ABOUT US

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Soo Dan Hap-Ki-Do Cornacchio’s Martial Arts Centre’s mission is to provide effective martial arts instruction. Helping people learn how to defend themselves. Our mission consists of being one of the world’s top Hap-Ki-Do organization’s by promoting and instructing its members in the philosophy and techniques of Hap-Ki-Do.

Soo Dan Hap-Ki-Do was started with the purpose of teaching its students a way of life based upon Hap-Ki-Do philosophies and training methods. Our instructors will insure that our students receive the highest level of training and education based upon the traditional methods of Hap-Ki-Do.

We are proud to belong to the Korea Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido Association and represent them.  Since 1963, the KMMKHA has provided leadership and vision.  This allows our students direct access to the founders of our art, and the opportunity to earn an internationally recognized black belt  – join us, we are Moo Moo Kwan! 

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Peter Cornacchio Sault Ste. Marie

OUR GRAND MASTER

Peter Cornacchio Jr., Chief Master Instructor
Founder of Soo Dan Hap-Ki-Do
President of the Canadian MooMooKwan Hapkido Federation
Master Peter A. Cornacchio Jr. was born in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. Proudly Italian, he grew up along the shores of the St. Mary’s River; where what became his lifelong pursuit of steelhead and rainbow began.
The seventies were an important decade for Master Cornacchio; he completed the long process to become a certified International Carpenter Journeyman, and met his wife and partner, Tracy. The patience and skill that shaped his hobbies and work life brought him to study at the Ancient Fighting Arts with GM Rudy Timmerman in 1973 until that school closed.

He was fortunate to have met and studied with one of the martial arts greatest practitioners the late Master Robert Dalgleish. Master Cornacchio went on to study with Master Anthony Belsito and after his retirement, Master Rob Doiron. He received his First Degree Black Belt from the Canadian Hap Ki-Do Alliance. Grand Master In Suk Pak, President of the World Kong Shin Bup Hap Ki-Do, certified Master Cornacchio’s Second Degree Black Belt.

Over 40 years later, Master Cornacchio remains a humble practitioner of Hapkido. Even with his business and martial arts success, he is most proud to be the adored father of three children and the beloved “Sir” of his many students.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1996 Founded Soo Dan Hapkido Academy in Sault Ste. Marie
  • 2010 Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Florida
  • 2010 received his 6th degree from Korea Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido Association under GM Yun Seong Yong
  • 2010 also received 6th degree from International Hapkido Federation President Sung Kwang Myung.
  • 2011 Host and Director for the first International Hapkido Canadian Open.
  • 2011 received the prestigious “Ambassador Award” by Tourism Sault Ste. Marie; acknowledging his                              contributions to his Community at large
  • 2011 received a Letter of Recognition from the Ontario Government representative David Orazietti M.M.P for            his international work.
  • 2013 named Ontario Director of the Korea Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido Association
  • 2013 Peter was appointed the Ontario Branch Manager For the Korean MooMooKwan Hapkido Federation
  • 2017 Peter was appointed the Executive Director to the 2019 4th World MMK World Martial Arts Open                        Canadian Championship
  • 2018 Peter was appointed the President of the Canadian MooMooKwan Hapkido Federation

DO JANG RULES

Always show respect for others and never use force on your partner as serious injury occur. If you experience pain when practicing with your partner, signal your partner by tapping your thigh twice. If you are when practicing with your partner on the mat, signal your partner by hitting the mat twice. These signals indicate you are in pain and your partner should stop immediately.

  1. Hygiene is extremely important. Always keep your Do Bak(uniform) clean. Wash yours feet before each class it is important to come with clean feet and hands. Keep your finger and toenails cut short at all times. Wear deodorant we all sweat. Long hair must be tied back. No shoes on the training floor.
  2. You will always bow the Master Instructor when entering and leaving the Do Jang (school)
  3. You will always salute the flags when entering and leaving the Do Jang.
  4. When the Master Instructor arrives in the class, the first student that notices the Master’s presence will clap their hand and call the class to attention. The highest-ranking student present will call out the commands “Cha Ryuht” (attention) then “Kyung Neh” (bow).
  5. You will address all instructors by their rank name or by “Sir or Mam”.
  6. All injuries are to be reported immediately to the Master Instructor or the Class Leader. If you leave class for any reason, you will notify the instructor in charge before leaving.  
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