Martial Arts

Practical hapkido incorporating a Torite Jutsu technique against the linear attack.

A player is anything that increases the effectiveness of your Technique and or strike. In this episode we talk about two of the big players, sinking and beat to the Core

It’s not always in your best interest to wait before an attack is launched before you do something about it. Sometimes attacking first is your best option. CYA comes into play which is Can You Articulate why you were justified in Striking first.

One of the simplest and most effective ways of dealing with a headlock that very few seem to work on. Don’t get me wrong we shouldn’t discard the hapkido techniques we have in dealing with a headlock now because they all have value and Merit to them in one way or another. But this one […]

This is only one of 13 different cross wrist techniques that can be applied and from a variety of different situations and angles. To me the most important part of this is understanding the players that can be applied to increase the effectiveness of the technique

It’s the little things that allow us to get good joint locks. In this case, these are tips to improve your arm bar and increase your chances of success. Use of your core, basing, the bone of pain and accurate placement.

There really are quite a few more possible applications than what I show here. But, hopefully this will broaden your perspective on what is commonly referred to as a block.

Many try and teach knife defense techniques. Well I’m here to tell you that most of them will not work and if you doubt me try this drill. Give someone a taser and have them do their best to shock you with it, while you do one of those knife defense techniques. There are some […]

Striking drill with resistance

Always looking for different ways to train and or condition. In this drill only hand and feet can touch the floor. 10 palm strikes on bag, then navigate contacts with contact.

Adding snap or rotation to all of your techniques will increase the effectiveness.

Street fights, fight clubs and the general decay of society. MSNBC on the attack…! Not very successful either.

Practical Hapkido at U.S. Taekwondo – Hapkido Martial Arts Center, Seffner Fl.

Get an exclusive interview of Russell Stutely, Europe’s #1 Pressure Point Expert with Dragon Society International’s Grandmaster Rick Moneymaker.

9th degree black belt Rick Moneymaker tells why those that want the effective self defense training regardless of style, art, or experience level should look to Dragon Society International. Dragon Society International is every practioner’s home base for extended learning and usable knowledge in martial science and self defense. For more information, visit www.DragonSociety.com.

Dragon Society International with over 8,000 members worldwide is the leader around the globe for Martial Science, Pressure Point Application and Self Defense.

This Dragon Society International ‘Quick Tip’ self defense video features DSI training partner Russell Stutely. Get more techniques for your self defense ‘toolbox’ a www.DragonSociety.com.

Grandmaster Luis Morales is The highest Ranking Torite Jutsu Instructor in the Northeastern United States of Dragon Society International shares his pressure point and self defense knowledge.

A couple of simple Practical Hapkido low threat level responses to boys getting touchy feely with the girls. These were a couple of ways the girls said boys would act out in school.

Dragon Society International is the “Martial Artists Choice” for over 20+ years for Pressure Point Knockouts and Martial Science to enhance your martial arts style. Have DSI come to your school to learn the most comprehensive self defense and kata breakdown.

U.S. Taekwondo – Hapkido Demo from late 90’s. This may be the only video I have of my unique apple kicking demo. Don’t try this at home LOL The silly things we use to do…..

Doing things freestyle is really very important. Because it means you’re not doing anything canned per se. After your first initial movement it’s about taking advantage of what you have or what you’ve created. It is not often pretty but can be rather effective if you put your due diligence into this type of training. […]

A ‘sneak peak’ of Dragon Society International’s 10th Degree Black Belt Grandmaster Tom Muncy in Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong. For more information go to www.DragonSociety.com.

Dragon Society International weekend of training honoring Martial Arts legends Ridgely Abele (Shuri-Te Bujutsu Kai) Remy Presas (Modern Arnis) and Allen Wheeler (Isshin-Ryu) in Myrtle Beach, SC October 18th,19th & 20th, 2013.

Children being interviewed by Amanda Kinseth.