Hapkido Rope Techniques

One of the most unique weapons in Hapkido is the use of a rope or the practitioner's belt to capture the arm, leg or neck of the opponent. The rope is also used to block kicks and punches before wrapping and catching the opponent’s limbs. Subsequently, these techniques would become more direct and forceful using the student’s belt.

                                                                                                           (Tadeschi, 2015)

Once the opponent is within close range, the belt or rope is used to immobilize, choke or strangle him into submission. The Korean Rope  was a favorite weapon in Korea’s Royal Court, where sharp weapons were banned, so palace guards adopted a simple, innocuous- looking rope as a weapon. The ability of the rope or bandanna's quick and circular techniques are designed to effectively wrap any part of an attacker’s body.

This video presents basic techniques of blocking, striking and whipping vital points, weapon disarming as well as choking with the rope or belt. Once you have viewed and practiced this material; you may become eligible to receive a certificate of completion.

                                                                                              (ACAF Certificate Sample, 2020)