All rank certification is done directly through the ICHF Headquarters in Florida and is kept on file to insure that each student meets the proper time in grade requirements.

The Ground Survival program blends with Combat Hapkido's core curriculum and adopted aspects of Combat Hapkido's Anatomical Targeting Strategies (Pressure Point) program utilizing small and large joint locking and pressure point techniques.

This Trapping program is a way to gain advantage over an opponent by manipulating them to accomplish a finishing technique, such as strikes, joint-locks, and throws [8] or to simply buy time to escape.

The cane is generally referred to as the weapon of choice for most Hapkido Systems because of its flexible and easily adaptive techniques.

Combat Hapkido along with other systems incorporate self-defense techniques using the cane into their training curricula for this exact reason.

A typical walking cane, defined as one not concealing a firearm, blade, or of unnatural weight, within most state and national jurisdictions is generally recognized as one of the few blunt objects allowed to be carried in public by law.

This Cane curriculum includes: offensive strikes, joint locks, sweeps, and traps, along with defenses against kicks, punches, bear hugs, and grabs.

The reason for this is the cane's ease of transition from a simple walking stick to a weapon since it is generally about three feet in length.

The Dan Bong's use is in the application and reinforcement of joint lock, pressure point, choking, and striking techniques.

The Dan Bong's small size allows for easy carrying and concealment from a potential attacker and an effective means of stealth armament.

In today's social climate with the prevalence of handguns and other weapons on the rise, one of the most important components of Combat Hapkido is its 'Weapon Disarming' techniques.