Martial Arts near Ascot Vale
Martial Arts for Ascot Vale
Kids, teens and adults · east along Bell St
Worth the drive from Ascot Vale
Ascot Vale is on the other side of Melbourne’s north, about ten kilometres from our dojo, but Bell St connects the two. Families who make the trip tell us it’s for the full-time timetable, experienced instructors and a genuine focus on self defence.
We’ve taught martial arts since 1997, with classes grouped by age so every student trains at the right level.
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.Ascot Vale kids
Children from Ascot Vale Primary, Ascot Vale West Primary and St Mary’s train in Ninja Stars (4½ to 7) and Samurai Warriors (8 to 10), with teens in Junior Adults (11 to 15). Saturday morning classes are a popular choice for families travelling further.
Make one trip count
If you’re driving from Ascot Vale, plan a longer session: kids can train while a parent does Fitness Kickboxing, or adults can stay on for Adults Martial Arts after an evening kickboxing class. Many families train once on a weekday and once on Saturday.
Adults
Adults train in Adults Martial Arts (striking, throws, locks, weapons and Knife Defence) and BJJ, with daytime, evening and Saturday times.
Why Ascot Vale families travel
There are martial arts classes closer to Ascot Vale, so why drive across? Families tell us they want a dedicated, full-time dojo, a long-established school with a track record since 1997, and a curriculum built around real self defence rather than tournaments. For them, one or two trips a week is worth it.
From Ascot Vale to the dojo
Head north on Mt Alexander Rd or Pascoe Vale Rd to Bell St, then drive east through Coburg and Preston and turn right into Chifley Drive. The dojo is at the corner of Dundas St.
Find the dojo
272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Corner of Chifley Drive, on the Thornbury–Preston border
Parking at the door, about 10 km from Ascot Vale.
Open in Google MapsWhat our students and parents say
We couldn’t be happier with the care and patience that all of the teachers have with our son. Since we started, we have seen a massive improvement in his motor strength, coordination, and perseverance.
— Bohuslava J.
My young son has been attending Guests Martial Arts for over three years, and it's really helped him with agility and coordination, and increased confidence in his physical abilities. … Lessons include discussions about things like friendships, positive social behaviour, sensible risk taking, and there are also reward programs for reading and good manners.
— Dan P.
I’ve studied seven or eight martial arts myself over the years, but I’ve never seen a dojo so welcoming, or less driven by ego. … I really don’t think there’s a better martial arts venue in Melbourne.
— Aaron S.
Brilliant school- set up really well for kids (and adults), multiple classes divided by age, very motivating for kids to progress through belts, teachers all great with kids and supportive, additional discussions on discipline and motivation…
— Antonia J.
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.
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 Ascot Vale: common questions
How do I get there from Ascot Vale?
Head north to Bell St, drive east through Coburg and Preston, then turn right into Chifley Drive. The dojo is at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury.
Is Saturday a good option?
Yes. Kids classes start at 9am and adults train at 12:45pm, which suits families travelling further.
What ages do you teach?
Kids from 4½, teens from 11 and adults from 16.
Do you teach karate?
Our classes include karate-style strikes and kicks, plus throws, locks and escapes.
How do we start?
Ascot Vale families book online for four free classes, uniform included, and most choose a Saturday start.
More near Ascot Vale
See all our kids martial arts classes and self defence classes.
Nearby: martial arts near Pascoe Vale, martial arts for Coburg and self defence near Coburg North.
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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