Korean Martial Art
Hapkido, a Korean Martial Art, has its parenthood in the Japanese and traditional indigenous Korean Martial Arts. It was developed in the 1960s and is considered a combat Martial Art. It’s highly eclectic and a great Martial Art if you want to learn self-defence.
Mixed Martial Art
As a Combat Martial Art, it utilises techniques such as kicks, strikes, locks, joint manipulation and pressure points. It has take-downs, throws, grappling and blocking. Ground fighting has an emphasis on self-defence and getting back to your feet. Hapkido also includes kick and weapon defence, including knife, sword, short and medium length sticks and batons.
Concepts – Hapkido a Korean Martial Art
Hapkido, a Korean Martial Art places an emphasis on circular motion, redirection of force (least resistance) and control of your opponent (water theory).
Just about anyone can do Hapkido
Our hapkido classes have students ranging in age from 6 to 60, with varying levels of fitness and physical ability. You will find that as you work through the belts, you will get fitter, without even realising it.
Talk to us about your concerns of physical limitations. We can develop training outcomes which help you achieve your goals, whether they be improved self defence, fitness or moving through our ranking systems.
Our Hapkido classes
Hapkido is for all age groups. We run Hapkido classes at Centenary Martial Arts for:
Adults 17 and above;
Teenagers 13-16yo:
Falcons 9-12yo;
Wallabies 6-8yo.
The hardest lesson you do, is the first one, but remember, everyone has a first lesson. Give us a try. It will change your life.