About Us
What we do
The Hapkido College of Australia is a Martial Arts organisation dedicated to teaching excellence in Self-Defence, Fitness and Discipline to improve personal development, health and well-being to all ages. We provide a practical and authentic self defence curriculum that will help turn a total beginner become a master of martial arts. With extensive experience in various styles of martial arts and networks in the industry, we offer supplementary courses in Weapons and Tricking/Gymnastics. These additional courses offer the opportunity to test your limits and further discovery in the martial arts journey. HCA has a solid foundation of students and instructors, strong affiliations, dedicated staff, a motivated Black Belt Team and a dynamic Demonstration Team. We look forward to training with you and moving forward to a bright future for Hapkido and Korean Martial Arts in Sydney and Australia.
Meet Master Kim
Our friendly Masters originates from South Korea and has over 40 years of experience in studying and teaching various martial arts, predominantly Hapkido.
After migrating to Australia, Master Yong Kil Kim was appointed Head Instructor at the Australian College of Sports in 1999, where he taught Hapkido and Taekwondo to future sports coaches. He also instructed students at UTS and UNSW, and through these experiences his passion for teaching continued to grow. During this time, he was honoured with the opportunity to perform as part of the demonstration team for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Motivated by his passion for teaching and his love for Australia, he soon founded his own school, the Hapkido College of Australia. Over the years, HCA has grown beyond a training centre to become a place where character is shaped just as much as technique. From national media appearances and even featuring in the Hollywood film Stealth, Master Kim’s journey reflects steady dedication to his craft. Yet he often says his most meaningful achievements are his many students who grow in confidence, discipline, and courage through their training. Recognising the pressures facing young people today, Master Kim established the HCA Eagles Demonstration Team; a united team where youth channel stress into disciplined movement, controlled breathing, and powerful ki-hap shouts that release emotion in a positive and focused way. Youthful passion is refined into strength, and anger transforms into controlled energy. Through Hapkido, students learn to calm the mind, regulate their emotions, and express themselves with confidence. In every powerful shout, every disciplined movement, and every demonstration of technique, the spirit of HCA lives on; strong, inspiring, and indomitable.
Our Philosophy
All martial arts are created of a philosophy linked to particular techniques. At HCA, philosophy is an important part of the curriculum as success in martial arts is more mental than physical.
Purpose
Hapkido’s purpose is essentially expressed in its name “the way of co-ordinated energy”.
The literal definition of Hapkido
Hap – meaning “co-ordination of harmony”, Ki – meaning “energy” or “power”, Do – meaning “the way”.
Belief System
Hapkido training is a path to physical health, fitness, confidence, mental well-being, spiritual progress, and character excellence. The mind and body are prepared for life's obstacles and challenges through rigors physical exercise and textual philosophy. A passive and tranquil nature results from confidence in one's ability to avoid violence.
The moral values taught in Hapkido and here at HCA are similar to the values stressed in society as a whole:
Tenets of Hapkido Hapkido aims to achieve, Modesty, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit.
School Theme We are a traditional school, we are dedicated, motivated and quest for the best