Editorial Review and Product Description:
J. Thomas Howard | 03/25/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"About the Actor/Martial Artist:
Grandmaster Larry Hampton is an 8th degree black belt in Hapkido and Taekwondo, who has over 30 years of training and 25 years of teaching experinece in various martial arts including Taekwondo, Hapkido, Karate, Aikido, and Judo. Grandmaster Hampton's philosophy is based on developing character, not the purpose of harming other human beings.
Product Description:
The Colorado Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do Association presents this instructional video for basic self defense techniques. This includes techniques involving grabs, chokes, holds, plus various ways to avoid and defend oneself against an assailant. All techniques are demonstrated and narrarated by Grandmaster Hampton. In addition, assistants Tony Miller and Heidi Montgomery show the techniques being demonstrated by a woman or smaller person.
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Simple and straight forward
A. Bertolli | 03/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an instructional video: the techniques are very simple and easy to follow at home even if you have absolutely no martial arts experience. This will turn you off if you're looking for a video for entertainment only.
Most martial arts videos know that flashy techniques sell, but are really not training videos from the standpoint of someone who is new to the art, or inexperienced in martial arts. These are practical techniques for which you are intended to practice repeatedly, over and over, until they become second nature.
People who are serious about practical self-defense will appreciate this video.
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