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Dochang Journal - Level One introduces the martial artsstudent to the ancient Korean Self-defense art of Hapkido using themodern western education approach of progressive instruction. Levelone introduces the basic principals of striking, kicking, blocking,falling, joint locks and throws executed from a static posture, andupon which all subsequent training levels are based. ... Read more

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Unfortunately, not very good.
For an entry level book on Hapkido I had hoped the author would have had more to say.I purchased the three volumes Mr. Sims has for sale and was unfortunately dissapointed in all three books. He saddly does not presentdeep insight or understanding into the art of Hapkido.Instead, he detailsthe art in a very limited manner.I believe this may be because he is onlya 3rd Degree Black Belt and in Hapkido you need to be at least a 4th DanBlack Belt to be considered an instructor.I am not attempting tocriticize him on his effort.It is simply his overall understanding andpresentation of the art appears to be very limited. The book does have somenice photos, however.

Step by Step Journal to Aid Students
This book opens with the phrase "write in this book".The student is encouraged to participate in learning techniques, making notes about what works and how, not just repeating what he/she has been told todo.This interactive structured approach approaches the teaching ofHapkido from an academic perspective. As a Hapkido Instructor for years Iappreciate this innovation.This is a new method which allows for astudent-focused/user-friendly format that lets the student organizeconcepts and ideas.Each journal is designed for specific rank levels. This first one is for the beginning Hapkido student, white belt level. Aswith any workbook, you have to see it and use it to understand its value. This is a good idea, try it and you will like it! ... Read more

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EVADE, INVADE, CONTROL!
I found this piece a welcomed and grossly overdue twist on "turn the other cheek." It gives the Christian WARRIOR a well written path to understanding his/her place in this twisted society of drugs, gangs, crime, political correctness,and terrorism to name a few.

I believe I read a passage or two in the Bible where God sent his followers into battle. We have a new battle raging in these troubled times and you are NOT spreading God's Word if your DEAD! I'm alive, I've seen dead, ALIVE is BETTER!

Open your mind, sit down with this masterpiece, and reflect on the wealth of knowledge shared by these two Christian Warriors of today.

Christian Martial Art?
I'm surprised the reviewer didn't describe the specific aspects of the book he found so informative and would welcome an explanation of what a "Christian Martial Art" is.I thought it was about Hapkido.

I really enjoyed this book!
Encounter the Warrior's Heart is a must-have for your technical library. Joseph Lumpkin and Daryl Covington have done a wonderful job of presenting the philosophy of Shinsei Hapkido. This book will help you better understand fighting concepts and strategies, plus it is easy to read. Many of the technical aspects taught can be adapted to other styles of martial arts. Shinsei Hapkido is a Christian martial art that has something for every martial artist. ... Read more

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Chapters: American Hapkido Practitioners, British Hapkido Practitioners, Finnish Hapkido Practitioners, South Korean Hapkido Practitioners, Choi Yong-Sool, Scott Shaw, Ji Han-Jae, Han Bong-Soo, August Busch Iv, Hwang In-Shik, Barry Rodemaker, Seo Bok-Seob, Kwon Tae-Man, Myung Kwang-Sik, Myung Jae Nam, Kim Yoon-Sang, Anthony Montgomery, Oh Se-Lim, Mat Fraser, Dragon Lee, Kim Moo-Hong, J.j. Perry, Steve Sexton, Won Kwang-Hwa, Rami Vainionpää, Roger Velasco, Myung Sung-Kwang, Myung Jae-Ok. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 95. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Choi Yong-Sool (Hangul: ; November 9, 1904 June 15, 1986), alternative spelling Choi Yong-Sul, was the founder of the martial art, hapkido (Hangul: ). He was born in the province of Chungcheong of today's South Korea and was taken to Japan, during the Japanese occupation of the country, when he was eight years old. It is said that while in Japan Choi became a student of Takeda Skaku, and studied a form of jujutsu known as Dait-ry Aiki-jjutsu (). He returned to Korea at the end of the second World War and in 1948 began teaching his art at a brewery owned by the father of his first student Seo Bok-Seob (Hangul: ; Suh Bok-Sub). He first called his art "Yu Sul (Hangul: )" or "Yawara (Hangul: ; )" later changing it to "Yu Kwon Sool (Hangul: ; )" and "Hap Ki Yu Kwon Sool (Hangul: ; )" and eventually hapkido. Choi Yong-Sool was honored with the titles doju (Hangul: ; ), which can be translated as "Keeper of the way", and changsija (Hangul: ; ), which means founder. It is claimed that the arts of Hapkido, modern Hwa Rang Do, Kuk Sool Won, as well as lesser known arts such as Han Pul all owe a debt to the teachings of Master Choi. According to Choi he was abducted from his home village of Yong Dong in Chungcheongbuk-do in 1912 by a Japane...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2578960 ... Read more

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excellent
I used this textbook to studie for my first hapkido test,and i passed very well. ... Read more

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Dochang Journal - Level Two is the second book in aseries which introduces the martial art student to Hapkido, theancient Korean art of self defense. Building on the basics introducedin Level One, Level Two advances to techniques characterized byentering and exiting the partners centerline. ... Read more

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Step by Step Journal to Aid Students
This book opens with the phrase "write in this book".The student is encouraged to participate in learning techniques, making notes about what works and how, not just repeating what he/she has been told todo.This interactive structured approach approaches the teaching ofHapkido from an academic perspective. As a Hapkido Instructor for years Iappreciate this innovation.This is a new method which allows for astudent-focused/user-friendly format that lets the student organizeconcepts and ideas.Each journal is designed for specific rank levels. This first one is for the beginning Hapkido student, yellow belt and abovelevels. As with any workbook, you have to see it and use it to understandits value.This is a good idea, try it and you will like it! ... Read more

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Excellent Hapkido Book
I was a studied Hapkido at one of Grandmaster Park's disciple's schools. We used this textbook for the Black Belt Course. It is an excellent Hapkido textbook. There are many photos along with the text descriptions of the techniques. Hapkido is best learned with a qualified instructor. I highly recommend this book.
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Introduction to Combat Hapkido:The Science of Self-Defense is an introductory look at the system of self-defense known as Combat Hapkido. It discusses the history and deveopment of Combat Hapkido as well as general philosophy of Self-Defense. A brief introduction of defensive techiniques as well as the principles behind them are presented for the reader's education. ... Read more

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Excellent resource
I found this book to be a great resource for those interested in self-defense.This book provides a good foundation for any reader to pursue more advanced Hapkido training.It also provides background on the founder of combat hapkido and its roots.

After reading this book I am eager to learn more about combat hapkido.

Motivated me to learn more about hapkido
This book provides the reader with a great introductory look at the modern self defense system of combat hapkido.The book covers many aspects of self defense training that is applicable to today's world.This book provides a introduction to how people can defend themselves without using excessive force by using hapkido techniques.The books also provides the history of the ICHF and its founder Grandmaster Pellegrini.

This book inspired me to learn more about hapkido.

Combat Hapkido
Very informitive. Written for the average person to learn from.
These techniques are realistic. ... Read more

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An excellent book on Hapkido taught by Master Chung Kee Tae.Included are pressure points, throws strikes and all the good stuff that make up Hapkido one of Koreas strongest fighting arts. 120 pages of knowledge and information including escapes falls stretching and lots more make this a must have book for anyone interested in the art of Hapkido. ... Read more

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Chapters: Choi Yong-Sool, Ji Han-Jae, Han Bong-Soo, Hwang In-Shik, Seo Bok-Seob, Kwon Tae-Man, Myung Kwang-Sik, Myung Jae Nam, Kim Yoon-Sang, Oh Se-Lim, Dragon Lee, Kim Moo-Hong, Won Kwang-Hwa, Myung Sung-Kwang, Myung Jae-Ok. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 67. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Choi Yong-Sool (Hangul: ; November 9, 1904 June 15, 1986), alternative spelling Choi Yong-Sul, was the founder of the martial art, hapkido (Hangul: ). He was born in the province of Chungcheong of today's South Korea and was taken to Japan, during the Japanese occupation of the country, when he was eight years old. It is said that while in Japan Choi became a student of Takeda Skaku, and studied a form of jujutsu known as Dait-ry Aiki-jjutsu (). He returned to Korea at the end of the second World War and in 1948 began teaching his art at a brewery owned by the father of his first student Seo Bok-Seob (Hangul: ; Suh Bok-Sub). He first called his art "Yu Sul (Hangul: )" or "Yawara (Hangul: ; )" later changing it to "Yu Kwon Sool (Hangul: ; )" and "Hap Ki Yu Kwon Sool (Hangul: ; )" and eventually hapkido. Choi Yong-Sool was honored with the titles doju (Hangul: ; ), which can be translated as "Keeper of the way", and changsija (Hangul: ; ), which means founder. It is claimed that the arts of Hapkido, modern Hwa Rang Do, Kuk Sool Won, as well as lesser known arts such as Han Pul all owe a debt to the teachings of Master Choi. According to Choi he was abducted from his home village of Yong Dong in Chungcheongbuk-do in 1912 by a Japanese sweet merchant named Morimoto who had lost his own sons and wished to adopt Choi. Choi resisted and proved so troublesome to the candymaker that he abandoned him in the streets of Moji, Japan. Choi made his way to Osaka as a beggar and, after having been picked u...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2578960 ... Read more

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The essence of a martial art is competition.The spirit and skill of competition is the foundation of our successful daily lives in society in which we are often confronted by aggressors.Thus, we see the essence of martial arts is to cope with these situations.Since any martial art is a means of self-defense against an aggressor and further, a defense against injustice, the competition of martial arts should thus be accompanied with spiritual refinement and a sense of patience. ... Read more

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Hapkido at its finest.
To the very best of my knowledge, without a question, this book is the best work on Hapkido I have had the good fortune to study.But at the outset, I must confess that my black belt rank is in Combat Hapkido, regardless this is well organized, illustrated with good, but black and white pictures.I am exceptionally happy that many of the joint manipulative techniques have the Korean names as well as the English.This is going to help round out the curriculum which I teach.

For younger people, there are some fantastic acrobatic techniques included, and I think that this might appeal to many.But as I am not young, and not as flexible this does not concern me as much.Yet, the sections on self-defense with joint manipulations was fabulous.There were several sections of this material, and the exceptionally logical sequence and pacing is a testament to Kwang--Sik Myung 10th Dan status.

This book is not simply included into my large Martial Arts section of my personal library, more accurately it is now taking "centre stage".

Excellent Reference Book
This is a continuation of material covered in his "Ancient Art of Masters".This one is a good sized book with a softbound cover, making it very portable and easy to use, yet covers a lot of material. There is a great depth of detail covering the basic strikes as well as combination and special combination strikes. There is a wealth of material covered for specific self defense situations ranging from wrist grabs to garment grabs to kick defense (and everything in between).Reagrdless of the editorial comments, this is a book about self defense skills, not martial competition.

The photo layouts and such are very clear and well done, making it very easy to reference the material. For students of GM Myung's system, I imagine this is a very handy reference. For martial artists of other Hapkido schools (or other traditions) it presents a grand survey of what Hapkido is from its physical techniques.

Of special interest is that the book is in English and Korean (Hangeul) with the text repeated in each language side by side in columns, making references to Korean words and such very, very easy. For anyone interested in such things, this book is a must-have (most books either are all Korean or all English w/ romanized Korean).


The only complaint I have is that the history section was not updated (and corrected) since the previous book. As a "newer" book, it would have been a good time to fix this. But don't let that prevent you from buying this book. This book, along with "Anceint Art of Masters" and Dr. Kimm's "Hapkido I" would make for an excellent reference library for Hapkido enthusiasts. ... Read more