Martial Arts in Melbourne
Martial Arts Near Heidelberg Heights
272 Dundas St, Thornbury – about 10 minutes' drive from Heidelberg Heights

Looking for martial arts lessons near Heidelberg Heights? Guest's Martial Arts is a full-time dojo in Thornbury, about 10 minutes' drive from Heidelberg Heights. Martial arts is all we do, and we've been doing it since 1997.
Choose your class
Every class is grouped by age, so everyone trains with people at their own stage.
Parents, see all our kids martial arts classes for ages 4½ to 15.
- Ninja Stars (ages 4½ to 7) – fun classes that build listening, coordination and confidence.
- Samurai Warriors (ages 8 to 10) – discipline, fitness and practical ways to handle bullying.
- Junior Adults (ages 11 to 15) – Self-Defence-focused training for teens, including Knife Defence.
- Adults Martial Arts & Self Defence (16+) – practical martial arts: striking, grappling, weapons and Knife Defence.
- Fitness Kickboxing (16+) – 45-minute pad and bag workouts for any fitness level.
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (16+) – a beginner-friendly start to BJJ.
Getting here from Heidelberg Heights
We're at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, on the corner of Chifley Drive – around 10 minutes west of Heidelberg Heights by car, depending on traffic. There's parking nearby. Kids classes start straight after school, Monday to Thursday, plus Saturday mornings. That makes them easy to get to for families at Heidelberg Primary School, Ivanhoe Primary School and Reservoir High School.
What makes our dojo different
- 700m² of training space – room to move, even in busy classes.
- No grading fees – ever.
- Experienced, full-time instructors who know every student by name.
What our students and parents say
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.
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.
Questions from Heidelberg Heights families
How far is the dojo from Heidelberg Heights?
We're at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, on the corner of Chifley Drive – around 10 minutes west of Heidelberg Heights by car, depending on traffic. There's parking nearby.
Do you have daytime classes for adults?
Yes. Adults Martial Arts runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as evenings and Saturdays.
Do I need to be fit or have experience?
No. Most of our students started as complete beginners, and classes are taught at your level.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Kids, teens and adults get 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
More classes near Heidelberg Heights
Our Melbourne dojo on Dundas St, Thornbury is close to Heidelberg Heights. Adults can also join our Self Defence classes in Melbourne or start BJJ classes in Melbourne.
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Live in or near Heidelberg Heights? Come and try a class this week.
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