Hwa Won Yue Hapkido

I have been a student here for only four weeks now, and yet the experience has already changed my life in many positive ways. It's like a slow absorption process that you feel happening, but can't explain how exactly. It's intimidating to walk into a dojang. But not this one: this one is welcoming, the instructors inviting. Respect is everywhere. Patience is in the air. Kindness seems at back of everything. It is small and feels like a family. You learn people's names quickly. The ratio of black belts to students is stunning. And it is, simply put, an honour to be a student of Grand Master Cha's. My introductory lesson with him was illuminating, and I will never forget it.Edit: Make that a year now. I'm now an orange stripe soon to be grading for my orange belt. Everything I said before is true in exponentially infinite ways now. Walking through that door was in the top three best decisions of my life. Transformed everything in my life that needed transforming.

If you want to lean how to show off, this not the right martial art for you. If you want to know how to win a fight and end it in seconds...you have come to the right place. I have been attending for a very long time on and off. The techniques make sense and have real combat applications. The instructions are clear and the results are very satisfying.

We recommend Hwa Won Yue Hapkido to any child or adult looking to learn a form of Martial Arts. Our experience has been positive and grateful - more than words can describe. Master Cha teaches not only the art of Hapkido but also lessons in life, both socially and academically that are priceless and from the heart!

Being a part of Hwa Won Yue Hapkido has been one of my most enjoyable and rewarding experiences. It has been both an honour and a privilege to be instructed by Grand Master Cha. His knowledge and teaching experience of both novice and advanced students is what makes Grand Master Cha's method truly exceptional. If you are new to martial arts, or have had previous experience in the past, Hwa Won Yue Hapkido is an excellent place to learn. I would highly recommend Hwa Won Yue Hapkido to anyone who is interested.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Grand Master Cha takes enormous pride in his teaching ability and and absolutely deserves to. Every single instructor that I had the pleasure of being taught by was patient, friendly, and highly competent. The atmosphere is inviting and everyone is passionate about learning hapkido. I was welcomed as someone with no experience, and many students are welcomed with existing expertise in other martial arts.

Master Cha is simply wonderful! Excellent martial arts school for both children and adults. Hapkido is the most effective self defence set of techniques there is out there. Worth a try!

This is a peerless place for learning martial arts, whether you're new to the art or have several styles under your belt(s) already. Grandmaster Cha and the senior black belts work closely with their juniors and each other to provide a high quality, supportive, and friendly learning environment. Rather than going through forms and routine to learn by route, there's a strong emphasis on discovery and collaborative learning, with senior and junior students breaking into pairs to quartets, akin to the Montesorri method of education. The emphasis is the art AND the martial aspects of the craft. Effectiveness is never sacrificed, and the beauty of the art is esteemed.

My daughter has only been there a short time. She loves it!! Grand Master Cha is great with the kids as are the other instructors. He keeps place neat and tidy. Go ahead sit down open fridge have a water! Classes are very organized and no matter how many kids he interacts personally with them all. Now I understand when Grand Master said.... I make the kids smarter!!!" highly recommend"

A fantastic school full of friendly students led by a Grandmaster and his blackbelts who all take the time promote a comprehensive understanding of the techniques they teach.The Grandmaster takes the time to work with all his students as much as possible and the classes are great for adults and children alike.Whether you're interested in fitness, self-defense or just enjoy Martial Arts this school is a great fit.