The Utuado branch of Instituto Olímpico de Taekwondo, is affiliated as a Charter Member to the International Combat Hapkido Federation directed by Grand Master John Pellegrini. Master Tony Acevedo ( 4th Dan - WTF ) has been certified to teach Personal Defense in the Combat Hapkido style. Master Acevedo has attended various seminars and trained with the creator of "Combat Hapkido", Grand Master John Pellegrini and has also participated in the basic course of PDTI (Police Defense Tactics Institute) that specializes in defense techniques for officers of Law and Order.

The Hapkido class is taught in a pleasant and entertaining way. It is composed of basic stretching and physical fitness exercises mixed with easy but effective personal defense techniques. exercises are not exhausting but learning is dynamic and effective.

The tactics and techniques learned in Combat Hapkido are applied with fluidness, but very dynamically using the less amount of force possible, which makes this style easy to learn for men and women. In Combat Hapkido you learn to use the attackers force against him.

Combat Hapkido is ideal for parents that want to protect their loved ones, spouses that want to protect themselves against domestic violence, people that work night shifts, officers of law and order, high school and college students and all citizens that like to feel safe and comfortable when walking on the streets.

• Combat Hapkido is 100% Personal Defense.
• It is a flexible, dynamic and esay to learn for all sexes.
• No acrobatic kicking techniques to learn.
• It is not a Sport. There are no competitions.
• Falls applied are basic and limited.
• No complex positions or exercises
• Doesn't require the use of excessive force or sharp movements.