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This is the first introductory text to accurately portray Hapkido in its entirety. One of the world's most exciting, varied, and practical martial arts, Hapkido consists of thousands of techniques encompassing all forms of martial skills: strikes, kicks, blocks, avoiding movements, joint locks, chokes, throws, tumbling, ground fighting, weapons, meditation, and healing. Clearly written and expertly photographed by the author of the landmark Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique, this unique book is essential reading for anyone seeking a concise, honest, and accurate overview of Hapkido's history, philosophy, and techniques.
It includes:
• Over 680 high-quality photographs, and 48 illustrations
• More photos and techniques than any similarly priced competitive book
• Precise anatomical drawings of 83 common Oriental pressure points
• Comprehensive chapters on history and philosophy
• Sixty practical self-defense techniques, spanning most types of attacks
• Basic material to guide novices during their initial training
• Essential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Hapkido
It includes:
• Over 680 high-quality photographs, and 48 illustrations
• More photos and techniques than any similarly priced competitive book
• Precise anatomical drawings of 83 common Oriental pressure points
• Comprehensive chapters on history and philosophy
• Sixty practical self-defense techniques, spanning most types of attacks
• Basic material to guide novices during their initial training
• Essential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Hapkido
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Hapkido the little book.
27 Sep 2001
Format:Paperback
If you have Tedeschi's first book, the big one Hapkido trad/phil/tech.
You will be very upset when you find out that this book is a very
condensed version of that book.
The first book was like 1300 pages, this book was something
like 200 pages. It has the same everything, pictures, techniques
, information just condensed. I was hoping for something new.
And I felt like I was jipped, because it was not listed anywhere
that this book is useless if you already have the big one.
Yes the book is probably the best intro to Hapkido that I've seen.
For sure the big book is the best that I have ever seen on the art
of Hapkido.
You will be very upset when you find out that this book is a very
condensed version of that book.
The first book was like 1300 pages, this book was something
like 200 pages. It has the same everything, pictures, techniques
, information just condensed. I was hoping for something new.
And I felt like I was jipped, because it was not listed anywhere
that this book is useless if you already have the big one.
Yes the book is probably the best intro to Hapkido that I've seen.
For sure the big book is the best that I have ever seen on the art
of Hapkido.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A good introduction to Hapkido
17 Feb 2003
Format:Paperback
This is a very good book for anyone interested in learning Hapkido. It explains the basics of the art very well, but doesn't cover many details. Besides its relative lack of complexity, my only other complaint is that this book seems to be just one big ad for the larger and more complete version.
GreatHapkido book
14 Nov 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I must say this is one of the best Martial Arts books published, in my opinion. I gave it to an Hopkido instructor as a gift. Accepted very well. There are voulumes of illustrations, very detail. It's great as a reference book, there is much to learn. This book will help you. Recommended.
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