Hapkido Defenses 1-5

#1 Straight punch
Avoid the attack by sidestepping while simultaneously blocking the arm. Immediately execute koteigashi or side step take-down.


#2 High Chop/Neck Strike
Same as above


#3 Low Chop/Kidney strike
Same as 1 and 2


#4 Straight punch
Avoid the attack by sidestepping to attacker's outside while simultaneously blocking the arm. Using the rolling sword motion, step into the attacker and come down with the non-blocking arm onto the elbow (slight above for safety) and sink down with your center. This will take down the attacker.

#5 Low slash to the groin
Rock forward and down into a horse stance while scooping the attacking hand with both of your hands. While grasping the hand, step to the attacker's outside and perform ikkyu.