Our People

"I played competitive basketball since age 16 and at age 55 a knee injury put an end to this much loved pastime and I was looking for new challenges that did not require too much stress on the knees.

My son, Cameron, had been a student of Hapkido for some 12 months and suggested that I might like to give it a try.

Having had a passing interest in martial arts over the years this piqued my interest and I attended a few classes to see how I would go. Some 5+ years later the rest as they say is history.

The great thing about this martial art discipline, and this club, is that they are more than willing to adjust techniques etc to suit the individual’s physical limitations. They certainly expect that you be the best that you can be and strive for perfection, but if one is physically unable to master certain techniques they will work out an alternative for you that will achieve the same result. For me with the limitations placed on me by my knee this has been a godsend.

Finally, from my point of view, our instructors being Grand Master Greg Walters (6th Dan) and his son Scott (4th Dan) are exceptional at their craft and this has made all the more enjoyable learning experience."

Tony

"I have Hapkido to thank for making me the person I am today. Through it, I have learnt not only how to protect myself but also how to better myself. It has no doubt improved my respect, discipline, confidence and also fitness over the 4 years I have been training. My instructors have always been there to support me and provide guidance both in training and outside, they have are role models to me and I look up to them not only as martial artists but as the person I strive to become. Training for Hapkido doesn’t stop when I’m outside the Dojang because it’s found in everything I do and I appreciate this aspect of Hapkido the most"
Michael

“For me, training Hapkido at the start was a fun way to keep healthy and to learn how to protect myself, it was a fairly natural progression coming from Taekwondo. Scott was a friend from uni, asked if I was interested in learning another self defence martial art and the rest is history. The club here at Glen Waverley has gone through some changes from back then, however the important value that hasn't change is that community feeling with the instructors and other members, in addition knowing that we are part of the larger Moo Moo Kwan association. There are other members not only in Australia but around the world especially in Korea training the same techniques that we do.

To me, Hapkido has a strong focus on basic self defence and due to its dynamic nature, can be altered to suit the individual. Once you have mastered the basics, it's how you interpret them and utilize them that makes the difference. Training Hapkido has built my confidence, kept my body and health in good check and shaped my inner strength to bring out the best in me."
Daniel

"I had visited several martial art schools before finally finding Glen Waverely Hapkido. The first thing I noticed was how friendly everyone was, no one was there to judge my capabilities but rather take time out from their own training and help me with any of my weaknesses. Training under Greg and Scott Walters has been the best decision for me because while they maintain all the traditional aspects of Hapkido there's very much a "real life approach" angle to their training. I have found with a lot of other martial art schools you can go through belts quickly but you never really learn to defend yourself. That's what seperates Glen Waverely Hapkido from other schools. Their instructors are constantly drilling us, helping us and turning us into more confident students in and outside the school. There is a strong community feeling in the club and many of us have become friends outside of the club too."
Sam

"Before starting Hapkido I trained in Taekwondo for 18 years attaining the rank of 4th Dan black belt. When my club closed down I decided to try something different. Being a Korean martial art like Taekwondo, I thought Hapkido might be a good choice.
After training for almost a year now in Hapkido, I am so glad that I made the move. I have learnt so much already, and there is still so much more to learn. Hapkido is a highly-skilled martial art and the standard at this club is high. The training is intense but fun and I look forward to training for years to come."
Martin

"I started Hapkido as I as looking for a martial art that more about self defence than competition. After training for a few weeks, I also found myself getting fit. It's good for self defence and for fitness."
Tass

"I did Tae Kwon Do for several years, reaching black belt level. After a long break I decided to get back into martial arts. I wanted to do a martial art that was based on self defence rather than sport or competition so I chose Hapkido. Hapkido is a much more rounded martial art compared to Tae Kwon Do and while training at this club I have learned a range of useful techniques."
Neil

About Victorian Hapkido Academy

Our instructors include Master Greg Walters (6th Dan), Scott Walters (4th Dan) and on a part time basis Alex Tse (4th Dan) boasting over 70 years of martial arts experience combined.

The head of the Victorian Hapkido Academy is Master Greg Walters who has been studying Hapkido under Master Bermas Kim for over 25 years. Other instructors include Scott Walters, a 4th dan instructor with 16 years Hapkido experience and over 20 years of martial arts experience.

We aim to bring Hapkido to as many people as possible across Victoria with the goal of training this traditional art in a way that teaches self defence through training in strikes, kicks, locks, throws and sparring without losing the traiditional focus on respect and mental discipline.

At our club we focus on self defence, teaching manner/respect, fitness and becoming better people through hard training. We do of course also practice our skills through sparring as well as individual techniques. The goal of our sparring however is to improve ourselves, not simply defeat the person we're sparring against. Training/sparring partenrs at our club help eachother learn and become more effect at self defence through Hapkido.

The instructors at our club strive to help students achieve their full potential. This does not simply mean students are taught to kick, punch, throw and lock etc. but instead they are driven to understand that no matter how hard an instructor pushes a student to learn, the student must also push themselves. Once a student realises this, and continues to receive good instruction, their potential is limitless.

Aims of a Hapkido Practitioner

The aims of the Hapkido practitioner are threefold:

1. To obtain healthy mind and body, (mental and physical strength), from positive thought and physical training.

2. To develop good manners in all our dealings and general daily life.

3. To develop the ability and willingness to contribute to the happiness and well being of:

One's family
One's friends and neighbours
One's Country

While learning Hapkido the student acquires numerous skills such as hand, foot and weapons techniques together with personal improvements such as positive thinking and self-control. Hapkido is not limited to punching and kicking like many martial arts. It is a complete means of self-defence and incorporates many techniques that allow self-defence with minimum violence and complete control of the opponent. These techniques include joint locks, pressure points, takedowns and restraints as well as the punching and kicking.

From the point of view of the ordinary person Hapkido may appear to be only self-defence, however the art consists of procedures for both attack and defence. Hapkido is a suitable means of fitness and self defence for men & women of all ages, from the young child to a retiree. If the student of Hapkido chooses to use the attack skills he/she will quickly overwhelm their opponent.

Session Times

Day	Class Type	Time
Tuesday	All	7:15pm ~ 8:45pm
Thursday	All	7:15pm ~ 8:45pm
Sunday	All	9:00am ~ 12:00pm

Location

We are located in Glen Waverley. 5~10 minutes walk from Glen Waverley station. Parking is available

1st Syndal Scout Hall
Bogong Reserve, off Bogong Avenue, Glen Waverley.

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Contact Us

Instructors: Master Greg Walters, Head Instructor: Scott Walters
Phone: 0407 518 299 0438 073 950or (03) 9763 0219
Email: info@hapkidovictoria.com
Ages: All ages are welcome, however students generally consist of teenage to adult students. Please feel free to come and watch or try a lesson to see if Hapkido suits you.