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Hapkido the 'way of coordinated power,' is a total martial art, encomassing the striking spects of karate, the throwing aspects of judo, and the locking and breaking aspects of aikido. Because the art is so multifaceted, there has never been a definitive text published prior ot this book. now, internationally respected self-defense expert and Hapkido black belt, Robert K. Spear, brings you the most ambitious self-defense bok in history.

Contents

Part One: Introduction to Hapkido
1 The History of Hapkido
2 The Philiosophy and Application of Hapkido
3 Training
4 Belt System
Part Two: Basics (Blue Belt)
5 Warm Up Exercises
6 Basic Kicking Techniques
7 Breakfalls
8 Basic Strikes
9 Hitting Techniques
10 Joint Lock Self-Defense Techniques
11 Self-Defense Against a Held Wrist
12 Cooling Down Exercises
Part Three: INtermediate Level (Red Belt)
13 Sweeps
14 Basic Kick Defense
15 Basic Punch Defense
16 Intermediate Escapes
17 Free Sparring
Part Four: Advanced Level (First Degree Black Belt)
18 Offensive Moves
19 Advanced Kick Defense
20 Advanced Punch Defenses
21 Defenses While Sitting or Lying Down
22 Cross Wrist Escapes
23 Defenses Against a Club Attack
24 Defense Against Knife Attacks
25 Countering Throws
26 Escapes From Chokes
Part Five: Upper Belt Level Familiarization
27 Cane and Upbrella (Stick) Techniques
28 Fighting Sticks Familiarization