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This ground-breaking work is the first to comprehensively document the traditions, philosophy, and techniques of one of the world's most varied, exciting, and practical martial arts—Hapkido. More than 9,000 photographs introduce over 2,000 martial techniques, including strikes, kicks, blocks, avoiding movements, holds, joint locks, chokes, throws, falls, tumbling, ground fighting, and weapons. Numerous closeups show precise grips, leverage methods, pressure points, hitting surfaces, and direction of force.
In addition to self-defense techniques, chapters are included on East Asian philosophy, martial arts history, anatomy, meditation, healing, and pressure point fighting, as well as in-depth, previously unpublished interviews with the world's preeminent Hapkido Grandmasters and renowned Grandmasters of related martial arts. Because of similarities between Hapkido and many other martial arts, including Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Aikido, Judo, and Tai Chi Chuan, this book is a useful reference for practitioners of all martial arts styles, from novices to masters. This unique work of exceptional quality is the definitive text on Hapkido, and destined to become a classic of martial arts literature.
In addition to self-defense techniques, chapters are included on East Asian philosophy, martial arts history, anatomy, meditation, healing, and pressure point fighting, as well as in-depth, previously unpublished interviews with the world's preeminent Hapkido Grandmasters and renowned Grandmasters of related martial arts. Because of similarities between Hapkido and many other martial arts, including Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Aikido, Judo, and Tai Chi Chuan, this book is a useful reference for practitioners of all martial arts styles, from novices to masters. This unique work of exceptional quality is the definitive text on Hapkido, and destined to become a classic of martial arts literature.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a landmark in the history of martial arts literature. The attention to details second to none and it is obvious that the author in carrying out this monumental work thought not just about hapkido practitioners but the whole of the martial arts community.
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Format:Hardcover
An enormous awesome book there are 1136 pages that cover 2000+ techniques with over 9000 outstanding photos covering things such as kicks punches pressure points throws locks holds joint locks chokes ground fighting weapons and more much more
The attention to detail is excellent what ever style you study this book is a must.
The attention to detail is excellent what ever style you study this book is a must.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book should be renamed the Hapkido bible. If you have a question about Hapkido this book has the answer. The best Martial arts book I have ever seen.
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Brilliant Encyclopaedic guide to taking up Hapkido
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Most comprehensive martial arts Ive come across.
Although quite expensive as martial arts books go this book is well worth it, the title says Hapkido but the techniques discussed cover most other martial arts both striking and... Read more
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