Introduction to Combat Hapkido:The Science of Self-Defense is an introductory look at the system of self-defense known as Combat Hapkido. It discusses the history and deveopment of Combat Hapkido as well as general philosophy of Self-Defense. A brief introduction of defensive techiniques as well as the principles behind them are presented for the reader's education.
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Michael Rowe began his martial arts instruction in 1980 at the age of 12. In the years that followed he has studied many martial arts including his foundational arts of : Hapkido, Taekwondo, Judo, and Modern Arnis.
He has practiced the martial arts for various reasons including self-defense, exercise, spiritual development and competition.
Master Rowe began his Combat Hapkido education in 1990 when he attended a seminar taught by Grandmaster John Pellegrini. He was intrigued by the philosophy to self-defense education and the manner in which it was presented. In 1993 he began working for Grandmaster Pellegrini as an Instructor at The American Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy in Weston, Florida.
In 1995 he returned to Nebraska and was named the State Director for the International Combat Hapkido Federation. Since becoming the director he has been instrumental in the successful spread of the Combat Hapkido System. In 1998 he was named Master Instructor of the Year by Grandmaster Pellegrini and was inducted into the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
On June 22, 2001 the Governor of Nebraska recognized Master Rowe’s contributions to the people of the state by making him an Admiral of The Great Navy of the State of Nebraska, an organization of outstanding citizens and contributors to the state of Nebraska.
Currently Master Rowe is a 5th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo under the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association, a 4th Degree Black Belt under the Kukkiwon, 4th Degree Black Belt in Combat Hapkido under the International Combat Hapkido Federation and his rank is accredited by the World Kido Federation/Korean Kido Association. He is an active instructor at United Martial Arts Academies in Omaha, Nebraska where he continues to study, practice, and research in the area of self-defense and martial arts.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Motivated me to learn more about hapkido,
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This review is from: Introduction to Combat Hapkido: The Science of Self-Defense (Paperback)
This book provides the reader with a great introductory look at the modern self defense system of combat hapkido. The book covers many aspects of self defense training that is applicable to today's world. This book provides a introduction to how people can defend themselves without using excessive force by using hapkido techniques. The books also provides the history of the ICHF and its founder Grandmaster Pellegrini.This book inspired me to learn more about hapkido.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent resource,
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This review is from: Introduction to Combat Hapkido: The Science of Self-Defense (Paperback)
I found this book to be a great resource for those interested in self-defense. This book provides a good foundation for any reader to pursue more advanced Hapkido training. It also provides background on the founder of combat hapkido and its roots. After reading this book I am eager to learn more about combat hapkido.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Combat Hapkido,
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This review is from: Introduction to Combat Hapkido: The Science of Self-Defense (Paperback)
Very informitive. Written for the average person to learn from.These techniques are realistic.
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