Throws
Many martial arts
do not teach close-combat distance due to
their competition-oriented regulations whereas
Hapkido provides equal training for all possible
combat distances. The weapon of choice for
a close distance may be a throw. There is
hardly any defence against a quick and forcefully
executed throw. The opponent is thoroughly
disoriented by this measure since he suddenly
finds himself lying on the ground. In order
to prevent futher attacks by the opponent
he can be restrained by a lock applied to
his arm or leg.
