This weekend marked an exciting milestone in the history of World Taekwondo Academy.

Students, instructors and Hapkido practitioners from across South Australia came together for our inaugural World Taekwondo Hapkido Launch Seminar, sharing a common purpose—to help launch a new chapter in our organisation and lay the foundations for a lifelong martial arts pathway.

This wasn't simply another training seminar. It was the beginning of something much bigger.

"Every great journey begins with people who believe in something worth building."

For many years, Hapkido has quietly complemented our Taekwondo program through specialised seminars and advanced training. Now, after careful planning and the support of our members and instructors, the World Taekwondo Hapkido Division is expanding into multiple centres across South Australia.

The seminar introduced the first stage of the curriculum that will be taught during the coming term while providing an opportunity for everyone to train together and share in the excitement of what lies ahead.

More Than Learning Techniques

Throughout the session, participants explored the principles that make our Hapkido such a unique and practical martial art.

They developed skills in leverage, balance, redirection, control and practical self-defence while gaining a deeper understanding of the philosophy that underpins Hapkido.

Just as importantly, they became part of a growing community built on respect, encouragement and continuous learning.

Building a Lifelong Martial Arts Pathway

The World Taekwondo Hapkido Division has been created to complement—not replace—our Taekwondo program. Together, the two disciplines provide students with a broader and more complete martial arts experience.

Our Taekwondo develops dynamic movement, discipline and athletic performance. Our Hapkido adds practical self-defence, close-quarter control, joint locking, throws, pressure-point applications and traditional weapons training. Combined, they create a martial arts journey that can continue throughout every stage of life.

Our vision is simple:

To provide a lifelong martial arts pathway that continues to challenge, inspire and develop people long after many believe their training has come to an end.

A Special Thank You

I would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the seminar.

To our current Hapkido students, thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. To those attending Hapkido for the first time, thank you for embracing something new.

And to our Founding Instructors, thank you for accepting the responsibility of leading the next stage of this exciting journey.

You are helping establish the culture, standards and leadership that will shape the World Taekwondo Hapkido Division for many years to come.

The Journey Starts Now

Over the next two weeks, Hapkido classes will commence across selected World Taekwondo centres throughout Adelaide. This is only the beginning.

As each term unfolds, students will continue progressing through structured syllabuses, instructor development seminars and regular grading opportunities, creating a clear and sustainable pathway for lifelong learning.

We are not simply introducing another martial arts class. We are building a community. We are creating opportunities for people of all ages to continue learning, growing and challenging themselves in a supportive environment. We are building the future of Hapkido within World Taekwondo. And we would love you to be part of it.

For more information regarding tactical self-defence and traditional Hapkido classes, explore worldtaekwondo.com.au/hapkido.