Testimonials

“A wonderful place to learn a Martial art and self defence. Henry is an extremely supportive teacher and all the students are excellent training partners. I have learnt so much in less than a year and my fitness and confidence has improved. Highly recommended”.

Sarah Jane C

I approached Henry back in Nov 2018 because we, as a family, needed to learn self-defence, and have the kids build confidence in themselves and a sense of safety. From day 1, he was kind but firm, and got on with it right away. Within my first 1 hour with Henry, my partner and I had learned a few beginner moves and already started to feel confident. That rarely happens at other schools, and this gave me confidence that we had made the right choice to see Henry and were actually blessed to have this opportunity. He has helped me achieve a lifelong dream of having a martial arts fluency and the confidence that comes with it. He made it all so simply compared to elsewhere I’ve tried. And he is extremely fair. I would recommend his school without hesitation, to people who need the self-confidence of knowing self-defence, or even a chance to expand your physical limits – give it a go. Never try, never know. Glad I did!

David G

“This is a great school for anyone looking to build fitness, learn an important set of life skills, and to have fun.  I had always wanted to learn a martial art but was a bit worried about how I would fit into what can be a very competitive environment.  Henry’s classes are the perfect mix of supportive encouragement and constructive feedback, and all the students are kind, caring and keen to see you achieve.  He encourages all to train with the school’s values, with mateship being especially important.  I would recommend this school to anyone as a great step into the world of martial arts”.

Megan Jeffers

“I had wanted to try martial arts for a long time but always felt I was too unfit to even bother trying. But after a recommendation from a friend I decided to give Hapkido a go and I absolutely love it! I was straight into it, immediately learning defensive manoeuvres in the first lesson. I have learnt so much in such a short space of time and knowing I now posses skills to defend myself despite my lower fitness level has given me a huge amount of confidence. It has also helped direct me towards a healthier lifestyle as I’m inspired to become better and better at Hapkido. Henry, the instructor, is an incredibly caring, patient and genuine person who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of martial arts. He is about you being a better, more confident person and isn’t about students simply achieving the next level belt. If you have always wanted to give martial arts a try or want to extend your existing knowledge from another discipline, then try Hapkido! Fit, unfit, older, younger, everyone is welcome at Henry’s club and everyone walks away better for coming”.

Kelley McKeown

“I’ve been involved in martial arts for 17 years but it wasn’t until I discovered Hapkido that I found a style I truly enjoyed. Henry is an extremely knowledgeable instructor that runs his adult classes in a relaxed, often student-led way. He has created a friendly, nurturing culture amongst his students where everyone encourages each other’s progress. Henry supports all levels of ability and goes above and beyond to prepare his students for their gradings. The kids classes are lots of fun. My son tells me going to training is the highlight of his week. Henry works well with the children ensuring they work hard but also enjoy the experience of learning this art. You can easily tell Henry is very passionate about Hapkido and sharing his knowledge. He runs a lot of classes so that busy families like mine can incorporate training into their busy week”.

Tania M

My girls and I started Martial Arts about 3 yrs ago. We love training because Henry has created an environment where we can all help each other to put our best foot forward. He personally taught us quite a bit on our very first lesson. There is no rush to get through grading systems as we get to work at our pace. The training partners are most important and very encouraging. We do all three self defence styles and Henry’s knowledge is quite vast. No matter how our day goes, this community always put a smile on our faces. I strongly encourage people to join APSD.

Jalpa H.

“Fantastic teaching and a really friendly, supportive environment. Lots of fun and great stress relief. Girl-friendly, but not watered down or patronising. Girls and guys are treated equally, so it’s not watered down or “girly”. Training is done with all genders, sizes and body shapes, making it fantastic for self defence, but everyone treats everyone else with respect and we all look after each other. There is no judgement if you are particularly bad at something. Or if you are totally uncoordinated at first.  Your training partners will all make sure you get there in the end”.

Aletia J

“I approached Henry for some self defence glasses for a group of teens/parents. He completely tailored a program specifically for us. Henry is a fantastic teacher, as are his assistance trainers. We have learnt so much and had a great time too. Would highly recommend”.

Kristy S