World Taekwondo Hapkido Division:
Smarter Self-Defence. Lifelong Mastery.

Close-Quarter Control β€’ Traditional Weapons β€’ Mobility β€’ Quiet Confidence

Welcome to the World Taekwondo Hapkido Division β€” an intelligent approach to real-world self-defence designed to grow with you through every stage of life. Built upon more than 30 years of martial arts leadership, our curriculum delivers practical joint-locking, leverage, redirection, pressure point control, and traditional weapons training.

The Core Hapkido Philosophy

Hapkido Training is about Balance β€” Not about Burnout.

You don't need to destroy your joints or exhaust your body to gain practical self-defence skills. Hapkido uses principles of circular motion and leverage to redirect force, giving you high-level defensive capability while preserving your body for a lifetime.

Choose Your Starting Point

Find exactly where you fit in our progressive curriculum framework.

New to Martial Arts

No prior experience needed. Learn real-world personal protection, spatial awareness, and joint mechanics in a controlled, supportive environment.

Continue Your Journey

Seamless integration for existing World Taekwondo students. Use your current uniform, follow identical belt tiers, and add a close-quarters grappling game to your kicks.

Smarter Longevity

Engineered for long-term health. We prioritize joint mobility, pressure-point control, and sustainable body mechanicsβ€”ideal for adults and mature practitioners.

What Hapkido Gives You

βœ“ Practical self-defence skills for real-world situations
βœ“ Greater composure and calm under stress
βœ“ Joint flexibility, spatial balance and coordination
βœ“ Traditional short-stick and long-stick mastery
βœ“ Sustainable training that builds energy instead of draining it
βœ“ A martial art that continues to yield depth at every age

World Taekwondo Member Access

Already a World Taekwondo member?

Add Hapkido training to your existing journey for only $25 per month.

  • βœ“ Use your existing World Taekwondo uniform
  • βœ“ Follow the same familiar belt progression structure
  • βœ“ Train with instructors and members you already know and trust
  • βœ“ Develop practical self-defence, weapons skills, and technical depth
  • βœ“ Extend your martial arts journey through our lifelong training pathway
Multi-generational training at Hapkido SA - Teenagers, corporate professionals, and older adults training together sustainably

Founding Member Intake Now Open

Founding Membership positions are limited during the initial rollout phase while new centres are established across Adelaide. Be among the first students to join the inaugural intake of the World Taekwondo Hapkido Division. Evening classes have just commenced.

Built on More Than 20 Years of Hapkido Training

For more than two decades, Grand Master Wahid Halimee has taught Hapkido to World Taekwondo students through specialist classes, seminars, instructor development programs, and advanced self-defence training. The World Taekwondo Hapkido Division is the next stage of a journey decades in the making.

BLACKWOOD Blackwood Memorial Hall, 21 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood 5051
Wednesday 6.30 pm
CRAFERS Crafers Institute Hall, Main Street, Sharrad Crt, Crafers SA 5152
Thursday 7.30 pm
GREENWITH Greenwith Community Centre, The Golden Way, Greenwith SA 5125
Tuesday 8.10 pm
SEMAPHORE St Bede's Church Hall, 200 Military Road, Semaphore 5019
Monday 6.30 pm
ST PETERS East Adelaide School Gym, 57-59 Third Avenue, St Peters SA 5069
Thursday 6.45 pm
WESTBOURNE PARK Westbourne Memorial Hall, 388 Goodwood Road, Cumberland Park 5041
Thursday 6.30 pm

Daytime Option: Saturday at 12:10 PM β€’ Westbourne Park Primary School Hall, 2 Marlborough Street, Westbourne Park.

The World Taekwondo Hapkido Division forms part of a lifelong martial arts pathway developed over more than 30 years of teaching in South Australia. From Taekwondo to Hapkido, from beginners to Black Belts, from youth to adulthood, our mission remains the same: Helping people build confidence, character, practical skills, and a love of martial arts that lasts a lifetime.