Martial arts near Aidanfield
Aidanfield is one of IAMA's largest catchments. Families travel a three-minute drive south down Halswell Road to train alongside neighbours from across the suburb.

The route from Aidanfield is direct, with no major intersections to navigate, and free on-site parking at Te Hapua means no street-parking hassle on a busy training night.
Distance
1.2 km
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre sits 1.2 km from Aidanfield, on Halswell Road.
Drive Time
3 minutes
Head south on Aidanfield Drive, turn right onto Halswell Road, and Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is on your right at 341 Halswell Road.
Free Parking
On site
Free on-site parking at Te Hapua means no scramble for street parking on a busy training night.
Why Aidanfield families train here
Direct answers to the questions families ask before joining.
- How far is the dojo from Aidanfield?
- Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is approximately 1.2 km from Aidanfield, around three minutes by car along Halswell Road. Free parking on site.
- How long is the drive from Aidanfield to IAMA?
- It is approximately 3 minutes from Aidanfield to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (1.2 km). Head south on Aidanfield Drive, turn right onto Halswell Road, and Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is on your right at 341 Halswell Road.
- What ages are accepted at IAMA for Aidanfield families?
- Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Aidanfield families train across all three class groups: Juniors (4-7), Intermediates (8-12), and Seniors (13+ including adults), Monday and Thursday at the Halswell dojo.
- Is there a free trial for Aidanfield families?
- Yes. The first four weeks at IAMA are free with no obligation, regardless of where you travel from. Aidanfield students join regular classes alongside enrolled members from week one.
What you get
What every IAMA student receives
Same dojo, same coaching team, same values curriculum, regardless of where you travel from
Three age-grouped classes
Juniors (4-7), Intermediates (8-12), Seniors (13+ adults welcome).
Eight black belt instructors
100+ years of combined Zen Do Kai experience on the floor.
PhD-led curriculum
Dr. Matt Walley, PhD in Cognitive Psychology, designs the values framework.
Free four-week trial
First four weeks free with no obligation. Bring nothing but a water bottle.
Genuine BJMA grading
Belt grading through the Bob Jones Martial Arts federation, not in-house.
Family discount
Discounted monthly rate for two or more children from the same household.
Aidanfield FAQ
Common questions
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is approximately 1.2 km from Aidanfield, around three minutes by car along Halswell Road. Free parking on site.
It is approximately 3 minutes from Aidanfield to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (1.2 km). Head south on Aidanfield Drive, turn right onto Halswell Road, and Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is on your right at 341 Halswell Road.
Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Aidanfield families train across all three class groups: Juniors (4-7), Intermediates (8-12), and Seniors (13+ including adults), Monday and Thursday at the Halswell dojo.
Yes. The first four weeks at IAMA are free with no obligation, regardless of where you travel from. Aidanfield students join regular classes alongside enrolled members from week one.
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