Front Range Defensive Arts

Self-Defense instruction in Combat Hapkido, TaeKwonDo, KaJuKenBo, and Survival Centric Combatives and tactics for Youth (6-12) & Teen/Adult (13+). gun threats.

Chŏn-Tu Kwan “Combat Style” Hapkido (Combat Hapkido)
-- Chŏn-Tu Kwan Hapkido is ideal for those individuals (for example, many women, busy professionals and law enforcement officers) who do not have the time, desire or ability to commit themselves to the demanding study of a traditional Martial Art.
-- Chŏn-Tu Kwan Hapkido, also known as the Science of Self Defense, program prepares our students f

or rank advancement by extensively covering the curriculum required by the International Combat Hapkido Federation (ICHF).
-- Chŏn-Tu Kwan Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self protection that includes an extensive variety of strikes, kicks, joint locks, pressure points, grappling and disarming techniques. The result is a practical, comprehensive self defense system that is enjoyable to learn, and produces effective results in realistic situations.
-- All the dynamic concepts are based on scientific principles of anatomy and biokinetics as well as psychology and strategy. It is well suited for men and women of all sizes because physical strength and athletic abilities are not essential. The emphasis is on redirecting the assailants’ aggression and power back toward them with little effort and minimum force on your part. Force Necessary Unarmed Combatives
-- Situation-Based Combat, Event-Driven Self-Defense, and Combat-Scenario Based.
-- The focus of unarmed combatives bridges the gap between urban, suburban, rural and battlefield fighting, survival and self-defense, military and police defensive tactics, and the best of martial arts.
-- Unarmed Combatives is a seamless application of all good tactics in all ranges of combat – standing, kneeling and prone.
-- Unarmed Combatives cover strategies and tactics in hand vs. hand, hand vs. knife, hand vs. stick, and hand vs. Level 1 (beginner) thru Level 10 (Black Belt) and beyond. The first nine levels prepare you for the 10th level which is a performance of many combat scenarios in all ranges of standing, kneeling, seated and prone-ground reality combat.
-- Unarmed Combatives covers the following:
1) Important strikes, kicks, grappling, survival ground fighting.
2) Preparatory advice on crime and survival.
3) De-escalation tools.
4) Skill developing exercises, skills and drills.
5) Non-classical, non-traditional, no katas, no sports, no kids, no contracts, no uniform.
6) Rank certification and instructorships are available, or just simply train for knowledge!
7) Learn the tactics/plans of criminals and enemy soldiers, how they will ambush you and fight you.

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08/24/2026

It is an honor to be a 7th Dan Black Belt in Chon-Tu Kwan Hapkido (Combat Hapkido).

08/11/2026

Awesome weekend in Omaha, NE with Grandmaster Pellegrini's 78th Birthday Celebration and Self-Defense Conference. It was great to spend 3 days with an awesome martial arts family.

Below is a video of me being the Uke for Grandmast Gridley demonstrating tactical pressure points.

Also, it was a late addon, but I did get promoted to 7th Dan Black Belt in Chŏn-Tu Kwan "Combat Hapkido".

06/14/2026

An Kumite Tournamet in Windsor, C0 on Saturday, June 13th. Not my best day, but being the oldest competitor, I still gave them a fight. BTW, I turn 58 on June 19th

- Daughter competed in Lil' Dragons forms
- Me:
- 50+ Black Belt Tradional Forms: 2nd
- 18+ Men's Black Belt Clash Sparring: 4th (not my best day, but great competition)
- 40+Men's Heavy Black BektPoint Sparrind: 2nd
- 50+ Men's Black Belt Point Sparring: 1st
- Grand Championships: Lost in Semi's to the Grand Champion

06/08/2026

Great two-day Survival Centric seminar with my Defensive Weapon and Filipino Martial Arts Instructor from Dallas Hock Hochhiem. Even got promoted to Level 7 in Defensive Gun / Counter-gun tactics and concepts.

05/28/2026

I am planning on attending this great training opportunity in Philippines, October 16-23, 2027. Anybody going to join me?

🇵🇭 PHILIPPINE WARRIORS CAMP 2027 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🇵🇭

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More than a training camp -
this is an unforgettable experience of culture, brotherhood, adventure, and world-class martial arts training in the beautiful Philippines.

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🔥 Recharge, explore, and return inspired
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Whether you’re an instructor, practitioner, or dedicated student of FMA, this is your opportunity to reconnect with the roots of the arts in a way few will ever experience.

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✅ Flexible payment plans available
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04/15/2026

Come one, come all. My Survival Centric Close Quarters Concepts (CQC) Instructor is coming to Colorado Springs on June 6-7, 2026. The topic will be Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) / Pacific Archipelago Concepts (PAC). This includes Mano Mano (empty hand), Single Stick, Double Stick, Knife, and Espada y Daga (stick and knife). No experience necessary, just an open mind and learning patience. $200 (both days) or $150 (single day) cash at the door. Register by notifying me Mr. Hochheim

03/21/2026

First CKA Tournament of 2026. Tomorrow, March 21, 2026 at Parker Field House in Parker Colorado.

This year is the 40th Anniversary of CKA and I have been competing for 20 of those years. It is going to be a great season.

03/09/2026

Real-world self-defense.

Combat Hapkido is more than a martial art—it’s a practical system designed to help everyday people protect themselves with confidence. Through joint locks, pressure points, leverage, and situational awareness, students learn techniques that work in real-life situations, not just in theory.

Training builds strength, focus, and resilience while developing the mindset needed to stay calm and in control under pressure. Whether you’re new to martial arts or expanding your skills, Combat Hapkido offers a powerful path to personal safety and growth.

Train with purpose. Move with confidence. Protect with skill.

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Colorado Springs, CO
80918

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6pm - 7pm
Thursday	6pm - 7pm