In 1979 Melbourne Hapkido Academy’s Master Craig Cairney (5th Dan, below right) began training in Taekwondo at age 15 in Wollongong, NSW.  Craig started his Hapkido journey when he moved to Melbourne in 1993.  He established Melbourne Hapkido Academy in 2001.

He began his training with Grand Master Bermas Kim (9th Dan) in 2005 and established a permanent training centre in the same year.  Craig has developed a dedicated team of highly proficient assistant instructors at Melbourne Hapkido Academy.  On the 31st March 2012 Craig was awarded his 5th Dan Masters Certificate at the National Hapkido Competition in Brisbane by Grand Master Yun Seong Yong (9th Dan) President of Moo Moo Kwan.

Craig extends a warm invitation to you to join us at Melbourne Hapkido Academy to begin your journey to discover the benefits of Hapkido.

Craig Cairney

Master 5th Dan (above right of Grand Master Bermas Kim)

• 31st March 2012 awarded 5th Dan Master.
• Hapkido training 1993+
• Taekwondo 1979-1993
• Education: Bachelor of Laws, Melbourne University
• Job: Lawyer

Olaf Boon

Senior Student (above left of Grand Master Bermas Kim)

• Assistant Instructor
• Hapkido 2001+
• Education:
  • Bachelor of Commerce (IS, Accounting, Management)
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours
  • Certificate IV TAA04
• Job: Lecturer/Teacher (University)

The Team at Melbourne Hapkido Academy

(from left to right)