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Learning martial arts is something you will keep with you all of your life. And any good martial arts whether beginner or expert will have books related to the art they are studying. Here is a list of the Top 10 Hapkido Books which are found based on excellent content, photographs, techniques and history. The books located below are classic books on Hapkido martial arts. To really learn more about Hapkido consider adding some of these books to your collection. Many of the books below can be purchased used while still allowing you to save money yet get the great information you seek.
The books are listed in order of publication, with the most recently published books first. Keep in mind that often some of the older volumes are still among the best reference books and are considered essential classics to own. Knowledge is timeless.
Within minutes of opening Marc Tedeschi's new book, Hapkido, you know you have your hands on an exceptional work. It is superbly organized, highly informative, and contains thousands of outstanding photographs. Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected designer, photographer, educator, and martial arts master. He has studied Eastern philosophy, healing arts, and combatives for more than 40 years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate.
Publish Date: 2000
Author(s): Marc Tedeschi
Publisher: Weatherhill; 1st edition (September 5, 2000)
Paperback: 1136 pages
There are two things I really like about this book. The first is the presentation of the true history of Hapkido. The second is that each self-defense technique is clearly and completely described. This book is a great source of reference on Hapkido.
Scott Shaw is a master instructor in the Korean matrial arts of Hapkido and Taekwondo. He is certified as a seventh degree black belt by the prestigious Korea Hapkido Federation, and frequently travels to Korea to train directly under the art's top masters.
Publish Date: 1997
Author(s): Scott Shaw
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; lst ed edition (April 15, 1997)
Paperback: 96 pages
A fully illustrated book on the Martial Art of Hap Ki Do. Filled with over 400 photographs. Designed to show Hap Ki Do in a easy to follow step by step method for the beginner. The Hap Ki Do practitioner diverts or suppresses an attackers flow of energy peacefully, this diversion allows him to use the attackers power against himself leading to the attacker's defeat. This book is excellent for those just beginning Hapkido. The photographs are excellent in showing proper hand position and body movements.
Publish Date: 1998
Author(s): Master Hui Son Choe
Publisher: Hui Son Choe; 1 edition (May 1998)
Paperback: 157 pages
Bong Soo Han is a grand master, the world's foremost practitioner of Hapkido, and is referred to as the father of Hapkido in the Western world. He has taught thousands of loyal students throughout his life, many becoming masters themselves. This book is an excellent introduction to Hapkido written by the best authority on the subject. This book on the other hand introduces you to the philosophy of Hapkido and some of the key components of it. It would help you understand Hapkido better and will in fact show you the eclectic nature of it.
Publish Date: 1974
Author(s): Bong Soo Han
Publisher: Black Belt Communications (September 1, 1974)
Paperback: 192 pages
Highly recommend it to anyone interested in Hapkido (especially beginners). Book includes a good history of Hapkido, and as well some basic dojang rules. The author provides just enough information on the history, philosophy and instruction of Hapkido for the reader to decide whether it is a combat system suitable for them warranting further examination. The techniques present are all sound and basic and so this book not only is great for the advance-student, it is better for a novice as it gives a clear (b&w) photos to better understand.
Publish Date: 1989
Author(s): Robert K. Spear
Publisher: Unique Publications (February 1989)
Paperback: 184 pages
John Pellegrini is one of the world s leading authorities on hand-to-hand combat. He is the first American to be promoted to ninth-degree black belt by the World Ki-Do Federation and has been named Black Belt magazine s Instructor of the Year. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona. GM Pellegrini's Combat Hapkido system is very well supported with a vast video reference library and many seminars around the world. Impressive book and an easy read. Easy to understand illustrations and pictures. This was an excellent addition to my MA library.
Publish Date: 2009
Author(s): John Pellegrini
Publisher: Black Belt Communications (October 1, 2009)
Paperback: 150 pages
205 pages full of precise clearly written step by step examples of the Korean Martial Art of Hap ki do. There are many lessons to be learned when dealing with the philosophical aspects of the martial arts. Master Choe (Pronounced CHAY) Hui Son. Born and raised in Seoul, Korea he began his Martial Arts studies at the age of 6. This book contains excellent photographs of the techniques that allows you to understand how you move from start to the finish.
Publish Date: 1999
Author(s): Hui S. Choe
Publisher: Hui Son Choe (May 1, 1999)
Paperback: 205 pages
A prolific writer, Mr. Tedeschi's landmark publications rank with the finest ever produced on the healing and martial arts. Yes the book is probably the best intro to Hapkido that I've seen. It covers the general points of Hapkido, and goes into enough details that you would be happy with it. It shows a handful of techniques for different attacks, the different parts of the hand and foot to strike with and general way of how to strike with those according to Hapkido style.
Publish Date: 2013
Author(s): Marc Tedeschi
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (October 2, 2013)
Paperback: 128 pages
Grandmaster Kim shows you the “essentials" that all 1st Dan students should know. Grandmaster Myung Yong Kim is one of the few original Hapkido Masters who still teaches as he was taught in Korea. The pictures and writing are clear and easy to understand. This book is a great reference for anyone interested in learning JinJungKwan Hapkido or if you are already a Hapkido practitioner in any style of Hapkido wanting to learn addition techniques. Excellent detail and guidance supplied.
Publish Date: 2013
Author(s): Myung Yong Kim and Jung Kim
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 3, 2013)
Paperback: 330 pages
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. 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. It's one of my best books about Hapkido.
Publish Date: 2013
Author(s): Kwang-Sik Myung
Publisher: Seolim Publishing (January 1, 1993)
Paperback: 382 pages
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