Competitions
Academy athletes win six medals at the Asian Hapkido Open
Our competition team returned with two gold, one silver and three bronze medals across the forms and self-defense divisions.
Korean martial art of self-defense
Hapkido Academy of Iran
Joint locks, throws and kicks taught step by step — from a child's first white belt to the instructor's black belt.
- Hwa · HarmonyMeet force without fighting it head-on.
- Won · CircleRedirect an attack through circular motion.
- Yu · WaterAdapt and flow around any opponent.
Latest news
Gradings
Autumn belt grading: 84 students promoted
Students from all branches tested on falls, wrist locks and kicking combinations in front of the grading panel.
Education
Registration opens for the 2027 instructor certification course
A twelve-week program for 2nd Dan holders covering teaching methods, safety and grading standards.
Community
Free self-defense workshop for women draws 120 participants
A three-hour session on escapes from grabs, awareness and simple strikes, run by our senior female instructors.
Academy
New branch opens in western Tehran
The new dojang offers morning and evening classes for adults and after-school sessions for children.
Programs
Classes grouped by age and goal, each with its own curriculum and grading path.
Kids & teens
Coordination, confidence and safe falling through play-based drills.
Adults
The full Hapkido syllabus: locks, throws, kicks and weapon defense.
Women's self-defense
Practical escapes and awareness skills taught by female instructors.
Instructor certification
Teaching methods, safety and grading standards for future coaches.
Your path to black belt
Nine ranks, each with a clear set of skills to master before grading. Most adult students reach 1st Dan in four to five years.
White
Stance, rolls and breakfalls
Yellow
Basic wrist releases and front kicks
Orange
Wrist locks and hand strikes
Green
Kicking combinations and blocks
Blue
Hip and shoulder throws
Purple
Defense against grabs and chokes
Brown
Knife and stick defense
Red
Multiple attackers and counters
Black · 1st Dan
Complete syllabus and teaching basics
Upcoming events
Full calendar- Registration open
- Opens Nov 20
- Registration open
A school built around safe, honest training
Hapkido uses an attacker's own force against them. That makes it effective for people of every size — and it means technique has to be taught carefully.
Our instructors hold certified Dan ranks and teach a shared curriculum across all branches, so a student can move between locations without starting over. Classes stay small enough for the instructor to correct every student, every session.
- Certified instructors
- All Dan-ranked
- Class size
- Up to 16 students
- Grading
- Every 3–4 months
- Equipment
- Uniform provided for trial
Affiliations & partners
- National Federation
- World Confederation
- Ministry of Sport
- City Sports Board
- University Club
Your first class is free
Leave your details and we'll call you within one working day to pick a time. No equipment or experience needed — wear comfortable clothes.