Today, I conducted a special lecture for 3rd-year Hapkido majors at my alma mater, the Korea National Police University (KNPU). It was the inaugural session of the "Inter-Martial Arts Exchange Lecture" series, hosted at the invitation of Professor Shin. There is a 29-year seniority gap between my juniors and me. Coincidentally, I began my Aikido journey during my 3rd year of university, making my years of training exactly equal to the gap in our class years. Beyond mere coinc

On Saturday, March 21, we had the honor of welcoming a special guest to Samsungdang for training. Mr. Ok Jaeouk, who is currently training at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, joined us on the mat. ​ Mr. Ok began his Aikido training at New York Aikikai and trained there for five years, after which he continued his training at Hombu for another fifteen years. Despite this considerable experience, he remains very humble, often referring to himself as still being among the “junior members

The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This workshop focuses on one technical theme and approaches it step by step, from fundamental principles to applied and advanced practice. Participation is open to everyone, regardless of affiliation or martial arts background. ================================================== [Workshop Theme] - shihonage [Schedule] Session 1 13:00 - 14:15 1. Relationship between shihonage and sword movement 2. Common mistakes in shihon