About HupKwonDo

HupKwonDo takes the techniques we learned in Taekwon-do and refines and expands upon them to give us a unique new high energy system of exercise, personal development and practical self-defence training for real life in our fast paced, high stress modern world. We work up a sweat, but we also have fun.

HupKwonDo Features  A fresh approach to martial arts  Natural stances  Follow-through techniques  Practical self-defence  Friendly, supportive spirit

The techniques and training methods of HupKwonDo are not just designed to look good in demonstrations or score points in the competitive arena. They are designed for real life, for your whole life. They will help you keep fit and feel good about yourself. In the unlikely event that you are physically threatened, they will hone your reactions and equip you to avoid, deflect, escape and, if necessary, to strike back quickly, effectively and with devastating power. Our fluid movements replace traditional stances and full extension kicks and punches with smoother, more natural, practical, follow through techniques without sacrificing power or effectiveness.

But what distinguishes HupKwonDo from other martial arts is more than just a different approach to kicking and punching. First and foremost, as epitomized by our founder, Grand Master Lim Ching Sing, is our inclusive approach to our students and to martial arts in general. Everyone, regardless of age, gender or physical ability can benefit from HupKwonDo, and HupKwonDo can benefit by learning and incorporating ideas and techniques from the current vast array of martial arts.

Secondly, and equally important, is our recognition that the world around us is changing daily at a dizzying pace, and that we, too, must be open change, to adapt and evolve in order to remain relevant and effective.

Finally, is our belief that the star of HupKwonDo shines its brightest when our students shine. We can only be our best by helping you to be your best. As stated in the HupKwonDo Pledge, our purpose is to "train body, mind and spirit in a healthy and positive way" -- not to build fighters but to build confident, self-motivated, well-rounded leaders and achievers.

No martial art or exercise program can guarantee results, but we can give you the tools, which, combined with your own determination and effort, can help you achieve your goals, whether they be fitness, self-defence skills or even greater heights.

Of course the no amount of reading or web sufing is going to is going to answer all your questions about martial arts in general or HupKwonDo in particular. The only way you'll ever really know if HupKwonDo is what you've been looking for for yourself or your son or daughter is if you GIVE IT A TRY!

HupKwonDo Martial Arts International has its headquarters and International Training Centre in Montreal. Founder and President, Grand Master Lim Ching Sing, 9th Dan black belt is past Technical Committee Chairman for the International Taekwon-Do Federation. He has drawn from Taekwon-Do, Choi Kwang Do and many other martial arts traditions as well as contemporary training and fitness concepts to create a truly modern martial art.

HupkwonDo is for EVERYONE!

Gloucester Ottawa HupKwonDo, under the direction of Chief Instructor, Gary Eikenberry, has been in operation since January, 1994.