Skills of Hapkido
by Wang Kong Ho
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Actor: Jin Won Cha, Master Hye Kyoung Kim, Rodney GravesDirector: Wang Kong Ho
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 43 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-10-01
Studio: 9thDan.com
DVD Reviews of Skills of Hapkido
DVD Review: Good for New / Mid Level Students
Summary: 4 Stars
I've practice Hapkido for several years and I find this video to be a good reference tool. How many videos out there would give you a detail explanation of the concepts (i.e. where to grip, where to apply pressure, how to perform a specific movement, etc.) before they show you how to execute each skill in its entirety? This dvd does that. I appreciate that they cover these little details in close up and diagrams. And it doesn't rush through the skills. I think it spends on average about 3 mins or more on each skill.
It is true that this video won't cover tons of skills though. I can see why some people may get upset over this if they were expecting an all inclusive video curriculum. But like its title said, it's an "introductory / intermediate GUIDE". And I think overall it delivers.
I think what it lacks in volume it makes up for in quality. I personally like the picture-in-picture close ups. I thought it makes it much easier to understand when I can see the entire body's movement in wide angle while focusing on the key movement in close up.
Bottom line, here are the pros and cons:
Cons: I'd like to see more skills. The voice over instruction is clear, but I'd like to hear the master himself explains the skills (I think English is not his native language). This is Not for those looking to learn Hapkido entirely from a video (I don't think that's a good idea though, if even possible. Take lesson from a master.)
Pros: Great production value (high quality, nice video editing). They spend a lot of time explaining each skill. I like the idea of the concept explanation and views from close up and multiple angles. Good for new Hapkido students or those curious about Hapkido. A good reference tool / guide to have.
You should go check out the preview videos on their website to judge for yourself. (Site URL is the same as their studio name.)
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