About Us
What is Hapkido?
The name HapKiDo means “The way of strength and
harmony”. Through practice one learns to harmonize his or her own
mind and body, eventually developing the ability to utilize an
attacker’s own energy against them to develop effective and
powerful self-defense techniques. Hapkido emphasizes both the soft and
the
hard, circular motion, non-resisting movements, and control of the
opponent. A very comprehensive martial art, Hapkido employs striking,
kicking, throws, joint locks, pressure points, ground fighting, weapons
and weapons defense. Since Hapkido does not rely on physical strength,
it is an art ideal for both sexes and can be practiced for a lifetime.
USKMAF
The United States Korean Martial Arts Federation's
roots go back to the late 1970's when several American instructors in
the Southeastern United states joined forces in order to increase the
amount of knowledge available to their students. By conducting
clinics, seminars, and testings at central locations, these instructors
set a new higher standard for the average student to attain.
During the late 1980's, under the leadership of GM J. R. West,
interest in the organization has gone well beyond its original regional
boundaries and became the USKMAF that exists today.
Regular attendance at organizational twice-yearly seminars is
expected. It is a USKMAF goal to instruct first and certify
second. Please visit the USKMAF website
(www.hapkido.com).
Location and class times
Lifelong classes meet in the Georgetown Recreation
Center in Georgetown, Texas. The center is located at 1003 N.
Austin Ave, Georgetown TX, 78626. The number for the Recreation
Center is (512) 930-3596. Here is the Georgetown Parks Website.
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30.
Students need to be age 16 or older.
About the Instructor
Mr. John Krause has been practicing martial arts for 8
years including both Hapkido and T’ai Chi. He holds a First Dan
in Hapkido under the United States Korean Martial Arts Federation,
headed by Grand
Master J.R. West. Mr. Krause’s instructors and mentors are
Randall (3rd Dan) and Karen Sexton, and Jon Davis.
Mr. Krause holds a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
from the University of Texas. He has 23 years of design and
architectural experience in computer and communications engineering.
Mr. Krause holds over 20 patents, and is currently employed by
Hewlett Packard.
Mr. Krause may be reached at johnckrause@gmail.com.
