Barry Rodemaker

The System of Tactical Hapkido The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Concepts, Theories & Techniques Barry Rodemaker

Never before has Hapkido been acutely documented and vividly illuminated in one martial arts encyclopedia. Throughout your journey in this comprehensive encyclopedia, you will be taken through the master's curriculum of applying the concepts acquired in the white to black material. You will encounter riveting detailed step-by-step instructions on how you can take the core concepts and apply them in every possible self-defense situation you can encounter in a street combat environment. Developed, and systematically organized by Grandmaster Barry Rodemaker. Documented by Master James Ziots and Master Dr. Douglas Brown Ph. D., Tactical Hapkido is the only Hapkido training system that is conceptually driven, systematic in methodology, in order to achieve the genuine way of coordinating energy within a true no holds barred tactical training environment. Grandmaster Barry Rodemaker has opened to reveal the central philosophy of Hapkido for all, a concept is a concept; how you apply it is called the technique! This is the second revision of the encyclopedia containing the original material required to become a master in application of the concepts. Being an unique conceptual based training system, it is applicable to all martial arts practitioners. Tactical Hapkido can be a stand-alone martial arts system or the concepts taught in this encyclopedia can be added to your personal repertoire to make your martial arts an art. This material contains the master application of the concepts to weapons training, offense initiation, stick / knife fighting, applying the traditional cane, blocking drills, Combative Training Program, and Ki striking research.