Midwest Hapkido affirms that Martial arts do not exist to be served by their students. Rather, the Martial arts in general, and self-defense skills specifically undertake to serve their students. Despite the rigors of self-defense training, weapons seminars and self-promotion it is incumbent on marital art leaders to identify ways in which the needs of the students can be addressed whether through classes, books, or video tapes.  I hope you will accept my invitation to contact me with your suggestions for improving this site.