Martial Arts near Carlton North
Martial Arts for Carlton North
Kids, teens and adults · about 6 km from Carlton North
A martial arts community for Carlton North
Carlton North families value community, and that’s what they find at our dojo: students who have trained together for years, instructors who know every child by name, and a welcoming atmosphere for beginners. It’s about six kilometres away, with parking at the door.
Since 1997 we’ve taught martial arts and self defence to kids, teens and adults, with more than 50 classes a 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.For Carlton North Primary families
Our kids programmes are grouped by age: Ninja Stars (4½ to 7), Samurai Warriors (8 to 10) and Junior Adults (11 to 15) for students from Princes Hill Secondary College and beyond. Kids build skills, fitness and confidence, and learn how to deal with bullies calmly.
Kids Life Skills
Every kids class includes a short Kids Life Skills lesson, written by Dr Warren Guest, on topics like respect, goal setting, focus and resilience. Carlton North parents tell us these lessons are often what their children talk about on the way home. Read more about Kids Life Skills.
Adults
Adults train in Adults Martial Arts, BJJ or Fitness Kickboxing, with morning, evening and Saturday times.
Parents who train too
Several Carlton North parents started training after watching their children’s classes. Adults Martial Arts at 7:15pm and Saturday at 12:45pm make it easy to fit in, and Fitness Kickboxing at 6:30pm is a popular way to get back into exercise. Families tell us training together gives them something new to share.
From Carlton North to the dojo
Head east to High St in Northcote and drive north through Thornbury. Turn right into Dundas St at the Plenty Rd junction and follow it to Chifley Drive.
Find the dojo
272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Corner of Chifley Drive, on the Thornbury–Preston border
Parking at the door, about 6 km from Carlton North.
Open in Google MapsWhat our students and parents say
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.
I’ve been training here for over 7 years now. The staff are kind, professional and extremely welcoming and the community is second to none! … My confidence and fitness has improved greatly
— Anthony V.
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 Carlton North: common questions
How far is the dojo from Carlton North?
About 6 km, at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, via High St.
What is Kids Life Skills?
A short lesson in every kids class on respect, focus, goal setting and resilience, written by Dr Warren Guest.
What ages do you teach?
Kids from 4½, teens from 11 and adults from 16.
Is there parking?
Yes, right at the dojo.
How do we start?
Carlton North families book online: four free classes and a free uniform for each person.
More near Carlton North
See all our kids martial arts classes and self defence classes.
Nearby: martial arts near Carlton, martial arts near Fitzroy North and martial arts in Northcote.
Carlton North families: try four classes free.
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