From what I understand, Hapkido does encompass groundwork, but not nearly to the degree that BJJ, Judo, Sombo, et al do. As a result, I would stay away from it. Would you like to learn your rear cross from a wrestler? An armbar from a boxer? The Hapkido groundwork that I was taught was very poor, and with a only a year of Judo behind me, I was miles ahead of everyone else.
In reference to Jiu Jitsu: are you referring to Japanese or BJJ? Japanese JJ is very diverse, with some styles being indistinguishable from karate, and some being very soft.
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