Welcome: On behalf of the World Sin Moo Hapkido Association, and the 
So Won Sool Hapkido Kwan it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all individuals interested in our style and the practice of Hapkido. The So Won Sool Hapkido Kwan is the school of the Small Circle Techniques of the World Sin Moo Hapkido Federation. We are an accredited and certified branch under the Honorable Founder of Hapkido (Dojunim) Ji Han Jae. Our Dojang is serving residents of Bristow, Gainesville; Haymarket; Fauquier county, Warrenton, Manassas, City of Manassas and its neighbors. We are very proud and honored to have the pleasure to serve the needs of this rapidly growing community. Since being introduced by its founders, Grand Master Choi Yong Sool and Dojunim Ji Han Jae, Hapkido has become one of the world's most popular martial arts and is taught in more than 100 different countries around the world. To everyone who wishes to participate, join, and support our continually growing family, I offer you best regard and best wishes. I look forward to your visit and the opportunity to share with YOU! the many benefits of So Won Sool Hapkido.
Why Should You Train With Us? Whether your goals are self-protection, stress management/meditation, personal development, fitness, or black belt achievement, So Won Sool Hapkido is the most comprehensive and effective system that will help you accomplish any and all of this goals. Our qualified instructors are committed to the improvement of all students. We provide a clean, safe, supportive environment for the whole family. Classes are well organized, affordable and fun.
What we Offer? The So Won Sool Hapkido program offers the opportunity of learn; evidence based scientific urban fighting defensive and offensive tactics. So Won Sool incorporates kicking, striking, trapping, takedown and grappling skills in order to provide the practitioner with a brutally effective solution to ANY close quarter fighting situation. The So Won Sool Hapkido Program incorporates practical, effective and easy to learn self defense skills. Which are perfect for surviving in today's dangerous urban/metropolitan environment. So Won Sool is intended for people seeking; real practical and effective fighting skills, self protection, women's self defense, knife fighting, home security, personal safety, professional security, police defense tactics and/or Military combative.
Mission Statement: The So Won Sool Hapkido Kwan is open to anyone who is open to learning, interested in self exploration and self development regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, nationality or ethnic origin. It is our mission is to preserve promote, carry on, and contemporize the true teachings, techniques, philosophy and traditions of Hapkido as developed and taught by Doju Choi Yong Sul and Doju Ji Han Jae. It is our commitment to educate students in such manner which will allow practitioners to achieve expertise and understanding of all of the aspect of our art. It is our mission to promote a keen understanding of the physical and spiritual aspects of Hapkido in order to help students reach their highest physical, mental, and spiritually potential. It is also the duty of the So Won Sool Hapkido Kwan, to offer guidance and promote a sense of community and camaraderie among Hapkidoits and Hapkido studios as well as martial artist of all styles in Northern Virginia and the Continental United states. It is the purpose of the So Won Sool Hapkido Kwan to promote social change through, awareness, understanding, and internal, interpersonal, cultural, ecological, and ideological harmony. It is our mission to encourage the growth of strong sustainable communities through the study of martial arts, nature, literacy, cultural awareness and assertive communication.
Students Testimonials:
Francisco: 6 th Gup, ( Engineer -US Government). The Hapkidoist seeks to achieve a state of endurance under difficult circumstances. Striving to always persevere in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset. Hapkido helps the body, the mind, and the spirit. Hapkidoists practice their techniques to control themselves and to understand the opponent’s strategy and behavior.
Milan (Oncologist, former Special Forces Operator): "I have trained with Master Marquez since 2001. The Material that he teaches is very simple, but in its apparent simplicity you find its effectiveness. Having trained in different martial arts before I can say that This is the best School!
Todd (Government contractor): For me, Hapkido KI energy focus helps in balancing a hectic lifestyle. I use Tan Jun breathing at work or home when faced with stressful deadlines, chaotic situations or simply to focus and calm my mind prior to starting a difficult task. I balance a demanding career, graduate school, parenting, family life and home ownership on a daily basis, often with conflicting priorities. Just as I make time to practice Hapkido, I also try to find time for brief meditation to relieve stress and empower me to accomplish large workloads with short deadlines. It also helps control my temper and be a stronger, calmer, and empowered role model for my sons.
Kim (Intelligence Analyst) Focusing has always been difficult for me because of my Adult-ADHD regardless of whether or not I am taking medication. However, when doing my very best in Hapkido, I find myself totally focused in a way I have not experienced anywhere else before. I realized this several months ago when a skeptical Buddhist monk asked me what on earth I got out of doing this martial art? And I realized it focuses my mind in a unique way. Since then, my sitting and standing meditation is better, my concentration at work is better, and my mind is more clear.
Sebastian (tele-communications professional) The 3 tenets of Hapkido are Righteousness, Courtesy and Patience. These traits should be striven for both in training and normal life. The three tenets of Hapkido may seem to be self evident, but it is an unfortunate fact that most people in modern society have largely forgotten to apply them in their daily life. Practicing Hapkido has reminded me to pay attention, and strive to become more Righteous, Courteous, and Patient. Hopefully, by bettering myself, I can better a tiny corner of the world and have an overall positive impact on my environment. This may be the best legacy I can leave behind, in the hope that my name will be remembered as a good name.
Vincent (Special education teacher) Hapkido to me is all about discipline, self-control, and harmony. To me however, self-control proves to be the most crucial. I am an elementary school teacher, and working with young children all day, and it can be overwhelming. Danjun breathing often helps me during stressful times; it clears my mind. This method helps me control my actions and thinking.