AWMA® Hapkido Korean Art of Self-Defense Book

Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Yong-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.

In this book, Scott Shaw presents a precise description of the techniques, concepts, and applications of this Korean art of self-defense. Profusely illustrated with 220 clear photographs, this instructional 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 book is one of the few in English to present the essential techniques of this fascinating art. Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense is a must for those interested in "soft-style martial arts.Scott Shaw is a master instructor in the Korean martial arts of Hapkido and Taekwondo. He is certified as a 7th degree black belt by the prestigious Korea Hapkido Federation, and frequently travels to Korea to train directly under the art's top masters. Shaw has published articles in a number of international magazines, including Black Belt, Inside Karate, Inside Taekwondo, Karate/Kung-fu Illustrated, Martial Arts Masters, and Taekwondo Times. He is also the star of the four-part instructional video series on Hapkido by Unique Publications.

95 pages. Softcover.