{"product_id":"hapkido-korean-art-of-self-defense-tuttle-martial-arts-paperback","title":"Hapkido, Korean Art of Self-Defense: Tuttle Martial Arts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHapkido, \"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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e is a master instructor in the Korean martial arts of Hapkido and Taekwondo. He is certified as a seventh 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 \u003ci\u003eBlack Belt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInside Karate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInside Taekwondo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKarate\/Kung-fu Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMartial Arts Masters\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the star of the four-part instructional video series on Hapkido by Unique Publications Video.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757622788384,"sku":"9780804848794","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/350f1d1bb9cb242ee332e9ff01d1ed33.webp?v=1780107061","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hapkido-korean-art-of-self-defense-tuttle-martial-arts-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}