Today, January 28, 2026, the martial arts world pauses in deep respect and gratitude for the life of Dojunim Ji Han Jae, a towering figure in Hapkido whose influence helped shape the art as we know it. His passing early this morning marks the end of an era, yet his legacy will continue to inspire practitioners around the globe for many generations to come. Born in Andong, South Korea in 1936, Ji Han Jae began his martial arts journey as a young student in 1949. He trained under the legendary Choi Yong-sool before moving to Seoul and launching his own path in the martial arts world. Through combining traditional techniques
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