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Hapkido Ultimate Self-Defense

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This is a great 3 DVD set on Korean Hapkido Self-Defense techniques. With over 3 hours of instruction I was amazed at the amount of material covered in each of the 3 Volumes. Hapkido Master Steve Sexton is a very impressive expert who defintely knows his stuff. His teaching style is easy to understaand and my friends and I were able to pick up the techniques very quickly while watching the DVDs. As a professional bouncer Master Sexton definetly talks from experience as to what Hapkido techniques work in life or death self-defense situations. There is no BS and the techniques are all hard core and explosive. If you want effective self-defense against every type of street attack then this a steal. Having purchased other tapes on Hapkido and various other martial arts this is by far the best in content and value. The production quality is high and with over 3 hours of Hapkido lessons this 3 DVD set definetly gives the best value for your buck!

This DVD is the real deal and a super buy. No unrealistic BS techniques just hardcore Hapkido take no prisoners street fighting self-defense that works. With over 3 hours of lessons I watch it daily and learn more with each viewing. Compared to other tapes I have by other so called Hapkido Grand Masters, Master Sexton would make many of these clowns cry like Babies in a real life or death all out street fight. As a former Navy Seal I can honestly tell you Master Sexton deals with reality combat not fantasy martial arts.

Although a black belt in karate, I've always had an interest in some of the other martial arts disciplines.

After watching this great tape, I actually feel like going out and looking for a good hapkido school to study at. This is an outstanding series of tapes and I just know they are going to get alot of viewings in the future.

Steve "Roadhouse" Sexson is not only a great martial artist, but he's also a very good teacher as well. There are dozens and dozens of techniques demonstrated in these 3 dvds and Steve will walk you through each technique several times so that the technique really has a chance to sink in. And while I was impressed with the technique being shown slowly on a step-by-step basis, the effectiveness of the technique really becomes apparent when Steve demonstrates it at a real speed.

There are some very wicked and deadly looking choke and joint locking techniques outlined on these dvds. I am going to make it a point to "cherry pick" a few and incorporate them in my own martial arts training

If you have even a passing interest in the martial arts - or are seeking to learn a few self defense techniques - I can't think of too many sources that I would recommend higher than these dvds.

And the fact that Steve actually incorporates these techniques in his day-to-day job as a bouncer certainly provides him with a degree of credibility that may not be possessed by a martial arts movie star..!

Master Sexton gives an easy to follow instruction on hapkido techniques that really work.He shows everything nice and slow explaining every move then he shows the move at full speed.I've been in the martial arts for nearly 30 years and this is by far the best instructional dvd i've seen,oh and the cane techniques Master Sexton teaches are awsome. I certainly hope Master Sexton brings us more instructional dvd's in the future. five stars all the way.

This is an impressive package for anyone into learning self-defense. I am very pleased with all the moves taught because they are set in realistic encounters that happen everyday to innocent people like myself. I am a victim of road rage and needed something like this course to defend myself if it ever happens again. Master Sexton is a tough guy who can teach his system very well and I feel more confident about taking care of myself with each viewing.

First let me say I didn't pay $69.95 for this. I used one of Amazon's optional stores who had it new for $29.95. It is well worth that amount!!

I would say this amounts to three comprehensive one on one lessons with Mr. Sexton. The techniques are practical and not 'movie moves'. It does help to have some martial arts or boxing skills to get the most of the lessons. I have added several of the techniques taught to my bag of tricks.

5 stars!! I am quite satisfied...

This set of three DVDs are some of the best on the market for Hapkido self defense techniques. In addition to excellent work behind the camera--plently of angles--the teaching manner of Master Sexton is awesome. He takes the time to cover all possible situations for the student. The series concludes with a great interview with Master Sexton. A "Must Have" for every Hapkido student!

I have quite a collection of martial arts instructional videos (over a hundred) and I rate Steve's videos up at the top of my collection. Being an instructor myself, I am always looking to make my classes more interesting. Steve does a great job of getting his information across with a common sense and down to earth approach.

While many martial arts videos and DVDs demonstrate self-defense techniques, "Hapkido Ultimate Self-Defense" actually teaches self-defense techniques to the viewer.

The DVD set consists of three DVDs, each of which is about 90 minutes in length. Techniques in these DVDs include:
>Stances >Single & Double Wrist-hold Escapes
>Blocks >Lapel-hold Escapes
>Kicks >Pushing Attack Defense
>Break-falls >Defense Against Belt Grabs
>Defense Against Rear Grabs
>Defense Against Chokeholds
>Defense Against Knife and Gun Attacks
>Techniques For Using the Cane for Self-defense
... and much more.

Steve Sexton explains each technique, breaks down each movement, demonstrates the techniques slowly and then at moderate and full-speeds. By following along with the DVD instruction and then practicing the techniques with a partner you can learn to effectively apply these Hapkido self-defense techniques.

Each technique is a basic, simple and most importantly workable technique that can be learned and used by anyone. These techniques will work on the street, in a real self-defense situation and don't require years of martial arts training to learn.

If you are looking for a way to learn some workable, basic self-defense skill... "Hapkido Ultimate Self-Defense" is a good place to start.

I find Master Sexton's DVDs to be outstanding for the following reasons:

Instructor Sexton first covers the basics of stances and falls as well as punches and kicks. Next, he covers a variety of defensive techniques against strikes, kicks, chokes, and holds. He demonstrates effective techniques against knife and pistol attacks. He even demonstrates defensive techniques using a cane and a staff.

The self-defense techniques presented are effective and efficient - they require little strength to execute. The techniques are first presented slowly, with every step explained in detail. The speed of execution is then increased. The techniques are finally presented in full speed execution but using slow motion video recording. Different angle of viewing is presented for the same technique.

The set of three DVDs presents a complete set of techniques against many different modes of attack. The quality of the DVDs is excellent, with good picture and sound reproduction. The DVD set is great value for the price paid.

This is not a sport, but effective self-defense. For a person who has some training in the martial arts, and a good partner to train with, it is possible to learn the Hapkido techniques presented on this DVD set. A lot of repetition with correct execution would be the key to mastering the techniques.