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'This book is in my experience the most comprehensive ever written on a single martial art. It is superbly organized, highly informative, and contains thousands of outstanding photographs. An authoritative presentation of basic principles and techniques, integrated with modern
'Hapkido is an overwhelming achievement. Its comprehensiveness and the quality of the writing and design are unmatched in martial arts literature. The author's integration of history, philosophy, and technique into the larger freamework of martial arts as a whole makes this book invaluable to any martial artist. Tedeschi's treatment of weapons techniques is honest, practical, and well worth studying.'-Nicklaus Suino, author of The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
This ground breaking work is the first to comprehensively document the traditions, philosophy, and techniques of one the world's most varied, exciting, and practical martial arts-Hapkido. More than 9000 photographs introduce over 2000 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martial arts history, anatomy, meditation, healing, and pressure point fighting, as well as in-depth, previously unpublished interviews with the world's preeminent Hapkido Grandmsters and renowned Grandmasters of related martial arts.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 quality is the definitive text on Hapkido, and destined to become a classic of martial arts literature.
Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected artist, designer, and educator, who holds a fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido, a martial art that integrates both healing and combative techniques. He has practiced martial arts for more than twenty-five years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Long s student of Eastern concepts of human physiology and integrated medicine, he is the author of Essential anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts.
Contents
Part 1: Overview
Preface
Editorial Notes
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction-Defining Martial Arts; Definng Hapkido; Other Eclectic Arts; How change occurs; Hapkido's future
2 History-Evolution of martial arts; Hapkido's roots; The birth of Hapkido; Genealogy chart; Formation of Associatons; Early hakido pioneers; Symbols and marks; Time-line summary; Collcetion of Potographs; Questions & misconceptions
3 Philosophy
Asian philosophy-Universal Law (Tao); Law of Change (Yin-Yang); Universa life force (Ki); Types of internal ki; Eastern concept of the organs; The concept of spirit (shin); The concept of essence (Jing); The five phases; Historical quotations
Hapkido Philosophy-Hapkido's purpose; Fundamental beliefs; Moral values; Aesthetics; Philosophical principles -Harmony Theory (Hwa); Water Theory (u); Circle theory (Won); Technical principles-Redirection of force; Blending with force; Constant movement, varied thythm; Circular movement; Ki-power; Live-hand; Philosophy of Sin Moo Hapkido
4 Interviews-Overview; Hapkido Personalities; Grandmasters of Related arts
5 Anatomy-Anatomy Overview (Concepts of the human body; identifying vital targets; pressure point fighting; sensitivity to pain; target use; the gentle way); Anatomical targets; Skeletal system; Muscular system; Nervous system; Circulatory system
Eastern Concepts-Overview; Fundamental substances; Eastern concept of the organs
Meridians-The meridian system; The 12 regular meridians; The 8 extraordinary meridians; Connecting vessels; 12 divergent channels; 12 muscle channels; 12 cutaneous regions; Meridian system summary; Meridian charts (12 Regular meridians; 8 extraordinary; 14 Major meridians
Acupoints-Acupoints; Acupoint names; Acupooint functions; Special acupooint groupings; Locatong acupoints; Relaton between acupoints, nerves, and blood bessels; acupoint selection; The scientific basis for meridians; Summary
Pressure point fighting-overview; Historical development; Hapkido's approach; Attack purposes; Attack principles; Moor pressure pooint targets; Safe practioce sessions; Final thoughts; Pressure point targets (charts)
Acupoint Reference-Complete listing of acupoints (pressure ponts), with Korean and Chinese names, anatomical locations, and corresponding nerves and blood vessels.
Acupoint charts-Front view; Rear view; Side view; Head and neck
6 Preparation-Training facilities; Uniforms and clothing; Rank system; Etiquette; Equipment; The element of risk; Student responsibility; Student respoinsibility; Instructor respionsibility; Legal and ethical issues
7 Technique overview-Hapkido techniques; Collection fo photographs
Part 2: Basic Elements
8 Breathing and mediation-Overview; The Tanjon; Ki development; Meditation; Tyical Breathing meditation; Visualization during breathing; Breathing methods; Typical postures; Tanjon reathing exercises; The Kihap-shout; Types of Kihap-shout
9 Revival techniques-Overview; Legal concerns; Revival techniques
10 Stances-Overview; Hapkido stances; Stance termnology; Stance summary; Relaxed stances; Fighting stances; Traditional stances; Stance physics; Stance selection; Use of the hands
11. Movement-Overview; Types of movement; Standing movement (Types of footwork, basic steps, combination steps, footwork practice); Grokung movement; Transitional movement (entering a ground position, recovering a standing position)
12. Attack points-Overview; Effects of clothing; Safe use of force; Power attacks; Soft tissue attacks; Attack point selection; Forming attack points; Formng a fist; Formng a knife foot; Attack piont summary
13. Strikes-Overview; Hapkido strikes; Strike mechanics; Strike variables; Methods of execution; Feinting; Traditional vs. modern execution; Strike selection; Strikes to acupoints; Training and conditioning; Appropriate use of force; Strike summary
Arm strikes-Hand strikes; Lower arm strikes; Elbow strikes
Leg Strikes-Overview; Historical development; Types of kicks; Stylistic qualities; Attack oint selection; Footwork; Traditional hapkido footwork; Standing kicks; Knee strikes; Ground kicks; Jump kicks
Head and body strikes-Head strikes; Body strikes
Combination strikes-Arm strike combinations; Kick combinations; Mixed combinations
14 Avoiding and blocking-Overview; Types of blocks; Methods of execution; Bleding movements; Long vs Short deliveries; Avoiding and blocking summary; Avooiding techniues; Soft blocks; Hard blocks; Shielding blocks; Blocks against kicks; Kicks used for blocking
15 Holds-Overview; Historical development; Types of holds; Basic principles; Methods of execution; Training considerations; Hold summary; Wrist locks; Arm locks; Shoulder locks; Finger locks; Leg locks; Nerve holds
Chokes and Headlocks-Chokes; Head locks; Practical concerns; Types of chokes; Major targets; Attack points; Entries; Wrist action; Ki-flo and grip; Body position; Choke holds; Head locks
16 Throws-Overview; Historical development; Types of throws; Breakfalls; Throwing principles; Mdthods of execution; Trainng consideratins; Throw summary; Breakfalls; Shoulder throws; Hip throws; Leg throws; Hand throws; Sacrifice throws; Kick-counter throws
Part 3: Self-Defense
17 Self-defence-Overview; Atacking; Counterattacking; Hapkido's unique approach; Determininig what is practical; Techniques shown in this book
18 Defense against punches-Basic methods of defense; Counterstriking; 120 typical defense techniques (Block and strike, Block and kick, using one hand, avoid and strike, holds agains punches, throws against punches)
19 Defense against kicks-Basic methods of defense; Tmng the oucnter; Avoiding footwork; 60 Typical defense techniques (Block and strike, Holds against kicks, Throws against kicks)
20 Defense against Holds-Basic methods of defense; Typical techniques (with table of contents);Basic leading motions; Basic escapes; 148 Typical defenses against (wrist grab, Crosswrist grab and false handshake, Double grab to one wrist, Grab to both wrists; Clothing grab; Chest push; Grab from behind; Bear-hug; Head holds)
21 Defense against chokes-Basic defense theory; Preventing the entry; Once the choke is aplied; Technique summary; 26 Typical defenses against (Front choke; front choke arms crossed; Front naked choke; Side choke; rear naked choke)
22 Defense against joint locks-Overview; Basic Defense Theory; Simle defensive actions; Technique summary; 40 Typical defense techniques
23 Defense against throws-Types of counters; Timing the counter; Basic defensive actions; Technique summary; 40 Typica Techniques
24 Groukknd defenses-Ground fighting; Hapkido's approach; Basic positions; 54 Typical defense techniques (Seated defense; Reclining defense; Kneeling defense)
25 Defense using one or no arms-Basic Concepts; 20 Typical defense techniques (One-arm defense; No-arm defense)
26 Attacking techniques-Types of attck; Methods of entry; Tactics; 50 Typical attack techniques (Offensive strikes; Offensive holds; Offensive throws)
27 Multiple opponents-Overview; Basic principles; 36 Typical defense techniques (Against wrsit grabs; Against arm and body grabs; Seated defense; Atacking first; Against strikes and kicks)
28 Protecting another person-Baswic concepts; 7 Typical defense techniqes
Part 4: Weapons
29 Hapkido weapons overview-Overview; Historical developmnet; Hapkido weapons; Hapkido's approach; Typpical techniques
30 Knife Techniques-Overview; Types of knives; Common grips; Stances; Use of the knife (Types of attack; Knife strikes); Unarmed defense against knife (Defense principles; Basic knife blocks; Typical defense techniques)
31 Skhort-stick Techniques-Overview; Types of short-stickes; Common grips; Carrying and drawing the short-stick; Stances; Short-stick strikes; Combination strikes; Shkort-stick blocks; Strike-and-Block drill; Short-stick defense (Aganst strikes; Against kicks; Attackng first)
32 Long-staff techniques-Overview; Types of staff; Common grips; Stances; Long-staff Stikes; Combination strikes; Long-Staff blocks; Strike-and-Block drill; Maneuvering the staff; Long-staff defense (Against strikes; against kicks; Against staff-grab; Against multiple opponents; Aganst staaff; Against sword; Unarmed agsinst staff)
33 Cane Techniques-Overview; Cane anatome; Common grips; stances; Cane strikes; Combination strikes; Cane blocks; Cane defense (Against strikes; Against kicks; Atacking first)
34 Sword Techniques-Overview; Common grips; Stances; Uses of the sword; Frontal cutting motions; Sword strikes; Sword blocks; Sword defense (Against sword; Unarmed against sword)
35 Rope techniques-Overview; Rope characteristics; Common grips; Stances; Rope strikes and blocks (rope strikes; Rope blocks; Typical wrapping motion); Rope defense (Aganst strikes; Against kicks; Atacking first)
36 Common objects as weapons-Overview; Basic theory; Types of Weapons (held objects; Thrown objects); Typical defense techniques
37 Defense against handgun-Overview; Types of handguns; Defensive principles; Mechanical arrests; Typical defense techniques
Appendices-Promotion requirements; Korean Alphabet; Korean pronunciation; Further reading; Index of techniques
'This book is in my experience the most comprehensive ever written on a single martial art. It is superbly organized, highly informative, and contains thousands of outstanding photographs. An authoritative presentation of basic principles and techniques, integrated with modern
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innovations, makes this work indispensable to martial artists of virually any style.'-Professor Wally Jay'Hapkido is an overwhelming achievement. Its comprehensiveness and the quality of the writing and design are unmatched in martial arts literature. The author's integration of history, philosophy, and technique into the larger freamework of martial arts as a whole makes this book invaluable to any martial artist. Tedeschi's treatment of weapons techniques is honest, practical, and well worth studying.'-Nicklaus Suino, author of The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
This ground breaking work is the first to comprehensively document the traditions, philosophy, and techniques of one the world's most varied, exciting, and practical martial arts-Hapkido. More than 9000 photographs introduce over 2000 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 Grandmsters 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 quality is the definitive text on Hapkido, and destined to become a classic of martial arts literature.
Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected artist, designer, and educator, who holds a fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido, a martial art that integrates both healing and combative techniques. He has practiced martial arts for more than twenty-five years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Long s student of Eastern concepts of human physiology and integrated medicine, he is the author of Essential anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts.
Contents
Part 1: Overview
Preface
Editorial Notes
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction-Defining Martial Arts; Definng Hapkido; Other Eclectic Arts; How change occurs; Hapkido's future
2 History-Evolution of martial arts; Hapkido's roots; The birth of Hapkido; Genealogy chart; Formation of Associatons; Early hakido pioneers; Symbols and marks; Time-line summary; Collcetion of Potographs; Questions & misconceptions
3 Philosophy
Asian philosophy-Universal Law (Tao); Law of Change (Yin-Yang); Universa life force (Ki); Types of internal ki; Eastern concept of the organs; The concept of spirit (shin); The concept of essence (Jing); The five phases; Historical quotations
Hapkido Philosophy-Hapkido's purpose; Fundamental beliefs; Moral values; Aesthetics; Philosophical principles -Harmony Theory (Hwa); Water Theory (u); Circle theory (Won); Technical principles-Redirection of force; Blending with force; Constant movement, varied thythm; Circular movement; Ki-power; Live-hand; Philosophy of Sin Moo Hapkido
4 Interviews-Overview; Hapkido Personalities; Grandmasters of Related arts
5 Anatomy-Anatomy Overview (Concepts of the human body; identifying vital targets; pressure point fighting; sensitivity to pain; target use; the gentle way); Anatomical targets; Skeletal system; Muscular system; Nervous system; Circulatory system
Eastern Concepts-Overview; Fundamental substances; Eastern concept of the organs
Meridians-The meridian system; The 12 regular meridians; The 8 extraordinary meridians; Connecting vessels; 12 divergent channels; 12 muscle channels; 12 cutaneous regions; Meridian system summary; Meridian charts (12 Regular meridians; 8 extraordinary; 14 Major meridians
Acupoints-Acupoints; Acupoint names; Acupooint functions; Special acupooint groupings; Locatong acupoints; Relaton between acupoints, nerves, and blood bessels; acupoint selection; The scientific basis for meridians; Summary
Pressure point fighting-overview; Historical development; Hapkido's approach; Attack purposes; Attack principles; Moor pressure pooint targets; Safe practioce sessions; Final thoughts; Pressure point targets (charts)
Acupoint Reference-Complete listing of acupoints (pressure ponts), with Korean and Chinese names, anatomical locations, and corresponding nerves and blood vessels.
Acupoint charts-Front view; Rear view; Side view; Head and neck
6 Preparation-Training facilities; Uniforms and clothing; Rank system; Etiquette; Equipment; The element of risk; Student responsibility; Student respoinsibility; Instructor respionsibility; Legal and ethical issues
7 Technique overview-Hapkido techniques; Collection fo photographs
Part 2: Basic Elements
8 Breathing and mediation-Overview; The Tanjon; Ki development; Meditation; Tyical Breathing meditation; Visualization during breathing; Breathing methods; Typical postures; Tanjon reathing exercises; The Kihap-shout; Types of Kihap-shout
9 Revival techniques-Overview; Legal concerns; Revival techniques
10 Stances-Overview; Hapkido stances; Stance termnology; Stance summary; Relaxed stances; Fighting stances; Traditional stances; Stance physics; Stance selection; Use of the hands
11. Movement-Overview; Types of movement; Standing movement (Types of footwork, basic steps, combination steps, footwork practice); Grokung movement; Transitional movement (entering a ground position, recovering a standing position)
12. Attack points-Overview; Effects of clothing; Safe use of force; Power attacks; Soft tissue attacks; Attack point selection; Forming attack points; Formng a fist; Formng a knife foot; Attack piont summary
13. Strikes-Overview; Hapkido strikes; Strike mechanics; Strike variables; Methods of execution; Feinting; Traditional vs. modern execution; Strike selection; Strikes to acupoints; Training and conditioning; Appropriate use of force; Strike summary
Arm strikes-Hand strikes; Lower arm strikes; Elbow strikes
Leg Strikes-Overview; Historical development; Types of kicks; Stylistic qualities; Attack oint selection; Footwork; Traditional hapkido footwork; Standing kicks; Knee strikes; Ground kicks; Jump kicks
Head and body strikes-Head strikes; Body strikes
Combination strikes-Arm strike combinations; Kick combinations; Mixed combinations
14 Avoiding and blocking-Overview; Types of blocks; Methods of execution; Bleding movements; Long vs Short deliveries; Avoiding and blocking summary; Avooiding techniues; Soft blocks; Hard blocks; Shielding blocks; Blocks against kicks; Kicks used for blocking
15 Holds-Overview; Historical development; Types of holds; Basic principles; Methods of execution; Training considerations; Hold summary; Wrist locks; Arm locks; Shoulder locks; Finger locks; Leg locks; Nerve holds
Chokes and Headlocks-Chokes; Head locks; Practical concerns; Types of chokes; Major targets; Attack points; Entries; Wrist action; Ki-flo and grip; Body position; Choke holds; Head locks
16 Throws-Overview; Historical development; Types of throws; Breakfalls; Throwing principles; Mdthods of execution; Trainng consideratins; Throw summary; Breakfalls; Shoulder throws; Hip throws; Leg throws; Hand throws; Sacrifice throws; Kick-counter throws
Part 3: Self-Defense
17 Self-defence-Overview; Atacking; Counterattacking; Hapkido's unique approach; Determininig what is practical; Techniques shown in this book
18 Defense against punches-Basic methods of defense; Counterstriking; 120 typical defense techniques (Block and strike, Block and kick, using one hand, avoid and strike, holds agains punches, throws against punches)
19 Defense against kicks-Basic methods of defense; Tmng the oucnter; Avoiding footwork; 60 Typical defense techniques (Block and strike, Holds against kicks, Throws against kicks)
20 Defense against Holds-Basic methods of defense; Typical techniques (with table of contents);Basic leading motions; Basic escapes; 148 Typical defenses against (wrist grab, Crosswrist grab and false handshake, Double grab to one wrist, Grab to both wrists; Clothing grab; Chest push; Grab from behind; Bear-hug; Head holds)
21 Defense against chokes-Basic defense theory; Preventing the entry; Once the choke is aplied; Technique summary; 26 Typical defenses against (Front choke; front choke arms crossed; Front naked choke; Side choke; rear naked choke)
22 Defense against joint locks-Overview; Basic Defense Theory; Simle defensive actions; Technique summary; 40 Typical defense techniques
23 Defense against throws-Types of counters; Timing the counter; Basic defensive actions; Technique summary; 40 Typica Techniques
24 Groukknd defenses-Ground fighting; Hapkido's approach; Basic positions; 54 Typical defense techniques (Seated defense; Reclining defense; Kneeling defense)
25 Defense using one or no arms-Basic Concepts; 20 Typical defense techniques (One-arm defense; No-arm defense)
26 Attacking techniques-Types of attck; Methods of entry; Tactics; 50 Typical attack techniques (Offensive strikes; Offensive holds; Offensive throws)
27 Multiple opponents-Overview; Basic principles; 36 Typical defense techniques (Against wrsit grabs; Against arm and body grabs; Seated defense; Atacking first; Against strikes and kicks)
28 Protecting another person-Baswic concepts; 7 Typical defense techniqes
Part 4: Weapons
29 Hapkido weapons overview-Overview; Historical developmnet; Hapkido weapons; Hapkido's approach; Typpical techniques
30 Knife Techniques-Overview; Types of knives; Common grips; Stances; Use of the knife (Types of attack; Knife strikes); Unarmed defense against knife (Defense principles; Basic knife blocks; Typical defense techniques)
31 Skhort-stick Techniques-Overview; Types of short-stickes; Common grips; Carrying and drawing the short-stick; Stances; Short-stick strikes; Combination strikes; Shkort-stick blocks; Strike-and-Block drill; Short-stick defense (Aganst strikes; Against kicks; Attackng first)
32 Long-staff techniques-Overview; Types of staff; Common grips; Stances; Long-staff Stikes; Combination strikes; Long-Staff blocks; Strike-and-Block drill; Maneuvering the staff; Long-staff defense (Against strikes; against kicks; Against staff-grab; Against multiple opponents; Aganst staaff; Against sword; Unarmed agsinst staff)
33 Cane Techniques-Overview; Cane anatome; Common grips; stances; Cane strikes; Combination strikes; Cane blocks; Cane defense (Against strikes; Against kicks; Atacking first)
34 Sword Techniques-Overview; Common grips; Stances; Uses of the sword; Frontal cutting motions; Sword strikes; Sword blocks; Sword defense (Against sword; Unarmed against sword)
35 Rope techniques-Overview; Rope characteristics; Common grips; Stances; Rope strikes and blocks (rope strikes; Rope blocks; Typical wrapping motion); Rope defense (Aganst strikes; Against kicks; Atacking first)
36 Common objects as weapons-Overview; Basic theory; Types of Weapons (held objects; Thrown objects); Typical defense techniques
37 Defense against handgun-Overview; Types of handguns; Defensive principles; Mechanical arrests; Typical defense techniques
Appendices-Promotion requirements; Korean Alphabet; Korean pronunciation; Further reading; Index of techniques
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ISBN
834804441
Publication
Weatherhill