Self Defence Training In Preston

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Welcome to Guests Martial Arts, a full-time Self Defence training school located in one Melbourne best training facilities at 272 Dundas St Preston. 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 Self Defence  We offer many daytime and evening self defence classes for adults on the border of Preston, (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 have trained with Craig and the amazing sensei's at Guests Martial Arts for 14 years now. I would highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking to commence or continue their Jiujitsu or even martial arts journey.

​We train and practice a different style of Jiujitsu and weapon each month and I have never stopped learning each time that I have stepped onto the mats.

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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Been doing fitness kickboxing here for about 3 years. Cannot recommend GMA enough! The classes are always varied and fun, and the instructors are amazing and always put their own spin on classes, so you are learning something new with every class.

​The is a friendly and inclusive family vibe about the place which welcomes you in. And it’s a great workout every time!

Junior Adults 11 - 14 yrs old programme is very focused on self defence, knife defence, developing social skills and fitness training. 

​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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Our daughter Isabelle has been at student at GMA for 5 years now. 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.
It is our sincere hope and intention to keep our daughter at GMA for the long haul.

Samurai Warriors  8 - 11 yrs old  Learn a wide range of self defence skills right next to Preston. Our Samurai Warriors classes are both energetic and challenging, with a strong focus on self-defense training.

We also have our very own purpose-built character development program written by Dr. W Guest (PhD in Education) exclusively for our students. In this program, they will learn confidence, respect, self-control, listening skills, and so much more... it's an amazing program, perfect for primary school kids.

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​My son has been a member since he was 5 - he's now almost 11 and still loving it. I don't think he'll stop either which is great.

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.

Ninja Stars 5 - 7 yrs old    Our Ninja Stars self defence classes are full of energy and enthusiasm. Our student's parents regularly tell us that our classes have had a tremendous effect on their child’s overall development.

​Ninja Stars also has their very own age appropriate purpose-built character development program written by Dr. W Guest (PhD in Education) exclusively for our students. In this program, they will learn confidence, respect, self-control, listening skills, and so much more... it's an amazing program, perfect for primary school kids.

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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, concurrent fitness / boxing classes for parents on at the same time.

​I can’t recommend guests highly enough- great for all ages / genders / stages / fitness levels!!!

Birthday Parties  How would you like to have a birthday party where all you have to do is book your time, hand out your invites, buy a cake and turn up on the day. We do everything else for you including clean up the mess afterwards.