* (FIRST) You learn how to release out of many different grabs. We train you to be able to get away from the attacker using the weaknesses of their hold.

* (SECOND) Next you learn how to trap the attackers hand or arm using PRESSURE POINTS and WRIST MANIPULATION , using it to your advantage to take your attacker down. Hapkido allows you to choose what kind of finish to use. All from the same hold, you can drop the attacker to the ground holding them in place until you get help. From the same hold, you can push them away with time for you to get away, or (with a simple extra twist of your wrist) you can snap the attackers arm in one, two, or three places, leaving them in pain as you finish them off, or get away.

More advanced Hapkido gets into break falling, rolling, takedowns, and throws. Then multiple attackers and deflects, redirecting the attackers punches and kicks, throwing them off balance.

For more information on Hapkido, Please see our Hapkido page.

TaeKwonDo- is an offensive (Hard) art. After learning the basics in Hapkido, we train with the basics in Taekwondo. We use the hard BLOCKS to defend against punches and kicks. Taekwondo deals with strong KICKS, and HAND STRIKES.

For more information on Taekwondo, Please see our Taekwondo page.

Mixing the hard Taekwondo, and the Soft Hapkido together makes a more practical Self Defense, giving more and different options in what your going to do to handle your attacker.

*Blanchard Designs are now taking appointments for a self defense course offered by Eric Conley for the West Pensacola Area. The Class will be held in December and slots are limited. Please contact Julie at Blanchard Designs for more information and/or save your spot in the class*.

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