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hapkido

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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Origin of HAPKIDO

Korean, from hap- together, joined + ki breath, energy + to way, art
First Known Use: 1973

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