Reviews of Hapkido techniques taught, tips, and suggestions.
If you've ever wondered why we practice breakfalling techniques so obsessively in Hapkido, here's the answer:
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If you're in Fresno, California (or nearby) and you're interested in learning a dynamic, effective martial art, you're in luck.
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Certain strikes are banned in MMA due to the high risk of injury. In self-defense training, we should incorporate these tactics into our repertoires.
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What are "traditional" martial arts? If traditional means emphasizing respect, character and self-discipline, then count me in.
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We have a ground fighting component in Hapkido, but in any martial art that is focused on self-defense, we don't want to stay on the ground.
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A scarf can be used to disarm a knife, choke and even throw. The same principles can be applied with a standard martial arts belt.
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What we want to do as martial artists is "run" the fight from beginning to end. The way we do this is by learning the tools available at each range, and practicing them until they require no thought.
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An important part of Hapki (harmonious energy) is to use the attacker's energy to aid your response, rather than using force to overcome. That has always been a challenge for me.
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I'm trying to get real, to teach fighting techniques that actually work in a situation where you might be unprepared, and facing someone big and mean.
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Hapkido ground techniques are not like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because our goal is to strike or break, get free and get to our feet.
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