Kids martial arts in Halswell
Inception Academy of Martial Arts is Halswell's most experienced children's martial arts dojo, training at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre on Halswell Road. Three classes for ages 4 through teens, taught by eight black belt instructors with 100+ years of combined experience, alongside a PhD-led mental development programme that no other Christchurch dojo offers.
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- Where is the Halswell martial arts dojo?
- Inception Academy of Martial Arts trains at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025. Free parking on site.
- Which age groups train in Halswell?
- Three age-grouped classes: Juniors aged 4 to 7, Intermediates aged 8 to 12, and Seniors aged 13 and over including adults. Every group trains on Monday and Thursday at the Halswell venue.
- Is IAMA the most experienced dojo in Halswell?
- Yes. IAMA has the most experienced martial arts faculty operating in Halswell, with eight black belt instructors and over 100 combined years of Zen Do Kai experience. Shihan Nick Putt holds 5th Dan and trained directly under the system's founder.
- When are classes in Halswell?
- Classes run Monday and Thursday. Juniors 4:00 PM, Intermediates 4:35 PM, Seniors 5:30 PM. Each session runs around 45 to 60 minutes.
What you get
Programme features
Built into every class, every belt level, every interaction
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Modern, purpose-built community facility on Halswell Road. Drop-off zone, free parking, viewing area for parents.
Three age-grouped classes
Juniors 4-7, Intermediates 8-12, Seniors 13+ including adults. Each group has its own dedicated session.
PhD-led curriculum
Dr. Matt Walley, PhD in Cognitive Psychology, designs and oversees the IAMA values framework: 12 attributes mapped to belt rank.
Direct BJMA lineage
Shihan Nick Putt (5th Dan, 35 years) trained directly under Soke Bob Jones, founder of Zen Do Kai. The system as it was meant to be taught.
Halswell families served
IAMA students live across Halswell, Hoon Hay, Aidanfield, Kennedys Bush, Westmorland, and the wider south-west Christchurch area.
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What we offer
Inside the curriculum
Halswell families have access to the full BJMA Zen Do Kai Freestyle curriculum at IAMA: striking, grappling, weapons familiarisation, Krav Maga self-defence, and contact sparring at age-appropriate levels. Equally important, the dojo runs an explicit values curriculum across belt levels, drawing on Dr. Matt Walley's PhD research in cognitive psychology. The result is a children's programme that builds physical capability and psychological character together, taught at the same Halswell venue every Monday and Thursday.
Where to find us
Halswell venue
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre sits at 341 Halswell Road, the main road through Halswell. The dojo is a five-minute drive from the Halswell village and an easy stop on the way home from school for families across Halswell, Hoon Hay, Aidanfield, Kennedys Bush, and Westmorland. Free on-site parking is available throughout the training window.
Common questions
FAQ
Inception Academy of Martial Arts trains at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025. Free parking on site.
Three age-grouped classes: Juniors aged 4 to 7, Intermediates aged 8 to 12, and Seniors aged 13 and over including adults. Every group trains on Monday and Thursday at the Halswell venue.
Yes. IAMA has the most experienced martial arts faculty operating in Halswell, with eight black belt instructors and over 100 combined years of Zen Do Kai experience. Shihan Nick Putt holds 5th Dan and trained directly under the system's founder.
Classes run Monday and Thursday. Juniors 4:00 PM, Intermediates 4:35 PM, Seniors 5:30 PM. Each session runs around 45 to 60 minutes.
Yes. The first four weeks are free with no obligation. Book through the website and your child trains in regular classes at the Halswell dojo from week one.
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