Classes are open to women, men, girls and boys of all ages and levels of fitness. Family enrollment is encouraged. Minimum or maximum age depends on more than a number, but we have had students as young as 4 1/2 and well over 60.

Our natural stances and smooth, follow-through techniques tend to be easier on the joints of the young and old but don't compromise power. Our high energy classes appeal to those looking for a good workout, but you are always encouraged to listen to your body and train to your current level of fitness, flexibility and ability. Our special children's patterns and promotion system differ from those for adults, breaking things down into child-sized bites.

All aspects of HupKwonDo are geared towards practical self-defence, but we realize that not everyone is interested in the uniforms, belt levels and other more traditional martial arts aspects of HupKwonDo. Because of this, in addition to the elements of our training which are required to advance through the HupKwonDo promotion system, we also offer special monthly self-defence workshops.

All classes include basic techniques and drills which will benefit you whether or not you are interested in working towards and beyond a black belt.

Monthly Monday self-defence workshops focus on practising releases, escapes, ground techniques and other self-defence applications. Regular weekly classes may also cover these techniques, but add HupKwonDo patterns, free sparring and other elements primarily of interest to the martial art student.

We also welcome students with experience in other martial arts systems. Maybe it's time to revive that flagging or former interest in the martial arts by trying something new and vital.

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