Family martial arts in Christchurch, all under one roof
Inception Academy of Martial Arts is a family dojo in the proper sense. Siblings train alongside each other in age-grouped classes, parents train in the Senior class, and the family discount lets multiple children from the same household share the membership rate. Same values, same dojo, same coaching team, every Monday and Thursday at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
Quick answers
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- Can siblings train together?
- Yes. Each child trains in the class group that fits their age, but classes run consecutively at the same venue so siblings can travel together and watch each other train. The family discount applies for two or more children from the same household.
- Can parents train at IAMA?
- Yes. Parents are welcome in the Seniors class alongside teens and other adults. Many parents start training after their child does, often after watching a few classes from the viewing area.
- What is the family discount?
- Families with two or more children training at IAMA receive a discounted monthly rate per child. Contact us for the current family rate, the discount is applied per child.
- Do you offer a family trial?
- Yes. The first four weeks are free for every family member. Bring the whole family along on Monday or Thursday and try classes with no obligation.
What you get
Programme features
Built into every class, every belt level, every interaction
Three age-grouped classes
Juniors 4-7, Intermediates 8-12, Seniors 13+ including adults. A class for every family member.
Family discount
Two or more children from the same household receive a discount on the monthly fee. Contact us for the current family rate.
Same values across the family
The 12-value framework runs across every class. The same character vocabulary at home, on the mat, and in the car on the way back.
Adults welcome in Seniors
Parents who want to train can join Seniors alongside teen students. Train the same system as your kids. Set the example physically, not just verbally.
Single venue, single evening
All classes run consecutively on Monday and Thursday. One trip to Te Hapua: Halswell Centre covers the whole family.
Free four-week trial
The trial covers the whole family. Try the dojo together with no obligation to join.
What we offer
Inside the curriculum
IAMA runs as a family dojo by design. Class times are scheduled consecutively so a family with children in different age groups makes one trip rather than three. Adults can train Seniors alongside their teen kids. The values curriculum is consistent across every class so a parent and a child are speaking the same language about Calmness, Self-Regulation, and Courage. The family rate makes multi-child households genuinely affordable.
Where to find us
Halswell venue
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand
All family classes run at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Halswell. Free on-site parking, a viewing area for non-training family members, and a drop-off zone at the main entrance. Families travel from across Halswell, Hoon Hay, Aidanfield, Kennedys Bush, Westmorland, Cashmere, Hillmorton, Spreydon, Wigram, and Prebbleton.
Common questions
FAQ
Yes. Each child trains in the class group that fits their age, but classes run consecutively at the same venue so siblings can travel together and watch each other train. The family discount applies for two or more children from the same household.
Yes. Parents are welcome in the Seniors class alongside teens and other adults. Many parents start training after their child does, often after watching a few classes from the viewing area.
Families with two or more children training at IAMA receive a discounted monthly rate per child. Contact us for the current family rate, the discount is applied per child.
Yes. The first four weeks are free for every family member. Bring the whole family along on Monday or Thursday and try classes with no obligation.
All classes run on Monday and Thursday, consecutively: Juniors 4:00 PM, Intermediates 4:35 PM, Seniors 5:30 PM. A whole family typically arrives once and stays for the relevant slots.
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