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Recently moved back to the NC area after a short time out west, so I really do not know too much about the Hwarangdo academy. As for what you mean by elucidate more on this - are you asking information on the school itself, or on Hwarangdo?
Here is my $0.02 on what you should look for WRT martial arts / combatives -
You should look for something that is based in CURRENT reality. Punches thrown from the hip (Karatedo) and jumping side kicks (Taekwondo) were ideal for their time and circumstances
You also need to avoid "instant Billy Jack" claims. The only thing that might make you "Billy Jack" over night is, in the word's of Bruce Lee "... a .45, and bang...end of story"
Look for something that is well rounded, in all ranges of combat - for me, I had to take four or five different methods, and then learn to integrate them.
Look for something that involves physical contact - Karatedo, Wing Chun/Tsun, Boxing, BJJ, Catch-as-Catch Can, Kali, Akido, etc...all involve physical contact. It only takes punching someone in the head (nice thick skull, thin bones in the hand) once to realize why boxers wear gloves...If the place where you want to study does not mix it up...find another one
Explain to them your needs. My last unit had two contracted instructors...they taught the basics of their systems (Modern Arnis and Gracie styly BJJ), but they were always willing to work with us to modify it to our specific needs...slightly different than civilians
Lastly, keep it simple and practice the basics - If you look at the combatives manuals even dating back to WWII (Kill or Get Killed [COL Rex Applegate] or Get Tough [W.E. Fairbain]) the techniques were simple, direct, and got the job done. That being said, learn to use your weapons as well...if you don't know how to fight with a stick, learn or stop carrying that expandable baton around - it just makes it easier for the other guy to lump you up.
Anybody else have other thoughts?
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