Combat Hapkido is a practical, real-life self defense system. Often referred to as the "Science of Self Defense", it includes an extensive variety of strikes, kicks, joint locks, pressure points, grappling and weapons disarming techniques. Students learn dynamic concepts that are based on such scientific principles as anatomy and biokinetics, as well as psychology and strategy. The emphasis is on redirecting the assailant's force and controlling the attacker with minimum effort.