Aaron and Paul Grade to 4th Dan
2 Jun 2026
Aaron and Paul graded to 4th Dan
Black Tip
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
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Grading and Seminar
12 May 2026
On Saturday 30th of May we will be holding a 4th dan grading and seminar
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Huge Grading
8 Dec 2025
Kingsland Martial arts runs the largest black belt grading in NZ Hapkido history
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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.
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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.
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August Children's Grading
18 Sep 2025
Congratulations to all our graders! Across all 3 classes we graded 30 young students!
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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
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Oceania Cup 2025
2 Aug 2025
Join the excitement and test your Hapkido skills at the Oceania Cup 2025!