Teens Martial Arts
Young Adults Martial Arts
For 15, 16 and 17 year olds: the full adult curriculum and belt system, training alongside other teens.
Young Adults is the name for our 16 and 17 year olds. From 16, teenagers train in our adult classes and learn the full adult curriculum. But they aren’t thrown in with adults: teens are partnered with other teenagers, usually of a similar age and the same gender. A 16 year old girl will usually train with other 16 year old girls; 16 and 17 year old boys train with each other. They only rarely partner an adult.
So your teen gets the real adult syllabus, the adult belt system and the 90 minute adult classes, while still training with people their own age.
What Young Adults Learn
- The complete adult self defence syllabus: strikes, escapes, joint locks, throws, restraints and ground skills.
- Full knife defence: part of our regular training rotation.
- Weapons: the full adult weapons curriculum, including bo staff and sword.
- Awareness and avoidance for the situations older teens actually face: parties, public transport and getting home safely.
A Real Path to Black Belt
Everyone 16 and over grades on the adult belt system, so teens are working towards a full adult black belt, which can be awarded from 18. There are no special teen-only classes: teens can come to any adult class on the timetable, morning, evening or Saturday, which makes it easy to fit training around school, sport and part-time work.
I started training at Guest Martial Arts at the age of thirteen in the mid-2000's. I met phenomenal students and teachers who have turned into life-long friends. They taught me patience, kindness and an awareness of the positive effect you can have on others.
— Dion E.
For Parents
- Training partners their own age: teens are partnered with other teens, usually the same gender.
- Watch any time: parents are welcome in the viewing area.
- Checked instructors: our instructors hold Working With Children Checks, as required by law.
- Beginner friendly: no experience or fitness needed to start.
- Full-time dojo: 700m² at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, teaching since 1997.
Adults Timetable (16+)
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.
Enrolling her at this school has been hands down the best thing we as parents have done for our daughter. GMA is a positive environment for young people delivering a consistent and overwhelming positive message in a sometimes negative world.
— Sam P.
At a glance
- Ages
- 15, 16 and 17 (and 18 to 19 in the same classes)
- Classes
- Any adult class: morning, evening and Saturday, 90 minutes
- Training partners
- Other teens, usually the same age and gender
- Curriculum
- Full adult syllabus, including knife defence and weapons
- Black belt
- Adult belt system; full adult black belt from 18
- Trial
- 4 free classes plus a free uniform
Young Adults: common questions
Can a 16 year old train in adult martial arts classes?
Yes. From 16, teens train in our adult classes and learn the full adult curriculum, but they are partnered with other teenagers, usually of a similar age and the same gender.
Will my teen be training with adults?
Only rarely. Teens in the adult classes are usually partnered with other teens their own age and gender.
Can teenagers get a black belt?
Yes. Everyone 16 and over grades on the adult belt system, working towards a full adult black belt, which can be awarded from 18.
Are there special teen classes?
No. Teens can attend any adult class on the timetable, which makes it easy to fit around school and work.
What is Young Adults?
Young Adults is our name for 15, 16 and 17 year olds, who train in the adult classes on the adult curriculum while partnering with other teens.
Do Young Adults learn knife defence?
Yes. They do the full adult syllabus, including knife defence and weapons.
Are your instructors checked?
Yes. Our instructors hold Working With Children Checks, as required by law, and parents can watch from the viewing area.
How do we start?
Book a free trial online: 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
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