Hwang In-shik

Hwang In-shik (; born September 13, 1940) is a South Korean martial artist and actor. A 10th degree black belt and grandmaster in hapkido,

Hwang calls Choi Yong-sool, the founder of the art, his teacher. Hwang earned his black belt at age 16 and was sent shortly thereafter to the Korea Hapkido Association headed by Ji Han-jae. During a crucial time in the style's development, many of the prime movers in hapkido today, including Han Bong-soo, Kim Chong-sung and Myung Kwang-sik, were his seniors there. Hwang was especially known at this time for his superlative kicking ability.

He was eventually promoted to 7th-dan black belt in 1976 by the Korea Hapkido Association and was appointed chief instructor of the association's headquarters. He soon became known as an influential and well known teacher of the art. Hwang then immigrated to Canada and opened up a dojang in the city of Toronto, retiring from cinema.

Later, Jackie Chan, a stuntman from Hwang's early films, rose to prominence in Hong Kong cinema and coaxed Hwang out of retirement to film The Young Master (1980), featuring in its original form a 15-minute fight scene between Chan and Hwang, and Dragon Lord (1982), in which Hwang plays a villain opposing Chan.

Hwang's work in Hong Kong cinema ultimately helped promote hapkido in both China and South Korea.

Life in Canada In 1976, Hwang immigrated to Canada and started a family. He opened a studio in one location and then moved shortly thereafter to the Greek area of Toronto known as the Danforth, where he continues to teach and train on a daily basis.

Filmography Films The Way of the Dragon, (1972) As Japanese karateka The Game of Death, (1972) As 1st Floor Guardian (only Ground Floor footage)

The Young Master (1980)