{"product_id":"hapkido-9781462903443","title":"Hapkido","description":"Hapkido, \"The Way of Coordination and Internal Power,\" is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing striking, kicking, and grappling techniques. Conceptually, Hapkido techniques more closely parallel those of Aikido than Taekwondo. In fact, as the author describes, there is a parental link between the arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eHapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense\u003c\/i\u003e, Scott Shaw presents a precise description of the techniques, concepts, and applications of this Korean martial art of self-defense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfusely illustrated with 220 clear photographs, this instructional hapkido book describes and depicts self-defense techniques against a variety of punches, holds, and kicks. Hapkido has been utilized by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide, but until now little has been written on it. This hapkido guide is one of the few in English to present the essential techniques of this fascinating Korean martial art. Chapters include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe History and Development of Korean Martial Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Evolution of Hapkido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanjon: The Center of Ki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHapkido Fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHapkido Self-Defense Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Scott Shaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294850134267,"sku":"9781462903443","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_3253c816-7063-4475-870d-98a432a02c4d.jpg?v=1779190946","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/hapkido-9781462903443","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}