Why Adults join us

Hear from our members

Here is a list of reasons our members have joined up. If that sounds like you please feel free to come to our beginners night free and try it out

"I wanted to feel more confident"- Aged 18

"I was always keen to learn how to take care of myself and family" Aged 48

"I'm an office working, getting fit and a bit of me time was a big thing " Aged 33

"I always dreamed of being a blackbelt" - Aged 28

"I love the variety of techniques, its mentally challenging " Aged 53

"I love the community, we are all friends and have a great time" Aged 23

"I wanted something for children originally, when I realised they taught adults as well that was a real bonus. The club has plenty of parent and kid members" Aged 38


Club News

  • Huge Grading

    8 Dec 2025


    Kingsland Martial arts runs the largest black belt grading in NZ Hapkido history

  • Black Belt Grading 6 Dec 2025

    20 Nov 2025


    We're holding a black belt grading for adults and children on Saturday, 6 December 2025.

  • Oceania Cup 2025

    17 Oct 2025


    Congratulations to all our KMA team members who participated in this weekend's Oceania Cup in Upper Hutt, Wellington.

  • August Children's Grading

    18 Sep 2025


    Congratulations to all our graders! Across all 3 classes we graded 30 young students!

  • 2025 Hoodies & t-shirts order

    1 Sep 2025


    We're doing a fresh print run of our popular tee shirts and hoodies for pre-order only, so get in quick. Orders close 18 September 2025

  • Oceania Cup 2025

    2 Aug 2025


    Join the excitement and test your Hapkido skills at the Oceania Cup 2025!

  • Black Belt Grading 26 July 2025

    2 Aug 2025


    Congratulations to our newest Black Belt members!

  • Children's classes term 1 2025

    23 Jan 2025


    The first children's classes will be held on the 8th of February.