The Eagle's Nest- Episode 15: Interview with Hapkido 8th Dan Master Greg Walters

In this special episode of The Eagle’s Nest, Alex and Cameron sit down with Hapkido 8th Dan Master Greg Walters, one of the most experienced and respected Hapkido practitioners in Australia.

With decades of training and teaching experience, Master Walters has dedicated his life to the study and preservation of traditional Hapkido. As an 8th Degree Black Belt, he represents the highest levels of mastery in the art and has played a key role in developing students, instructors, and martial arts programs across the country.

Master Walters also serves in a leadership role within the Global Hapkido Association (GHA), helping guide the growth of the organisation and maintain the technical and philosophical standards of authentic Hapkido practice.

In this episode we discuss:

• Old school taekwondo training with Master Jack Rozinsky
• Master Walters’ martial arts journey and how he first discovered Hapkido
• What it takes to train for decades and reach 8th Dan
• The evolution of Hapkido and how it is taught today
• The importance of tradition, discipline, and martial arts culture
• Advice for students who want to train seriously and improve their martial arts

This episode offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a high-ranking Hapkido master whose experience spans generations of martial arts practice.

Whether you’re a martial artist, instructor, or simply curious about traditional martial arts, this conversation is packed with insight, wisdom, and lessons learned from a lifetime on the mats.