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Hankimuye: a unique Korean martial art

Rooted in tradition. Evolved for today. Ready for the future.

What Is Hankimuye?

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Not just a martial art — a smarter way to move, defend, and grow.
Hankimuye (한기무예) means “Korean martial art,” but it’s more than that. It blends traditional techniques with modern methods to create a martial art that’s effective, fluid, and adaptable.

It’s built around universal principles — not endless techniques — making it practical, efficient, and accessible to all levels.

  • Real-world self-defense
  • Striking, grappling & movement training
  • Mind-body integration

Rooted in Tradition, Evolving Every Day

Where it all began:
Hankimuye is deeply connected to Hankido, developed by the late Grandmaster Myung Jae-nam, a Hapkido master who was inspired by Japanese Aikido. He created 12 core self-defense exercises and 24 visualization drills — all designed to help students embody the principles of:

  • Won (원) – Circle
  • Yu (류) – Flow
  • Hwa (화) – Harmony

These principles form the foundation of every technique and movement.

The Legacy of Master Ko Baek-yong

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After Grandmaster Myung’s passing, his student Master Ko Baek-yong founded the World Hankimuye Federation. He brought in modern insights from arts like Tai Chi, and helped evolve Hankimuye into a complete movement system — not just a set of techniques.

Today, under the guidance of his son Ko Sehwan, the federation continues to grow — teaching people around the world how to move with balance, confidence, and control.

Join the World Hankimuye Federation

We welcome individuals and schools who want to represent and grow with us.

  • As a member school, you’ll receive:
  • Two on-site seminars by one of our international instructors
  • Access to annual training events in South Korea
  • Ongoing guidance and support
  • Recognition as an official federation school

Interested? Try our 2-year instructor partnership program.
It’s the best way to experience Hankimuye firsthand.

Get Started – Free Hankido DVD Download

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Curious to see what Hankimuye looks like in action?
Download Master Ko Baek-yong’s first Hankido DVD for free.

Just unzip the file and burn the VIDEO_TS folder to a DVD-R — or watch it directly on your device.

Let’s Train Together

Whether you’re new to martial arts or a lifelong practitioner, Hankimuye is for you.
Start learning today, connect with our global community, and bring your training to the next level.