JUDE DE ANGELO
CELEBRATING
33 YEARS IN HAPKIDO
JANUARY 2, 2008
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THROUGHOUT MY 26 YEARS OF INSTRUCTING, MY STUDENTS THOUGHT THAT I WAS TEACHING THEM. ALL ALONG, THEY DID NOT REALIZE THAT THEY WERE TEACHING ME! IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL JOURNEY. I BECAME A BETTER INSTRUCTOR BY BEING OPENED ENOUGH TO LISTEN TO THEM. NOW MY NEW JOURNEY BEGINS. I HOPE TO REMEMBER THE LESSONS THAT THEY HAVE EACH TAUGHT ME.
THE INSTITUTE CLOSED ON APRIL 26,2008
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CLICK HERE TO GO VIEW AND SIGN JUDE'S GUESTBOOK HAPKIDO is a Korean Martial Art. This style is pronounced HAP - KEY - DOE - the Way (DO) to bring one's Power (KI) into Flowing Motion (HAP).
Hapkido (like Aikido) is based on the principle of the circle. The HAPKIDO PRINCIPLE - is to perform each action in a non-resistent, flowing and circular manner.
Hapkido teaches each student to develop: Focus (concentration), Form (how to do an action) and Power (placing one's mental, physical and emotional being into an action)
Our GOAL is to teach each student to internalize and use this principle in all life areas. This will help the student to become "one" with each action - both inside and outside the martial art school.
The continued practice of any martial art style will enable the student to develop a Soft (Respect and Courtsey) Outside and a Hard (Integrity, Wisdom, Perseverance, Self Control and Spirit) Inside .
MARTIAL ART INSTRUCTION
Our committment is to provide quality instruction at an affordable cost to the general public {Men, Women, Teens and Children}. Classes are especially beneficial for females, children and individuals with disabilities.
The goal of the Institute is to be able to provide instruction, especially for individuals who could not otherwise afford classes.
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The Program offers instruction from White through advanced degrees of Black Belt. All of the traditional and technical aspects of the martial arts are taught.
Our GOAL is to continually strive to perfect skills and techniques: beginning through advanced punches, kicks, blocks, elbow strikes, hand skills and forms. This will enable each student to develop : coordination, balance, speed, physical stamina, concentration and self confidence.
The SELF DEFENSE SKILLS require minimal to no physical power to apply. The skills are easy to learn and remember. The proper execution of a skill {DO} requires the bring together of mental and physical energy {KI} into flowing motion {HAP} .
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BELT RANK SYSTEM
8th YELLOW
7th ORANGE
6th BLUE
5th GREEN
4th PURPLE
3rd BROWN
2nd RED
1st BLACK/RED
1st DEGREE BLACK BELT
ADVANCED DEGREES OF BLACK BELT
SELF DEFENSE APPLICATIONS will assist the student in learning how to respond quickly to an attacker.
A martial artist must always be ready to invent, devise and create new combinations and ideas and application of self defense skills to deal with any circumstance.
FORMS consist of a sequence of movements. As the student internalizes forms, self defense skills and applications will become more fluid (natural).
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Rank Tests (NO FEE) all testing is individualized. A student is tested when the individual is ready to demonstrate skill mastery.
A Black Belt is awarded (No Fee) when the Black Belts believe that the student is ready to begin the journey for further knowledge.
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THE INSTITUTE FOUNDER
Jude De Angelo is the oldest of two sets of identical twin brothers born to William (2nd generation Italian) and Philomenia Carmela Greco De Angelo (born in Italy). Jude relocated to Illinois from Pittsburgh, Pa in 1965. His initial path lead to a Franciscan Monastery where is stayed for 5 years.
Jude began his Hapkido training with a Korean Grand Master GE DO CHANG on 1/2/75.
Young Sool Choi (Established Hapkido as a Martial Art System in Korea - 1940).
Master Choi taught Han Jae Ji (who became his Chief Instructor).
Master Ji taught Ge Do Chang.
Master Chang taught Jude De Angelo.
Jude earned his 1st Degree Black Belt on June 6, 1976. He is the first American to receive the Wol Ke Kwan Korean Hapkido Association's Model Student Award. The Institute operated from 1982 through April 26, 2008. Jude developed one system for men, women, teens, and children. He continually strove to improve and modernize he teaching of this Art for his students during his 26 year teaching career.
Jude is a graduate Magna Cum Laude)from George Williams College now a part of Aurora University) in 12/74. He has worked in the field of Social Services since April 1970:
Supervisor - Adolescent Intake Unit - Elgin State Mental Health Hospital,
Senior Group Worker - Du Page County Youth Detention Center, and
Senior Probation Officer (Educational and Child Care Specialist) - Du Page County Probation Department.
Jude is currently the northern Regional Coordinator for the Community and Residential Services Authority (CRSA).
The mission of the CRSA is to actively advocate, plan and promote the development and coordination of a full array of servicesto meet the unique needs of individuals (with a behavior disorder or a severe emotional disturbance) to age 21 and their families.
The CRSA is a state agency (with representatives of state agencies that provide programs and services to the target population - members of the General Assembly - and six persons, including a parent, appointed by the Governor) established in 1985 to resolve disputes between state social service agencies and/or educational agencies regarding the placement or the funding of services for community based and/or residential services for our target population.
The CRSA will assist local communities, upon request, to develop or strengthen collaborative interagency networks.
The CRSA will provide technical assistance to parents, service consumers, providers (public and private)and member agency personnel to enable the target population and their families to appropriately access needed services.
Toll Free Phone is: (877) 541 -CRSA (Springfield)
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HOLLY O'BRIEN'S WEB PAGE - ONE OF MY STUDENTS
HAKIDO PATCHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
HARANGDO WORLD HEADQUARTERS WITH KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS LINKS - EXCELLENT SITE
ALAIN WENESSIA - PORTAL TO THE MARTIAL ARTS - MEGA STYLE SITE
KI SITE- EXCELLENT - FILM CLIPS ON HOW TO DO KI BREATHING AND KI TRICKS
NEW MARTIAL ARTS SEARCH ENGINE
A GREAT PAGE FOR DISABILITY SEARCHES
