Jiu jitsu Thomastown Melbourne Vic |
Experience Premier Jiu Jitsu Training Near Thomastown
Looking for top-quality Jiu jitsu training close to Thomastown, Victoria? Whether you're a beginner or experienced martial artist, our Thornbury dojo is the perfect place to build strength, confidence, and real self-defense skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. At our school, we offer expert-led classes for kids, teenagers, and adults, helping students of all levels improve fitness, develop discipline, and eventually master the art of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Train With Us
🔹Effective real world self-defense skills that work 🔹 Make friends, join a positive & supportive community 🔹Our flexible timetable makes it easy for you attend 🔹Train in a welcoming & ego-free dojo for all skill levels 🔹 Relieve your stress and boost your mental focus |
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Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Train With Us
🔹 25+ years of experience teaching Kids and Teens 🔹 Real world self-defense skills that are age appropriate 🔹 We genuinely care about your child's growth & health 🔹 Flexible class times to fit your busy schedule 🔹 Kids Life Skills - made for us by Dr W Guest PhD Edu |
Expert Instructors with Decades of Experience
Our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every class, with over 10, 20, and even 35+ years of experience on the mats. Their dedication to teaching and sharing the art of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu ensures that students of all ages and backgrounds receive high-quality instruction tailored to your skill level.
Beginners are extremely welcome and are catered for in every class, don't worry we will look after you and make sure you enjoy your training. Jiu jitsu isn't the easiest martial art to learn but we have developed teaching strategies that will make it much easier for you.
Our school is located on the border of Preston & Thornbury at 272 Dundas St Thornbury.
Our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every class, with over 10, 20, and even 35+ years of experience on the mats. Their dedication to teaching and sharing the art of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu ensures that students of all ages and backgrounds receive high-quality instruction tailored to your skill level.
Beginners are extremely welcome and are catered for in every class, don't worry we will look after you and make sure you enjoy your training. Jiu jitsu isn't the easiest martial art to learn but we have developed teaching strategies that will make it much easier for you.
Our school is located on the border of Preston & Thornbury at 272 Dundas St Thornbury.
It All Starts With A Free Trial Class
Trying a new martial art can feel overwhelming—that’s why we’re making it easy, affordable, and completely risk-free!
🔹Your First Class is FREE
🔹Love it? Get 3 more classes + a uniform for only 19.95
🔹No pressure. Just great training!
🔹Call 9495 1929 or book online today
The Free Trial online form is at the bottom of the page. It's a one class trial and then if you like it we can move you onto a further three classes for you for only 19.95 and we will even include a free uniform for you to keep.
Note the three class trial is 19.95 in total, not per class, and you can keep the uniform! So you can just try it before you commit to anything, just to see if it's for you first.
🔹Your First Class is FREE
🔹Love it? Get 3 more classes + a uniform for only 19.95
🔹No pressure. Just great training!
🔹Call 9495 1929 or book online today
The Free Trial online form is at the bottom of the page. It's a one class trial and then if you like it we can move you onto a further three classes for you for only 19.95 and we will even include a free uniform for you to keep.
Note the three class trial is 19.95 in total, not per class, and you can keep the uniform! So you can just try it before you commit to anything, just to see if it's for you first.
Jiu jitsu Training & Timetables - All Programmes
Adults, Teens and Children's Jiu jitsu Classes each have their own timetables. We don't lock anyone into days and times so you are free to move around to whatever times and days work best for you each week. This makes it much easier for you to keep regular attendance and your class count up, so you are eligible for promotion when gradings are taking place every four months.
Adults Japanese Jiu Jitsu – Real-World Self-Defense
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Age 15+ Join a supportive community, expert training, and one of the most flexible class schedules in Melbourne. With no locked-in days or times, you can train when it suits you. Busy at work? Feeling unwell? Just come to the next available session - no stress, no hassle.
🔹 Knife defense is a core part of our training 🔹 Build real confidence, focus & self-discipline 🔹 Master striking, grappling, & pressure points 🔹Train for both stand-up combat & ground defense 🔹 120+ Adult students already training at our school Our state-of-the-art Jiu-Jitsu dojo offers 7 weekly 90-minute classes. Start with a free class, and if you love it, continue with a four-class trial for just 19.95, including a FREE uniform to keep! |
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Our Teen's Jiu Jitsu Builds Confidence & Self Control
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Age 11 - 15 Our Japanese Jiu-Jitsu program for teens focuses on practical self-defense, strong technical skills, and building friendships beyond their school environment. Training in martial arts at this stage helps develop confidence, resilience, and discipline for life.
🔹 80+ active students training weekly! 🔹 Proven self-defense & anti-bullying techniques 🔹 Improve focus, discipline & real martial arts skills 🔹 Join a fun, supportive community & make new friends With 13 flexible classes every week, students can train up to 4 times per week, including back-to-back sessions if they choose. Our grading system is designed for convenience, with promotions held every three months during class times at the dojo. This makes it easier for students to meet our class requirements and progress through the ranks - all the way to Junior Black Belt! |
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Children’s Jiu Jitsu – Fun, Discipline & Safety
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Our Children's Jiu-Jitsu program for 8, 9, and 10-year-olds focuses on character development, gross motor skills, and real-world self-defense. With an incredible 17 classe times available outside school hours, attending is easy—choose any session each week, or even train back-to-back if you like!
🔹 Learn essential self-defense & anti-bullying skills 🔹 Develop their confidence, self discipline & teamwork 🔹 Improved gross motor skills, focus & personal growth Our Character Development Program was created by an education expert with a PHD in Education (Dr Warren Guest) and reviewed by psychologists, teachers, and parents, covers 16 key topics, for example... teamwork, friendship, self-control, and listening helping children grow both on and off the mats. Unlike sports-based martial arts, we don’t compete in tournaments—so there’s no need for travel, protective gear, or entry fees. Instead, we focus on practical age appropriate self-defense skills and character-building for long-term success. |
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Children’s Jiu Jitsu – Self Control, Listening & Learning
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Our Children's Jiu jitsu program for 5, 6, and 7-year-olds focuses on character development, coordination, and real-world self-defense in a fun and supportive environment. With 10 classes available outside school hours, families have the flexibility to attend sessions that fit their schedule each week.
🔹 Practical self-defense & anti-bullying strategies 🔹 Confidence, discipline & teamwork through training 🔹 Expert-designed curriculum for motor skills & focus Our Character Development Program, created by an education expert with a PHD in Education (Dr Warren Guest) and and reviewed by psychologists, teachers, and parents, teaches essential life skills like teamwork, self-control, listening, and friendship. Unlike competitive sports, we don’t participate in tournaments, meaning no hotels and flights or other travel, protective gear, or extra special training fees. Instead, we focus on practical self-defense and building strong, confident kids. |
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Meet Our Team Of Expert Instructors
Our highly experienced and certified instructors bring many decades of martial arts training and teaching experience. They are dedicated to helping students of all ages and abilities unlock their potential, build confidence, and develop real self-defense skills. Dojo owner, Craig Guest, has had over 500 classes in Japan and been to Japan 18 times for training under the Japanese Masters.
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🔹Craig Guest –Owner, 35 years experience in Japanese Jiu Jitsu (JJJ) 🔹Ged Wirawan - 25 years JJJ - Kids, Teens & Adults Programs Training Specialist 🔹Daniel Bacon - 20 years JJJ & 12 years BJJ - Ground Fighting & Weapons Specialist 🔹Elisa Spina - 20 years JJJ - Kids & Teens Programs Specialist 🔹James Mackintosh - 15 years JJJ - Adults Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Weapons Specialist 🔹Milla Whannell - 15 years JJJ - Kids & Teens Programs Specialist 🔹Sophie Kyriakou - 11 Years JJJ - Adults JJJ Specialist As you can see for yourself we have some of the most experienced full time Jiu Jitsu instructors in Melbourne, many with literal decades of time on the mats. Teaching is all we do, all the time! |
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Jiu-Jitsu and Weapons Training: A Perfect Combination
Weapons training is a key part of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu training, it quickly refines your understanding of distance, timing, and overall technique. Each age group trains with different weapons as a part of their martial arts journey. We train in a safe and responsible way and we have never had a weapons training injury... Many new students are surprised to discover that weapons training is also a lot of FUN!
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Knife Defense & Real-World Application
Teens and adults dedicate 10 weeks per year to knife defense, preparing for real-life threats. Our students have successfully disarmed knife threats without injury. Weapons Overview 🔹 Bo (6ft), Jo (4ft), Hanbo (3ft) – Wooden staffs 🔹 Hojojutsu: Traditional rope tying techniques 🔹 Kasarifundo: Weighted chain, rope used for safety 🔹 Swords: Wooden Training Swords and Knife Weapons Training by Age Group 🔹 Adults Blunt: Bo, Jo, Hanbo 🔹 Adults Sharp: Wooden Sword, Short Sword, Knife 🔹 Adults Flexible: Hojojutsu, Kasarifundo 🔹 Teens: Bo, Jo, Hanbo, Knife Defense 🔹 Kids Black Belt Club: Bo, Hanbo |
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Start Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey – Try a Class for FREE!
Looking for a fun, effective, and practical way to get fit while learning self-defense? There's no better way to experience Jiu-Jitsu than by stepping onto the mats yourself! Your Free Trial Class Awaits Join us for a complimentary class and get a firsthand feel for our training environment, expert instruction, and supportive community—no cost, no commitment, just an opportunity to see if Jiu-Jitsu is right for you. Can you bring a friend? Of course just let us know in the comments section |
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And after your free trial class you can ...
Unlock Our Special Extended Trial for Just 19.95!
If you loved your first class (and we’re sure you will!), you can continue with our extended trial package, which includes:
🔹Three Additional 90-Minute Classes – Build confidence, improve technique, and experience the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu.
🔹A Brand-New Martial Arts Uniform – FREE! – Yours to keep, so you can train in comfort and style.
🔹All this for just 19.95 total – NOT per class! No hidden fees, no obligations, an easy, affordable way to explore Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
The extended trial can be arranged at the dojo after your class, easy.
If you loved your first class (and we’re sure you will!), you can continue with our extended trial package, which includes:
🔹Three Additional 90-Minute Classes – Build confidence, improve technique, and experience the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu.
🔹A Brand-New Martial Arts Uniform – FREE! – Yours to keep, so you can train in comfort and style.
🔹All this for just 19.95 total – NOT per class! No hidden fees, no obligations, an easy, affordable way to explore Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
The extended trial can be arranged at the dojo after your class, easy.