Um Yang Kwan Hapkido Cape Town

Great Haidong Gumdo class today.

The journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I appreciate the opportunity to keep growing in new ways.

If you are interested in training, check out CTKMA. I also teach Hapkido there for anyone looking to start their own practice.

Come join us!

What a fantastic grading day at Um Yang Kwan Cape Town Hapkido! 🥋✨

​A massive congratulations to Tauriq Brown on an exceptional grading! It is incredibly rewarding to see your hard work, focus, and dedication on the mats pay off! 👏🔥

​Looking to start your own martial arts journey? Whether you want to build confidence, get fit, or learn practical self-defence, we’d love to have you train with us.

You'll receive focused, dedicated instruction in a welcoming environment, making it the perfect time for beginners to jump in.

​Visit our website to learn more and sign up for your first class: https://uyk.co.za 🥋🇰🇷
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We are honored to introduce the Chairman In Sun Seo Preservation of the Original Form Scholarship.

We are excited to announce this scholarship that will be awarded to K–College level students in Korea and around the world! Our first group of international students will be recognized at the 2026 Korea Trip/World Championships this June.

Chairman Seo, alongside HHA/WKF, is deeply committed to supporting our youth as they pursue both their martial arts journey and academic dreams.

This initiative reflects a dedication to preserving tradition while investing in the future of our global community.

#한민족합기도 #원형보존

Ever wondered what the name of our style actually means? 🤔🥋

You might think of Hapkido as a self-defense system only, but the name of our specific style—Um Yang Kwan—holds the secret to why it works so well.

"Um Yang" (☯️) is the Korean concept of Yin and Yang. It’s all about the perfect balance of opposing forces: light and dark, hard and soft, direct and circular.

"Kwan" (🏛️) means school or hall.

Put it together, and Um Yang Kwan Hapkido is the "School of Balanced Harmony."

In our classes, we don't just teach you how to meet force with force. We teach you how to be like water—fluid, adaptable, and capable of using an attacker's own energy and momentum against them. It’s a complete system of strikes, joint locks, and throws designed for practical self-defense, no matter your size or strength.

Ready to find your balance? Come see what it's all about on the mat.

📍 Join us for a class right here in Cape Town! Send us a message to book your first session or find our class schedule at uyk.co.za.