Hapkido:An Intro To The Art Of Self Defense

Description

In addition to self-defence, this guide features chapters on East Asian philosophy, anatomy, meditation, as well as in-depth, previously unpublished interviews with the world's preeminent Hapkido Grandmasters.

Reviews

"This book is in my experience the most comprehensive ever written on a single martial art. It is superbly organized, highly informative, and contains thousands of outstanding photographs. An authoritative presentation of basic principles and techniques, integrated with modern innovations, makes this work indispensable to martial artists of virtually any style."--Professor Wally Jay, founder and grandmaster of Jujitsu America ""Hapkido" is an overwhelming achievement. Its comprehensiveness and the quality of the writing and design are unmatched in martial arts literature. The author's integration of history, philosophy, and technique into the larger framework of martial arts as a whole makes this book invaluable to any martial artist. Tedeschi's treatment of weapons techniques is honest, practical, and well worth studying."--Nicklaus Suino, author of "The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship"