Hapkido Revival Techniques?

Question

I don't want to sound stupid here.. but I guess I'm going to. What EXACTLY is a revival technique used in Hapkido? If I learn and master this one last thing, I have mastered Hapkido.. but I don't even know what it is. Anyone?

Answer 1

Hapkido is useless! Go to youtube and watch what a BJJ (one of the Gracies) fighter did to a Hapkido master!

Answer 2

A. He was much larger.
B. The Hapkido instructor wasn't the best in any way.
And C. THE INSTRUCTOR DID NOT KNOW GROUND FIGHTING! Things anyone with half a brain, and any martial arts knowledge would actually think about before making a generalization about a style. And it's not styles that can be compared: It's training method.

You have your all encompassing knowledge from a youtube video: You must be a martial arts master from sitting in your home. I'd like for you to try this person asking the question, and see if you win. Good luck. I wouldn't mess with them, especially if he knows Combat Hapkido (A style that has BJJ incorporated in it).

Anyways....

I honestly couldn't tell you off the top of my head.
I'm not at that point (Though I will definitely consider continuing on to at least somewhere near that), but this book has a section on it (And I will buy this eight pound monster soon):
http://www.marctedeschi.com/books/hpinfo_htm.aspx
It said something about the "Legality" of these techniques.
http://www.martialartsresource.com/DA/korean_ma.html#hapkido
Check the Hapkido section. If you notice, "Revival techinques" are preceeded by "Healing techniques," so I think it may have something to do with that. Maybe a more spirtual approach to things such as the breathing.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I agree with Peter Gunn. The Irimi Nage or entering throw is the most basic, simpliest and the most effective especially against multiple attackers when you don't have time to set up and use more complicated techniques. What you do is basically enter into an attacker's blindspot in a flanking maneuver which leaves you in an advantageous position to control your attacker's movements and use his momentum against him. Besides, the movements involved are economical and doesn't require much energy to perform when done correctly. It's also a perfect transition technique towards the more complicated pins and locks in Aikido. A second favorite would be the Mae Ukime or forward breakfall roll, which is very useful when you wanna disengage from an attacker and make a run for it : P