The essential introductory text, written by the author of the landmark 1136-page book, "Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique. " ----- 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 Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique, this unique book is essential reading for anyone seeking a concise, honest, and accurate overview of Hapkido's history, philosophy, and techniques. It includes:  Over 680 high-quality photographs, and 48 illustrations  More photos and techniques than any similarly priced competitive book  Precise anatomical drawings of 83 common Oriental pressure points  Comprehensive chapters on history and philosophy  Sixty practical self-defense techniques, spanning most types of attacks  Basic material to guide novices during their initial training  Essential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Hapkido  Note: The information in this 128-page book comes from material extracted from the author's 1136-page work, Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique. Readers seeking a comprehensive presentation of Hapkido should obtain the larger work. For more information, visit marctedeschi. com