Hapkido or even Aikido standing wrist and joint locks can have a very steep learning curve, leading some to dismiss them. What deters most from learning them is they they seem so easy to resist. A strong arm should be all anyone needs to stop someone from removing any grip, much less locking a wrist - unless you know the secret! There's a reason aiki is so esoteric and was considered to be "beyond" normal jujutsu. Unfortunately, the pacifist approach has damaged the reputation of modern Aikido b

Hapkido technique sets are designed to develop a sense of the entire body and how to apply locks or submissions from any position. The point is not to create self defense scenarios, but to feel the entire body as an instrument. In this technique, the wrist lock brings the uke down, but when uke tries to stand up, he is finished with an S lock. Follow for more unique techniques posted regularly! #hapkido #martialartsaction #grappling #blackbelt #martialartstraining #martialarts #martialartsschool