How to Do a Hapkido Down Strike Release Instructional Video
Hapkido Self Defense Technique #1
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By Barry Rodemaker
Let's go over the first of 10 basic breakaways taught at white belt in tactical hapkido - down strike. If you opponent grabs your wrist, make a live hand. As you enter the center line with the side that's being grabbed, shoot the live hand down using a circular motion and put your opposite hand up for protection. Then use a circular motion with the arm that was grabbed to bring your elbow back to you opponent's groin area.
Let's go over the first of 10 basic breakaways taught at white belt in tactical hapkido - down strike. If you opponent grabs your wrist, make a live hand. As you enter the center line with the side that's being grabbed, shoot the live hand down using a circular motion and put your opposite hand up for protection. Then use a circular motion with the arm that was grabbed to bring your elbow back to you opponent's groin area.
Barry Rodemaker
Tactical Hapkido Alliance
Erie PA
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