Hap Ki Do: The Korean Art of Self Defense [Paperback]

Master Hui Son Choe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1998

The Korean Art of Self Defense. A fully illustrated book on the Martial Art of Hap Ki Do. Filled with over 400 photographs. Designed to show Hap Ki Do in a easy to follow step by step method for the beginner. Included are close-up photos of various wristlocks, arrows to show certain steps and minimal wording on the steps, to make this book very easy to follow. The large format (8.5 x 11) also makes this book easy to read and handle.

The Hap Ki Do practitioner diverts or suppresses an attackers flow of energy peacefully, this diversion allows him to use the attackers power against himself leading to the attacker's defeat. Through the use of certain skeletal joints and pressure points, very little strength is needed to overcome an opponent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Hui Son Choe; 1 edition (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966825403
• ISBN-13: 978-0966825404
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, February 4, 2000

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J. McFarland (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hap Ki Do: The Korean Art of Self Defense (Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for Beginners, October 17, 2000

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"planet_esq" (Absecon, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hap Ki Do: The Korean Art of Self Defense (Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pictures but little text., July 9, 1999

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[e-mail] (Okemos, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hap Ki Do: The Korean Art of Self Defense (Paperback)

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.