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Article Entry In Progress: Hwardo (also known as Hwar Do)

Hwardo is a mix of many martial art disciplines (Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Karate, and Judo). Hwardo also integrates weapon defense tactics within the discipline.

Hwardo consists of three types of techniques:

1. Hard techniques include punching, kicking, poomsees (forms), and sparring.

2. Soft techniques use pressure points, joint locks, twists, flips, and correct falling techniques.

3. Special techniques include kicking techniques, breaking techniques, proper breathing control to develop inner power, exercise, energy, and weapons training.

History
Developed in South Korea by Grandmaster H.Y. Kwon, Hwardo became an official martial art in 1989.

Head Grandmaster H.Y. Kwon
Grandmaster H.Y. Kwon is the founder of Hwar Do. He has numerous accomplishments within the martial arts world. He has the prestigious accomplishment of attaining the 10th Degree Black Belt. He is the World Champion from the King of the World Championship contest held in Taegu Auditorium, Korea on Nov. 13, 1999. Grandmaster Kwon is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (W.T.F. Kuk Ki Won), 10th Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do (Korea Hap Ki Do Federation), 9th Degree Black Belt in Kum Do (International Federation Hae Dong Kum Do), and an 8th Degree Black Belt in Kung Fu (Korea Kung Fu Association).

Oath
Upon becoming a student in Hwardo, you promise to upkeep the Hwardo Oath. Hwardo places great emphasis on the strength of both the mind and the body of the student.

As a student in Hwardo, I promise to:

1. Respect family and friends

2. Maintain a good relationship with my family

3. Strive to achieve my best in school and work

4. Do all things the right way

5. No taking drugs and other things that may be harmful to me

6. I will not fight outside or anywhere

7. Have courage and honesty in everything I do

8. Always help people in need

9. I am training to develop a strong mind and body and to learn the art of self-defense

Belt System
Hwardo utilizes an intricate multi-level belt system that differs from most martial arts in that it typically takes longer to achieve the rank of black belt than other martial arts. This ensures that students in Hwardo have attained the knowledge to rightfully reach the black belt level.

White

Yellow

Yellow-Green

Green

Green-Blue

Blue

Blue-Purple

Purple

Purple-Red

Red

Red-Black

Red-Black-Black

Black

After the First Degree Dan Black Belt is achieved, to achieve the next Degree, the belt system continues through the tier as it did before, however, skipping the rank of White.

Students
Notable students of H.Y. Kwon include both his sons, Master Eric Kwon and Master H.J. Kwon. Both sons have competed in martial art tournaments and have participated with the elder Kwon in demonstration shows.