Episode 8: Scott Walters (Hapkido 6th Dan)

In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we’re joined by Scott Walters (Hapkido 6th Dan) for a deep dive into his martial arts journey and the early history of Hapkido in Melbourne.

Scott takes us back to his early years training Taekwondo, his move from Tasmania to Melbourne, and the experiences that shaped his path including studying in Korea. We also talk about the early days of teaching Hapkido in Melbourne, training through injuries and the birth of Eagle Martial Arts out of the old Scout Hall in Glen Waverley.

A great episode for anyone who loves martial arts stories, lineage, and the roots of the communities we train in today.

In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we talk competition, why we do it, what it teaches you, and what it’s really like stepping onto the mats when it counts.

Cameron shares his limited but meaningful BJJ competition experience and what it’s taught him so far, while Alex breaks down his much longer competition history from his early days as a colour belt through to competing as a black belt. We also touch on Alex’s earlier Hapkido demonstration competitions and what those experiences added to his martial arts journey.

If you’ve ever competed, are thinking about competing, or just want an honest look into the mindset and realities of it, this episode is for you.

Hapkido Demo Videos (worth the entry price alone):

https://youtu.be/zETbYwPSx8c?si=R5_4szEFUFK0GMu5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1NhPdnQK0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3eWcHGZmJw

In this episode of The Eagle’s Nest, we sit down and talk about food how we think about it, how our approach has changed over time, and why it plays such a big role in training, performance, and everyday life.

We touch on general ideas around calorie targets, macros, and balance, but mostly this is a relaxed conversation about habits, routines, and the realities of eating well while still enjoying food.

It’s not a nutrition lecture just honest discussion shaped by experience.

If you know… you know.