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Master Bermas Kim
Grand Master Bermas (Jong Hyuk) Kim has a distinguished martial arts career. He has studied Hapkido for more than forty-five years under several great Grand Masters such as Grand Master Myong Jae-Nam. He attained the ranking of 9th Dan Black Belt by the International Hapkido Federation in 2004 and was awarded Grand Master of
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Kids: A BIG CAN DO.
Confidence. Co-ordination. Self-defense. Balance. Focus.
Hapkido has been proven to help children develop their abilities in many ways. Simply by learning how "not to fight" instills in to children a confidence to stand tall in the face of adversity. Hapkido does not teach simple kicking and punching as the only way to get out of a situation, Hapkido teaches control and restraint. Kids learn the same techniques as adults for the simple reason these techniques work regardless of size, age, gender or strength. Because the syllabus is structured and detailed kids learn to concentrate on the subject being taught, translating to enhanced concentration skills at school. Taught in a traditional manner it is about building their confidence, abilities, self esteem and character.
"After two years of Karate my son, age 9, was still being bullied at school. After 6 months of Hapkido my son gained so much confidence that when the bully tried, after Christmas, to push his weight around my son put his techniques in to action, down went the bully, and today my son and his friends are no longer bullied." Tony (parent, 2010).
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Hapkido on Youtube
Defense against grappling attacks.
Grand Master Bermas Kim demonstrates self defense against grappling attacks in this series of six videos posted on Youtube. Visit: Grand Master Bermas Kim’s site for more. More to come…
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Bike Spec Bicycles.
BikeSpec bicycle store is located in Balwyn North, close to Fairfield, Kew, Bulleen and Doncaster and surrounding areas, easy to get to via the Eastern Freeway. Bike Spec provide all of your bike and riding needs. Bikespec your local
Self Defense Short Courses
Self defense short course for small groups conducted by experienced instructors.
This course is similar to that provided on site to professional groups.
Effective Self-Defense Techniques & Safety Strategies
A practical self defense course to empower you to survive a hostile situation or person/s. Good self defense can be practiced regardless of
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News
September – Gold Coast Seminar – Club ClosedMelbourne Hapkido Academy will be closed between Thursday 9th and Monday 13th September. There will be no classes on Thursday 9th, Saturday 11th and Monday 13th. Class return to normal on Tuesday 14th starting at 6:15pm with the Children & Parents class.
Into the Future
Book Collection for Nepal Vicky Caravias (a teacher at Swinburne University) is collecting children’s books to take to the Firefly Childrens Home (Kathmandu, Nepal) to help build a much needed library for the kids. Vicky is a sponsor and champion of the Firefly Childrens Home. Melbourne Hapkido Academy is happy to help and has offered to
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The Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria will be holding their annual street festival:
The Open Mind Street Fiesta – Sunday 17th October 2010.
Where: Station Street, Fairfield (Vic.). Melbourne Hapkido Academy are proud participants of The Open Mind Street Fiesta and and supporters of The Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria.
Events
Gradings 2010 Saturday 17th July saw 18 students grade – congratulations to all. The next grading will be Saturday 4th September @ 2pm. Students will be offered
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