Global Hapkido Association

Global Hapkido Association This is the official page of the Global Hapkido Association (GHA). Created by GHA Board Members of Battle Creek, MI, U.S.A. in 2013.

The Global Hapkido Association (GHA) was founded by Grand Master Lee in 2013. His vision was to expand the martial arts community of Hapkido not just nationally, but globally. He promotes Hapkido but respects and welcomes every martial art to join our organization. On April 17 of 2014, GHA signed a Cooperative Agreement with Myongji University of South Korea.

06/02/2026

KIMAS South Korea-2026 Trip, Temple training with Zen monks, Busan Beach, Belt/Rank Examination in the birthplace of Hapkido and Korean Cooking Classes with many more.. ✈️.. 🇰🇷

05/13/2026

The May 9, 2026 National Championship in Puebla, Mexico.
Thank you to Hapkido Puebla for the incredible hospitality and strong support for Global Hapkido Association.

We also had a great meeting with GHA México masters and school owners, planning future championships, competitions, and major seminars ahead.
Also, thank you to Grandmaster Adrian Garcia for your great leadership.
Big news is coming…
See you in Korea 🇰🇷 September 2026!

05/10/2026

Today we lived a historic moment for our great Hapkido family.

With great pride, we celebrated the inauguration of the new Hapkido school in Xilotzingo, a place created to develop martial artists with discipline, respect, leadership, and an indomitable spirit.

We also had the honor of holding our very first Black Belt Examination Ceremony, an event filled with emotion, effort, and pride for all our students and their families.

We were honored by the presence of our highest international authorities:
🥋 Hee Kwan Lee, Founder President of Global Hapkido Association.
🥋 Adrián García, President of Latin America for GHA.
🥋 Francisco García Avila, President of GHA Mexico and founder of the Mexican Hapkido Association.

Thank you to all the students, families, instructors, and masters who made this incredible beginning possible.
This is only the start of a new era for Hapkido in Puebla.

🔥 Discipline
🔥 Honor
🔥 Perseverance
🔥 Martial Spirit

Competition time is just around the corner with the 5th International Hapkido Championship in Puebla. 🥋👀Hapkido, Taekwon...
04/26/2026

Competition time is just around the corner with the 5th International Hapkido Championship in Puebla. 🥋👀
Hapkido, Taekwondo and Karate Schools Open Tournament..

🖥️ OPEN REGISTRATION
📍CENHCH Gymnasium
🗓️ Saturday, May 9th
🕗 8:30am

For more information, request the full call via social networks or via WhatsApp at 222 466 9296.

We are endorses by Global Hapkido Association and Mexican Hapkido Associo.🥇🏆

Global Hapkido Association (GHA) has the pleasure of welcoming the Beautiful Country of Denmark. We are honored to have...
04/12/2026

Global Hapkido Association (GHA) has the pleasure of welcoming the Beautiful Country of Denmark. We are honored to have Master Tom Jensen, and his team as part of our GHA family. 🤗

Competition time is just around the corner with the 5th International Hapkido Championship in Puebla. 🥋👀Hapkido, Taekwon...
03/12/2026

Competition time is just around the corner with the 5th International Hapkido Championship in Puebla. 🥋👀
Hapkido, Taekwondo and Karate Schools Open Tournament..

🖥️ OPEN REGISTRATION
📍CENHCH Gymnasium
🗓️ Saturday, May 9th
🕗 8:30am

For more information, request the full call via social networks or via WhatsApp at 222 466 9296.

We are endorses by Global Hapkido Association and Mexican Hapkido Associo.

🇰🇷 KOREA 2026 | PREMIUM MARTIAL EXPERIENCE 🇰🇷✨ Train where the legend was born ✨📅 September 12–19, 2026📍 3 iconic cities...
02/03/2026

🇰🇷 KOREA 2026 | PREMIUM MARTIAL EXPERIENCE 🇰🇷
✨ Train where the legend was born ✨

📅 September 12–19, 2026
📍 3 iconic cities in South Korea

Experience a high-level, one-of-a-kind journey, designed for martial artists who want to take their training to the next level, connecting with the culture, discipline, and origin of Hapkido.

🥋 Specialized training in:
• Hapkido
• Taekwondo
• Jujitsu
• Knife combat

⛩️ Training at a traditional temple with monks
🏖️ Busan beach experience
🍲 Exclusive Korean cooking classes

🎓 Take your rank exam in Korea,
in the birthplace of Hapkido, surrounded by tradition, history, and authentic masters.

🔥 Culture • Discipline • Experience • Growth
🌏 A journey that defines your martial path

📩 Limited spots | Request information and secure your place. 😎✈️

Congratulations to our latest black belt testing group at KMA. 👏🤗
02/03/2026

Congratulations to our latest black belt testing group at KMA. 👏🤗

It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Dojunim Ji Han-Jae, one of the most influential figures in th...
01/29/2026

It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Dojunim Ji Han-Jae, one of the most influential figures in the history of Hapkido, who left us on January 28, 2026 at the age of 89. 🇰🇷🕊️

Dojunim Ji Han-Jae was a true pioneer of Korean martial arts. A Grandmaster whose vision, skill, and dedication helped shape Hapkido into a global discipline practiced by tens of thousands around the world. Born in Andong, Korea in 1936, he began training at a young age under the great Choi Yong-sool and went on to integrate the techniques, philosophy, and spirit that would define modern Hapkido. His lifelong devotion to the art also led him to found Sin Moo Hapkido, a system that harmonizes powerful techniques with meditation and personal development.

Beyond the dojang, Ji Han-Jae’s influence reached popular culture. He appeared in martial arts classics, including a memorable fight scene with Bruce Lee in Game of Death, helping bring greater global awareness to Korean martial arts.

On behalf of the Global Hapkido Association (GHA), I extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the honor of studying with him. His legacy lives on through every practitioner touched by his teachings, and through the countless Hapkido schools and instructors around the world who continue to carry his vision forward.

Rest in peace, Dojunim Ji Han-Jae. Thank you for your lifetime of service to our art and to the global Hapkido community. Your spirit will forever guide us. 🕯️🙏

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄❄️
12/21/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄❄️

Address

1600 Goguac Street W
Battle Creek, MI
49015

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12699635425

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