Fariborz Azhakh has been trained by and worked with some of the best martial artists in the world and has risen to become a 6th Dan Hapkido Master. The “Hapkido Blend” is grounded in ancient techniques, then refined by modern knowledge and skills. This system can be used by anyone in any situation.

Volume 1: Joint Locks. Learn techniques and underlying principles that make joint locks work, and show you how to apply them in both practice and “real life” situations.

Volume 2: Kicks. Learn basic and intermediate kicks and how they can be used practically.

Volume 3: Hand Strikes. Mr. Fariborz will teach you when and where the hands can be used to the best effect.

Volume 4: Knife Work. Mr. Fariborz demonstrates the use of and defense against the weapon you are most likely to come across in a fight: the sharp edge.

Volume 5: Black Belt Form. In this DVD Fariborz will instruct you in a form that is the essence of Hapkido: a form that can be done a thousand different ways on a thousand different days, depending on the terrain, the weapons you have at hand, and any other factor.