Written by Black Belt Hall of Famer John Pellegrini, this book presents a modern interpretation of the traditional Korean martial art, one that's designed to provide you with real-life tactical know-how. To that end, it discusses the evolution of hapkido into a more effective self-defense art for the 21st century. The book focuses on combat hapkido defenses against strikes, kicks, grabs and chokes but also includes techniques for use against knife and gun attacks. By offering classical concepts in a contemporary way, Pellegrini demonstrates why hapkido is effective for practitioners of all skill levels — including military and law-enforcement personnel.