Dochang Journal - Level One [Spiral-bound]

Bruce W. Sims (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

Dochang Journal - Level One introduces the martial arts student to the ancient Korean Self-defense art of Hapkido using the modern western education approach of progressive instruction. Level one introduces the basic principals of striking, kicking, blocking, falling, joint locks and throws executed from a static posture, and upon which all subsequent training levels are based.

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About the Author

Mr. Sims is a third degree Black Belt in Hapkido having studied Hapkido since 1985 and maintains a martial art career which began in 1973 following his military service. Mr Sims is internationally certified as a Hapkido instructor and established Midwest Hapkido, Inc as a service dedicated to improving the quality of the martial art students' training experience. Mr Sims is an educator who holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Psychology and is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 196 pages
• Publisher: Midwest Hapkido (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096774430X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967744308
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,908,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Step by Step Journal to Aid Students, February 16, 2000

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This review is from: Dochang Journal - Level One (Spiral-bound)

This book opens with the phrase "write in this book". The student is encouraged to participate in learning techniques, making notes about what works and how, not just repeating what he/she has been told to do. This interactive structured approach approaches the teaching of Hapkido from an academic perspective. As a Hapkido Instructor for years I appreciate this innovation. This is a new method which allows for a student-focused/user-friendly format that lets the student organize concepts and ideas. Each journal is designed for specific rank levels. This first one is for the beginning Hapkido student, white belt level. As with any workbook, you have to see it and use it to understand its value. This is a good idea, try it and you will like it!

5 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unfortunately, not very good., May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dochang Journal - Level One (Spiral-bound)

For an entry level book on Hapkido I had hoped the author would have had more to say. I purchased the three volumes Mr. Sims has for sale and was unfortunately dissapointed in all three books. He saddly does not present deep insight or understanding into the art of Hapkido. Instead, he details the art in a very limited manner. I believe this may be because he is only a 3rd Degree Black Belt and in Hapkido you need to be at least a 4th Dan Black Belt to be considered an instructor. I am not attempting to criticize him on his effort. It is simply his overall understanding and presentation of the art appears to be very limited. The book does have some nice photos, however.