I have been training in Aikido for over a year now and I am enjoying it very much. Just recently tho I have been tempted to cross train with another martial art. So I am considering Hapkido. Obviously there are similarities between Aikido and Hapkido BUT do the two arts blend together relatively easily, ie footwork, or am I going to find it more confusing than rewarding? On the flip side are the arts so similar it wouldn't be of any benefit to train both? The reason I am thinking about Hapkido is because I think it will be similar to Aikido, which I love, but incorporates a bit more of an offensive approach with more strikes and kicks which is lacking from my current training.
Is there anyone out there that trains in both these arts that could maybe pass on some advice?
Many thanks,
Matt
P.s I did post this same question on an Aikido web forum so apologies if you have read it twice.
Is there anyone out there that trains in both these arts that could maybe pass on some advice?
Many thanks,
Matt
P.s I did post this same question on an Aikido web forum so apologies if you have read it twice.