book cover of Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique by Marc Tedeschi; the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art; 1136 pages, 9000 photos, 2000 martial techniques.
Hapkido is the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art; 1136 pages, 9000 photos, 2000 martial techniques.

Part 1: Overview

 Preface
1.  Introduction
2.  History
3.  Philosophy
4.  Interviews
5.  Anatomy
6.  Preparation
7.  Technique Overview
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Part 2: Basic Elements

8.  Breathing + Meditation
9.  Revival Techniques
10.  Stances
11.  Movement
12.  Attack Points
13.  Strikes
14.  Avoiding + Blocking
15.  Holds
16.  Throws
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Part 3: Self-Defense

17.  Self-Defense Overview
18.  Defense Against Punches
19.  Defense Against Kicks
20.  Defense Against Holds
21.  Defense Against Chokes
22.  Defense Against Joint Locks
23.  Defense Against Throws
24.  Ground Defenses
25.  Defense Using One or No Arms
26.  Attacking Techniques
27.  Multiple Opponents
28.  Protecting Another Person
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Part 4: Weapons

29.  Hapkido Weapons Overview
30.  Knife Techniques
31.  Short-Stick Techniques
32.  Long-Staff Techniques
33.  Cane Techniques
34.  Sword Techniques
35.  Rope Techniques
36.  Common Objects as Weapons
37.  Defense Against Handgun
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Reference

Promotion Requirements
Korean Alphabet + Pronunciation
Korean Terms
Further Reading
Index of Techniques
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