Martial Arts near Collingwood
Martial Arts for Collingwood
Kids, teens and adults · north from Collingwood
From Smith St to the mats
Collingwood is full of warehouses turned into studios, but a full-time, fully matted martial arts dojo is rare in the inner city. Ours is about six kilometres north: up Hoddle St and Queens Pde, then High St and Dundas St.
Guest’s Martial Arts has taught martial arts since 1997, combining traditional skills such as weapons training with modern, practical self defence.
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.Traditional weapons, modern self defence
Adult students train with traditional weapons such as the staff, which builds timing, distance and coordination, alongside striking, throws, locks and Knife Defence. It’s a varied, challenging curriculum that keeps you interested for years. See weapons training and Adults Martial Arts.
Collingwood College families
Kids train in Ninja Stars (4½ to 7) and Samurai Warriors (8 to 10), and secondary students in Junior Adults (11 to 15). Classes are grouped by age, belts are earned in class with no grading fees, and every kids class includes Kids Life Skills.
Workout options
Short on time? Fitness Kickboxing is 45 minutes of pads and bags, eight times a week. Prefer grappling? BJJ runs Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
For Collingwood creatives and office workers
A lot of our Collingwood members work at a screen all day, in design studios, tech start-ups or offices along Johnston St. Martial arts is the opposite: physical, social and completely absorbing. You can’t think about emails while someone is trying to sweep your legs. Many say an evening class is the best way they’ve found to switch off after work.
From Collingwood to the dojo
Drive north up Hoddle St, then Queens Pde onto High St through Northcote and Thornbury. Turn right into Dundas St at the Plenty Rd junction and continue to Chifley Drive.
Tram 86 runs from Smith St up High St; use the PTV planner for the bus along 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 6 km from Collingwood.
Open in Google MapsWhat our students and parents say
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.
This club/dojo has one of, if not the best children's program. Their curriculum has been meticulously developed to ensure your child cultivates values you would find in a traditional dojo, all the while holding on to the reality of current times.
— Andrew S.
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.
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 Collingwood: common questions
How far is the dojo from Collingwood?
About 6 km north, at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, via Hoddle St, Queens Pde and High St.
Do you teach weapons?
Yes. Adults train with traditional weapons such as the staff, plus modern Knife Defence.
What ages do you teach?
Kids from 4½, teens from 11 and adults from 16.
Are there grading fees?
No. Students are graded in class at no extra cost.
How do we start?
Collingwood students start with a free four-class trial and a free uniform, booked online.
More near Collingwood
See self defence near Collingwood and kids martial arts classes.
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From Collingwood? Four classes free, uniform included.
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