Thornbury Guests Martial Arts - The Self Defence Experts

Gosh, this place is awesome! The sessions are well structured and the centre only seems to employ really good quality teachers. Shoutout to Daniel, in particular, for his perfect balance of silly but structured - his classes promote fun and engagement, whilst he also employs really great behavioural management. Would highly recommend giving this place a try!

Been going here for close to 10 years, they may have the best children's program in Australia and one of the best instructors in the country in terms of depth and skill.

My young son has been attending Guests Martial Arts for over three years, and it's really helped him with agility and coordination, and increased confidence in his physical abilities. The staff are all very supportive and attentive. I particularly like the emphasis on measuring success by a student's individual improvements, rather than on success at tournaments. Lessons include discussions about things like friendships, positive social behaviour, sensible risk taking, and there are also reward programs for reading and good manners. Highly recommend.

Love this place! My son has been going since he was 5. He's now 14, got his junior black belt, and is now training for his adult black belt. Fantastic teachers who set a great example of determination, patience, tolerance and endurance, and an incredibly supportive and welcoming atmosphere. As a parent I do the kickboxing classes while my son does his martial arts class, and I'm really enjoying it!

We’ve had nothing but positive experiences here! The staff and trainers are outstanding, caring, highly skilled in and professional. From what we’ve seen, children who may need extra support, especially if they experience feelings of anxiety, are thoughtfully accommodated. 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.