Master Geister is running an AHA Club Instructor Accreditation Course at the Byron Bay Dojang on Saturday 17th September from 1.00pm – 4.00pm.  In addition to the Instructor Accreditation Course, Master Geister will be running two general training sessions over the weekend. The general training sessions are open to all students aged 11yrs and up.  Friday 16th of September 6:00pm – 8.00pm: General Training Session (11yrs and up) Saturday 17th of September 9:30am – 11:30am: General Training Session (11yrs and up)  11:30pm – 1.00pm: Lunch 1:00pm – 4.00pm: AHA Instructor Accredit ..read more

Book this date into your calendar. 12 November 2022 Northern Beaches Dojang @ 10.00am ..read more

Hold the Date  – Sunday 28 August The long awaited Interclub Challenge is back on Sunday 28 August, starting at 8am at Niagara Park Sports Stadium (formerly known as Central Coast Youth Club) at 18 Washington Avenue, Niagara Park Categories are; Sparring, Patterns & Drills, Self Defense Routines and Break falling. To register – https://www.revolutionise.com.au/aha/events/147922/  2022 Interclub Challenge Rules Condensed rules – the essentials 2022 ..read more

Hi All Hope everyone is doing the sunshine dance now, to drive this rain away. The venue is Point Wolstoncroft Sport & Rec Centre, Kanangra Dr, Gwandalan  The schedule for Friday is; Registration from 5pm  Dinner at 6:30pm What to bring Shin guards, gloves and mouth guards if you have them. Bring weapons, especially swords and poles  The majority of you paid for the instructor certificate registration option which included payment for your new accreditation, which will last for 3 years. Anyone who paid for the training weekend only is welcome to upgrade that for an additio ..read more

Black Belt training has been scheduled for the last Sunday of each month, from 8:30-10:30am. First training session for 2021 is on Sunday 28 February Held at Northern Beaches Dojang, Unit H, 134-140 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale. Cost for each session $25 payable at the time of class. Similar to last year, we will be hosting various of our senior Instructors each month to impart their knowledge in specific aspects of Hapkido. We will begin in February with Master Geister teaching, who will use this session to get through some of the Black Belt Syllabus to  get an indication of where ever ..read more

Northern Beaches club member Alena Turley was recently interviewed for the US-based Martial Arts Woman podcast about her path with Hapkido.    Listen here  http://themartialartswoman.com/alena-turley-insights-and-inspiration-from-a-hapkido-perspective/   Alena is also partnering with 2nd Degree Mel Thomas in offering a women’s Hapkido class. Next year it will run on Wednesdays at 9:30. AHA members are welcome to attend casually any time you’re in the area.  ..read more

Dear Hapkido Family: · While we are keeping our physical distance, staying socially and emotionally connected is more important than ever. The National Mental Health Commission has come together with mental health organisations, experts and leaders to launch #InThisTogether – a national conversation that everyone can join in on, sharing practical tips online to support the mental health and wellbeing of Australians during #COVID19. · Coronavirus is changing the way we live, work and connect. Looking after our mental health and staying connected is important. Follow and share these practical ti ..read more

  MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY with MASTER BUTTERWORTH Dear Hapkido Family: I never expected that my first Motivational Monday would be what is to follow. It was going to be about setting goals. As the world and our lives appear to be on pause I thought it more important to put on my Psychologist’s hat and share with you some suggestions which I have been receiving through my work. Strategies to cope with stress, anxiety or distress When many things feel uncertain or out of our control, one of the most effective ways we can manage stress and anxiety is to focus on the actions that are in our control. H ..read more

Australian Hapkido Association Autumn Camp – 3-5 April 2020   It’s fun, it’s friendly, it’s exhausting and exhilarating, it’s the AHA’s annual Autumn Training Camp! And now is the time to register to attend! This year’s camp will be held at the NSW State Sport and Rec centre at Point Wolstonecroft – 90 minutes north of Sydney. The camp is a great mix of training, fitness and fun that will allow you make a huge leap in your understanding of Hapkido and at the same time meet other like-minded martial artists. The focus will be on Hapkido, health, fitness and so the Masters and senior black belt ..read more

Black Belt training has been scheduled for the last Sunday of each month, from 8:30-10:30am. First training session for 2020 is on Sunday 23 February Held at AHA Headquarters in Brookvale. Unit H, 134-140 Old Pittwater Road , Brookvale. Cost for each session $25 payable at the time of class. Similar to last year, we will be hosting various of our senior Instructors each month to impart their knowledge in specific aspects of Hapkido. We will begin this month with Master Geister teaching who will use this session to get through some of the Black Belt Syllabus to  ge ..read more