Good physical health, mental well-being, and personal safety are of the utmost importance. A wonderful way to achieve all three is through the Korean self-defense system known as “Hapkido.” This ancient martial art utilizes a wide variety of tactics to help ensure one’s safety and to avoid conflicts and violence, including joint locks, pressure point techniques, strikes, kicks, “ki” energy breathing, and traditional weapons. Hapkido is therefore suitable for everyone of all fitness levels, be they young or young at heart, and is a lot of fun as well. No equipment or previous martial arts experience is required.
Ryan Nowack is a 6th degree black belt “Chief Master” with the Cheong Kyum Hapkido World Federation. He completed his training and certifications in Seoul, South Korea, where he lived with his family for fifteen years, and he has taught martial arts in both Korea and the US to students of all backgrounds and ages. Ryan has been a professor for over two decades and is presently based at a local university where he teaches North-East Asian literature and folklore, plus he is fluent in Korean and enjoys improving his Chinese and Japanese language skills. Ryan has been a lifelong admirer of the martial arts and Asian culture, and he feels very grateful to be able to share such beauty, knowledge, and wonder with studentsfrom around the world.
Ryan Nowack
No Class Jan 20, Feb 17, Feb 24 & Mar 3
