The Hapkido fighting system is well-rounded; combining the dynamic kicks of Taekwondo, locks and joint manipulation of Daito-ryu aikijujitsu, throws of Judo, strikes of Karate, and the pressure point attacks of Chinese systems, it has been dubbed a "complete" martial art. Although it may be used in competition, Hapkido was first and foremost created as a system of practical self-defense and contains many techniques that can potentially be lethal. The techniques are non-resistant, executed in a circular motion, and stress controlling the opponent with the least amount of force. Interestingly, students can learn to perform them while lying, sitting, and standing.

Breakfalls

left (79 kb)
right (71 kb)

Kicks

left (119 kb)
right (446 kb)

Throws

left (135 kb)
right (445 kb)

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Video Clips of "Breakfall", "Kicks" and "Throws" from
Nederlandse HKD Federatie (http://www.hapkido.nl/).
klaasb@abrh.nl. Aug 2001. Email message.