Hap Ki Do: The Korean Art of Self Defense

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Summary: Perfect for beginners in Hap Ki Do.
Review: I am a 1st Dahn in Hapkido and find this a good companion book to live instruction. An excellent pictorial overview of Hapkido techniques but falls short on text and explaination of such things as joint lock and pressure point principles. Not a comprehensive text on Hapkido by any means, but a very good start.

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Summary: Clear & well illustrated-you learn just from the book alone.
Review: I found this book through Amazon.com and ordered it based on the reader reviews. If you are looking for a great Hapkido manual, I give this book my highest recommendation. Don't wait, order it NOW!

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Summary: Clear & well illustrated-you learn just from the book alone.
Review: I'm a musican and started studying martial arts to help me with my focus and discipline. I started in Tae Kwan Do, but had a brief introduction to Hap Ki Do. I bought Master Choe's book to give me a better understanding of Hap Ki Do and liked it so much, that I started studying that art. I attend classes 3 days a week and the book is an excellent companion guide to help me continue to improve. I would highly recommend it whether you want to learn alone, or as a supplement to instruction.

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Summary: Good for beginners
Review: This book is excellent for those just beginning Hapkido or are at least low ranking. Advanced Hapkido practitioners would not find it very useful. The photographs are excellent in showing proper hand position and body movements. However, the section on breaking falls is incomplete. The author fails to describe or show proper body positioning for left side, right side, back, and front falls; he only shows the rolling fall. Anyone interested in martial arts should learn in a Dojang with a competent instructor, not from a book. Use this book to supplement your study of Hapkido, not as your only source. With that in mind, I would definately recommend this book.

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Summary: Good for beginners
Review: This book is excellent for those just beginning Hapkido or are at least low ranking. Advanced Hapkido practitioners would not find it very useful. The photographs are excellent in showing proper hand position and body movements. However, the section on breaking falls is incomplete. The author fails to describe or show proper body positioning for left side, right side, back, and front falls; he only shows the rolling fall. Anyone interested in martial arts should learn in a Dojang with a competent instructor, not from a book. Use this book to supplement your study of Hapkido, not as your only source. With that in mind, I would definately recommend this book.

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Summary: Not for Beginners
Review: This book is straight to the point on joint locks and take downs. The book is broken down into chapters by how the joint is locked with varying grabs and attacks. One must already have good control and be familiar with stretching, striking and falling before applying this text. Master Choe's other book (Practical Hapkido Textbook) is a better introduction and includes some striking and falling techniques.

Rating:
Summary: Not for Beginners
Review: This book is straight to the point on joint locks and take downs. The book is broken down into chapters by how the joint is locked with varying grabs and attacks. One must already have good control and be familiar with stretching, striking and falling before applying this text. Master Choe's other book (Practical Hapkido Textbook) is a better introduction and includes some striking and falling techniques.