About
About Eagle Martial Arts
EMA has specialised in martial arts since 2001 and has always had a strong focus on the development of its students and self defence.
At Eagle Martial Arts (EMA) we believe that martial arts is more than just punching and kicking. Do students at EMA know how to defend themselves? Absolutely! Any student that trains at EMA learns awareness and defensive skills to cover a large range of situations. But just as importantly, we believe in helping the student to reach their full potential in fitness, confidence, and a positive outlook. EMA is a blend of Traditional Hapkido, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing.
Eagle Martial Arts was developed to address some of the gaps between traditional martial arts and modern self-defence scenarios. Based on, and still encompassing all values and techniques of traditional Korean Hapkido, EMA Hapkido has been expanded with aspects from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and other self-defence systems to deliver a comprehensive curriculum for the modern world.
We have been teaching children and adults for around 20 years and are a part of the Global Hapkido Association (GHA), an internationally recognised association that spans forty countries, has hundreds of clubs with thousands of students. GHA also hosts international competitions and seminars in multiple locations around the world that EMA students are welcome to attend.
Scott Walters
Alex Tse
What do you learn at Eagle Martial Arts
Hapkido has always been an adaptable martial art by combining a mixture of indigenous Korean martial arts as well as other strong aspects from ‘foreign’ arts. At EMA we continue this tradition by expanding our traditional Hapkido base with aspects of contemporary arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kick Boxing and more to ensure our students are well rounded martial artists with a strong focus on practical self-defence.
The Eagle Martial Arts syllabus includes many different aspects, such as:
- Self-Defence Techniques
- Kicking
- Striking
- Blocking/Covering
- Weapons
- Throwing
- Break Falling
- Groundwork
- Fighting/Sparring Techniques
- Fitness
Younger children also learn:
- Focus
- Memory
- Coordination
- Balance
- Self Control
- Fitness
- Discipline
- Teamwork
Team memebers
Our Instructors
Master Scott Walters
Hapkido Head Instructor
Sabeomnim Scott holds a 6th degree black belt (6 Dan) in Hapkido and has been instructing for over 20 years. He started his martial arts journey when he was seven years old training in Taekwondo. After receiving his 1 Dan black belt he made the switch to Hapkido at around eleven years old, following his Father’s (HweJaNim Greg’s) footsteps. Scott felt that although Taekwondo was good, Hapkido was more practical as a self-defence and was more fun.
Sabeomnim Scott founded Eagle Martial Arts (known then as the Victorian Hapkido Academy) with his Father, HewJaNim Greg.
Since achieving his black belt in the mid 90’s, Sabeomnim Scott has continued his love of Hapkido, especially the focus on self-defence, the personal growth it fosters as well as being part of the “Hapkido family”. He has also cross-trained in both Brazilian Jiu Jistu and Kick Boxing.
Sabeomnim Scott holds a 6 dan black belt with the Global Hapkido Association (GHA) but is also accredited with other Hapkido organisations, such as the International Hapkido Federation, Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido Federation, the Korea Hapkido Federation and hold a 1 Dan with the World Taekwondo Federation.
Alex Tse
BJJ Head Coach and Hapkido Instructor
Sabeomnim Alex holds a 4th degree black belt (4 Dan) in Hapkido and is a Coach in Brazilian Jui Jitsu. He started his martial arts journey at five years old and continued until this day.
Since achieving his black belt in early 2000’s, Sabeomnim Alex has continued his love of Hapkido but also expanded his skills and knowledge in Brazilian Jui Jitsu. Alex enjoys both the self-defence and competition aspects of BJJ and the fact that both Hapkido and BJJ compliment each other as martial arts.
Sabeomnim Alex was one of the original instructors at the Victorian Hapkido Academy (VHA) (founded by Hwejanim Greg Walters and Sabeomnm Scott Walters in 2001) and trained/instructed with both Greg and Scott Walters for several years before branching out to Brazilian Jui Jitsu.
Sabeomnim Alex holds a 4 dan black belt with the Global Hapkido Association (GHA) but is also accredited with other Hapkido organisations, such as the International Hapkido Federation, Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido Federation, the Korea Hapkido Federation.
Sabeomnim Alex is also an Accredited “Floro Fighting System” Instructor under Guru Raymond Floro. FFS is a realistic, simplified method of dealing with armed and unarmed confrontations and specialising in the awareness and defence of edged weapon assaults.
Other Instructors/Masters
Master Greg Walters
GHA Australia Chairman
Master Greg Walters holds a 8th degree black belt (8 Dan) in Hapkido. He started his martial arts journey in the 70’s when he started Taekwondo. Years later, after discovering Hapkido, he decided to make the switch as he felt it was a fuller, more realistic syllabus.
Master Greg founded Eagle Martial Arts (known then as the Victorian Hapkido Academy) with his son, Scott Walters.
Since achieving his black belt in the early 90’s, Master Walters has continued his love of Hapkido, especially the focus, camaraderie and personal growth it fosters.
Master Walters holds an 8 dan black belt with the Global Hapkido Association (GHA) but is also accredited with other Hapkido organisations, such as the International Hapkido Federation, Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido Federation and the Korea Hapkido Federation.
Testimonials
What students say
Sam
I had visited several martial art schools before finally finding Eagle Martial Arts. The first thing I noticed was how friendly everyone was, no one was there to judge my capabilities but rather take time out from their own training and help me with any of my weaknesses. Training under Greg and Scott Walters has been the best decision for me because while they maintain all the traditional aspects of Hapkido there's very much a "real life approach" angle to their training. I have found with a lot of other martial art schools you can go through belts quickly but you never really learn to defend yourself. That's what separates Eagle Martial Arts from other schools. Their instructors are constantly drilling us, helping us and turning us into more confident students in and outside the school. There is a strong community feeling in the club and many of us have become friends outside of the club too.
Daniel
For me, training at Eagle Martial Arts at the start was a fun way to keep healthy and to learn how to protect myself, it was a fairly natural progression coming from Taekwondo. Scott was a friend from uni, asked if I was interested in learning another self defence martial art and the rest is history. The club here at Glen Waverley has gone through some changes from back then, however the important value that hasn't change is that community feeling with the instructors and other members, in addition knowing that we are part of the larger association. There are other members not only in Australia but around the world especially in Korea training in similar techniques to what we do. To me, training at Eagle Martial Arts has a strong focus on basic self defence and due to its dynamic nature, can be altered to suit the individual. Once you have mastered the basics, it's how you interpret them and utilize them that makes the difference. Training at Eagle Martial Arts has built my confidence, kept my body and health in good check and shaped my inner strength to bring out the best in me.
Michael
I have Hapkido to thank for making me the person I am today. Through it, I have learnt not only how to protect myself but also how to better myself. It has no doubt improved my respect, discipline, confidence and also fitness over the 4 years I have been training. My instructors have always been there to support me and provide guidance both in training and outside, they have are role models to me and I look up to them not only as martial artists but as the person I strive to become. Training for Hapkido doesn't stop when I?m outside the Dojang because it's found in everything I do and I appreciate this aspect of Hapkido the most
Anthony
I played competitive basketball since age 16 and at age 55 a knee injury put an end to this much loved past time and I was looking for new challenges that did not require too much stress on the knees. My son, Cameron, had been a student of Hapkido for some 12 months and suggested that I might like to give it a try. Having had a passing interest in martial arts over the years this piqued my interest and I attended a few classes to see how I would go. Some 5+ years later the rest as they say is history. The great thing about this martial art discipline, and this club, is that they are more than willing to adjust techniques etc to suit the individual?s physical limitations. They certainly expect that you be the best that you can be and strive for perfection, but if one is physically unable to master certain techniques they will work out an alternative for you that will achieve the same result. For me with the limitations placed on me by my knee this has been a godsend. Finally, from my point of view, our instructors being Grand Master Greg Walters (8th Dan) and his son Scott (6th Dan) are exceptional at their craft and this has made all the more enjoyable learning experience.
