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Homepage of Marc Tedeschi: http://www.tedeschi-media.com
Assessment by hapkido-info.net
If you hold this book in your hand, words will fail you. 1136 pages, more than 9000 photos, 2.5 inches thick, 11.00 inches x 8.5 inches large and almost 8 lbs heavy! This even tops the legendary Hapkido bible from Dr. He-Young Kimm. But keeps the content what the appearance promises? If you turn to the first pages you are lost. You forget the time and you are lost in the apparently infinite information explosion contained in this work.
This book is divided into four main topics.
The first part deals with history, philosophy, interviews with distinguished fight artists and a very detailed introduction into human anatomy. Intensive attention is paid on the acupuncture points.
Subject of the second part are the basic techniques. This includes standing positions, methods of movement, points of attack, punches, kicks, defense, techniques of holds and throws.
In the third part the author deals with the techniques of self defense. He imparts defenses against various attacks and techniques of attack.
The fourth part deals with the use of various weapons. The use of typical Hapkido weapons like knife, short stick, long stick, sword, belts and unconventional weapons is demonstrated.
The pictures are very clear and clearly arranged, but unfortunately a bit to small. But differently so many techniques with so many photos per technique could not have been realized within one book. however, this deficiency is compensated by good movement arrows and detailed photos. For many techniques the pressure points are pointed out in detail.
The description of the techniques is good, die explanation of the basics is excellent.
You cannot learn Hapkido just because of this book, but for Hapkidoin it is a treasure chest full of information and impulses. This book has beaten the Hapkido bible into second place. If I had the choice to take a book with me onto a lonely island I would decide on this book.
Picture quality: Good
Number of pictures: Good
Description: Good
Contents: Very good
Structure: Very good
Judgement: An absolute must for any Hapkidoin!
Covertext
"This book is in my experience the most comprehensive ever written on a single martial art. It is superbly organized, highly informative, and contains thousands of outstanding photographs. An authoritative presentation of basic principles and techniques, integrated with modern innovations, makes this work indispensable to martial artists of virtually any style."
- professor wally jay
"Hapkido is an overwhelming achievement. Its comprehensiveness and the quality of the writing and design are unmatched in martial arts literature. The author's integration of history, philosophy, and technique into the larger framework of martial arts as a whole makes this book invaluable to any martial artist. Tedeschi's treatment of weapons techniques is honest, practical, and well worth studying."
-nicklaus suino, author of The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
This ground-breaking work is the first to comprehensively document the traditions, philosophy, and techniques of one of the world's most varied, exciting, and practical martial arts— Hapkido. More than 9000 photographs introduce over 2000 martial techniques, including strikes, kicks, blocks, avoiding movements, holds, joint locks, chokes, throws, falls, tumbling, ground fighting, and weapons. Numerous closeups show precise grips, leverage methods, pressure points, hitting surfaces, and direction of force.
In addition to self-defense techniques, chapters are included on East Asian philosophy, martial arts history, anatomy, meditation, healing, and pressure point fighting, as well as in-depth, previously unpublished interviews with the world's preeminent Hapkido Grandmasters and renowned Grandmasters of related martial arts. Because of similarities between Hapkido and many other martial arts, including Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Aikido, Judo, and Tai Chi Chuan, this book is a useful reference for practitioners of all martial arts styles, from novices to masters.
This unique work of exceptional quality is the definitive text on Hapkido, and destined to become a classic of martial arts literature.
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, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Long a student of Eastern concepts of human physiology and integrated medicine, he is the author of Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts.
Contents:
PART 1: OVERVIEW
PREFACE
Author's Preface 12
Editorial Notes 13
Acknowledgements 13
1 ) INTRODUCTION
Defining Martial Arts 18
Defining Hapkido 18 Other Eclectic Arts 18
How Change Occurs 20
Hapkido's Future 22
2) HISTORY
Evolution of Martial Arts 26
Hapkido's Roots 26
The Birth of Hapkido 30
Genealogy Chart 31
Formation of Associations 32
Early Hapkido Pioneers 32
Symbols and Marks 33
Time-Line Summary 34
Collection of Photographs 35
Questions & Misconceptions 40
3) PHILOSOPHY
Asian Philosophy
Universal Law (Tao) 44
Law of Change (Yin-Yang)
44 Universal Life Force (Ki) 45
Types of Internal Ki 45
Eastern Concept of the Organs 46
The Concept of Spirit (Shin) 46
The Concept of Essence (Jing) 46
The Five Phases 46
Historical Quotations 48
Hapkido Philosophy
Hapkido's Purpose 54
Fundamental Beliefs 54
Moral Values 54
Aesthetics 54
Philosophical Principles 55
Harmony Theory (Hwa) 55
Water Theory (Yu) 55
Circle Theory (Won) 55
Technical Principles 56
Redirection of Force 56
Blending with Force 57
Constant Movement, Varied Rhythm 57
Circular Movement 57
Ki-Power 58
Live-Hand 58
Philosophy of Sin Moo Hapkido 59
4) INTERVIEWS
Overview 62
Hapkido Personalities 64
Grandmasters of Related Arts 88
5 ) ANATOMY
Anatomy Overview
Concepts of the Human Body 110
Identifying Vital Targets 110
Pressure Point Fighting 110
Sensitivity to Pain 110
Target Use 111
The Gentle Wav 111
Anatomical Targets 112
Skeletal System 114
Muscular System 116
Nervous System 118
Circulatory System 120
Eastern Concepts
Overview 122
Fundamental Substances 122
Eastern Concept of the Organs 122
Meridians
The Meridian System 124
The 12 Regular Meridians 124
The 8 Extraordinary Meridians 124
Connecting Vessels 124
12 Divergent Channels 126
12 Muscle Channels 126
12 Cutaneous Regions 126
Meridian System Summary 127
Meridian Charts:
12 Regular Meridians 128
8 Extraordinary Meridians 130
14 Major Meridians 132
Acupoints
Acupoints 134
Acupoint Names 134
Acupoint Functions 134
Special Acupoint Groupings 134
Locating Acupoints 138
Relation between Acupoints, Nerves, and Blood Vessels 138
Acupoint Selection 138
The Scientific Basis for Meridians 139
Summary 139
Pressure Point Fighting
Overview 140
Historical Development 140
Hapkido's Approach 140
Attack Purposes 140
Attack Principles 140
Major Pressure Point Targets 144
Safe Practice Sessions 145
Final Thoughts 145
Pressure Point Targets (charts) 146
Acupoint Reference
Complete listing of acupoints (pressure points), with Korean and Chinese names, anatomical locations, and corresponding nerves and bloodvessels. 148-171
Acupoint Charts
Front View 150
Rear View 151
Side View 152
Head and Neck 153
6) PREPARATION
Training Facilities 174
Uniforms and Clothing 174
Rank System 174
Etiquette 175
Equipment 176
The Element of Risk 176
Student Responsibility 177
Instructor Responsibility 177
Legal and Ethical Issues 177
7 ) TECHNIQUE OVERVIEW
Hapkido Techniques 180
Collection of Photographs 182
PART 2: BASIC ELEMENTS
8) BREATHING + MEDITATION
Overview 188
The Tanjon 188
Ki Development 188
Meditation 188
Typical Breathing Meditation 188
Visualization During Breathing 188
Breathing Methods 189
Typical Postures 189
Tanjon Breathing Exercises 190
The Kihap-Shout 192
Types of Kihap-Shout 192
9) REVIVAL TECHNIQUES
Overview 196
Legal Concerns 196
Revival Techniques 196
10) STANCES
Overview 200
Hapkido Stances 200
Stance Terminology 201
Stance Summary 202
Relaxed Stances 204
Fighting Stances 206
Traditional Stances 210
Stance Physics 212
Stance Selection 213
Use of the Hands 213
11) MOVEMENT
Overview 216
Types of Movement 216
Standing Movement 218
Types of Footwork 218
Basic Steps 220
Combination Steps 228
Footwork Practice 229
Ground Movement 230
Transitional Movement 238
Entering a Ground Position 238
Recovering a Standing Position 240
12) ATTACK POINTS
Overview 246
Effects of Clothing 246
Safe Use of Force 246
Power Attacks 246
Soft Tissue Attacks 246
Attack Point Selection 246
Forming Attack Points 246
Forming a Fist 247
Forming a Knife Foot 247
Attack Point Summary 248
13) STRIKES
Overview 258
Hapkido Strikes 258
Strike Mechanics 258
Strike Variables 259
Methods of Execution 260
Feinting 261
Traditional vs Modern Execution 261
Strike Selection 262
Strikes to Acupoints 262
Training and Conditioning 263
Appropriate Use of Force 263
Strike Summary 264
Arm Strikes
Hand Strikes 268
Lower Arm Strikes 296
Elbow Strikes 298
Leg Strikes
Overview 308
Historical Development 308
Types of Kicks 308
Stylistic Qualities 309
Attack Point Selection 309
Footwork 310
Traditional Hapkido Footwork 310
Standing Kicks 312
Knee Strikes 330
Ground Kicks 332
Jump Kicks 344
Head + Body Strikes
Head Strikes 356
Body Strikes 358
Combination Strikes
Arm Strike Combinations 362
Kick Combinations 364
Mixed Combinations 368
14) AVOIDING + BLOCKING
Overview 372 Types of Blocks 372 Methods of Execution 374 Blending Movements 374 Long vs Short Deliveries 375 Avoiding + Blocking Summary 376 Avoiding Techniques 378 Soft Blocks 382 Hard Blocks 392 Shielding Blocks 404 Blocks Against Kicks 406 Kicks Used For Blocking 412
(15) HOLDS
Overview 416
Historical Development 416
Types of Holds 416
Basic Principles 418
Methods of Execution 426
Training Considerations 426
Hold Summary 428
Wrist Locks 431
Arm Locks 436
Shoulder Locks 442
Finger Locks 446
Leg Locks 450
Nerve Holds 454
Chokes + Head Locks
Chokes 458
Head Locks 458
Practical Concerns 458
Types of Chokes 459
Major Targets 459
Attack Points 459
Entries 460
Wrist Action 460
Ki-Flow and Grip 460
Eliminating Free-Play 461
Body Positions 461
Choke Holds 462
Head Locks 469
(16) THROWS
Overview 472
Historical Development 472
Types of Throws 473
Breakfalls 473
Throwing Principles 474
Methods of Execution 475
Training Considerations 475
Throw Summary 476
Breakfalls 478
Shoulder Throws 482
Hip Throws 484
Leg Throws 486
Hand Throws 490
Sacrifice Throws 500
Kick-Counter Throws 502
PART 3: SELF-DEFENSE
17) SELF-DEFENSE OVERVIEW
Overview 508
Attacking 508
Counterattacking 508
Hapkido's Unique Approach 508
Determining What is Practical 509
Techniques Shown in this Book 509
18) DEFENSE AGAINST PUNCHES
Basic Methods of Defense 512
Counterstriking 512
120 Typical Defense Techniques
513 Block and Strike 514
Block and Kick 524
Using One Hand 528
Avoid and Strike 532
Holds Against Punches 536
Throws Against Punches 550
19) DEFENSE AGAINST KICKS
Basic Methods of Defense 564
Timing the Counter 565
Avoiding Footwork 565
60 Typical Defense Techniques 565
Block and Strike 566
Holds Against Kicks 574
Throws Against Kicks 576
20) DEFENSE AGAINST HOLDS
Basic Methods of Defense 592
Typical Techniques (with table of contents) 592
Basic Leading Motions 594
Basic Escapes 596
148 Typical Defenses Against:
Wrist Grab 602
Cross-Wrist Grab and False Handshake 616
Double Grab to One Wrist 632
Grab to Both Wrists 640
Clothing Grab 650
Chest Push 670
Grab From Behind 678
Bear-Hug 690
Head Holds 700
21) DEFENSE AGAINST CHOKES
Basic Defense Theory 708
Preventing the Entry 708
Once the Choke is Applied 708
Technique Summary 709
26 Typical Defenses Against:
Front Choke 712
Front Choke (arms crossed) 718
Front Naked Choke 720
Side Choke 722
Rear Naked Choke 724
22) DEFENSE AGAINST JOINT LOCKS
Overview 728
Basic Defense Theory 728
Simple Defensive Actions 729
Technique Summary 730
40 Typical Defense Techniques 734
23) DEFENSE AGAINST THROWS
Types of Counters 756
Timing the Counter 756
Basic Defensive Actions 757
Technique Summary 758
40 Typical Techniques 762
24) GROUND DEFENSES
Ground Fighting 782
Hapkido's Approach 782
Basic Positions 782
54 Typical Defense Techniques 783
Seated Defense 784
Reclining Defense 794
Kneeling Defense 814
25) DEFENSE USING ONE OR NO ARMS
Basic Concepts 820
20 Typical Defense Techniques 820
One-Arm Defense 822
No-Arm Defense 830
26) ATTACKING TECHNIQUES
Types of Attack 834
Methods of Entry 834
Tactics 835
50 Typical Attack Techniques 835
Offensive Strikes 836
Offensive Holds 838
Offensive Throws 848
27) MULTIPLE OPPONENTS
Overview 862
Basic Principles 862
36 Typical Defense Techniques 863
Against Wrist Grabs 870
Against Arm + Body Grabs 880
Seated Defense 884
Attacking First 886
Against Strikes + Kicks 890
28) PROTECTING ANOTHER PERSON
Basic Concepts 896
7 Typical Defense Techniques 896
PART 4: WEAPONS
29) HAPKIDO WEAPONS OVERVIEW
Overview 904
Historical Development 904
Hapkido Weapons 904
Hapkido's Approach 904
Typical Techniques 905
30) KHIFE TECHNIQUES
Overview 908
Types of Knifes 908
Common Grips 908
Stances 909
Use of the Knife 910
Types of Attack 910
Knife Strikes 910
Unarmed Defense Against Knife 914
Defensive Principles 914
Basic Knife Blocks 918
Typical Defense Techniques 922
31) SHORT-STICK TECHNIQUES
Overview 944
Types of Short-Sticks 944
Common Grips 944
Carrying and Drawing the Short-Stick 945
Stances 945
Short-Stick Strikes 946
Combination Strikes 952
Short-Stick Blocks 950
Strike-and-Block Drill 952
Short-Stick Defense 954
Against Strikes 958
Against Holds 964
Against Kicks 966
Attacking First 970
32) LONG-STAFF TECHNIQUES
Overview 976
Types of Staff 976
Common Grips 976
Stances 977
Long-Staff Strikes 978
Combination Strikes 982
Long-Staff Blocks 984
Strike-and-Block Drill 986
Maneuvering the Staff 988
Long-Staff Defense 992
Against Strikes 996
Against Kicks 999
Against Staff-Grab 1000
Against Multiple Opponents 1002
Against Staff 1004
Against Sword 1008
Unarmed Against Staff 1012
33) CANE TECHNIQUES
Overview 1016
Cane Anatomy 1016
Common Grips 1016
Stances 1017
Cane Strikes 1018
Combination Strikes 1022
Cane Blocks 1024
Cane Defense 1026
Against Strikes 1030
Against Kicks 1040
Attacking First 1044
34) SWORD TECHNIQUES
Overview 1050
Common Grips 1050
Stances 1051
Use of the Sword 1051
Frontal Cutting Motions 1051
Sword Strikes 1052
Sword Blocks 1054
Sword Defense 1058
Against Sword 1060
Unarmed Against Sword 1068
35) ROPE TECHNIQUES
Overview 1072
Rope Characteristics 1072
Common Grips 1072
Stances 1073
Rope Strikes and Blocks 1073
Rope Strikes 1074
Rope Blocks 1075
Typical Wrapping Motion 1074
Rope Defense 1076
Against Strikes 1078
Against Kicks 1086
Attacking First 1089
36) COMMON OBJECTS AS WEAPONS
Overview 1094
Basic Theory 1094
Types of Weapons 1094
Held Objects 1094
Thrown Objects 1094
Typical Defense Techniques 1095
37) DEFENSE AGAINST HANDGUN
Overview 1100
Types of Handguns 1100
Defensive Principles 1101
Mechanical Arrests 1102
Typical Defense Techniques 1104
APPENDICES
Promotion Requirements 1114
Korean Alphabet 1120
Korean Pronunciation 1121
Korean Terms 1122
Further Reading 1126
Index of Techniques 1128
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