Editing Hapkido (section)

== Training ==
Hapkido training takes place in a dojang. While training methods vary, a typical training session will contain technique practice (striking techniques as well as defensive throws and grappling), break falling ({{Korean|hangul=낙법|hanja=落法|rr=nakbeop}}), sparring, meditation and exercises to develop internal energy (''ki'', {{Korean|hangul=기|hanja=氣|rr=gi}}).

Hapkido is predominantly a "soft" art, but this does not mean that it is easier on the opponent, or that training is easier (see [[Hard and soft (martial arts)]]). Hapkido training is vigorous and demanding. The practitioner could benefit in training by being lean and muscular. However, strength is not a prerequisite of hapkido; what strength and fitness is necessary to perform the techniques develops naturally as a result of training.

The following is an example of the Korea Hapkido Association technical requirements from 1st degree to 5th degree Black Belt as recorded by Hae-young Kim in 1991, created in association with Ji Han-jae.<ref name = "Hapkido Bible"/> These techniques are now considered pre-dan level.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}

1st Degree Black Belt
* Single Kicks
* Wrist Seize Defense
* Clothing Seize Defense
* Punch Defense
* Kick Defense
* Combination Kicks
* Jumping Kicks
* Throw Defense
* Knife Defense
* Attacking Techniques / Taking the Initiative

2nd Degree Black Belt
* Advanced Wrist Grab Defense
* Advanced Clothing Grab Defense
* Advanced Punch Defense
* Advanced Kick Defense
* Choke Defense
* Advanced Attacking Techniques / Taking the Initiative
* Special Kicks
* Defense From A Sitting Or Lying Posture

3rd Degree Black Belt
* Joint locking Counters
* Short Stick Techniques
* Staff Techniques

4th Degree Black Belt
* Cane Techniques
* Sword Techniques
* Defense Against Multiple Attackers

5th Degree Black Belt
* Techniques Using Opponent's Force
* Rope Techniques
* Knife Throwing Techniques
* Revival Techniques