Martial Arts near Alphington
Martial Arts for Alphington
Kids, teens and adults · about 3 km north of Alphington
Up the creek from Alphington
Alphington and our dojo are joined by Darebin Creek. Follow the Darebin Creek Trail north from Darebin Parklands and you arrive at the Dundas Street Wetlands, right beside the dojo, about three kilometres away. By car it’s a short drive north through Thornbury.
Guest’s Martial Arts has taught martial arts since 1997, with a close-knit community of families, teenagers and adults who train together week after week.
Select your programme here
Ninja Stars4½ to 7Fun, foundational martial arts for coordination, focus and confidence.
Samurai Warriors8 to 10Self defence, discipline and fitness for primary school kids.
Junior Adults11 to 15Self defence focused training for teens, including knife defence basics.
Adults Martial Arts16+Practical martial arts and self defence, day and evening classes.
Fitness Kickboxing16+Non-contact pad and bag workouts for all fitness levels.
BJJ16+Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gi and No-Gi.Classes for Alphington kids
Families come to us from Alphington Primary, St Anthony’s and Alphington Grammar. Young children start in Ninja Stars (4½ to 7), move up to Samurai Warriors (8 to 10), and continue into Junior Adults (11 to 15). Along the way they build balance, coordination and confidence, and learn how to keep themselves safe.
A community, not just a class
Many of our instructors started as students, and some families have trained with us for two generations. We run seminars, gradings and events through the year, and senior students help newer ones. It’s the kind of place where kids are known by name and adults find a training group that keeps them coming back.
Adults from Alphington
Adults can train in Adults Martial Arts on weeknights, Tuesday and Thursday mornings or Saturday, join BJJ, or keep fit with Fitness Kickboxing. See also martial arts near Alphington.
From Alphington to the dojo
Driving, head north from Heidelberg Rd through Fairfield and Thornbury to Dundas St, then east to the corner of Chifley Drive. Alphington station is on the Hurstbridge line if you’re coming from further out.
On a bike, the Darebin Creek Trail is the scenic way: north through Darebin Parklands, past Darebin Rd, to the Dundas Street Wetlands next to the dojo.
Find the dojo
272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Corner of Chifley Drive, on the Thornbury–Preston border
Parking nearby, about 3 km from Alphington.
Open in Google MapsWhat our students and parents say
From the very first lesson, Guests martial arts was a winner. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors with many years of experience, and a timetable packed with classes to suit anyone's preferences.
— Steven G.
My 2 youngest children attend twice a week and have a ball, not only do they learn a martial art, but their confidence has gone through the roof, they are doing hand stands, cart wheels and rolling confidently.
— Gavin B.
I'm only a few weeks in, and already feel like I'm learning heaps. … I'm sleeping better, I'm more focussed at work and in a better mood in general.
— Julian W.
I can honestly say all the programs from Ninja Stars, Samurai Warriors, Junior Adults and even the Fitness Kickboxing classes are some of the most well rounded programs I have seen.
— Van L.
Great dojo space and even better teachers and instructors. … Ignited a passion for the martial art in a complete beginner myself!
— Jonathan Y.
Kids and adults timetable
Ninja Stars (4½ to 7) - 45 Minutes
Ninja Stars is our beginner martial arts programme for ages 4½ to 7, focused on confidence, coordination, and listening skills.
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
9:45 am
11:15 am
Samurai Warriors (8 to 10) - 45 Minutes
Samurai Warriors is designed for ages 8 to 10, building discipline, fitness, and practical Self-Defence awareness.
5:00 pm
5:45 pm
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
9:45 am
10:30 am
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
Adults Martial Arts (16+) - 90 Minutes
Adults Martial Arts and Self Defence is suitable for beginners through to advanced students.
If you are new, arrive 15 minutes early and we will get you set up.
Martial arts near Alphington: common questions
How far is the dojo from Alphington?
About 3 km north, at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury. You can drive north through Thornbury or ride the Darebin Creek Trail.
What ages do you teach?
Kids from 4½, teens from 11 and adults from 16.
Do you hold gradings and events?
Yes. Students grade in class when they’re ready, with no grading fees, and we run seminars through the year.
Do you have Saturday classes?
Yes, for kids, teens and adults.
How do we start?
Book a free trial online: 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
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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