Marc Tedeschi

I bought this book for the history and background of Hapkido rather than descriptions of techniques. My rating reflects that and not my review of the techniques because I not qualified! I'm currently a color belt studying Combat Hapkido in addition to Taekwondo.

There's a background of Korea along with various martial arts. The background of Hapkido is short and I would have liked to have read more but perhaps that belongs in a biography. This book is as stated- an introduction. Perhaps there is more information in his more detailed book on Hapkido.

I found the philosophy of Hapkido section to be interesting and informative especially with respect to the principles.

As anyone knows, you can't learn a martial art from a book so don't read the book thinking you can! It's a good introduction and I believe would work best to be used while studying the art so you can learn from a qualified practitioner how to put the information to use.… (plus d'informations)

This unique work outlines the esssential principles and techiques that define armed and unarmed self-defense involving common weapons. More than 1400 outstanding photographs introduce over 350 practical techniques spanning seven basic classes of weapons-knife, short-stick, staff, cane, rope, common objects, and defense against handguns-the mastery of which provides practitioners with a range of skills that will allow them to wield almost anything as a weapon. Each weapons chapter provides an authoritative overview of important technical principles, tactics, weapon types, grips, stances, and fundamental strikes and blocks, followed by numerous self-defense applicatons. Introductory chapter cover weapons philosophy, energetic concepts, 106 pressure points, and a visual comparison of different martial arts, making this an invaluble resouce for all martial styles.

Expertly written and designed by the author of the 1136-page Hapkido-widely acclaimed the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art-this exceptional work is designed to stand alone, or function as a companion text with the author's other works on martial techniques and anatomy. Regardless of the style you practice, these books will enrich your training, improve your techniques, and deepen your understanding of the unique qualities embodied in our own martial art.

Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected artist, designer, and educator, who holds a fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido, a martial art that integrates both healing and combative techniques. He has praacticed martial arts for more than 25 years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taikwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Mr. Tedeschi's unique ability to blend his skills as a designer, writer, and martial artist has resulted in numerous books, widely acknowledged for their design excellence, outstanding imagery, and clarity of content. He is the author of ten works, including the landmark 1136-page Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique; the 896-page Taekwondo: Traditions Philosophy, Technique; Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts; and the series noted below.

Other books in the series

The Art of Weapons is part of a remarkable series of books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts. Each of these stand-alone books is dedicated to a specific technical area, such as holds or throws. Other titles include: The Art of Striking, The Art of Ground Fighting, The Art of Holding, and The Art of Throwing.

Contents

1 Overview
Introduction
Historical developoment
Weapons overview
Philosophical considerations
Training condsiderations
Techniques in this book
Comparing the martial arts
2 Fundamentals
Introduction
Energetic concepts
Stances
Footwork
Anatomical targets
Pressure point targets
Pressure point locations
3 Knife techniques
Introduction
Types of knives
Common grips
Stances
Use of the knife-Types of attack; Knife strikes
Unarmed defense against knife-Defensive principles; Defense agains knife
4 Short-stick techniques
Introduction
Types of short-sticks
Commmon grips
Carrying and drawing
Stances
Short-stick strikes
Short-stick blocks
Short-stick defenses
5 Staff techniques
Introductin
Types of staaff
Common griips
Stances
Staff strikes
Combination strikes
Staff blocks
Staff defenses
6 Cane techniques
Introduction
Cane anatomy
Common grips
Stances
Cane strikes
Combination strikes
Cane blocks
Cane defenses
7 Rope techniques
Introduction
Rope characteristics
Common grips
Stances
Rope strikes
Rope blocks
Rope defenses
8 Common objects
Introduction
Basic theory
Types of weapons
Typical techniques
9 Defense against handgun
Introduction
Types of handguns
Unarmed defense training
Defensive principles
Mechanical arrests
Defense against handgun
10 Reference
Furthur reading (bibliography)
Acknowledgements… (plus d'informations)

This unique text is the first to offer a detailed, comprehensive presentation of Taekwondo's three most widely practiced forms systems, including those sanctioned by Taekwondo's largest governing organization, the World Taekwondo Federation. More than 5000 photographs and 1200 drawings spanning 512 pages document the 25 individual forms that make up the Palgwae, Taeguk, and WTF Black Belt forms systems.

Detailed introductory chapters provide a brief overview of Taekwondo's structure, review the historical origins of forms, outline general principles of execution and interpretation, and thoroughly describe the underlying philosophical concepts and meanings associated with each individual form and form system. In subsequent chapters, each of the 25 forms begins with summary pages for quick reference, followed by a detailed breakdown of each movement, which includes larger photos, descriptive text, alternate views, closeups of complex actions, Korean nomenclature, precise footwork drawings, pattern diagrams on every page for constant reference, and examples of select movements applied to practical self-defense. Since forms training is intended to be a reflection of actual combat, descriptive text also outlines the combative purpose behind each movement, as well as common alternate interpretations.

While many books on forms have been produced over the years, none offer the level of detail, accuracy, and technical description provided by this text. Written and designed by the author of the 896-page 'Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique' widely acclaimed for its comprehensive integration of traditional and modern approaches, sport and self-defense, in a single text-this indispensable companion work is the definitive book on WTF forms.

MARC TEDESCHI is an internationally respected artist, designer, educator, and martial arts master, who has practiced martial arts for more than twenty-five years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Mr. Tedeschi's unique ability to blend his skills as a designer, writer, and martial artist has resulted in numerous books, widely acknowledged for their design excellence, outstanding imagery, and clarity of content. He is the author of eleven works, including the landmark 896-page 'Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique'; 'Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts'; the 1136-page 'Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique'; and a unique series of books that outline the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts.

Contents

1 Introduction
Overview
What is taekwondo?
Taekwondo's structure
2 Forms overview
Historical origins
Systems of forms
P'algwae forms
T'aeguk forms
WTF black belt forms
ITF patterns
Hyong, P'umsae, or T'ul?
Forms as meditaton
Genreal princoples
How forms are structured
Forms interpretaton
Editorial notes
Forms summary
Form meanings
3 Palgwae forms
P'algwae 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
4 Taeguk forms
T'aeguk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
5 WTF black belt forms
1 Koryo
2 Kumgang
3 T'aebaek
4 P'youngwon
5 Shipjin
6 Chit'ae
7 Ch'onkwon
8 Hansu
9 Ilyo
6 Reference
Promoton requirements
Korean alphabet
Korean pronunciation
Korean terms
Further reading (bibliography)
Acknowledgements… (plus d'informations)

from dust jacket

This illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of striking in most martial arts. More than 1400 outstanding photographs introduce over 400 practical techniques encompassing all types of strikes: hand strikes, elbow strikes, standing kicks, aerial kicks, ground kicks, head and body strikes, advanced combinations, avoiding and blocking skills, defenses against punches and kicks, and pressure point attacks. Comprehensive introductory chapters provide an authoritative overview of important technical principles, East Asian energetic concepts, and 109 fundamental skills encompassing stances, footwork grips and methods of tumbling and falling. Precise anatomical llustration and descriptions of 106 common Oriental pressure points, and a visual comparision of different martial arts, make this an invaluable resource for all martial styles.

Expertly written and designed by the author of the 1136-page Hapkido-widely acclaimed the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art-this exceptional work is designed to stand alone, or function as a companion text with the author's other works on martial techniques and anatomy. Regardless of the style you practiced, these books will enrich your training, improve your techniques, and deepen your understanding of the understanding of the unique qualities embodied in your own martial art.

Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected artist, designer, and educator, who holds a fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido, a martial art that integrates both healing and combative techniques. He has practiced martial arts for more than 25 years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Mr. Tedeschi's unique ability to blend his skills as a designer, writer, and martial artist has resulted in numerous books, widely acknowledged for their design excellence, outstanding imagery, and clarity of content. He is the author of seven works, including the landmark 1136-page Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique; Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts; Hapkido: An Introduction to the Art of Self-Defense; and the series noted below.

The Art of Striking is part of a remarkable new series of books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts. Each of these stand-alone books is dedicated to a specific technical area, such as strikes, holds, or throws. Other titles in this series include: The Art of Holding, The Art of Throwing and The Art of Ground Fighting.

Contents

1 Overview
Introduction
Types of strikes
Strike mechanics
Strike variables
Methods of execution
Feinting
Traditional vs. modern execution
Strike selection
Strikes to pressure points
Training and conditioning responsible use of force
Comparing martial arts
2 Fundamentals
Introduction
Energetic concepts
Attack points
Stances
Footwork
Breakfalls
Pressure point tragets
Pressure point locations
Strike summary
3 Arm strikes
Introduction
Hand strikes
Lower arm strikes
Elbow strikes
4 Leg strikes
Introduciton
Overview
Types of kicks
Stylistic qualities
Generating power
Attack point selection
Footwork
Standing kicks
Knee strikes
Ground kicks
Jump kicks
5 Head and body stirkes
Introduction
Head strikes
Body strikes
6 Combinations
Introduction
Arm strike combinations
Kick combinations
Mixed combinatons
7 Avoiding and blocking
Introduction
Overview
Types of blocks
Avoiding
Soft blocks
Hard blocks
Shielding blocks
Blocks agains kicks
8 Defense against punches
Introduction
Basic concepts
Block and stike
Block and kick
Avoid and strike
9 Defense agains kicks
Introduction
Basic Concepts
Block and strike
10 Defense against holds
Introduction
Defense against hleds
11 Reference
Further reading
Acknowledgement… (plus d'informations)