noun
- Plural of hapkido; instances or practitioners of hapkido, a Korean martial art combining striking, grappling, and joint-lock techniques.
Usage: Hapkido is typically used as a mass noun (uncountable), so 'hapkidos' is uncommon in standard usage.; May appear when referring to multiple styles, schools, or practitioners of the art.
Examples
- The tournament featured several different hapkidos, each with its own emphasis on technique.
- She studied multiple hapkidos before settling on a single school.
- The instructor demonstrated how various hapkidos approach self-defense differently.