Jiu jitsu in Thornbury Melbourne Vic
Unlock the Power of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu In Thornbury
Looking for top-quality Jiu-Jitsu training? At Guests Martial Arts in Thornbury, we help adults, teens, and kids build confidence, strength, and real-world self-defense skills in a supportive and ego-free environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.
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Why Adults Choose Our Jiu-Jitsu Classes
🔹 Learn real-world self-defense – proven techniques that work 🔹 Stay fit, focused & stress-free – train your body and mind 🔹 Join a supportive community – make friends & grow together 🔹 Train at your convenience – flexible class times that work for you 🔹 No egos, just progress – a welcoming space for all skill levels |
Why Parents Trust Us for Their Kids’ Training
🔹 25+ years of experience – proven results in teaching kids & teens 🔹 Age-appropriate self-defense – skills for safety & confidence 🔹 Your child’s success matters – personal growth beyond the dojo 🔹 Flexible scheduling – classes designed to fit your busy life 🔹 Kids Life Skills Program – developed by Dr. W. Guest, PhD Edu |
Experience the life-changing benefits of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. Book a free trial class now and take the first step toward confidence, fitness, and self-defense!
Jiu-Jitsu Training In Thornbury
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Trying something new, like Jiu-Jitsu - can feel intimidating, but we make it really easy, affordable, and completely risk-free!
Here's How It Works: 🔹 First Class – FREE! - Then when you love it ... 🔹 Get 3 More Classes + a FREE Uniform for Just $19.50! 🔹 No commitment - just great training ! No long-term commitment... Just an easy way to see if Jiu-Jitsu is right for you.. More about our trial programme at the bottom of the page. |
Jiu-Jitsu Training Timetables For Thornbury
Our Adults, Teens, and Children's Jiu-Jitsu in Thornbury are designed to fit easily into your busy lifestyle with an incredibly flexible timetable. There are no locked-in days, giving you the freedom to train across a large number of classes whenever it suits you each week. This flexibility makes it easier to stay consistent, develop your skills, and be fully prepared when grading time comes around. Whether you're balancing work, school, or family life, you can train at your own pace and stay on track toward your goals.
Adults Japanese Jiujitsu Timetable 15+
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Adults classes run for 90 minutes and currently we have about 120 adults aged between 15 and 65 that train in this programme
Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Excellent professional environment with highly experienced teachers who also make it fun to learn. Coming from martial arts background, I highly rate this place in comparison. I have learnt a great deal in such short time and I feel confident in using the technics. All staff are friendly & helpful while you learn something new every time. HIGHLY recommended for all ages. Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We’ve had nothing but positive experiences here! The staff and trainers are outstanding, caring, highly skilled in and professional. Everyone is treated with respect, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. I would recommend this school for help with structure, fitness, discipline, some moral support and good fun. |
Junior Adults - Teens ages 11 to 14
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Our Teens programme is very popular with about 80 students currently training across the 13 classes we run each week for this age group. The focus is firmly on self defence and technical skills as well as developing friendships outside of their normal school friendship group
Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My movement, coordination, awareness of self and others and overall fitness and confidence has improved dramatically thanks to this school, and I also made a bunch of great friends through these classes. This school has without a doubt changed my life significantly for the better so I highly rate and recommend this school Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My daughter Olivia loves it here, and her confidence has really grown. She’s learning to defend herself, the staff are incredible; the timetable provides great flexibility. We are so pleased with our decision to get her involved! |
Samurai Warriors - Children aged 8 to 10
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A strong focus on physical self defence and character development. The character development programme is a structured coursework specifically developed for this age group by an education professional - reviewed by psychologists, school teachers and parents over the last 17 years.
Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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. I can't recommend it enough, what the sensei's do for kids is phenomenal! Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our daughter Isabelle has been a student for 5 years now. Enrolling her at this school has been hands down the best thing we as parents have done for our daughter. It is our sincere hope and intention to keep our daughter here for the long haul. |
Ninja Stars - Children aged 5 to 7
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Just like the Samurai Warriors our Ninja Stars training places a strong focus on character development and also physical self defence. The character development programme is a structured coursework specifically developed for this age group by an education professional and reviewed by psychologists, school teachers & parents.
Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My 7 year old son has been attending classes here for almost 2 years and we’ve seen his confidence and discipline grow significantly. All sensei's are knowledgeable and patient making sure each student learns at their own pace while still being challenged - Good mix of technique and games during each lesson. The environment is supportive and fun, and has a strong focus on respect and character development. Google Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A great place for kids to learn ninja skills as well as discipline and good values. Staff are great with the kids |
Highly Experienced Instructors that care about your progress
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🔹Craig Guest –Owner, Japanese Jiu Jitsu (JJJ) since 1990 🔹Ged Wirawan - Japanese Jiu Jitsu (JJJ) since 2000 🔹Daniel Bacon - Japanese Jiu Jitsu Since 2003 & BJJ Since 2012 🔹Elisa Spina - Japanese Jiu Jitsu (JJJ) since 2004 🔹James Mackintosh - Japanese Jiu Jitsu (JJJ) since 2009 🔹Milla Whannell - Japanese Jiu Jitsu (JJJ) since 2009 🔹Sophie Kyriakou - Japanese Jiu Jitsu (JJJ) since 2013 |
Our team of certified instructors has many decades of martial arts expertise. We are committed to empowering students of every age and skill level to unlock their potential, build confidence, and master genuine self-defense techniques. Dojo owner Craig Guest has attended more than 500 classes in Japan and traveled there 18 times to train under renowned Japanese masters.
Knife Defense & Real-World Application
Adults commit 10 weeks annually to mastering knife defense, equipping themselves to handle real-life threats. Our proven Jiu jitsu program has enabled students to disarm knife attacks safely and effectively several times right here in Melbourne.
Adults commit 10 weeks annually to mastering knife defense, equipping themselves to handle real-life threats. Our proven Jiu jitsu program has enabled students to disarm knife attacks safely and effectively several times right here in Melbourne.
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Weapons General Overview
🔹 Wooden Staffs: Bo (6ft), Jo (4ft), Hanbo (3ft) 🔹 Hojojutsu: Traditional rope-tying techniques for control and restraint 🔹Kasarifundo: A unique combination of weighted chain and rope for safety 🔹Swords: Realistic training with wooden swords and knife techniques |
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Weapons Training by Age Group
🔹Adults Blunt: Master the Bo, Jo, and Hanbo 🔹Adults Sharp: Sword, short sword, & knife defence. 🔹Adults Flexible: Hojojutsu and Kasarifundo 🔹Teens: Bo, Jo, Hanbo, and knife defence 🔹Kids Black Belt Club: Engage in fun, focused training with the Bo and Hanbo |
Adult's Jiu jitsu Curriculum
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We teach a wide range of Japanese Jiu Jitsu techniques, all based on one consistent style of movement. For example, when an opponent grabs your shirt with their left hand and punches with the right, you block the punch with your right arm, kick their groin with your right foot, and then apply an armbar to control the situation.
Our program includes hundreds of self-defense techniques, from simple effective movements to more advanced combinations. We cover various attacks—kicks, punches, chokes, throws, and combinations—using one unified system. This isn’t about mixing different martial arts together, Japanese Jiu jitsu does it all |
Our simple yet powerful method uses one consistent way of moving for every technique so you don't have to juggle multiple styles all week long
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Application Under Duress
🔹Pressure Testing 🔹Controlled Sparring 🔹Multiple Attackers 🔹Knife Defence Under Pressure |
Jiu jutsu / Daken Taijutsu
🔹Striking 🔹Locking all body joints 🔹Throwing and countering 🔹Apply and Escape Chokes 🔹Ground fighting |
Specialist Knowledge
🔹Pressure points 🔹Nerve Manipulations 🔹Evasive footwork drills 🔹Martial Philosophy 🔹Strategic thinking |
Let's Keep It Simple and start with a free class
Your free trial class is the simplest and easiest way to get started...
Then at the end of your first class you can choose to do the paid trial that only costs $19.95 and includes 4 classes and a free uniform that's yours to keep. Note that works out to be just less than $5 per trial class! And you get a free uniform that normally retails for $69 !! It's a really good trial offer, and we can't afford to give away high quality uniforms forever, so if you're looking for a school that places an emphasis on safe self defence training with friendly people and you're serious about starting fill in the form and we will see you soon. |
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