’s Strength. This style of Defense is normally seen in “Hard Styles” of Martial Arts such as Japanese Karate, and Korean Taekwondo. Hapkido maximizes power efficiency by redirecting and avoiding an attacker’s force head-on. Head-on attacks normally waste more energy, and have a greater chance of injury to you.
Redirecting Momentum, Strike Avoidance, and Breaking Balance of the Attacker allows you to use their power to strengthen and increase the efficiency of your own Defense.

Force Blending
Blending with an attacker’s force can be thought of in a sense as dancing with a partner. When dancing you’re matching the speed of the music and moving to the beat of the type of music you’re listing to. You wouldn’t dance fast to a slow song, and you wouldn’t do a Waltz to Hip Hop Music. The same is true when defending yourself; you’ll need to know when to flow with and attacker, using the flowing momentum against your attacker, and then knowing when the time is right to attack.
To accomplish Force Blending you’ll need to utilize footwork, timing, speed, commitment of movement, and versatility, which any Martial Art Practitioner regardless of style needs.

Constant Movement, Varied Rhythm
Hapkido strategy is characterized by a constant, varied flow of striking, blocking, holding, and throwing techniques executed from highly mobile stances. Footwork and body movement is constant and may incorporate circular, spinning, or off axis movements. By constantly varying body position and rhythm of attack, you become much more difficult to target and you are much more likely to disorient and frustrate your opponent.

Circular Movement
Hapkido techniques can be characterized by their circular movements. These circular movements are utilized in strikes, holds, joint locks, chokes, throws, footwork, and overall body movements, and can be either large or small circles, depending upon the technique or the particular Hapkido system. Some Hapkido systems focus on larger movements. Others systems stress smaller circles for more direct application of force. In the hands of skilled masters, many Hapkido techniques like those of “Combat Hapkido” are applied using small circular motions - especially joint locks, but in all Hapkido Styles Circular movement whether small or large are prevalent.

Live-Hand and Ki-Finger
The term Live-Hand and Ki-Finger refers to specific hand formations which when used efficiently use your strength to focus your power into the movement of the hands and arms. This can seemingly increase your strength because of the focused nature of the hand formations, and provide you the power when most needed, such as during a wrist escape or during the application of a joint lock hold. Live-Hand and Ki-Finger techniques involve visualization, breath control, and tensing of the fingers, hands, and arms. Concentration and focus are very important, as is practice. The use of Live-Hand is typically characterized by extending one or more fingers and breathing out as a specific technique is applied.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Combat Hapkido Finland

Very Nice Video from YouTube that was posted and created by a "Combat Hapkido" School located in Finland. Visit their website at www.hapkidokoulu.fi

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Orlando Seminar w/ GM In Sun Seo

***UPDATED 7/22/07***

Grandmaster In Sun Seo who's the President and Head of the "World Kido Federation," and "Hanminjok Hapkido Association," will be in Orlando, Florida on October 2007, while visiting from his native Korea.
"Combat Hapkido" is a KWAN (School)of, and directly associated with these two organizations. Grandmaster John Pellegrini officially recognizes Grandmaster In Sun Seo as his teacher.

Orlando Seminar w/ GM In Sun Seo
October 6-7, 2007
The host for this seminar will be Master Bill Burchett

This seminar will take place at the Hawthorne Suites Orlando Airport. Please note that this will be the only U.S. seminar for 2007. Saturday Oct. 6th will be from 10 to 5 and Sunday Oct. 7th will be from 10-3(Sunday's ending time may be modified to accommodate people's flights) The cost is $185 for both days and $110 for one day. GM In Sun Seo will cover a variety of techniques(joint lock, palm, pressure points etc), weapons and some forms.
The Deadline for registration will be Sep. 28, 2007.

Please view the following link regularly for updated information on this seminar.
World Kido Federation NEWS!

Monday, February 19, 2007

Combat Hapkido, Distractions, and Plyometric Exercises -
One of Combat Hapkido's main technique principals is the utilization of distractions to set up the many Joint Lock techniques that are one of the mainstays of most Hapkido styles. These distractions include Hand and Leg Strikes that are meant to be delivered quickly against an opponent to get them focused on the first strike, and not paying attention to the following Joint Lock or other techniques that are to follow.
To be effective with your distractions, you'll need to deliver them as quickly as possible, and then move immediately into your primary intended technique.

What methods can Martial Art Practitioners use to increase speed for their techniques?
The answer is Plyometric Training.
What is Plyometric Training?

Plyometric exercises are specialized, high intensity training techniques used to develop athletic power (strength and speed). Plyometric training involves high-intensity, explosive muscular contractions that invoke the stretch reflex (stretching the muscle before it contracts so that it contracts with greater force). The most common plyometric exercises include hops, jumps and bounding movements. One popular plyometric exercise is jumping off a box and rebounding off the floor and onto another, higher box. Another good example is push-ups with a clap in-between each push-up. Your muscle (pectorals in this case) is elongated and loaded by the downward force of your body, then immediately you must contract the muscle to push yourself back up.


Plyometric exercises are great because anyone can do them without requirements for expensive equipment. Plyometric exercises are also the exercises that could excel your Combat Hapkido training, making you more effective.

Remember to check with a Physician before starting any exercise or training program.

Please visit the link below of Plyometric exercise programs that are designed for Martial Artists.
Web: Sports Fitness Advisor
Web: More Plyometrics Info

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

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Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Check out MSN's New Health & Fitness Article
In MSN's New Health & Fitness article titled "Kick Together!" writer Jeanette Moninger, from "Prevention Magazine" writes about the Benefits brought to families who participate in Martial Arts together.

For a copy of MSN's Health & Fitness Article "Kick Together!", please click on the link below.
Web: Kick Together! Link

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Winter/Spring Edition of "DEFENSIVE ARTS REVIEW" Magazine -
The Winter/Spring Edition (Volume 14 Issue 2) of "Defensive Arts Review" Magazine has arrived. This is the "International Combat Hapkido Federation’s" premier magazine for its students and members, and contains valuable information regarding News Events, Techniques, Member Profiles and Stories, Seminar Information, Pictures, and Organizational Updates.

This edition contained an excellent editorial by Grandmaster John Pellegrini regarding his recent trip to Afghanistan, where he brought Combat Hapkido training to Coalition Forces, at the invitation of the U.S. Army Command.

You'll also find an excellent article regarding the Close Relationship that the "International Combat Hapkido Federation" has with "The World Ki-do Federation" located in Korea, along with "The Hanminjok Hapkido Association," which are both run by the organization’s president, Grandmaster In Sun Seo.


For a copy of this edition of "DEFENSIVE ARTS REVIEW" Magazine, please contact the publisher "Defensive Services International, Inc:"
Web: Defensive Services International, Inc
Email: staff@dsihq.com

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Combat Hapkido in Afghanistan -
Please View the below Links for a Recent Edition of "Fredom Watch" Magazine - Afghanistan Edition Published by the Army's 19th Public Affairs Detachment at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
In this Edition Grandmaster Pellegrini was invited to Forward Air Base Bagram to instruct members of the U.S., Afghan Special Forces, and members of the Polish military station in Afganistan "Combat Hapkido Techniques."

CLICK ON THE LINK then CLICK TO EXPAND IMAGE:
Fredom Watch Magazine Afghanistan Edition Page#1
Fredom Watch Magazine Afghanistan Edition Page#2
Fredom Watch Magazine Afghanistan Edition Page#3"
Fredom Watch Magazine Afghanistan Edition Page#4"

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International Combat Hapkido Federation -

Seminar Schedule

  • 2007 Seminar Schedule:

    • [+/-] January -

      • Thursday, January 4, 2007 - Whitehouse, New Jersey
        Combat Hapkido Clinic - GM Pellegrini 7pm - 10pm
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@patmedia.net
        Web: www.ichfnj.com

      • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, January 5-7, 2007 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
        Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame Banquet
        Host: Sifu Alan Goldberg
        Phone: 718-856-8070

      • Sunday, January 7, 2007 Howell, New Jersey
        Ground Survival Clinic with Master David Rivas
        Host: Brian McCannPhone: 732 886 5556
        Email: selfdefenseNJ@aol.com

      • Saturday / Sunday, January 27-28, 2007 - Stevensville, Maryland
        "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Host: James Sherman
        Phone: 888-747-5425
        Email: jim@shermanmartialarts.com


    • [+/-] February -

      • Saturday, February 10, 2007 - St. Augustine, Florida
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Michael Plott
        Phone: 904-814-7308
        Email: mlplottichf5@netscape.com

      • Saturday, February 24, 2007 - Gilbert, Arizona
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Chaz Turner
        Phone: 480-813-9760
        Email: mailto:chazturner@cox.net


    • [+/-] March -

      • Saturday, March 3, 2007 - League City (Houston) Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Michael Emanual & Rick Davis
        Phone: 281-538-6495
        Email: mmemanuel@netscape.com

      • Saturday, March 10, 2007 - Valencia, Spain
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Juan Romero Pons
        Email: info@combathapkido.info

      • Sunday, March 11, 2007 - Valencia, Spain
        Ground Survival Certification Seminar - Master David Rivas
        Host: Juan Romero Pons
        Email: info@combathapkido.info

      • Fri.-Sat.-Sun. March 16/17/18, 2007 - Grand Blanc, Michigan
        IPDTI Instructor Licensing Course
        Host: Dan Allen
        Phone: 810-577-1489
        Email: didan37@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, March 24, 2007 - Red Hook, New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Hector Jimenez
        Phone: 845-758-5696
        Email: redhookmartialarts@citlink.net

      • Saturday, March 31, 2007 - Southern Pines, North Carolina
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Vicki Brown / Jason Landaas
        Phone: 910-692-4434
        Email: brownies05@msn.com


    • [+/-] April -

      • Saturday, April 14, 2007 - Joliet, Illinois
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Timothy Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        Email: tm_martialarts@msn.com

      • Saturday / Sunday, April 21-22, 2007 - Lakewood, Colorado
        Regional Training Conference
        GM Pellegrini, Master David Rivas & Master Steve Materkowski
        Host: Steve Materkowski
        Phone: 303-816-1813
        Email: stevem@udfcd.org

      • Saturday / Sunday, April 28-29, 2007 - Helsinki, Finland
        "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini & GM Bill "Superfoot" Wallace
        Host: Ari Laine
        Phone: 358 50 3206973
        Email: ismo.hautala@welho.com


    • [+/-] May -

      • Saturday, May 5, 2007 - Cleveland, Ohio
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Steve Fine
        Phone: 216-791-2345
        Email: irfine@earthlink.net

      • Saturday, May 12, 2007 - Tehachapi, California
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-0621

      • Saturday, May 19, 2007 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
        Grandmaster Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Details to be added.


    • [+/-] June -

      • Saturday, June 2, 2007 - New Castle, Pennsylvania
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Floyd Kish
        Phone: 724-794-5425
        Email: instructor@tkdkicks.com

      • Saturday, June 9, 2007 - Moline, Illinois
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: John Morrow
        Phone: 877-791-7575
        Email: morrowsacademy@hotmail.com

      • June 14 - June 29, 2007
        GM Pellegrini Tour of Peru

      • Sunday, June 24, 2007 - Whitehouse, N.J.
        Anatomical Targeting Clinic - Master Mark Gridley
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908 359 7526
        Email: plt327@Patmedia.net
        Web: ichfnj.com


    • [+/-] July -

    • [+/-] August -

      • Saturday August 4, 2007 - Chicago, Illinois
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        See Additional Details Below

      • Sunday August 5, 2007 - Chicago, Illinois
        Triple Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini, Master Mark Gridley,and Master Donald Moor
        Hosts: Donald Moore
        Phone: 847-370-6175
        Email: hapkidoil@aol.com
        Web: http://www.southelginmartialarts.com

      • Saturday & Sunday August 4-5, 2007 - Hampton, Virginia
        Combat Hapkido "Ground Survival Apprentice Instructor" (Level 1 & 2) Seminar Master David Rivas
        Host: Master David Rivas
        Phone: 408-234-8651
        Email: ichfhapkido@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, August 11, 2007 - Waco, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Gary Richardson / Martin Heese
        Phone: 254-867-1414
        Email: GRich666@aol.com

      • Saturday August 18, 2007 - Adell, Wisconsin
        Combat Hapkido ATS Apprentice Instructor Course - Mark Gridley
        Hosts: Mark Gridley
        Phone: 414-839-8029
        Email: Protectionarts@aol.com

      • Saturday, August 25, 2007 - High Point, North Carolina
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Holt Williford
        Phone: 336-869-7030
        Email: sabunimtmatc@aol.com
        or
        Email: triadmartialarts@northstate.net


    • [+/-] September -

      • Saturday, September 8, 2007 - Winona, Mississippi
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Frank Sanders
        Phone: 662-428-1326
        Email: masterfranksanders@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Patchogue, New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Fred & Patti Confessore
        Phone: 631-220-9596
        Email: taedaetkd@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Halifax, Canada
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Eric Rushton
        Phone: 902-444-3555
        Email: erushton@eastlink.ca

      • Saturday, September 29, 2007 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
        Triple Impact Seminar - GM P., Master David Rivas & Master Mark Gridley
        Host: Mark Gridley
        Phone: 414-383-0269
        Email: protectionarts@aol.com

      • Sunday, September 30, 2007 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
        Ground Survival Instructor Certification Seminar
        with Master David Rivas
        Host: Mark Gridley
        Phone: 414-383-0269
        Email: protectionarts@aol.com


    • [+/-] October -

      • Friday, October 5, 2007 - Grand Blanc, Michigan
        Ground Survival Clinic - Master David Rivas
        Host: Dan Allen
        Phone: 810-577-1489
        Email: didan37@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, October 6, 2007 - Grand Blanc, Michigan
        Ground Survival Instructor Certification Seminar - Master David Rivas
        Host: Dan Allen
        Phone: 810-577-1489
        Email: didan37@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, October 6, 2007 - Manassas, Virginia
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: John Scali
        Phone: 703-631-5289
        Email: selfdefense@cox.net

      • Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Overland Park, Kansas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Steve Wiedenmann
        Phone: 913-341-1400
        Email: Staff@championsmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Valencia, Spain
        Ground Survival Certificaton Seminar - Master David Rivas
        Host: Juan Romero Pons
        Email: info@combathapkido.info

      • Sunday, October 21, 2007 - Valencia, Spain
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Juan Romero Pons
        Email: info@combathapkido.info

      • Saturday, October 27, 2007 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Phillip Blackman
        Phone: 505-856-5616
        Email: blackmantkd@aol.com


    • [+/-] November -

      • Saturday / Sunday, November 10-11, 2007 - Lexington, Kentucky
        National Training Conference
        ICHF 15 year Anniversary Gala Banquet
        Host: William Schneider
        Phone: 606-682-5540
        Email: whiteeaglemfg@windstream.net

      • November 2007 (DTBA) - Ft. Drum, NY
        National Training Conference
        Military Combatives Training for US Army 3rd Brigade - 10th Mountain Division - GM Pellegrini & Mater Rovert Gray


    • [+/-] December -

      • No Seminars Available

  • 2008 Seminar Schedule:

    • [+/-] January -

      • Thursday, January 10, 2008 - Whitehouse, New Jersey
        Combat Hapkido Clinic - GM Pellegrini 7pm - 10pm
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@patmedia.net
        Web: www.ichfnj.com

      • Saturday, January 12, 2008 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
        Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame Banquet
        Host: Sifu Alan Goldberg
        Phone: 718-856-8070


    • [+/-] February -

      • Saturday, February 9, 2008 - Gilbert, Arizona
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Host: Chaz Turner
        Phone: 480-813-9760
        Email: chazturner@cox.net


    • [+/-] March -

      • Saturday, March 1, 2008 - Queen Creek, Arizona
        "Children's Ground Survival Clinic" - Master David Rivas
        Host: Master David Rivas
        Phone: 480-234-8651

      • Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Deer Park (Houston) Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Chris Yaeger
        Phone: 281-479-3880

      • Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Rensselaer, New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Tae Yun
        Phone: 518-477-4242

      • March 20 - 28, 2008 - Korea Ki-Do Tour

      • Friday, March 28, 2008 - Whitehouse, New Jersey
        "Ground Survival for Kids" Clinic - Master David Rivas
        Host: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@patmedia.net

      • Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Lower Moreland Township, Pennslvania
        "Double Impact Seminar- GM Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Host: Joseph Breitman
        Phone: 215-947-5809
        Email: drjosephbreitman@aol.com

      • Sunday, March 30, 2008 - Whitehouse, New Jersey
        Ground Survival Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master David Rivas
        Host: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@patmedia.net


    • [+/-] April -

      • Fri., Sat., Sun., April 4-5-6, 2008 - Gilbert, Arizona
        IPDTI Licensing Course - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Chaz Turner
        Contact HQ for more details: 408-895-9700

      • Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Stevensville, Maryland
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: James Sherman
        Phone: 888-747-5425
        Email: jim@shermanmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Queen Creek, Arizona
        "Ground Survival for Kids" Clinic - Master David Rivas
        Host: Tommy Brown & Master David Rivas
        Phone: 480-234-8651
        Email: ichfhapkido@hotmail.com

      • Friday, April 25, 2008 - Deerpark, Texas
        "Ground Survival for Kids" Clinic - Master David Rivas
        Host: Chris Yaeger
        Phone: 281-479-3880
        Email: sdadeerpark@evi.net

      • Saturday, April 26, 2008 - League City, Texas
        "Ground Survival Instructor Certification Course - Level 1" - Master David Rivas
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Michael Emanuel
        Phone: 281-538-6495
        Email: sda11@verizon.net


    • [+/-] May -

      • Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Tehachapi, California
        "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegriini & Master David Rivas
        Host: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-0621

      • Saturday / Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2008 - Lakewood, Colorado
        National Training Conference
        GM Pellegrini, Master David Rivas, Master Mark Gridley, Master Steve Materkowski, and Eric Mayes
        Host: Steve Materkowski
        Phone: 303-816-1813
        Email: stevem@udfcd.org

      • Saturday, May 31, 2008 - Olbia, Sardegna (Italy)
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Mario Rama
        Phone: 0039-329-0138003
        Email: Hapkidosardegna@tiscali.it

      • Saturday, May 31, 2008 - Chandler, Arizona
        "Youth Personal Protection Clinc" - Master David Rivas
        Host: Master David Rivas
        Phone: 480-234-8651
        Email: ichfhapkido@hotmail.com


    • [+/-] June -

      • Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Chandler, Arizona
        "Adult Personal Protection Clinc" - Master David Rivas
        Host: Master David Rivas
        Phone: 480-234-8651
        Email: ichfhapkido@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, June 21 - Osh Kosh, Wisconsin
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM pellegrini
        Host: Tom Swartwood
        Phone: 902-232-9700
        Email: abbakick@sbcglobal.net
      • Sunday, June 29, 2008 - Whitehouse, New Jersey
        Anatomical Targiting System (ATS) Clinic - Master Mark Gridley 10am - 2pm
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@patmedia.net
        Web: www.ichfnj.com


    • [+/-] July -

      • Friday, July 11, 2008 - Panama City, Panama
        "Ground Survival for Kids" Clinic - Master David Rivas
        Host: Gary Gomez
        Phone-School: 507-264-5796 Phone-Cell: 507-671-1624
        Email: garykido@cableonda.net

      • Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Panama City, Panama
        "Double Impact" Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Host: Gary Gomez
        Phone-School: 507-264-5796 Phone-Cell: 507-671-1624
        Email: garykido@cableonda.net

      • Mon. - Thur., July 14-17, 2008 - Bogota, Colombia
        Combat Hapkido Seminar Tour - GM Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Host: John Soto
        Phone: 011-571-617-1097
        Email: soto_john@yahoo.com

      • Fri., Sat., Sun., July 25-26-27, 2008 - Marietta, Georgia
        IPDTI Licensing Course - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Bill Wendell & Chip Pike
        Contact HQ for more details: 480-895-9700


    • [+/-] August -

      • Saturday August 9, 2008 - Chicago, Illinois
        National Training Conference & GM Pellegrini's 60th Birthday Bash
        GM Pellegrini, Master David Rivas, Master Mark Gridley,and Master Donald Moor
        Hosts: Donald Moore
        Phone: 847-370-6175
        Email: hapkidoil@aol.com
        Web: http://www.southelginmartialarts.com

      • Saturday August 23, 2008 - High Point, North Carolina
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Holt Williford
        Phone: 336-869-7030
        Email: triadmartialarts@northstate.net


    • [+/-] September -

      • Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Queens, New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Vincent Sinclair
        Phone: 718-276-5516
        Email: tkdsin95@aol.com

      • Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Plano, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Craig Hamann
        Phone: 972-867-5665
        Email: pmamaster@aol.com

      • Saturday / Sunday, September 27-28, 2008 - Tampere, Finland
        Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Host: Ari Laine & Ismo Hautala
        Phone: +358-50-487-2271
        Email: Ismo.Hautala@welho.com

      • Monday / Tuesday, September 29-30, 2008 - Stuttgart, Germany
        Military Combatives Clinic - GM Pellegrini & Master David Rivas
        Host: Jorge Hernandez
        Email: mrfutbol4@yahoo.com


    • [+/-] October -

      • Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Marietta, Georgia
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Bill Wendell
        Phone: 770-321-1371
        Email: bill@mariettamartialarts.com

      • Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Chandler, Arizona
        "Youth Personal Protection Clinic" - Master David Rivas
        Host: Tumbleweed Recreation Center
        Phone: 480-234-8651
        Email: ichfhapkido@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Chandler, Arizona
        "Adult Personal Protection Clinic" - Master David Rivas
        Host: Tumbleweed Recreation Center
        Phone: 480-234-8651
        Email: ichfhapkido@hotmail.com

      • Friday, October 10, 2008 - Heuvelton, New York
        "Children's Ground Survival Clinic" - Master David Rivas
        Host: Robert Gray
        Phone: 315-344-7905
        Email: naziemba@gmail.com

      • Saturday, October 11, 2008 - Heuvelton, New York
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 1)
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master David Rivas
        Host: Robert Gray
        Phone: 315-344-7905
        Email: naziemba@gmail.com

      • Saturday, October 11, 2008 - Cleveland, Ohio
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Steven Fine
        Phone: 216-791-2345
        Email: steve@ichfohio.com

      • Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Omaha, Nebraska
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Marvin Dickerson
        Phone: 402-333-5457
        Email: info@san-mai.com

      • Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Wellington, Florida
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Gil Levin
        Phone: 561-818-5537
        Email: gilevin@aol.com

      • Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 1)
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 561-818-5537
        Email: lockesda@gmail.com


    • [+/-] November -

      • Friday, November 7, 2008 - Gumee, Illinois
        Children's Ground Survival Clinic - Master David Rivas
        Hosts: Mark Gridley & Eric Deveau
        Phone: 414-839-8029
        Email: protectionarts@aol.com

      • Saturday, November 8, 2008 - Gumee, Illinois
        Ground Survival Seminar (Level 1)
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master David Rivas
        Hosts: Mark Gridley & Eric Deveau
        Phone: 414-839-8029
        Email: protectionarts@aol.com

      • Sunday, November 9, 2008 - Gumee, Illinois
        Ground Survival Seminar (Level 2)
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master David Rivas
        Hosts: Mark Gridley & Eric Deveau
        Phone: 414-839-8029
        Email: protectionarts@aol.com

      • Sunday, November 16, 2008 - Whitehouse, New Jersey
        Anatomical Targiting System (ATS) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master Mark Gridley
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@patmedia.net
        Web: www.ichfnj.com


    • [+/-] December -

      • Please Check Back for Updates

  • 2009 Seminar Schedule:

    • [+/-] January -

      • Saturday, January 10, 2009 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
        Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame Seminars & Banquet


    • [+/-] February -

      • Friday, February 6, 2009 - Arnold, Maryland
        Children's Ground Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: James Sheman
        Phone: 888-747-5425
        Email: info@shermansmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, February 7, 2009 - Arnold, Maryland
        Ground Survival (Level 1) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: James Sherman
        Phone: 888-747-5425
        Email: info@shermansmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, February 7, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
        Anatomical Targeting Strategies (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master Gridley
        Hosts: Donald Moore
        Phone: 847-370-6175
        Email: info@southelginmartialarts.com

      • Sunday, February 8, 2009 - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
        Ground Survival (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@comcast.net
        Web: www.ichfnj.com

      • Sunday, February 8, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
        Anatomical Targeting Strategies (Level 3) Seminar
        (Senior Instructor Certification Available) - Master Gridley
        Hosts: Donald Moore
        Phone: 847-370-6175
        Email: info@southelginmartialarts.com

      • Friday, February 27, 2009 - Valencia, Spain
        Anatomical Targiting System (Level 1) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master Gridley
        Hosts: Juan Romero Pons
        Phone: 637156775
        Email: info@combathapkido.info

      • Saturday, February 28, 2009 - Valencia, Spain
        Ground Survival (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Juan Romero Pons
        Phone: 637156775
        Email: info@combathapkido.info


    • [+/-] March -

      • Sunday, March 1, 2009 - Valencia, Spain
        Triple Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini, Master Gridley, and Master Rivas
        Hosts: Juan Romero Pons
        Phone: 637156775
        Email: info@combathapkido.info

      • Saturday, March 7, 2009 - League City, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Michael Emanuel
        Phone: 281-538-6495
        Email: sda11@verizon.net

      • Saturday, March 14, 2009 - Arnold, Maryland
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: James Sherman
        Phone: 888-747-5425
        Email: info@shermansmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, March 21, 2009 - Queen Creek, Arizona
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master Rivas
        Hosts: ICHF Headquarters
        Phone: 480-895-9700
        Email: masterrivas@dsihq.com

      • Sunday, March 22, 2009 - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
        Anatomical Targeting Strategies (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master Gridley
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@comcast.net

      • Saturday, March 28, 2009 - Andover (Minneapolis), Minnesota
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Patrick O'Neal & Robert Howard
        Phone: 763-576-1890
        Email: premierkaratepd@aol.com


    • [+/-] April -

      • Friday, April 3, 2009 - Yorktown, Virginia
        Children's Ground Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Brad Tinnin & Doug Boyd
        Phone: 757-303-5456
        Email 1: actionarts@cox.net
        Email 2: d.d.boyd@cox.net

      • Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Yorktown, Virginia
        Ground Survival (Level 3) Seminar
        (Senior Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Brad Tinnon & Doug Boyd
        Phone: 757-303-5456
        Email 1: actionarts@cox.net
        Email 2: d.d.boyd@cox.net

      • Saturday / Sunday, April 18 - 19, 2009 - Lakewood, Colorado
        National Training Conference -
        GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas, Master Gridley, Master Materkowski & Eric Mayes
        Hosts: Steve Materkowski
        Phone: 720-480-1353
        Email: stevem@udfcd.org

      • Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Patchogue (Long Island), New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Fred & Patricia Confessore
        Phone: 631-220-9596
        Email: taedaetkd@hotmail.com


    • [+/-] May -

      • Friday, May 8, 2009 - Mesquite, Texas
        Ground Survival for Kids Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        Email: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net

      • Saturday, May 9, 2009 - Mesquite, Texas
        Ground Survival (Level 1) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        Email: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net


    • [+/-] June -

      • Friday, June 12, 2009 - Marietta, Georgia
        Children's Ground Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Bill Wendell & Chip Pike
        Phone: 707-321-1371
        Email: bill@mariettamartialarts.com

      • Saturday, June 13, 2009 - Marietta, Georgia
        Ground Survival (Level 1) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Bill Wendell & Chip Pike
        Phone: 770-321-1371
        Email: bill@mariettamartialarts.com

      • Friday, June 19, 2009 - Tehachapi, California
        Children's Ground Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-0621

      • Saturday, June 20, 2009 - Tehachapi, California
        "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master Rivas
        Hosts: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-0621

      • Sunday, June 28, 2009 - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
        ATS Training Clinic - Master Gridley
        Hosts: Frank Huff and Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@comcast.net


    • [+/-] July -

      • Fri./Sat/Sun., July 24 - 26, 2009 - Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
        IPDTI Licensing Course - GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas, Master Gridley
        Hosts: Frank Huff & Sam White
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        Email: plt327@comcast.net
        Web: www.ichfnj.com

      • Fri./Sat./Sun., July 31, August 1-2, 2009 - Englewood, Colorado
        IPDTI Licensing Course - GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas, Master Gridley
        Hosts: Steve Materkowski
        Phone: 720-480-1353
        Email: drt.instructor@yahoo.com

    • [+/-] August -

      • Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Michigan
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Perry Mendenall
        Phone: 517-531-3120 or 517-780-6047

      • Sunday, August 16, 2009 - Oslo, Norway
        Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas
        Hosts: Cato Fjukstad
        Phone: 47-46888802
        Email: cato@sikkerhetsakademiet.no

      • Saturday, August 22, 2009 - Tampere, Finland
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Ismo Hautala
        Email: Ismo.hautala@welho.com

      • Sunday, August 23, 2009 - Tampere, Finland
        Ground Survival (Level 1) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Ari Laine - Ismo Hautala
        Phone: 358-50-487-2271
        Email: Ismo.hautala@welho.com

      • Saturday, August 29, 2009 - High Point, North Carolina
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Holt Williford
        Phone: 336-869-7030
        Email: triadmartialarts@northstate.net

    • [+/-] September -

      • Friday, September 11, 2009 - Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane, Washington
        Military Combatives Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 509-868-0188
        Email: lockesda@gmail.com

      • Saturday, September 12, 2009 - Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane, Washington
        Ground Survival (Level 1) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)- Master Rivas
        Hosts: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 509-868-0188
        Email: lockesda@gmail.com

      • Sunday, September 13, 2009 - Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane, Washington
        Ground Survival (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available)- Master Rivas
        Hosts: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 509-868-0188
        Email: lockesda@gmail.com

      • Friday, September 18, 2009 - Moca, Puerto Rico
        Combat Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Waldemar Valentin
        Phone: 787-562-5587
        Email: taekido_moca@yahoo.com

      • Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Moca, Puerto Rico
        Ground Survival (Level 1) Seminar
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)- Master Rivas
        Hosts: Waldemar Valentin
        Phone: 787-562-5587
        Email: taekido_moca@yahoo.com

      • Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Plano, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Craig Hamann
        Phone: 972-867-5665
        Email: pmamaster@aol.com

      • Sunday, September 20, 2009 - Moca, Puerto Rico
        Ground Survival (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Waldemar Valentin
        Phone: 787-562-5587
        Email: taekido_moca@yahoo.com

      • Saturday, September 26, 2009 - Rensselaer, New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Tae Yun
        Phone: 518-477-4242

    • [+/-] October -

      • Friday, October 2, 2009 - Heuvelton, New York
        Children's Ground survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Robert Gray
        Phone: 315-344-7905
        Email: naziemba@gmail.com

      • Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Heuvelton, New York
        Ground Survival (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Robert Gray
        Phone: 315-344-7905
        Email: naziemba@gmail.com

      • Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Manassas, Virginia
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: John Scali
        Phone: 703-631-5289
        Email: selfdefense@cox.net

      • Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Overland Park, Kansas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Steve Wiedenmann
        Phone: 913-341-1400
        Email: staff@championsmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, October 2009 - Coral Springs, Florida
        Double Impact Weekend Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available)- GM Pellegrini & Master Rivas
        Hosts: Tim Baldwin & Jeff Doty
        Phone: 954-753-7694
        Email: masterbaldwin@yahoo.com

    • [+/-] November -

      • Saturday, November 7, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
        National Training Conference
        GM Pellegrini, GM "Superfoot" Wallace, Master Rivas, Master Gridley, Master Moore
        Hosts: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        Email: info@tmmartialarts.com

    • [+/-] December -

      • Please Check Back for Updates

  • 2010 Seminar Schedule:

    • [+/-] January -

      • Saturday, January 9, 2010 - Atlantic City, NJ
        Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame

      • January 15-22, 2010 - Upper Hutt, New Zealand
        Double Impact Seminars - GM Pellegrini & Master Rivas
        Host: Nevan & Susan Stevenson
        Phone: 00644-526-9498
        E-Mail: Susan_Stevenson@bnz.co.nz

      • Saturday, January 16, 2010 - Lake Zurich, Illinois
        ATS Special Training Clinic - Master Gridley
        Host: Jim Andrews
        Phone: 847-726-2278
        E-Mail: tracey.goodyear@lzfma.com

      • Friday, January 29, 2010 - Sammamish, Washington
        Children's Ground Survival Seminar - Master Rivas
        Host: Randy Holeman
        Phone: 425-391-4444
        E-Mail: ken@karatewest.com

      • Friday, January 29, 2010 - Sammamish, Washington
        Combat Hapkido Master's Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Randy Holeman
        Phone: 425-391-4444
        E-Mail: ken@karatewest.com

      • Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Sammamish, Washington
        Ground Survival Seminar (Level 1) - Master Rivas
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Randy Holeman
        Phone: 425-391-4444
        E-Mail: ken@karatewest.com

      • Sunday, January 31, 2010 - Sammamish, Washington
        Ground Survival Seminar (Level 2) - Master Rivas
        (Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Randy Holeman
        Phone: 425-391-4444
        E-Mail: ken@karatewest.com


    • [+/-] February -

      • Staurday, February 27, 2010 - Pasadena, Maryland
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Jim Sherman
        Phone: 888-747-5425
        E-Mail: jim@shermansmartialarts.com
        Web: http://www.shermansmartialarts.com


    • [+/-] March -

      • Staurday, March 6, 2010 - Mesa, Arizona
        Combat Hapkido "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: Daniel Spalding
        Phone: 480-895-9700
        E-Mail: masterrivas@dsihq.com

      • Staurday, March 6, 2010 - Palm Beach, FL
        Anatomical Targeting Strategies (Pressure Points) Level 1 - Master Gridley
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Gil Levin
        Phone: 561-818-5537
        E-Mail: info@palmbeachcombathapkido.com

      • Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Deer Park (Houston), TX
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Chris Yaeger
        Phone: 832-423-8316

      • Saturday, March 20, 2010 - Red Hook, NY
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Hector Jimenez
        Phone: 845-758-5696
        E-Mail: staff@redhookmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Hight Point, NC
        Anatomical Targeting Strategies (Pressure Points) Level 1 Seminar - Master Gridley
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Holt Williford
        Phone: 336-869-7030
        E-Mail: triadmartialarts@northstate.net


    • [+/-] April -

      • April 1 - 9, 2010 Ki-Do Korea Tour

      • Friday, April 16, 2010 - Mesa, Arizona
        Knife vs. Knife Combatives/"Dan Bong (Short Stick)" Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Daniel Spalding & Master Rivas
        Phone: 480-830-3133
        E-Mail: ichfhapkido@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, April 24 & 25, 2010 - Lakewood, Colorado
        ICHF Regional Training Conference - GM pellegrini, Master Materkowski, Master
        Gridley, Master Rivas, and Eric Mayes
        Host: Steve Materkowski
        Phone: 720-480-1353
        E-Mail: drt.instructor@yahoo.com


    • [+/-] May -

      • Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Pasadena, Maryland
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Jim Sherman
        Phone: 888-747-5425
        E-Mail: jim@shermansmartialarts.com
        Web: www.shermansmartialarts.com

      • Friday, May 7, 2010 - Mesquite, Texas
        "Ground Survival for Kids" Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        E-Mail: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net

      • Saturday, May 8, 2010 - Mesquite, Texas
        "Ground Survival "Level 2" Seminar - Master Rivas
        (Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        E-Mail: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net

      • Saturday, May 8, 2010 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
        "Double Impact Seminar" - GM Pellegrini, Master Gridley also Clinic by Master Donald Moore on "Dan Bong (Short Stick)"
        Host: Master Mark Gridley
        Phone: 414-839-8029
        E-Mail: protectionarts@aol.com

      • Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Tehachapi, California
        Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-0621
        E-Mail: tmac@tehachapimartialartscenter.com

      • Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Shaker Heights (Cleveland), Ohio
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Steve Fine
        Phone: 261-374-7309
        E-Mail: steve@ichfohio.com

      • Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Gilbert, Arizona
        Women's Self Defense Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Marcus Ruiz
        Phone: 480-458-5527
        E-Mail: swck@live.com


    • [+/-] June -

      • Saturday, June 12, 2010 - Joliet, Illinois
        ATS Apprentice Instructor Course - Master Gridley
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        E-Mail: tm_martialarts@aol.com
        Web: www.tmmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
        Combat Hapkido "Triple Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini, Master Gridley, and Master Rivas
        10AM - 4PM
        Phone: 480-895-9700
        E-Mail: staff@dsihq.com

      • Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
        15th Annual World Karate Union Hall of Fame Awards Banquet
        6:30PM
        Phone: 570-992-3458
        E-Mail: tasekat@epix.net
        Web: http://www.theworldkarateunion.com


    • [+/-] July -

      • Saturday, July 3 and 4, 2010 - San Jose, Costa Rica
        Police Defensive Tactics Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master Rivas
        Host: Erik Erikson
        Phone: 8831-9777
        E-Mail: erikson@racsa.co.cr

      • Saturday, July 17, 2010 - Mesquite, Texas
        ATS Apprentice Instructor Course - Master Gridley
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        E-Mail: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net


    • [+/-] August -

      • Tuesday, August 10 - 12, 2010 - Bogota, Colombia
        Military Combatives and Police Defensive Tactics Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: John Soto
        Phone: 011-57-310-5655169
        E-Mail: soto_john@yahoo.com

      • Friday, August 13, 2010 - Panama City, Panama
        Youth Ground Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Gary Gomez
        Phone: 011-507-394-5730
        E-Mail: garykido@cableonda.net

      • Saturday, August 14, 2010 - Panama City, Panama
        "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: Gary Gomez
        Phone: 011-507-394-5730
        E-Mail: garykido@cableonda.net

      • Saturday, August 21, 2010 - High Point, North Carolina
        "Combat Hapkido" Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Holt Williford
        Phone: 336-869-7030
        E-Mail: triadmartialarts@northstate.net

      • Saturday, August 21, 2010 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
        ATS Senior Instructor Course - Master Gridley
        (Senior Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Mark Gridley
        Phone: 414-839-8029
        E-Mail: protectionarts@aol.com

      • Saturday, August 28 and 29, 2010 - Tampere, Finland
        Double Impact Weekend - GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas
        Host: Ari Laine - Ismo Hautala
        Phone: +358 50 487 2271
        E-Mail: ismo.Hautala@welho.com


    • [+/-] September -

      • Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Plano, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Craig Hamann
        Phone: 972-867-5665
        E-Mail: pmamaster@aol.com

      • Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Whitehouse Station, NJ
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM pellegrini
        Host: Frank Huff
        Phone: 908-359-7526
        E-Mail: plt327@comcast.net

      • Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Omaha, Nebraska
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Marvin Dickerson
        Phone: 402-333-5457
        E-Mail: info@san-mai.com


    • [+/-] October -

      • Saturday, October 2, 2010 - Richmond, Virginia
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Keith English
        Phone: 804-387-1607
        E-Mail: tacticalmartialarts@msm.com

      • Saturday, October 2, 2010 - Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington
        Military Combatives Seminar - Master Rivas
        Host: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 509-868-0188
        E-Mail: lockesda@gmail.com

      • Sunday, October 3, 2010 - Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington
        Military Combatives Seminar Levels 2 and 3 - Master Rivas
        Host: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 509-868-0188
        E-Mail: lockesda@gmail.com

      • Saturday, October 9, 2010 - Jackson, Michigan
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Perry Mendenall
        Phone: 517-780-6047
        E-Mail: menenpr@michigan.gov

      • Saturday, October 22 and 24, 2010 - Valencia, Spain
        "Triple Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini, Master Gridley, Master Rivas
        Host: Juan Romero Pons
        Phone: 96-223-0535
        E-Mail: info@combathapkido.info

      • Friday, October 29, 2010 - Coral Springs, Florida
        Youth Ground Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Tim Baldwin and Jeff Doty
        Phone: 954-753-7694
        E-Mail: masterbaldwin@yahoo.com

      • Saturday, October 30, 2010 - Coral Springs, Florida
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Tim Baldwin and Jeff Doty
        Phone: 954-753-7694
        E-Mail: masterbaldwin@yahoo.com

      • Sunday, October 31, 2010 - Coral Springs, Florida
        Ground Survival (Level 2) Seminar
        (Instructor Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Host: Tim Baldwin and Jeff Doty
        Phone: 954-753-7694
        E-Mail: masterbaldwin@yahoo.com


    • [+/-] November -

      • Saturday, November 6, 2010 - Chicago, Illinois
        National Training Conference - GM Pellegrini, GM "Superfoot" Wallace, Master Rivas, Master Gridley, and Master Moore
        Host: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        E-Mail: info@tmmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, November 13, 2010 - Anchorage, Alaska
        "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: Maykel Morales
        Phone: 907-764-7355
        E-Mail: mayke.morales@yahoo.com


    • [+/-] December -

      • Friday, December 3 - 5, 2010 - Mesa, Arizona
        Police Defensive Tactics Instructor Course - GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas, and Master Gridley
        Host: DSI HQ
        Phone: 480-895-9700
        E-Mail: masterrivas@dsihq.com

  • 2011 Seminar Schedule:

    • [+/-] January -

      • Saturday, January 22, 2011 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
        Action Martial Arts Magazine - Seminars - Expo - Induction Banquet
        Phone: 718-856-8070
        Web: www.actionmagstore.com


    • [+/-] February -

      • Friday, February 18, 2011 - Mesa, Arizona
        Firearms Disarming Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Daniel Spalding
        Phone: 480-830-3133
        Email: swckarate@aol.com

      • Friday, February 25, 2011 - Dubui, United Arab Emirates
        Combat Hapkido "Double Impact" Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: Rio Altaie
        Phone: 9714-343497
        Email: altaie@aol.com

      • Saturday, February 26, 2011 - Dubui, United Arab Emirates
        Youth Combat Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Rio Altaie
        Phone: 9714-343497
        Email: altaie@aol.com


    • [+/-] March -

      • Friday, March 4, 2011 - Gilbert, Arizona
        Combat Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Marcus Ruiz
        Phone: 480-277-2277
        Email: masterrivas@dsihq.com

      • Saturday, March 5, 2011 - Deer Park, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Michael Emanuel and Chris Yaeger
        Phone: 281-538-6495
        Email: sda11@verizon.net

      • Saturday, March 12, 2011 - Andover, Minnesota
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Patrick O'Neill
        Phone: 763-576-1890
        Email: premierkarate@aol.com

      • Friday, March 18 - 20, 2011 - Freemont, California
        World Kido Federation/Hamninjok Hapkido Association Summit
        Hosts: Michael Emanuel and Chris Yaeger
        Email: steveseo@gmail.com

      • Saturday, March 26, 2011 - Fishkill, New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Bernard and Cristine Tripi
        Phone: 845-227-3308
        Email: mastertripi@familymas.com


    • [+/-] April -

      • Friday, April 1, 2011 - West Palm Beach, Florida
        Combat Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Gil Levin / Ramon Voils
        Phone: 561-818-5537
        Email: gilevin@aol.com

      • Saturday, April 2, 2011 - West Palm Beach, Florida
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 1) - Master Rivas
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Hosts: Gil Levin / Ramon Voils
        Phone: 561-818-5537
        Email: gilevin@aol.com

      • Saturday, April 2, 2011 - Grand Blanc, Michigan
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Daniel Allen
        Phone: 810-618-7932
        Email: didan37@hotmail.com

      • Saturday, April 9, 2011 - Arnold, Maryland
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: James Sherman
        Phone: 410-490-3007
        Email: jim@shermansmartialarts.com

      • Saturday, April 16 - 17, 2011 - Denver, Colorado
        ICHF Regional Training Conference - GM pellegrini, Master Rivas, Master Gridley, Master Materkowski and Eric Mayes
        Hosts: Steve Materkowski and Bud Brasier
        Phone: 720-480-1353
        Email: drt.instructor@yahoo.com

      • Friday, April 29, 2011 - Shaker Heights, Ohio
        Edged Weapons Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Steven Fine
        Phone: 216-374-7309
        Email: drt.instructor@yahoo.com

      • Saturday, April 30, 2011 - Shaker Heights, Ohio
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 1) - Master Rivas
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Steven Fine
        Phone: 216-374-7309
        Email: drt.instructor@yahoo.com


    • [+/-] May -

      • Friday, May 6, 2011 - Mesa, Arizona
        Knife vs. Knife Self Defense Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Daniel Spalding
        Phone: 480-830-3133
        Email: ichfhapkido@gmail.com

      • Friday, May 13, 2011 - Mesquite, Texas
        Youth Ground Survival Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        Email: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net

      • Saturday, May 14, 2011 - Mesquite, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 3) - Master Rivas
        (Master Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        Email: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net

      • Saturday, May 21, 2011 - Tehachapi, California
        Combat Hapkido Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-8621


    • [+/-] June -

      • Saturday, June 4, 2011 - Gilbert, Arizona
        Combat Hapkido Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master Rivas
        Hosts: DSI / Marcus Ruiz, Elevate Martial Arts
        Phone: Phone: 480-895-9700
        Email: masterrivas@dsihq.com

      • Friday, June 10, 2011 - Joliet, Illinois
        Youth Combat Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        Email: tm_martialarts@msn.com

      • Friday, June 10, 2011 - Joliet, Illinois
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 2)- Master Rivas
        (Instructor Certification Available)(br /> Host: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        Email: tm_martialarts@msn.com


    • [+/-] August -

      • Saturday, August 6, 2011 - Southern Pines, North Carolina
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Danny Dorton
        Phone: 910-692-2693
        Email: ddorton@earthlink.net

      • Saturday, August 27, 2011- Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington
        ATS Level One Clinic - Master Gridley
        Host: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 509-868-0188
        Email: lockesda@gmail.com

      • Sunday, August 28, 2011- Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington
        ATS Training Clinic - Master Gridley
        Host: Thomas Locke
        Phone: 509-868-0188
        Email: lockesda@gmail.com


    • [+/-] September -

      • Saturday, September 3 - 4, 2011 - Tampere, Finlnad
        Combat Hapkido Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Hosts: Ari Laine and Ismo Hautala
        Phone: +358 50 487 2271
        Email: ismo.hautala@welho.com

      • Saturday, September 10 & 11, 2011 - Munich, Germany
        Combat Hapkido Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Host: Gregor Huss
        Phone: +49 1726467653
        Email: information@selfdefense-germany.de

      • Saturday, September 17, 2011 - Hudson Falls, New York
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Robert Shane Murray
        Phone: 518-746-1002
        Email: shane@murraysfamilymartialarts.com

      • Friday, September 23, 2011 - Salinas, California
        Youth Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Host: Hector Uribe
        Phone: 831-771-9060
        Email: lunamelodyluna@aol.com

      • Saturday, September 24, 2011 - Salinas, California
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 1) - Master Rivas
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Hector Uribe
        Phone: 831-771-9060
        Email: lunamelodyluna@aol.com

      • Saturday, September 24, 2011 - Omaha, Nebraska
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Hollis Dickerson
        Phone: 402-306-2600
        Email: info@san-mai.com

      • Saturday, September 24, 2011- Mesquite, Texas
        ATS Level Two Clinic - Master Gridley
        Host: Joey Mackie
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        Email: joeymackie@sbcglobal.net

      • Friday, September 30, Saturday, October 1 & 2, 2011 - Gilbert, Arizona
        "International Police Defensive Tactics Institute” Licensing Course - GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas, Master Gridley
        Hosts: DSI / Marcus Ruiz, Elevate Martial Arts
        Phone: 480-895-9700
        Email: masterrivas@dsihq.com


    • [+/-] October -

      • Friday, October 7, 2011 – League City, Texas
        Youth Hapkido Clinic – Master Rivas
        Host: Michael Emanuel
        Phone: 281-851-0780
        Email: sda50@verizon.net

      • Saturday, October 8, 2011 – League City, Texas
        Combat Hapkido Ground Survival Seminar (Level 2) – Master Rivas
        Host: Michael Emanuel
        Phone: 281-851-0780
        Email: sda50@verizon.net

      • Saturday, October 8, 2011 - Shaker Heights, Ohio
        ATS Level One Clinic - Master Gridley
        (Apprentice Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Steve Fine
        Phone: 216-374-7309
        Email: steve@ichfohio.com

      • Sunday, October 9, 2011 - Shaker Heights, Ohio
        ATS Level Two Clinic - Master Gridley
        (Instructor Certification Available)
        Host: Steve Fine
        Phone: 216-374-7309
        Email: steve@ichfohio.com

      • Saturday, October 15, 2011 - Richmond, Virginia
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Host: Keith English
        Phone: 804-272-8880
        Email: tacticalmartialarts@msn.com

      • Saturday, October 22, 2011 - Coral Springs, Florida
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Tim Baldwin / Jeff Doty
        Phone: 954-753-7694
        Email: mastertbaldwin@yahoo.com


    • [+/-] November -

      • Saturday, November 5 - 6, 2011 - Chicago, Illinois
        National Trainin Conference - GM Pellegrini, Master Rivas, Master Gridley, and Master Moore
        Host: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        Email: info@tmmartialarts.com

      • Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Moca, Puerto Rico
        Combat Hapkido Double Impact Seminar - GM Pellegrini and Master Rivas
        Fernando Baez
        Phone: 787-475-8150
        Email: fbaez50@yahoo.com

      • Friday, November 18, 2011 - Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia
        Combat Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Doug Boyd / Brad Tinnon
        Phone: 757-880-2819 or 757-303-54560
        Email: d.d.boyd@cox.net or actionarts@cox.net

  • 2015 Seminar Schedule:

    • [+/-] January -

      • Fri. - Sun., January 23-25, 2015 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
        Action Martial Arts Magazine Martial Arts Expo & Hall of Fame Banquet


    • [+/-] February -

      • N.A.


    • [+/-] March -

      • Saturday, March 7, 2015 - Andover (Minneapolis), Minnesota
        "Double Impact" Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master Gridley
        Hosts: PATRICK O'NEILL
        Phone: 763-576-1890
        Email: PREMIERKARATE@AOL.COM

      • Saturday, March 21, 2015 - Mesquite (Dallas), Texas
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: JOEY MACKIE
        Phone: 972-288-6004
        Email: JOEYMACKIE@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      • Saturday, March 28, 2015 - Red Hook, New Your
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: HECTOR JIMENEZ
        Phone: 845-758-5696
        Email: STAFF@REDHOOKMARTIALARTS.COM


    • [+/-] April -

      • Friday, April 17, 2015 - Pasadena (Baltimore), Maryland
        "Ladies Only" - Trina Pellegrini
        Hosts: James Sherman
        Phone: 410-310-1562
        Email: STAFF@SHERMANSMARTIALARTS.COM

      • Saturday, April 18, 2015 - Pasadena (Baltimore), Maryland
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: James Sherman
        Phone: 410-310-1562
        Email: STAFF@SHERMANSMARTIALARTS.COM

      • Saturday, April 25, 2015 - Lakewood (Denver), Colorado
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - National Training Conference -
        Hosts: Master Materkowski & Eric Mayes
        Phone: 720-984-7323
        Email: ERIC@RMSELFDEFENSE.COM


    • [+/-] May -

      • Saturday, May 2, 2015 - Joliet, Illinois
        "Double Impact" Combat Hapkido Seminar
        Hosts: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        Email: INFO@TMMARTIALARTS.COM/a>

      • Saturday, May 2, 2015 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
        Ground Survival (Level 1) Seminar
        (Certification Available) - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Keith DuPree
        Phone: 505-328-4578
        Email: TANGSOODOM@AOL.COM

      • Friday, May 15, 2015 - Tehachapi, California
        "Ladies Only" - Trina Pellegrini
        Hosts: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-0621
        Email: TMAC@TEHACHAPIMARTIALARTS.COM

      • Saturday, May 16, 2015 - Tehachapi, California
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Ivan Jadric
        Phone: 661-823-0621
        Email: TMAC@TEHACHAPIMARTIALARTS.COM

      • Friday, May 22, 2015 - Madrid, Spain
        "Ladies Only" - Trina Pellegrini & Elizabeth Gridley
        Hosts: Juan Romero Pons
        Email: INFO@COMBATHAPKIDO.INFO

      • Saturday, May 23, 2015 - Madrid, Spain
        "Double Impact" Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini & Master Gridley
        Hosts: Juan Romero Pons
        Email: INFO@COMBATHAPKIDO.INFO

      • Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Moca, Puerto Rico
        Combat Hapkido Class Taught by - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Eric Santos
        Phone: 939-644-7142
        Email: ERIC3DAN@GMAIL.COM

      • Saturday, May 30, 2015 - Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico
        Youth Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Mike Oreza
        Phone: 787-791-0497
        Email: DYNAMICENTER@ME.COM

      • Saturday, May 30, 2015 - Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico
        Adult Combat Hapkido Clinic - Master Rivas
        Hosts: Mike Oreza
        Phone: 787-791-0497
        Email: DYNAMICENTER@ME.COM


    • [+/-] June -

      • N.A.


    • [+/-] July -

      • N.A.


    • [+/-] Aug -

      • Friday, August 7, 2015 - Southern Pines, North Carolina
        "Ladies Only" - Trina Pellegrini
        Hosts: Danny Dorton
        Phone: 910-692-2164
        Email: MAASPISTAFF@EARTHLINK.NET

      • Saturday, August 8, 2015 - Southern Pines, North Carolina
        "Double Impact" Combat Hapkido - GM Pellegrini & Master Gridley
        Hosts: Danny Dorton
        Phone: 910-692-2164
        Email: MAASPISTAFF@EARTHLINK.NET

      • Sunday, August 9, 2015 - Southern Pines, North Carolina
        Tactical Pressure Point Seminar - Level 2 - Master Gridley
        Hosts: Danny Dorton
        Phone: 815-990-2136
        Email: PROTECTIONARTS@AOL.COM

      • TUE./WED./THURS., August 18-20, 2015 - Webster (Houston), Texas
        Independent Police Defensive Tactics Course
        Hosts: Michael Emanuel
        Phone: 262-767-9500
        Email: INFO@DSIHQ.COM


    • [+/-] Sept -

      • SAT.-SUN., September 5-6, 2015 - Tampere, Finland
        "Double Impact" Combat Hapkido - GM Pellegrini & Master Gridley
        Hosts: Ari Laine

      • Saturday, September 12, 2015 - Woodbridge, New Jersey
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Frank Huff
        Phone: 908-625-1597
        Email: PLT327FH@GMAIL.COM

      • Saturday, September 19, 2015 - Galesburg, Illinois
        "Ladies Only" - Trina Pellegrini & Liz Gridley
        Hosts: Aaron Duke
        Phone: 309-299-5845
        Email: 34WEST@GMAIL.COM

      • Saturday, September 26, 2015 - Omaha, Nebraska
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Hollis Dickerson
        Phone: 402-333-5457
        Email: INFO@SAN-MAI.COM


    • [+/-] Oct -

      • Friday, October 2, 2015 - West Palm Beach, Florida
        "Ladies Only" - Trina Pellegrini
        Hosts: Gil Levin
        Phone: 561-818-5537
        Email: INFO@PALMBEACHCOMBATHAPKIDO.COM

      • Saturday, October 3, 2015 - West Palm Beach, Florida
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Gil Levin
        Phone: 561-818-5537
        Email: INFO@PALMBEACHCOMBATHAPKIDO.COM

      • Saturday, October 24, 2015 - Panama City, Panama
        "Double Impact" Combat Hapkido - GM Pellegrini & Master Gridley
        Hosts: Gary Wong
        Email: GARYKIDO@CABLEONDA.NET


    • [+/-] Nov -

      • Friday, November 6, 2015 - Richmond, Virgina
        "Ladies Only" - Trina Pellegrini
        Hosts: Keith English
        Phone: 804-272-8880
        Email: TACTICALMARTIALARTS@MSN.COM

      • Saturday, November 7, 2015 - Richmond, Virgina
        Combat Hapkido Seminar - GM Pellegrini
        Hosts: Keith English
        Phone: 804-272-8880
        Email: TACTICALMARTIALARTS@MSN.COM

      • Saturday, November 14, 2015 - Joliet, Illinois
        National Training Conference - GM Pellegrini & Master Gridley
        Hosts: Tim Harrison
        Phone: 815-254-6141
        Email: INFO@TMMARTIALARTS.COM


    • [+/-] Dec -

      • N.A.