Martial Arts in Thornbury

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Welcome to Guests Martial Arts, a full-time Martial Arts training school located in one Melbourne best training facilities in Thornbury. We offer an amazingly flexible timetable, providing expert instruction and a supportive community for all ages and skill levels. Our programs are recognised for excellence, with multiple awards for quality and innovation in martial arts education since 1999.

Our Self Defence Programmes In Thornbury:

• Adult Self Defence Classes (18+) – Strengthen your body, mind, and technique with martial arts that build confidence and resilience.
• Fitness Kickboxing (15+) – High-intensity, cardio-focused workouts that are perfect for fitness, weight loss, and stress relief.
• Self Defence for Teens (Ages 11-17) – Build focus, discipline, and confidence in a supportive, engaging environment.
• Self Defence for Kids (Ages 8-10) – A dynamic program designed to teach respect, coordination, and courage.
• Kids Self Defence (Ages 5-7) –  Fun, foundational training that improves motor skills, balance, and social confidence.

And of course we have Generous Trial Classes Available: Whether you’re new to self defence or looking to refine your skills, we invite you to try a class and experience our dojo's vibrant community firsthand at Guests Martial Arts.

Adults Martial Arts  We offer many daytime and evening martial arts classes for adults very close to Thornbury, (11 classes each week), so getting to class is really easy. We cover a wide range of skills including Striking, Grappling, Pressure Points, Nerve Manipulation, Weapons Training, Knife Defence and a lot more 

This is a well rounded adults martial arts training experience for beginners. ​Our Adults 4 class trials including a brand new uniform are currently 50% off!

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​I'm only a few weeks in, and already feel like I'm learning heaps. The senseis are all really good at helping different students, teaching us a big variety of techniques and building confidence. As a result am looking forward to every class I attend.

Fitness Kickboxing  Let’s get you Fit and Strong with our Fitness Kickboxing classes either in the daytime or evening. With ten class times to choose from it has never been easier to get to class and fit it into your busy schedule. All sessions are guaranteed to make you sweat.

​These classes are non contact and perfect for absolute beginners. 

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​ We took lessons on Saturdays at different times, with different trainers, and all were committed, cheerfully motivating and some with sense of humour that make you forget you are tired while working out. All the facilities, equipments, scoreboards, hygiene practice in place all are remarkable.
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Junior Adults 11 - 14 yrs old programme is very focused on self defence based Martial Arts.

​As you may already be aware both assaults and knife attacks in Melbourne have  dramatically increased but did you know this age group is strongly represented in the official statistics for knife violence ...

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​Amazing dojo, I’ve been going since 2017, the people and community are super friendly and welcoming! 😊 teachers are great! Made many friends and connections over the years. I treat this place like my second home. 🥰

Samurai Warriors  8 - 11 yrs old  Learn a wide range of martial arts skills right here in Thornbury. Our Samurai Warriors classes are both energetic and challenging, with a strong focus on self-defense training.