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noun hap·ki·do \ˌhäp-ˈkē-dō\

Definition of hapkido

: a Korean martial art based on kicking motions and incorporating elements of aikido

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Hapkido: Traditional Korean martial-art classes for youths and adults are offered by the Dale City Boys & Girls Club.

— bonnie smith, Washington Post, "Prince William sports announcements," 16 July 2017
Hapkido: Traditional Korean martial-art classes for youths and adults are offered by the Dale City Boys & Girls Club.

— bonnie smith, Washington Post, "Prince William sports announcements," 2 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of hapkido

Korean, from hap- together, joined + ki breath, energy + to way, art

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