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Excellant book on self-defence
This book gives a complete overview of hapkido basics as well as a total self-defense course that can be used with ANY martial art system. I bought my copy in 1979 and at the time it was the best book on the market. It's agood resource for self-defence skills for men and women. Applications coverpunches, grabs, clubs and dis-advantaged positions. Plenty of pictures toshow each technique. Well worth getting for your collection, if you canfind a copy. ... Read more

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Thats not a hardcover
This book is ok but it shouldn't be advertised as a hardcover. ... Read more

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Excellent Foundation Resource for the Heavy Hardwood Cane
Alain Burrese's "Hapkido Cane; Big Stick Fighting from the Dojo to the Street" DVD is a very worthy investment. As a student of the cane for several years now, I have learned from several instructors and gone to other resources in print (books like Dr Kimm's) and video (ICHF, Canemasters, and others). The real value of this set is not so much for the novelty of the material but rather for its thoroughness. I saw some material that was "new" to me but generally I had seen most of it before.

Mr. Burrese has organized the material very well and each section builds more and more on the previous material. He does incorporate some "other" material in, most of which looks like it comes from Pugil Stick training and some stick fighting material. However, it blends well and fits the overall concepts well. His style of teaching inspires confidence and he addresses a lot of little concerns that come up after an extended period of study. For that, his insights are golden.

Overall, this reference DVD covers the cane very well. It should be noted that the material here is presented for the heavy, hardwood style cane and may differ from some of the Hapkido "lighter" cane styles. If you use the heavier Canemasters-style cane, or similar, this is a good set for you.

This set is huge, with 2 DVDs and a running time of over 3 hours! The Production Quality is good, with a blue background and the people in white. Techniques are shown several times, slowly and with a clear explanation and then quickly in more realistic speed. For some, there are views from the top and side. Titles and chapters are clearly labeled in the index and it's very easy to skip to the precise section you want.


Disk 1 (1 hour 37 minutes)
Contents:
Intro - Good intro that touches on practicality of the cane and some legal aspects. He promises to show material that is for the most part practical, and to supplement it with a little material that is artistic and flashy as well. He provides a quick lesson on cane anatomy and discusses the pros and cons of various canes, from Canemasters to cheap mail-order ones. He does leave out the common aluminum cane however.
Blocks (30 minutes)
Strikes (20 minutes) - includes whipping strikes, circular strikes and various other ways of striking, both from a "traditional Hapkido" point of view as well as other practical-if-not-so-pretty strikes. He addresses targeting strategies as well.
Hooks + Combos (10 minutes) - nice overview of ideas as well as hook-anatomy and the use of the hook.
Defense vs Grabs (37 minutes) - a couple techniques shown in various situation, including wrist grabs, sleeve grabs, lapel grabs, chokes, bear hugs, headlocks, and a few ground escapes. Overall, a nice overview of cane material with techniques that can apply across the various situations.


Disk 2 (1 hour 36 minutes)
Contents:
Defense vs Punches (53 minutes) - 20 techniques + variations and what-if's
Defense vs Kicks (14 minutes) - 2-3 techniques each for front, roundhouse and side kicks.
Chokes with the Cane (12 minutes) - various techniques of opportunity including use (introduction) of the half-shaft grip
Defense vs Cane Grabs (12 minutes) from various types of grabs
Application to other weapons and Conclusion (5 minutes) - Nice short review and application of the techniques to other weapons like sticks of various lengths or the unbreakable umbrella. There are a few recommendations on legal aspects and nice conclusion to the DVD.

The only areas where it could be considered "lacking" may be in the lack of defenses against other weapons. Also, the vast majority of the material is geared towards an able-bodied practitioner with little attention paid to the use of the cane by someone whose balance and physical skills warrant an actual need for a cane.

As a student of Hapkido and of the cane, this is the set that I would recommend as the foundation set for the hardwood heavier cane that has become so popular of late. Everything a student needs to begin with is covered here and covered well. It will take a long time for a student to master what they learn from their instructor and everything on this set. At that point, they can look for some other supplemental material. But, for a one stop source of quality material for the cane, this is the resource to buy.

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Book Description
Dochang Journal - Level One introduces the martial arts student to the ancient Korean Self-defense art of Hapkido using the modern western education approach of progressive instruction. Level one introduces the basic principals of striking, kicking, blocking, falling, joint locks and throws executed from a static posture, and upon 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

Book Description
Level Three is the third study guide in a series for the martial art student in general, and specifically for the study of Hapkido, the ancient Korean art of self-defense. Building on the studies in Level Two, Level Three advances to techniques characterized by the use of circular force. ... Read more

Book Description
Dochang Journal - Level Two is the second book in a series which introduces the martial art student to Hapkido, the ancient Korean art of self defense. Building on the basics introduced in Level One, Level Two advances to techniques characterized by entering 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

Book Description
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

Customer Reviews (3)

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

Product Description
VIDEO TAPE and descriptive plastic box. Number seven in a series of nine Official Hapkido Video Tapes. Basic attack techniques of the cane; the cane attack techniques, the cane defending against the hand punch, the cane defending against the kick. ... Read more

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Intermediate Hapkido Tranning by Grand Master Kwan Sik Myung 10th Dan and President of the World hapkido Federation ... Read more