Testimonials

"Our family has been part of the ASD family for over seven years. During that time Travis and Liz Faure have introduced a comprehensive program that not only develops us as martial artists, but also focuses on personal health and fitness, and enhanced life skills. The ASD program for juniors is outstanding, with both our boys clearly demonstrating improved decision making, confidence, empathy and physical skills; all directly attributable to the ASD influence.

We are delighted with the positive changes ASD has delivered into our lives – many of which were totally unexpected – and unreservedly recommend ASD to people of all ages seeking challenge, balance and self-improvement in a friendly, safe, and professional environment."

Don, Sarah, Zac and Angus

"We love that the program is run by professional people who live their lives by the martial arts principals and are such strong role models to our children. The program provides not just skills, but structure, values and FUN. There is a flexible program to suit the work/home balance juggle.We first tried Hapkido to boost the “body confidence” of our seven year old.

He now carries himself confidently and has a much improved self image. He is fit and learning valuable skills. Not only that, we were unable to keep our 3 year old off the mat and he is also confidently progressing through the Bunyips program. Not to be left out, Mum and Dad join in the Parent ‘n Kids classes, making it a true family activity.Strengths: feel part of the Hapkido (ASD) family, modelling of good values, well organised, super instructors."

Linda

"Over the past 12 months my wife and I have been looking at sports for our children. We wanted something that they would not only keep fit doing but learn life techniques that will assist them in all facets of their lives as they grow up. This was also to be a sport that I could do at the same time so we could spend time together and give my wife a break. I found that trying to combine something for my children and myself is almost impossible if you are an active parent with commitments in work, home, and life in general….unless you want to sit on the sidelines.After attending multiple sport days and my sons having a range of sports offered at school we saw advertised a Martial Arts school that offered a free trial. My sons both went but did not like the structure and the environment so we continued to look.

I came across ASD and spoke with Liz who welcomed us in and offered that we try before we buy, at that stage my youngest son had picked a sport and my oldest was discussing multiple options. After the first session he was hooked and loved the environment offered by ASD.The main areas that we both enjoy is that the environment is very family friendly which means we can train at the same time in different groups as well as met new friends, the training for kids is varied so it keeps them focused for the whole session, the grading for the children is based around encouragement in small portions at home and at training not a long progress until you get to the next belt which bores kids, the instructors all have a great ability to adapt to each student and provide a fun and friend atmosphere as well as make sure the core values are followed, the instructors also measure what each individual is looking to get out of their training which I don’t see in any sports, and lastly the discipline the youngsters need to follow is well directed to keep them on track not condone them.

The training is also self paced and very flexible {times and days} which is great, my son and I attend twice during the week and I have one night on my own so I can keep fit and learn new techniques quickly. My youngest son is eagerly awaiting his summer sport to finish so he can start as well but presently sits on the sideline and practices at home.I find that ASD adapt to every persons needs whether it be a person looking to achieve high sporting goals in Hapkido to a child looking keep fit and make some great friends. I highly recommend the programs offered and know my sons and I will be attending ASD for a long time."

Luke

"Having had experience in martial arts in the past, I wanted to find a class which blended useful self defence, traditional martial arts and exercise. I attempted a few other martial arts schools around Canberra, finding most lacked in one of these areas (less useful self defence, no support for the traditional aspects or no fitness component). When I found ASD, I was very impressed.

The program introduces students with basic self defence skills (elbows, knees etc.) and progresses into the complex and more advanced martial arts skills (wrist locks, complex kicks etc.). This manner allows a beginner student to gain necessary skills to defend themselves right away and then enhance their capability with sophisticated skills as they progress. Guest instructors, who are masters of other disciplines, provide added comprehension of other skills (e.g. knife fighting). The fitness component of the class, while challenging, is a tough workout, keeping students fit, healthy and strong. I recommend ASD anyone interested in self defence, traditional martial arts or building up their fitness.'"

Caroline