I'm a 2nd dan in the Korean Hapkido Federation. Oh Se Lim's federation. It all depends on the person. Our style is taught by a former R.O.K Force Recon Marine. He incoorperated Muay Thai kicks into the training. I have used Hapkido techniques a few times, and they do work. All arts have there limitations. BJJ has no stand up. Its cool to choke someone out on the ground, but what about his buddys that are kicking you in the head. Hapkido does take awhile to learn, but its well worth the wait. Not all Hapkido styles wait for the attack. My Kwangjanim told me to strike first if you think the guy will hit you. Don't wait around. He does'nt tell this to many students. I'm 6 feet and 210 solid pounds. I think that's why he said this.
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