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They teach hapkido, described as the Korean art of self-defence.
Training covers long-range techniques like kicks, blocks, punches and strikes, plus short-range defence such as joint locks, throws and swipes, including defences against grabs, knives and sticks.
Yes, trainees spar with fellow trainees in a friendly and safe environment to put techniques into practice.
Yes. Sessions include different types of break falls to help protect your body if you fall or are thrown.
Yes. Students follow the AHA hapkido belt syllabus from white to black belt and are assessed for belt grading to AHA standards, with AHA-issued belt certificates.
Each training session lasts between 75 and 90 minutes, with physical and mental challenge aimed at cardio, strength and mobility, plus meditation for breathing and calming the mind.
Training includes defence weapons using everyday objects such as sticks, magazines, belts or scarves and turning them into defence tools if attacked.
It starts from white belt under the belt syllabus, so newcomers can join at the beginning of the structured progression.