From the desciption of the styles I'm wondering how different the two styles are.
"Hapkido combines joint locks,pressure points, throws, kicks, and strikes practical to self defence...Emphasizes circular motion, non resistive movements, and control of opponent"
Sounds like the two are exactly the same except for kenpo you take out the pressure points and throw in eye/groin attacks. I'm still shopping around for a style and had decided on Kenpo because it was practical for self defense, I'm not really looking for a sport MA; but might have to check out some Hapkido now. Has anyone tried out both styles? What were the main differences between the two? Which is more geared toward "street fighting"?
I'm kinda leaning toward Hapkido because pressure points seem more practical, least damaging way to put a person down. Eye/groin attacks seem a bit excessive to me. I guess when I think of self defense, I dont imagine life/death situations but instead just protecting yourself from harm. Appreciate any responses.
"Hapkido combines joint locks,pressure points, throws, kicks, and strikes practical to self defence...Emphasizes circular motion, non resistive movements, and control of opponent"
Sounds like the two are exactly the same except for kenpo you take out the pressure points and throw in eye/groin attacks. I'm still shopping around for a style and had decided on Kenpo because it was practical for self defense, I'm not really looking for a sport MA; but might have to check out some Hapkido now. Has anyone tried out both styles? What were the main differences between the two? Which is more geared toward "street fighting"?
I'm kinda leaning toward Hapkido because pressure points seem more practical, least damaging way to put a person down. Eye/groin attacks seem a bit excessive to me. I guess when I think of self defense, I dont imagine life/death situations but instead just protecting yourself from harm. Appreciate any responses.