Asian Drama

Seventh degree black belt Korean Taekwondo Master Hwang Jang Lee breaks down the mechanics of high-impact kicking in this fascinating program that's part tutorial and part demonstration. After introducing the eight basic techniques that combine with the body's spinning motion to form the 16 fundamental martial arts kicks, Lee moves on to more advanced manoeuvres and footwork patterns.

Filmed on location in Korea, Hapkido Essentials offers a detailed lesson plan and a comprehensive overview of the self-defence martial art. Hapkido Essentials have Grandmaster Myung Yong Kim and Grandmaster Chang Soo Lee demonstrate the basic hapkido techniques including stance, danjun breathing, kicks and more over to vital point attack points and advanced aero kicks.