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Hapkido

2 stages from Korean to English.

Today it means a Korean martial art that combines striking, joint locks, and throwing techniques

Where does the word "hapkido" come from? It comes from Korean hapkido, adopted directly into English (1960s-1970s).

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Stage 1 of 2
hapkido
Korean · mid-1900s
"the way of coordinated power"
combining 'hap' (coordination), 'ki' (energy), and 'do' (way), coined for a martial art blending striking, joint locks, and throws
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Stage 2 of 2
hapkido
English · 1960s-1970s
"a Korean martial art combining strikes, joint locks, and throws"
borrowed as Korean martial-arts schools opened internationally
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