Our instructors bring many decades of jiu jitsu training and teaching experience, and they're dedicated to helping students of all ages and abilities build confidence and real skills.
Full-time instructors
 | Name: Craig Guest Role: School owner and Principal Instructor Started jiu jitsu: 1990 Training in Japan: 20 journeys to Japan specifically for Jiu Jitsu training, with over 500 classes with the Japanese masters Favourite weapon: Knife Defence |
 | Name: Ged Started jiu jitsu: 1999 Teaches: Kids, teens and adults Favourite school: Shinden Fudo Ryu Favourite weapon: Hanbo (3 foot staff) |
 | Name: Daniel Bacon Started jiu jitsu: 2005 Grade: 5th Dan Black Belt, Japanese Jiu Jitsu; Brown Belt, BJJ Teaches: BJJ, ground fighting and weapons Favourite weapon: Kasarifundo |
 | Name: James Mackintosh Started jiu jitsu: 2009 Teaches: Adults Japanese Jiu Jitsu and weapons Favourite school: Kukishinden Ryu Favourite weapon: Bo staff |
Part-time instructors
| Name: Elisa Spina Started jiu jitsu: 2004, at age 5 Teaches: Kids and teens Favourite school: Takagi Yoshin Ryu |
 | Name: Milla Whannell Started jiu jitsu: 2009, at age 5 Teaches: Kids and teens Favourite weapon: Bo (6 foot staff) |
 | Name: Sophie Kyriakou Started jiu jitsu: 2014 Teaches: Adults Japanese Jiu Jitsu Favourite weapon: Hanbo (3 foot staff) |
Book Your Free Trial
At times it can be very difficult to get people on the phone, so we've found this to be the easiest way: simply fill in this short form, choose your preferred day and time, then send it off.
We will book you in and send you an email. If you need to change it, simply reply to the email or call.
Then when you arrive we can chat face to face and answer any questions you may have.
It could not be easier, see you soon.
- Kids, Junior Adults and Japanese Jiu Jitsu: 4 free classes plus a free uniform.
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: $99 for up to 12 classes over 4 weeks plus a new BJJ uniform. Simply pay at reception when you arrive.
Prefer to talk? Call us on 03 9495 1929.
Start Jiu Jitsu in Melbourne
Interested in training? Call us or book a trial, and we'll find the best class time for you.
- Phone03 9495 1929
- Address272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071