Martial arts near Kennedys Bush
Located just 5 minutes down the hill from Kennedys Bush, Inception Academy is the closest premium martial arts facility for local families. Commuting down Kennedys Bush Road straight to Halswell Road is fast and entirely traffic-free, making it easy to drop children off for our Junior or Intermediate classes.
Our dojo offers Kennedys Bush families direct lineage to the founders of Zen Do Kai, taught in a safe, neurodivergent-inclusive, and psychology-informed structure that yields noticeable improvements in focus and behaviour at home and at school.
Local school links
Families come from Halswell School, Ladbrooks School and the surrounding Kennedys Bush community.
Distance
3.8 km
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre sits 3.8 km from Kennedys Bush, on Halswell Road.
Drive Time
5 minutes
Commute down Kennedys Bush Road straight to Halswell Road to reach Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
Free Parking
On site
Free on-site parking at Te Hapua means no scramble for street parking on a busy training night.
Why Kennedys Bush families train here
Direct answers to the questions families ask before joining.
- Is there a martial arts dojo near Kennedys Bush?
- Yes. Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is around 3.8 km from Kennedys Bush, a five-minute drive via Kennedys Bush Road and Halswell Road. Families from Halswell School and Ladbrooks School use the same direct route for Monday and Thursday classes.
- How long is the drive from Kennedys Bush to IAMA?
- It is approximately 5 minutes from Kennedys Bush to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (3.8 km). Commute down Kennedys Bush Road straight to Halswell Road to reach Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
- What ages are accepted at IAMA for Kennedys Bush families?
- Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Kennedys Bush 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 Kennedys Bush families?
- Yes. The first four weeks at IAMA are free with no obligation, regardless of where you travel from. Kennedys Bush 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.
Kennedys Bush FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is around 3.8 km from Kennedys Bush, a five-minute drive via Kennedys Bush Road and Halswell Road. Families from Halswell School and Ladbrooks School use the same direct route for Monday and Thursday classes.
It is approximately 5 minutes from Kennedys Bush to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (3.8 km). Commute down Kennedys Bush Road straight to Halswell Road to reach Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Kennedys Bush 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. Kennedys Bush students join regular classes alongside enrolled members from week one.
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