Martial arts near Westmorland
Westmorland sits on the foothills above Halswell, putting families a short downhill five-minute drive from IAMA's dojo at Te Hapua.
Westmorland's well-served public schools dovetail neatly with IAMA's after-school class times. Many families pair school pick-up with the trip to the dojo.
Distance
2.4 km
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre sits 2.4 km from Westmorland, on Halswell Road.
Drive Time
5 minutes
Head west on Cashmere Road, turn left onto Sutherlands Road, then right onto 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 Westmorland families train here
Direct answers to the questions families ask before joining.
- How long is the drive from Westmorland to IAMA?
- Westmorland is about 2.4 km from Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, roughly five minutes by car. The route is downhill and direct via Sutherlands Road and Halswell Road.
- How long is the drive from Westmorland to IAMA?
- It is approximately 5 minutes from Westmorland to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (2.4 km). Head west on Cashmere Road, turn left onto Sutherlands Road, then right onto Halswell Road to reach Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
- What ages are accepted at IAMA for Westmorland families?
- Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Westmorland 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 Westmorland families?
- Yes. The first four weeks at IAMA are free with no obligation, regardless of where you travel from. Westmorland 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.
Westmorland FAQ
Common questions
Westmorland is about 2.4 km from Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, roughly five minutes by car. The route is downhill and direct via Sutherlands Road and Halswell Road.
It is approximately 5 minutes from Westmorland to Inception Academy of Martial Arts at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre (2.4 km). Head west on Cashmere Road, turn left onto Sutherlands Road, then right onto Halswell Road to reach Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.
Children from age 4 through to adults are welcome. Westmorland 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. Westmorland students join regular classes alongside enrolled members from week one.
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