Korean Martial Arts · Alstonville NSW
Hapkido self-defence classes for high school students and adults in Alstonville, NSW. Build practical skills, real confidence, and a community that pushes you forward.
Hapkido is a Korean martial art built on three core principles. Rather than meeting force with force, a Hapkidoist redirects, flows, and adapts — making it highly effective regardless of your size or strength. It is a complete self-defence system covering striking, joint locks, throws, and ground defence.
Many Hapkido techniques use flowing circular movements — found in strikes, holds, takedowns, and throws. Circular motion allows a smaller practitioner to redirect and control a larger attacker, using less force to achieve greater effect.
In Hapkido, an attack is rarely met head-on. Rather than power against power, a Hapkidoist deflects, absorbs, or joins an opponent's force — then redirects it back against them. Your attacker's strength becomes your advantage.
Water always finds the flaw in a vessel, exerting constant pressure until it prevails. In Hapkido, constant movement, varied rhythm, and adaptability overwhelm any opponent — just as flowing water wears through stone over time.
Jung Shin Hapkido is a structured system. Students progress through a clear belt pathway, building skills progressively with every grading. Each stage introduces new techniques while deepening your understanding of the principles that make Hapkido effective.
A full range of hand strikes and kicks — from basic fundamentals to advanced spinning and jumping techniques developed progressively through each belt level.
The hallmark of Hapkido. Wrist locks, arm bars, S-locks, V-locks and finger techniques applied to control and restrain an attacker with precision.
Hip throws, shoulder throws, sweeps, whip throws and more — using circular motion and non-resistance to redirect an attacker's momentum to the ground.
Practical ground-level skills including guard, defensive get-ups, balance breaks, and leg and hand attacks — preparing you for real-world situations.
Advanced techniques for defending against stabs, slashes and other armed attacks. Developed at higher belt levels for a complete self-defence education.
Flowing sequences that chain techniques together — developing fluency, timing and the ability to adapt when a technique meets resistance.
Kwanjung Bernie has dedicated 35 years to the study of martial arts, in particular, Hapkido. His journey spans decades of training and learning from Masters from Korea, Australia, the US and Canada.
Teaching Hapkido isn't just about passing on techniques — it's about developing people. Every student who walks in the door brings something different, and Kwanjung Bernie's goal is to meet you where you are and help you grow — in skill, in confidence, and in character.
Train With UsWe train every Wednesday evening at the Alstonville Uniting Church Hall. Your first class is completely free — no obligation, no pressure. Just come along, see how it feels, and meet the group.
Alstonville Uniting Church Hall, entry via Main Street
I came in knowing nothing. Within a few months I had real skills and real confidence. The instruction is clear, the group is supportive, and every class I learn something new.
The training is challenging but the people make it — everyone helps each other improve. It's not competitive in a bad way, it's genuinely collaborative. I look forward to every Wednesday.
I was looking for something practical — not just sport. This is exactly that. The techniques are grounded in real-world situations and the progression keeps you engaged long-term.
Your first class is free. Fill in your details below and we'll be in touch to confirm your visit — no lock-ins, no pressure.
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