Hapkido for the Real World
How do you protect yourself and still find an opportunity to apply a lock or break? What if you've already been hit? How do you recover and win the fight? [...]
Sabeel Combatives
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Martial Arts Thoughts
A lifetime of study for a single moment
Here's the strange and unique thing about martial arts: You study for years in preparation for a single moment. [...]
Only Two Mistakes on the Martial Way
There are only two mistakes one can make on the martial way: not starting, and not going all the way. [...]
If You’re Not Training – The Bad Guy Is
You'd better train often and hard, because the bad guy is out there, and if you're not training - he is. [...]
Challenge yourself before you are challenged
A martial artist must always be practicing and studying. Experiment with your techniques. What if it breaks down at point A, or point B? [...]
Grace and Beauty in Martial Arts?
Let's talk about beauty and grace. Do they have a place in martial arts? [...]
Cross-Training: Disloyal or Helpful?
Be wary of an instructor who forbids you from attending or even visiting other schools, or attending seminars with other masters. [...]
Body rotation and shifting body weight: the keys to power
One of the greatest challenges in martial arts is overcoming the impulse to use upper body strength to make things work. This is true for all martial arts techniques. [...]
Garage martial arts – are they any good?
Many instructors teach out of their garages because their primary pursuit is the art. These types are obsessed with learning and honing their abilities. [...]
Bowing in a Circle
In my Hapkido class, we stand in a circle at the beginning of class, and bow to each other. This is an acknowledgment that we are all equal. [...]
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