They are run as student clubs. For information on a martial art, go to that club's web site. There is no attack in Aikido. Its uniqueness as a martial art lies in its awareness of a deep sense of harmony with all of creation with training to defend not only the self but to bring the attacker under control without the necessity of inflicting injury. Because of Aikido's noncompetitive, harmonious philosophy, men and women of all ages can train together in a mutually supportive atmosphere, at an energy level appropriate for each individual.
New students are welcome to join the class at any time.
The purpose of the Hwa Rang Club at Stanford is to provide an environment for personal growth and learning through the martial arts. Specifically, the club practices an integrated balance of Korean martial arts, most notably Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Tae Kwon Do is internationally well known for its fast, agile strikes with both hands and feet. Hapkido complements these techniques with precise joint locking, twisting and throwing. Our head instructor, Grandmaster D. K. Shin, has over 45 years of experience in the martial arts and has been sharing his knowledge through instruction in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1971.