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Assessment by hapkido-info.net
Master Hui Son Choe is bearer of the 7.Dan Hapkido and the 6.Dan Teakwondo.
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The first work of Master Choe is divided into six chapters deals briefly with the history and the principles of Hapkido. In the ”Exercise” chapter warming up, breathing and falling exercises are described on 10 pages. Afterwards the ”Basic Techniques” chapter follows. Here techniques of hand releases, defense against impacts, knife, sword, long stick and pistol attacks as well as techniques against holding the clothes are demonstrated. With almost 100 pages this chapter is the most extensive of the book. The ”Self-Defense” deals on 14 pages with kick and choking defense. Whereupon the ”Combination Techniques” follows, in with combination techniques are shown on each on a double page. In the last chapter ”Kicking Techniques” various basic kicks are demonstrated on scarce six pages: unfortunately with very few photos.
The photos in this book are very clear and neat. The motions are illustrated clearly by means of arrows. The number of photos per technique is absolutely sufficient, with the exception of the kicks. The descriptions of the techniques are scarce, but usually sufficient. The sequence of the techniques is a little confusing, as e.g. not all defense techniques against knife attacks follow each other, but are scattered throughout the whole book. This circumstance makes it more difficult for the reader to find his way through the book.
Picture quality: Very good
Number of pictures: Good
Description: Satisfactory
Contents: Good
Structure: Unsatisfactory
Judgement: A recommendable book!
Covertext
ABOUT THE MASTER
Master Choe (Pronounced CHAY) Hui Son. Born and raised in Seoul Korea, began his Martial Arts studies at the age of 6. He studied both Tae-Kwon-Do and Hap-Ki-Do. Master Choe received his 1st DAN Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do from Supreme Grand Master Ko at the age of 9. Master Choe currently holds a certified 6th DAN in Tae-Kwon-Do. He received his ist DAN Black Belt in Hap-Ki-Do at the age of 13 from Grand Master Yoon, Byoung Ok. Master Choe is a certified 7th DAN in Hap-Ki-Do.
While in high school, Master Choe expanded his Martial Arts knowledge by studying Shaolin Kung Fu. He continued to improve his ability and knowledge in Hap-Ki-Do and Tae-Kwon-Do as well.
He also learnd the philosophy of Kendo from Grandmaster Omoto, in the U.S.A
In 1980, Master Choe became the head instructor for the U.S. Army at Camp Stanley in South Korea. He later served his country when he became a Marine in the South Korean Marine Corps. After Master Choe finished his tour in the military he opened his own Hap-Ki-Do Martial Arts School in Seoul. In 1987, Master Choe was asked to serve his country again as a personal body guard for the South Korean Prime Minister, Kim, Jong Pil. In 1988, Master Choe became one of the training staff for the South Korean Olympic Power Lifting Team.
In 1989, Master Choe moved to the U.S. and opened Choe's Hap-Ki-Do School in Spanaway, Washington. It was the only true Hap;Ki-Do School in Washington State. He also teaches Hap-Ki-Do to the military people in Fort Lewis, Washington. Master Choe currently is the Presi-dent of WORLD HAP KI DO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 6
INTRODUCTON 8
History of Hap-Ki-Do 10
Principal of Hap-Ki-Do 11
JOON-BI-WOON-DONG (Exercise)
Advance exercise 12
Joints exercise 14
Dan-Jun breathing 16
Ki-Hap 18
Breakfalls 19
KI-BON-SOOL (Basic Techniques) 21
Boo-Chae 21
Hei-Jun 37
Yun-Hang 57
Pal-Kum-Chi 71
Son-Mok-Kuk-Gi 83
Dun-Chi-Gi 93
Mok-Jo-Ru-Gi 108
HO-SHIN-SOOL (Seif-Defense) 111
Kicking defense 112
Choking defense 119
YUN-KYEAL-GI-SOOL (Combination Techniques) 127
Pal-Kum-Chi / Son-Mok-Kuk-Gi 128
Pal-Kum-Chi / Boo-Chae 130
Pal-Kum-Chi / Mok-Jo-Ru-Gi 132
Yun-Hang / Son-Mok-Kuk-Gi 134
Yun-Hang / PaI-Kum-Chi 136
Yun-Hang / Mok-Jo-Ru-Gi 138
Son-Mok-Kuk-Gi / Pal-Kum-Chi 140
Son-Mok-Kuk-Gi / Boo-Chae 142
Son-Mok-Kuk-Gi / Hei-Jun 144
Son-Mok-Kuk-Gi / Yun-Hang / Boo-Chae 145
BAL-CHA-GI-SOOL (Kicking Techniques) 151
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