Good health
An exceptional benefit derived of the practice of HapKiDo is superb health, flexibility, muscle tone, cardio endurance, and increased strength. Tan Jong breathing, meditation, and superior body maintenance are taught and are very important. It is the fulcrum for the development of strength in mind and body.
With the practice of HapKiDo comes strengthening if the constitution is weak. Circulation is increased. The blood flow is harmonized throughout the body. There is definite strengthening of the stomach muscles, torso, back, legs, knees, and ankles. With this comes greater flexibility of the whole body. The back becomes elastic and supple. The build-up of fat is prevented. In HapKiDo, balance is the most important. The practitioner learns to maintain equilibrium. Balance becomes stable.
The most desirable phenomenom in the practice of HapKiDo is the youthful appearance of practitioners and their constant, youthful feeling.