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Hapkido
Practical self-defence
Hapkido is a Korean self-defence system built on leverage and vital points rather than strength. It teaches you to yield to force and redirect it, which is why it suits people who will never be the biggest person in the room.
Students learn kicks, hand strikes and blocks alongside grappling, joint locks and throws. A core part of the curriculum is defending against knife and gun attacks — taught with avoidance and escape as the first answer, and physical defence as the last. You will also learn to roll and fall safely, which is the part most people end up using.
Traditional weapons are taught here too — moo ye bong (nunchaku), bong gum (staff) and Korean swordsmanship.
Why women train here
- Hapkido and Korean kickboxing form a dedicated self-defence programme.
- It is built on leverage, not muscle, so size is not the deciding factor.
- You learn to fall safely, get back to your feet and think clearly under pressure.
- You do not need to be fit to start. That is what the classes are for.
Your first lesson is free
Wear a t-shirt and tracksuit pants. There is nothing to buy and nothing to sign.