Description
Here is the first complete book in English on hapkido, the kick-oriented Korean martial art. Included are warm-up exercises, basic fighting position, punching and striking, blocks and kicks, and hapkido defenses, with more than 500 dynamic photographs.
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Contents
About the author
Preface
History of hapkido
Philosophy of hapkido
Tan-Jon breathing-What is tan-jon?; Concentration; The purpose of abdominal breathing
Striking points-Striking areas of the feet; Striking areas of the hands; Striking areas of the elbow; Striking areas of the knee
Warm-up
Basic fighting position
Punching and striking-Hand strikes; Elbow strikes; Knee strikes
Blocks
Kicks-Basic kicks; Advanced kicks
Hapkido defenses-Defense against fist attacks; Defense against kicking attacks
Self-defense techniques
Target areas
About the author
Preface
History of hapkido
Philosophy of hapkido
Tan-Jon breathing-What is tan-jon?; Concentration; The purpose of abdominal breathing
Striking points-Striking areas of the feet; Striking areas of the hands; Striking areas of the elbow; Striking areas of the knee
Warm-up
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exercisesBasic fighting position
Punching and striking-Hand strikes; Elbow strikes; Knee strikes
Blocks
Kicks-Basic kicks; Advanced kicks
Hapkido defenses-Defense against fist attacks; Defense against kicking attacks
Self-defense techniques
Target areas
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ISBN
897500113
Publication
Ohara Publications, Incorporated Santa clarita, California