Pittwater Hapkido

Pittwater Hapkido

Pittwater Hapkido
Founded by Master Kevin Brown. Established 2006.

Hapkido is a complete art of self-defence. A Hapkidoist is able to handle virtually any situation and is able to apply the self discipline and confidence derived from the study of Hapkido to enhance the quality of their life and protect the lives of those they love.Hapkido employs the philosophy of using minimal force to overcome a stronger opponent. Therefore, great strength is not needed to apply the techniques effectively. In addition, Hapkido uses pressure points to assist in controlling the opponent.Hapkido has a powerful arsenal of spinning kicks, thrusts and sweeps combined with hard and soft fist attacks and defenses. As well as the use of kicks and punches, Hapkido uses nerve and pressure point attacks, wrist and joint locks, and many twisting and throwing techniques.The popularity of Hapkido is due to the fact that anyone, young or old, male or female can practice this complete art of self-defense regardless of physical weight or strength. Health is improved through systematic training and exercise. Development of muscles and muscle tone, correct posture, control of weight, a sense of self-confidence, self-control of both mind and body, and spiritual fulfillment are just some of the benefits of studying Hapkido.

The Meaning of Hapkido
In Korean Hap means to co-ordinate or combine. Ki means technique and can be interpreted as inner strength or power. Do means the way. Therefore Hapkido can be loosely translated as the way (art) of co-ordinated power.

Characteristics of Hapkido
Hapkido employs the philosophy of using minimal force to overcome a stronger opponent.Therefore, great strength is not needed to apply the techniques effectively.In addition, Hapkido uses pressure points to assist in controlling the opponent. ...read more