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Eagle Hapkido West at FAC

Train Hapkido in Toronto at Eagle Hapkido West, 846 College Street. Thomas Sniedzins teaches locks, throws, falling, kicks, strikes, and self-defence.

Academy: Eagle Hapkido West. Focus: Traditional Hapkido.

Instructor: Thomas Sniedzins.

Training: Traditional Hapkido, Joint locks, Throws and falling, Kicking, Self-defence.

  • Eagle Hapkido West offers traditional Hapkido classes at Fighting Arts Collective, 846 College Street in Toronto.
  • Thomas Sniedzins teaches locks, throws, falling, kicks, strikes, pressure, control, and self-defence through careful partner practice.
  • Beginners can observe class, ask questions, and start with etiquette, stance, falling, movement, simple controls, and safe partner work.
  • The page explains what Hapkido is, who teaches it, why adults study it, and where Eagle Hapkido West trains in Toronto.

Location: 846 College Street. Serving College Street, Little Italy, Dufferin Grove, and west Toronto; near College streetcar access, Dufferin, Ossington, and Little Italy.

Eagle Hapkido West FAQ

What is Hapkido?

Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines circular movement, falling, joint locks, throws, kicks, strikes, pressure, and control for practical self-defence.

Do I need experience to start Hapkido?

No. Beginners can start with etiquette, stance, movement, falling, basic controls, and safe partner practice.

Is Hapkido good for self-defence?

Yes. Hapkido includes movement, joint locks, throws, strikes, kicks, falling, pressure, and control for close-range self-defence.

Who teaches Eagle Hapkido West?

Eagle Hapkido West is led by Thomas Sniedzins at Fighting Arts Collective, 846 College Street in Toronto.

Where can I learn Hapkido in Toronto?

Eagle Hapkido West trains at Fighting Arts Collective, 846 College Street, Toronto.

The academy within FAC

Eagle Hapkido West is the traditional Hapkido academy at FAC College, led by Thomas Sniedzins. It retains its own identity within the collective.

The teaching focus

The academy describes a practice involving falling, locks, throws, kicks, strikes and control. Beginners can discuss an entry point based on etiquette, movement and careful partner practice. The class should be understood through its teacher and progression rather than a list of techniques alone.

Choose a first class

Visit the Hapkido program page, confirm the date on the College schedule and ask about clothing or uniform requirements. Tell the instructor about your background so the first session has the right context.

Plan your College visit

Use the College schedule to confirm the class you want at 846 College Street. Review current fees and contact FAC College about a suitable first session, equipment or membership questions.