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Originally Posted by Camiam555
Ok so I was thinking of taking Hapkido as a Martial arts. Can some one describe to me what kind of fighting it is and if it is effective against other styles. I mean i know skill level is one of the most important things but what do you think?
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The basic idea is to strike your opponent, close and lock him up to get control (standing), sweep or throw then break something. Stylistically - its a bit like Taekwondo (lots of kicks), Japanese jujitsu (strikes - hard weapon/soft target) and aikido (joint locks, sweeps, throws).
Skill level is important.
Is it effective against other styles? It depends on the skill of the other stylist, what styles he or she has practiced and for how long.
Royce Gracie trained in Hapkido to improve his striking ability? Why? He wasn't looking to go toe-to-toe like a powerful muaythai fighter or a boxer, rather he wanted to be able to throw some quick, hard strikes on the way in so that his opponent would be easier to grapple with.
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