Martial arts near Spreydon
Spreydon families travel a nine-minute drive south to IAMA, joining a Halswell-anchored dojo with the most experienced martial arts faculty in the area.
The Spreydon-to-Halswell drive is a straight run via Lincoln and Sparks Road, well away from CBD congestion. Most students travel back from school with no stop-overs.
Distance
4.0 km
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre sits 4.0 km from Spreydon, on Halswell Road.
Drive Time
9 minutes
Head south on Lincoln Road, then west on Sparks Road, and continue to Halswell Road and 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 Spreydon families train here
Direct answers to the questions families ask before joining.
- How do I get from Spreydon to IAMA?
- From Spreydon, head south on Lincoln Road, west on Sparks Road, then continue south to Halswell Road. Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is around 4 km away, a nine-minute drive.
- How long is the drive from Spreydon to IAMA?
- It is approximately 9 minutes from Spreydon to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (4.0 km). Head south on Lincoln Road, then west on Sparks Road, and continue to Halswell Road and Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
- What ages are accepted at IAMA for Spreydon families?
- Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Spreydon 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 Spreydon families?
- Yes. The first four weeks at IAMA are free with no obligation, regardless of where you travel from. Spreydon 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.
Spreydon FAQ
Common questions
From Spreydon, head south on Lincoln Road, west on Sparks Road, then continue south to Halswell Road. Te Hapua: Halswell Centre is around 4 km away, a nine-minute drive.
It is approximately 9 minutes from Spreydon to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (4.0 km). Head south on Lincoln Road, then west on Sparks Road, and continue to Halswell Road and Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Spreydon 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. Spreydon students join regular classes alongside enrolled members from week one.
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