Teens Martial Arts
Junior Adults Martial Arts
Martial arts and self defence for 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 year olds in Thornbury.
Junior Adults is our martial arts and self defence program for 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 year olds. Classes are 45 minutes and built around real-life self defence rather than sport. It’s the bridge between our kids programs and the adult classes students move up to at 16.
What Junior Adults Learn
- Self defence for real situations: escapes from grabs, headlocks and holds, practised in pairs.
- Striking, kicking and blocking with good technique and control.
- Breakfalls, rolls and throws: how to fall safely and how to off-balance a bigger person.
- Basic knife defence: because teens are among the most likely to be confronted with a weapon.
- Weapons: the hanbo (3 foot staff) and bo (6 foot staff), basic to intermediate level.
- Awareness and avoidance: spotting trouble early and staying out of it.
More Than Self Defence
The early teens are a big time of change. Working towards each belt teaches goal setting and persistence, partner training builds respect and self control, and the dojo gives teens a group of friends outside their school circle, so if things get tough at school they still have somewhere they belong.
Great system, experienced friendly staff. The dojo is well set up and accommodates various training options. My son also trains in the Junior Adults class and loves it.
— Damian B.
Junior Adults New Member Draw
New Junior Adults members, and members who refer a friend who joins, go into the draw for a PlayStation 5 or $1,000 cash. Join by 31 January 2027. The draw is live on Facebook on 14 February 2027, and you must still be training at the dojo on the day.
Moving Up at 16
From 16, students move up to Young Adults: the adult classes and adult belt system, still training with other teenagers.
Junior Adults Timetable
Junior Adults (11 to 15) - 45 Minutes
Junior Adults is our teen programme for ages 11 to 15, bridging kids and adult training with a strong Self-Defence focus.
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
5:45 pm
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
5:45 pm
As a parent I'm very grateful for my son to have good adult influences outside of school and family and Thornbury Martial Arts provides just that - physical training, Self Defence skills, fun & games and good adult influences in a safe environment.
— Erik D.
At a glance
- Ages
- 11 to 15
- Class length
- 45 minutes
- Style
- Practical martial arts and self defence
- Includes
- Escapes, striking, throws, basic knife defence, hanbo and bo
- Parents
- Welcome to watch from the viewing area
- Trial
- 4 free classes plus a free uniform
Junior Adults: common questions
What ages is Junior Adults for?
Junior Adults is for 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 year olds. From 16, students move into the adult classes.
How long are Junior Adults classes?
Classes are 45 minutes.
Do Junior Adults learn knife defence?
Yes. Junior Adults learn basic knife defence, then the full knife defence program from 16 in Young Adults.
Does my teen need experience?
No. Most students start as complete beginners.
Can parents watch?
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch from the viewing area.
How do we start?
Book a free trial online: 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
Book Your Teen's Free Trial
Fill in this short form and we'll be in touch, usually the same day, to find the best class time for your teen.
- Junior Adults (11 to 15) and Adults (16+): 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
Prefer to talk? Call us on 03 9495 1929.
Looking at other classes? See all our trial classes.
Contact Guest's Martial Arts
Interested in training? Contact us to find out more about our classes or arrange a free trial.
- Phone03 9495 1929
- Emailadmin@guestsmartialarts.com.au
- Address272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071