http://www.mooto.com/korea/media_view.asp?news_no=5306 kirjoitti:The founder of Hapkido, Mr. Choi -- Japanese name Yoshida, is not related to Yoshida Kotaro, Samurai extraordinary. Mr. Choi was a student of Yoshida Kotaro. In fact he was an excellent student. You must realise that before Japan surrendered in August 15, 1945, all Koreans had Japanese citizenship and names.
Mr. Choi returned to Korea and taught Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu. He named it Hapkido which in Japanese is Aikido. Since his time Hapkido has become modified with a distinct Korean flavour. It is an excellent art. I would that the thrust and direction of Hapkido where it is different from what originally Mr. Choi had taught is in a number of sophisticated kicks which is unique to the Korean style of fighting.
Probably, according to some, it may have improved the art for modern day consumption. That would be a matter of debate. You are learning a good art. Stay with it and practice until perfection.
Sincerely, Richard Kim, Hanshi
Kuulostaa korealaiselta.
Sin Moo Hapkidon totuuden mukaan vasta Ji Han Jae käytti ensimmäistä kertaa nimeä Hapkido. Tuossa jutussa sanotaan, että Choi Yong Sul olisi keksinyt Hapkido-nimen. Lisäksi totuus sanoo, että Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsua opetti Choille Takeda Sokaku. Yoshida Kotarosta totuus ei sano mitään.
Itse en ole asiaa kummemmin tonkinut, joten nämä eivät ole omia näkemyksiäni vaan totuuksia
