Melbourne Hapkido Academy

Aikido – Hapkido’s past is impossible to pinpoint with any degree of accuracy. Understanding the origins of one’s martial art is natural, but what matters is dedication to and tenacity in training, effective self-defense skills, and decent morals.

Despite assertions to the contrary, it is important to realize that no single person conceived or created the art of hapkido. An art that is so large and intricate cannot be created by one person. It is sufficient to remark that throughout many centuries, the Korean people’s history has allowed for the development of Hapkido skills. The development of the techniques can be dated to the year 3 A.D., when Korea was split into the Koguryu, Paekche, and Silla kingdoms.