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Hapkido Classes in Canberra
A complete Korean self-defence art that combines strikes, joint locks, and throws. Beginners welcome – no experience needed.
WHAT IS HAPKIDO?
A complete self-defence art.
Hapkido is a Korean martial art that blends strikes, joint locks, throws, and pressure-point control. The name translates to 'the way of coordinated power' – and it suits all body types. It's practical for self-defence, technical enough to keep you learning for life, and friendly enough to start tomorrow.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first class at CMA&F
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Wear loose clothes
Borrow a uniform after a few visits.
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Class size 12–18
Personal attention from instructors.
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Beginners welcomed
Drills paired with experienced students.
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Belt progression
Clear path through to black belt.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Meet your Hapkido teachers
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21 days of unlimited martial arts and fitness classes – $99
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YOUR JOURNEY
Adult Hapkido
9
ranks, then black belt
3×
gradings a year
3–5 yrs
with dedicated training
The point is constant progression. You are recognised for your effort as much as your skill, so there is always a next step in front of you.
You start here – White Belt
Where everyone begins. Students coming across from the youth program are assessed and placed at the matching rank.
Before your first class
- A T-shirt and tracksuit pants. We train barefoot on rubber mats.
- Adult classes are for students aged 14 and up, with some allowances made for younger students who are ready.
Belt & Rank System
Beginner
Stance, falling safely, and the first techniques.
Yellow 1 (9th Gup 급)
Yellow 2 (8th Gup 급)
Yellow 3 (7th Gup 급)Intermediate
The system starts to join up – combinations, pressure, control.
Blue 1 (6th Gup 급)
Blue 2 (5th Gup 급)
Blue 3 (4th Gup 급)Advanced
Depth, teaching others, and preparing for the black belt test.
Red 1 (3rd Gup 급)
Red 2 (2nd Gup 급)
Red 3 (1st Gup 급)Yellow belts carry blue stripes, Blue belts carry red stripes, and Red belts carry black stripes – marking your progress through each colour.
Black belt is where it really begins
The training wheels come off. You understand the system, so now you start learning it properly. Minimum age 16 for a full black belt.
Junior Black Belt (12–15yrs)
1st Dan (단) – Joh Kyo Nim
2nd Dan (단) – Kyo Sah Nim
3rd Dan (단) – Po Sa Bum Nim
4th Dan (단) – Master (Sa Bum Nim)
5th Dan (단) – Head Master (Joong Sa Bum Nim)
6th Dan (단) – Chief Master (Ko Sa Bum Nim)- 7th Dan (단) – Senior Master (Dae Sa Bum Nim)
- 8th Dan (단) – Grand Master (Kwahn Jang Nim)
- 9th Dan (단) – Chief Grand Master (Ko Kwahn Jang Nim)
- 9th Dan (단) – Senior Grand Master (Dae Kwahn Jang Nim)