These notes show the minimum number of techniques required to advance to the next grade. You'll also see some 'estension techniques' at the bottom, which are optional for those who wish to extend their skills.

Patterns

  • Black Tip pattern (plus all previous patterns)
  • Tanjon Breathing
  • Basic 1

Striking

  • Speed and power drills
  • Jumping kicks: side kick, round kick, turning back kick

Ground Skills

  • Showing proficiency in finishes from guard (triangle, side mount - arm / shoulder, scarf hold - cross face choke
  • Intermediate freestyle grappling for 3 minutes

Throws

  • Reaping throws
  • Sacrifice

Weapons

  • Introduction to walking stick: stance, grip, strikes
  • Block using stick.
  • 2 x throw using stick.

Movement

  • Self-defence flow drill 3: transitions between locks against prone opponent, incl leg locks.

Core Self Defence

  • 3 x Scarf hold escape -sit up / turn in and pin arm / figure 4 with legs
  • Knife - trap the arm and prevent further damage
  • 2 x Knife short lunge to stomach: Boochae / wrist lock
  • Knife long lunge to stomach 
  • Choke against wall
  • Reverse punch against wall

Extension Self Defence

  • Knife slash 
  • Reverse knife slash
  • Knife variations - V up , circle to back drop, reverse clothes line etc
  • 4 x Additional wall techniques : student uses any previous self defence techniques as appropriate.

Club News

  • Black Belt Grading 6 Dec 2025

    20 Nov 2025


    We're holding a black belt grading for adults and children on Saturday, 6 December 2025.

  • Oceania Cup 2025

    17 Oct 2025


    Congratulations to all our KMA team members who participated in this weekend's Oceania Cup in Upper Hutt, Wellington.

  • August Children's Grading

    18 Sep 2025


    Congratulations to all our graders! Across all 3 classes we graded 30 young students!

  • 2025 Hoodies & t-shirts order

    1 Sep 2025


    We're doing a fresh print run of our popular tee shirts and hoodies for pre-order only, so get in quick. Orders close 18 September 2025

  • Oceania Cup 2025

    2 Aug 2025


    Join the excitement and test your Hapkido skills at the Oceania Cup 2025!

  • Black Belt Grading 26 July 2025

    2 Aug 2025


    Congratulations to our newest Black Belt members!

  • Children's classes term 1 2025

    23 Jan 2025


    The first children's classes will be held on the 8th of February.

  • Children's classes resume for term 4

    16 Oct 2024


    Children’s classes resume this weekend, 19th of October.