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hap·ki·do | \ ˌhäp-ˈkē-dō 
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\Definition of hapkido
: a Korean martial art based on kicking motions and incorporating elements of aikido
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Recent Examples on the Web Hapkido: Traditional Korean martial-art classes for youths and adults are offered by the Dale City Boys & Girls Club. Call 703-670-8947 for details.
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Bonnie Smith, Washington Post, "Prince William sports announcements," 28 Aug. 2017 Hapkido: Traditional Korean martial-art classes for youths and adults are offered by the Dale City Boys & Girls Club.
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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.
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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.
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Bonnie Smith, Washington Post, "Prince William sports announcements," 2 July 2017
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The first known use of hapkido was in 1963
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