{"product_id":"hapkido-an-introduction-to-the-art-of-self-defense-9781891640803","title":"Hapkido: An Introduction to the Art of Self-Defense","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Marc Tedeschi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Marc Tedeschi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Marc Tedeschi\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Martial Arts - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe essential introductory text, written by the author of the landmark 1136-page book, \"Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -----\u003cbr\u003e This is the first introductory text to accurately portray Hapkido in its entirety. One of the world's most exciting, varied, and practical martial arts, Hapkido consists of thousands of techniques encompassing all forms of martial skills: strikes, kicks, blocks, avoiding movements, joint locks, chokes, throws, tumbling, ground fighting, weapons, meditation, and healing. Clearly written and expertly photographed by the author of the landmark \u003ci\u003eHapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e, this unique book is essential reading for anyone seeking a concise, honest, and accurate overview of Hapkido's history, philosophy, and techniques. It includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 680 high-quality photographs, and 48 illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore photos and techniques than any similarly priced competitive book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise anatomical drawings of 83 common Oriental pressure points \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive chapters on history and philosophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixty practical self-defense techniques, spanning most types of attacks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic material to guide novices during their initial training \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Hapkido \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Note: The information in this 128-page book comes from material extracted from the author's 1136-page work, \u003ci\u003eHapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e. Readers seeking a comprehensive presentation of Hapkido should obtain the larger work. For more information, visit marctedeschi.com","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46507074650263,"sku":"9781891640803","price":2641.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781891640803.webp?v=1769198079","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/hapkido-an-introduction-to-the-art-of-self-defense-9781891640803","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}