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Homepage of Marc Tedeschi: http://www.tedeschi-media.com
Covertext
Concise, Easy to Understand, Profusely Illustrated
This is the first introductory text to accurately portray Hapkido in its entirety.
One of the world's most exciting, varied, and practical martial arts, Hapkido
consists of thousand of techniques encompassing all forms of martial skills:
strikes, kicks, blocks, avoiding movements, joint locks, chokes, throws, tumbling,
ground fighting, weapons, meditation, and healing. Clearly written and expertly
photographed by the author of the landmark Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy,
Technique, this unique book is essential reading for anyone seeking a concise,
honest, and accurate overview of Hapkido's history, philosophy, and techniques.
• Over 680 high-quality photographs, and 48 illustrations
• More photos and techniques than any similarly-priced competitive book
• Precise anatomical drawings of 83 common Oriental pressure points
• Comprehensive chapters on history and philosophy
• Sixty practical self-defense techniques, spanning most types of attacks
• Basic material to guide novices during their initial training
• Essential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Hapkido
MARC TEDESCHI is an internationally respected artist, designer, and educator, who holds
a fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido, a martial art that integrates both healing and combative
techniques. He has practiced martial arts for more than twenty-five years, training extensively
in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujutsu, and Karate. He is the author of Hapkido: Traditions,
Philosophy, Technique, and Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts.
Contents:
1) OVERVIEW
Introduction 10
History 12
Philosophy 18
Technique Overview 24
2) BASIC ELEMENTS
Preparation 32
Breathing + Meditation 34
Revival Techniques 36
Stances + Movement 38
Attack Points + Targets 52
3) SELF-DEFENSE
Self-Defense Overview 60
Defense Against Punches 62
Defense Against Kicks 66
Defense Against Holds 70
Defense Against Chokes 82
Defense Against Joint Locks 86
Defense Against Throws 90
Ground Defenses 94
Defense Using One or No Arms 98
Attacking Techniques 102
Multiple Opponents 106
4) WEAPONS
Hapkido Weapons 112
Knife 114
Short-Stick 114
Long-Staff 115
Cane 115
Sword 116
Rope 116
Common Objects 117
Defense Against Handgun 117
5) REFERENCE
Promotion Requirements 120
Korean Pronunciation 122
Korean Terms 123
Further Reading 126
Acknowledgements 128
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