Joint Manipulation

Grandmaster Taejoon Lee demonstrating an Inside Circle Under C-lock Joint Manipulation technique as a takedown to lock up on the ground.

Grandmaster Taejoon Lee demonstrates a defense against a two hand wrist grab.

Grandmaster Taejoon Lee demonstrates another defense against a two hand wrist grab.

The inside circle-under C-lock can be found in numerous martial arts and in many movies. A dynamic, effective and often misunderstood technique, it is a signature move in Hwa Rang Do® and requires some detailed examination.

Hwa Rang Do® covers three stages of fighting with the addition of an alternate stage - the one knee position (OKP). Other martial arts specialize in a particular stage or range but Hwa Rang Do® tries to manage all the possible tactical and strategic responses in a real fight.