David Hinds – Shihan and Dai-Sensei, HCD Martial Art Academy
Hyung Chi Do is a Freestyle Martial Art that begin in a suburban Karate dojo in Brisbane, Queensland, in the early 70’s.
It continued to evolve through intense workout sessions and training camps in and around the Gold Coast and by participating in tournaments in the Central Coast of New South Wales, Canberra and Western Australia.
The 70’s was dedicated to the development of Karate part of the style, the 80’s focused on TaeKwon-Do. For the first part of the 90’s the Kung-Fu skills were worked on as were the skills required to understand the bio-mechanics of human movement.
After a shoulder injury that restricted movement for a short time the style was further improved to cater for people with individual needs, body types, fitness levels, and those with injury.
In 1995, after nearly 25 years of study and development, a name and a method of instruction was finalised and Hyung Chi Do was born.
Aikido was introduced into the style in 2008 and weapons in 2014. Hyung Chi Do continues to evolve and blend techniques to offer the participant and full range of skills.
Hyung Chi Do blends the values of a traditional Martial Art school with modern applications and is available to most ages and all skill levels and is taught at the HCD Martial Art Academy on the Gold Coast.
Instructors
Renshi
Dennis Smith
I was born in the UK and travelled the world for many years before moving to Australia in 1987.
I’m a keen footballer and a passionate motorcycle rider and I started his Martial Art journey in 2012 when I join HCD Martial Art Academy with my son. I committed myself to the practise of the art and I’ve competed in state mixed martial art tournaments.
When my son was young, I coached junior and teen football (Soccer) and I have brought this experience to the HCD Martial Art Acedemy when he started instructing the Saturday morning sessions.
In spite of all the odds I have successfully trained and graded to Nidan and will always be journeying the Martial Art Path
Sensei
Lachlan Moore
Hi, my name is Sensei Lachlan Moore, one of the instructors at HCD Martial Arts. I’ve been passionately training with HCD since mid-2017, and teaching since 2019. My first experience with martial arts was with a traditional karate style back in 2009 for 2 years. From there I spent time on fitness and personal training before my brother joined HCD in early-2017, and I was quick to follow.
Currently, I’m also in my fourth and final year of a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in Mechanical, and I hope to graduate and go into the field of Aerospace/Aeronautical engineering.
I’ve found the training with HCD has been a great part of my life, helping me both with focusing academically, and with building confidence in my personal life.