Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense
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Book Overview
Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing, striking, kicking, and grappling techniques. Conceptually, Hapkido techniques more closely parallel those of Aikido than Taekwondo. In fact, as the author describes, these is a parental link between the arts. In Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense , Scott Shaw presents a precise description of the techniques, concepts, and applications of this Korean martial art of self-defense. Profusely illustrated with 220 clear photographs, this instructional hapkido book describes and depicts self-defense techniques against a variety of punches, holds, and kicks. Hapkido has been utilized by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide, but until now little has been written on it. This hapkido guide is one of the few in English to present the essential techniques of this fascinating Korean martial art. Chapters include: The History and Development of Korean Martial Arts The Evolution of Hapkido Danjon: The Center of Ki Hapkido Fundamentals Hapkido Self-Defense Techniques
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0804820740
ISBN13:9780804820745
Release Date:April 1997
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.4" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Excellent Hapkido Self Defense Text Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Having practice the martial arts for over ten years, I find this book to be an excellent resource for both the Korean martial art of hapkido and self defense. The history section is great. The ki section is very interesting. The self defense section is very detailed and teaches true hapkido. This book is a necessary addition to anyone library. Recommended.
GOOD BOOK ABOUT NOT VERY WELL-KNOWN SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Before I read this I did not know about hapkido at all. After I looked through the book very thoroughly, I was well informed. The illustrations were so good, anyone could master the moves easily. The book talks a lot about the history and development of the art very well. It is really good. Everyone should get it!
STRAIGHT TO THE POINT
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Great book on Hapkido. The best one I have seen. No nonsense. This book really teaches straight ahead, usable, self defense.
Great Book on Hapkido!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As a practitioner of Hapkido for fifteen years and an Instructor for ten, I think this is a great book on Hapkido -- it really takes the reader to the essence of the art. Hapkido is such an elaborate system of self defense, I think few people really realize how impossible it is to truly illustrate this art in the form of a book. Master Scott Shaw, does just that, however. Through very clear detailed descriptions and photographs, he instructs the reader in the true self defense aspects of Hapkido.
Very Revealing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The self defense techniques in this book are very well illustrated. Mostly, what I found exceptional is the historic truth that Master Shaw provided in detailing the history of the Korean martial arts and particularlly Hapkido. It really made me understand many things that as a history buff I had previously questioned about Hapkido.
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