Product Description

This book is a practical guide to learning Hap Ki Do: The Korean Martial Art of Self Defense. A textbook with pictures and indept explanations of kicks, techniques, weapons, breathing technique 205 pages full of precise clearly written step by step examples of the Korean Martial Art of Hap ki do.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #234141 in Books
• Published on: 1999-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 205 pages

From the Author
I wrote this and my previous Hap Ki Do book because there are very few books written about the Korean Martial Art of Hap Ki Do. I also want to share my knowledge of hap Ki Do with my current students, potential students, and martial arts practitioners who want to learn about Hap Ki Do.

Although my goal is to share my knowledge and help develop the versatile art of Hap Ki Do, I feel that it is important to establish that martial arts are not only about the physical skill. In order to be a true martial artist, you must condition your mind as well as your body. The Chinese philosopher, Sun Tzu wrote that a person who knows when to fight and when not to fight, will always win. He also wrote about achieving success through knowing yourself and your enemy. Man's greatest enemy is fear, martial artists, whether they are Hap KI Do stylist or not, must acknowledge their fears and fight to overcome them in order to succeed. This will result in a calm clear mind, and like a clear empty sky you will experience tranquillity and a healthy mind and body. There are many lessons to be learned when dealing with the philosophical aspects of the martial arts. I have studied a variety of arts and read dozens of books about the philosophy and meaning behind the arts. The! more I read, the more I learn about the true secrets such as honor, integrity, kindness, patience, self confidence and many other positive traits. I encourage you to practice your skills and open your minds to the knowledge and great possibilities that await you.

Master Hui Son Choe

About the Author
Master Choe (Pronounced CHAY) Hui Son. Born and raised in Seoul, Korea he began his Martial Arts studies at the age of 6. He studied both Tae Kwon Do and Hap ki Do. Master Choe received his 1st Dan Black Belt In Tae Kwon Do from Supreme Grand Master Ko at the age of 9. Master Choe currently holds a certified 6th Dan in Tae Kwon Do. He received his 1st Dan Black Belt in Hap Ki Do at the age of 13 from Grand Master Yoon, Byoung Ok. Master Choe is a certified 7th Dan Hap Ki Do.

While in high school Master Choe expanded his Martial Arts knowledge by studying Shaolin Kung Fu. He continued to improve his ability and knowledge in Hap Ki Do and Tae Kwon Do as well. He also learned the philosophy of Kendo from Grandmaster Omoto in the USA.

In 1980 Master Choe became the head instructor for the U.S. Army at Camp Stanley in South Korea. He later served his country when he became a Marine in the South Korean Marine Corps. Aftr Master Choe finished his tour in the military he opened his own Hap Ki Do Martial Arts School in Seoul. In 1987, Master Choe was asked to serve his country again as a personal body guard for the South Korean Prine Minister, Kim, Jong Pil. In 1988 Master Choe became one of the training staff for the South Korean Olympic Power Lifting Team.

In 1989 Master Choe moved to the United States and opened Choe's Hap Ki Do School in Spanaway, Washington. It was the only true Hap Ki Do School in Washington state. He also teaches Hap Ki Do to the Military people in Fort Lewis, Washington. Master Choe currently is the President of WORLD HAP KI DO ASSOCIATION

7th Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do
6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Appointed as Instructor of Kum-Moo-Kwan Do Jang in Korea Hapkido Assoication
Appointed to teach Martial Arts to Fort Lewis Military Personnel
Author of Basic Hap Ki Do
Video Hap KI Do Basic 1/Hap Ki Do Advanced 2
Registered Master in Hap Ki Do and Tae Kwon Do in Washington State, USA

Customer Reviews

Practical Hapkido Textbook
Excellent Hap Ki Do book. I'm a taekwondo'er and found this book very easy to understand with big clear pictures for illustration. I've purchased all three of Master Choe's HKD books and found a certain amount of redundancy in the techniques, but highly recommend all three any way. I originally found one of these in the library and realized right away that these books were the best I've found.

IHF style GM MYONG JAE NAM
Looks a lot like his work. Good book. Should give credit where it is due however.

Great Text Book Ecspecially for beginners
As a beginner in hapkido i would recommend this book for others that are also interested in starting hapkido. This book offers step by step pictures on how to execute kicks and basic self defense, and plus it is very short on words which makes it interesting and easy to learn techniques.