Weapons
From the 1st degree
Black Belt onward, weapon-techniques are added
to the regular training regime. A sword, or
a long or short staff can be used. A rope
or a walking cane are other typical Hapkido
weapons.
The rope can be used for both
attack and defence. One can deflect a punch
with the rope and then use it to tie the opponent’s
arm on his back. It can also be used to strike
the face.
A walking cane is an unsuspicious
object common to everyday life which can also
be used effectively for blocks, strikes, joint
locks and throws.
