Red Tiger Academy

Red Tiger Academy is a renowned Martial arts school located in Durham, New Zealand. Specialising in Korean martial arts, Red Tiger Academy offers training in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Kumdo, and self-defence techniques, including traditional weapons. With a commitment to providing the highest quality of teaching, Red Tiger Academy welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels, making it a professional and friendly club for anyone interested in learning martial arts.

Training sessions at Red Tiger Academy take place at the Abbey Sports Centre. For Junior Hapkido, classes are held on Thursdays from 7pm until 8pm. Adult classes are held on Tuesdays from 6. 30pm until 8.

00pm. The Abbey Sports Centre, located on Abbey Road in Pity Me, Durham City, offers a convenient and well-equipped facility for training sessions.

Hapkido, one of the core martial arts disciplines taught at Red Tiger Academy, is a comprehensive Korean martial art that incorporates kicking, joint locking, throwing, grappling, break falling, self-defence, and traditional weapons from Asia. It is a system that is suitable for individuals of all abilities and sizes, as it relies on utilising the strength of the attacker, rather than the practitioner. The name Hapkido translates to “the way of coordinated energy,” emphasising the art's focus on using coordinated energy and techniques to defend oneself.

Another unique aspect of Red Tiger Academy's training programme is Gongbang Hoshinsul. Gongbang Hoshinsul is a self-defence system that both protects the practitioner from violent attacks and serves as a scientifically practised sport. By adapting the attacker's strength through joint manipulation and simultaneous defence and attack techniques, Gongbang Hoshinsul allows practitioners to overcome opponents who may have greater physical strength, regardless of age or gender. Regular training in Hoshinsul not only improves self-defence skills, but also enhances overall health, blood circulation, and stress relief.

Red Tiger Academy is also proud to be a member of the Korean Kidohae Federation. Master Andrew Chaney, the lead instructor at Red Tiger Academy, holds impressive qualifications, including a 6th Dan in Hapkido, a 4th Dan in Taekwondo, and a 3rd Dan in Hosinsul. With over 25 years of experience in Korean martial arts, Master Chaney's expertise and dedication ensure that students receive top-notch instruction in a safe and supportive environment.

Whether you are a beginner looking to start your martial arts journey or an experienced practitioner seeking to further develop your skills, Red Tiger Academy offers a range of training programmes that cater to your needs. Join the Red Tiger Academy community today and experience the countless benefits that martial arts training brings. Connect with them on Facebook at www. Facebook/redtigerdhm or email redtigerdhm@gmail.

com. You can also contact them at 07403469177 for more information.