In Hapkido, as students advance through belt rank, they will learn techniques and defenses against weaponry. At Draco Academy, we teach both control and utilization of weapons through training. Various weapons of advancement include a knife, cane, rope, nunchaku (nunchucks), sword even firearms. › Read more
Sparring is a form of training that is a type of ‘free-form’ fighting. In Taekwondo, the art of sparring emphasizes kicks and punches thrown from a mobile stance, including a system of blocks, kicks, punches, and open-handed strikes and may also include various take-downs or sweeps, throws, and joint locks. Sparring is one of the techniques that are › Read more
Taekwondo hand attacks make up fast combinations of strikes which can leave an opponent stunned and unable to defend himself. They are executed from standing, jumping, spinning or rushing forward. Taekwondo hand strikes can be separated into two distinct styles: Closed hand strikes (jireugi) Open hand techniques (chigi) In Hapkido, hand attacks consist of punches, hand › Read more
Blocking techniques are to prevent an opponent’s attack from entering into your sphere of safety. To prevent the opponent from attacking its target, you must intercept and redirect the attacker’s attack. Blocks are also used offensively by hurting the attacking limb of the attacker. › Read more