Martial Arts in Melbourne
Martial Arts Classes for Princes Hill Families
272 Dundas St, Thornbury – about 15 minutes' drive from Princes Hill

Plenty of our students come from Princes Hill. Our Thornbury dojo is about 15 minutes' drive from Princes Hill, and families tell us the trip is worth it for the teaching, the friendly atmosphere and a timetable with more than 50 classes a week.
Our programmes
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.
Fits around the Princes Hill school week
Kids classes run after school Monday to Thursday and on Saturday mornings. That makes them easy to get to for families at Princes Hill Primary School, Carlton North Primary School and University High School. Adults train in the evenings, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, or on Saturdays. See the full timetable.
Why Princes Hill families choose us
- Teaching since 1997 – one of Melbourne's longest-running full-time martial arts schools.
- Free gradings, always – every child moves up at their own pace.
- Practical Self Defence in every class, not just sport.
- Parking nearby.
What 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.
Questions from Princes Hill families
How far is the dojo from Princes Hill?
We're at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, on the corner of Chifley Drive – around 15 minutes north-east of Princes Hill by car, depending on traffic. There's parking nearby.
Do you charge grading fees?
No. Gradings are always free, and every student progresses at their own pace.
Do you have daytime classes for adults?
Yes. Adults Martial Arts runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as evenings and Saturdays.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Kids, teens and adults get 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
More classes near Princes Hill
Guest's Martial Arts in Melbourne is close to Princes Hill and has taught kids, teens and adults since 1997. Adults can also join our Self Defence classes in Melbourne or start BJJ classes in Melbourne.
Also close by: martial arts near Carlton North, martial arts near Fitzroy North and martial arts near Carlton.
Live in or near Princes Hill? 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