Strike first.
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45-minute fitness kickboxing and HIIT classes for real people, not fighters. No sparring, no egos. You set the pace.
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Try it properly before you spend a cent.
Kickboxing classes in Melbourne's inner north
Fitness kickboxing at Guest's Martial Arts is a 45-minute, non-contact workout of kicks, punches, knees and elbows on bags and striking towers, for women and men aged 16 and over. Classes run eight times a week at our 700m² Thornbury dojo, a short trip from across the inner north. New members get 4 free classes and a free pair of gloves.
Choose from fitness kickboxing, boxing fitness, kickboxing HIIT classes, group fitness and women's kickboxing, or compare them all on our kickboxing classes page.
Pick your workout
Every class works for complete beginners and experienced kickboxers. You train on your own bag or tower, so there's nobody to keep up with.
Most popularFitness
Kickboxing
Kicks, punches and combos on 5-foot bags and striking towers. Non-contact, set to music, and a full-body workout that never gets boring.
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Hands onlyBoxing
Fitness
Jabs, crosses, hooks and uppercuts on pads and bags. 100% non-contact, so you get fit without getting hit.
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BurnHIIT
Classes
Timed rounds of hard punching and kicking with short recoveries, then go again. Fun, skill-based and over before you know it.
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FunGroup
Fitness
Train alongside a friendly crew, with no egos. A gym-style group workout, taught by experienced martial arts instructors.
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For womenWomen's Fitness
Kickboxing
Get fit, build confidence and learn to strike with good form. Mixed, beginner-friendly classes that are a favourite with women of all ages.
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Self-defenceMartial
Arts
Japanese Jujutsu for self-defence and BJJ for exercise and ground fighting. Both at the same Thornbury dojo, ages 16+.
Find out more →Kickboxing for fitness, not for fighting
You control the intensity
Go at 70% for your first few weeks, push harder when you're ready. The class works either way.
No lock-in courses
No 5-week blocks or 3-month contracts. Train as long as you want, stop when you need to, and come back any time.
A real school, not a pop-up
Qualified instructors at a full-time martial arts school that has been teaching in Melbourne since 1997.
Perfect. Everyone has a first class.
Maybe you're not as fit as you used to be, or it's been a while. We get it. Here's how we'd have you approach your first few months:
At about 70%. For your first few weeks, learn the kicks, punches and routines without blowing up.
Push harder. Finish every class with a real sweat.
Over the months, bring that effort earlier until you can go strong from start to finish.
Play it smart from the start.
Your first kickboxing class · The kicks and punches you'll learn
Evenings, late mornings & Saturdays
| Monday | 6:30pm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:15am | 6:30pm | |
| Wednesday | 6:30pm | ||
| Thursday | 11:15am | 6:30pm | |
| Saturday | 10:30am | 11:15am |
All classes 45 minutes · ages 16+ · 272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071
A good exercise plan is all about training smart, with a medium- to long-term plan, right from the beginning.
What members say
130+ 5 star Google reviews for Guest's Martial Arts.
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 Kickboxing exercise classes are awesome. Great instructors. Pounding away on the high-quality punch/kick bags pushes my cardio fitness, tones my aging body, allows me to deal with the stresses of the day.
I attend Adult Kickboxing classes, instructors are great, give good patient professional advice and the various instructors give the workouts good variation. … Highly recommend especially if you're looking for a fun way to exercise
Kickboxing near you
Fitness kickboxing in Melbourne at a glance
- What it is
- Fitness kickboxing classes: kicks, punches, knees and elbows on bags and striking towers, set to music
- Programs
- Fitness kickboxing, boxing fitness, HIIT, group fitness, women's kickboxing and private lessons
- Run by
- Guest's Martial Arts, teaching in Melbourne since 1997, in a 700m² full-time dojo
- Who it's for
- Women and men aged 16+, all fitness levels, complete beginners welcome
- Class length
- 45 minutes
- When
- Monday to Thursday 6:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 11:15am, Saturday 10:30am and 11:15am. See the timetable.
- Contact
- Non-contact. No sparring; you strike bags, towers and pads only
- Price
- $24.50 a week for one class a week, or $39.50 a week unlimited (concession $19.50 / $34.50). No lock-in contract.
- Free trial
- 4 free classes plus a free pair of gloves. Book your free trial.
- Where
- Guest's Martial Arts, 272 Dundas St, Thornbury VIC 3071, about 7 km north of the Melbourne CBD
Kickboxing in Melbourne: your questions
Where can I do kickboxing in Melbourne?
At our full-time dojo at 272 Dundas St, Thornbury, in Melbourne's inner north. It's a short trip from Northcote, Preston, Brunswick East, Carlton North and nearby suburbs.
How much do kickboxing classes cost?
Once a week is $24.50 a week ($19.50 concession) and unlimited classes are $39.50 a week ($34.50 concession). Your first 4 classes are free. See timetable and prices.
When are the kickboxing classes on?
Eight 45-minute classes a week: Monday to Thursday at 6:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:15am, and Saturday at 10:30am and 11:15am.
Is kickboxing good for beginners?
Yes. Most members start as complete beginners. You train on your own bag and set your own pace. Read kickboxing for beginners.
Do I have to spar or get hit?
No. Fitness kickboxing is non-contact. You strike bags, towers and pads, never another person.
Is there kickboxing near the Melbourne CBD?
Our Thornbury dojo is about 7 km north of the Melbourne CBD, with free classes to try first. Book a free trial.
Do you have women's kickboxing classes?
Our classes are mixed and very popular with women of all ages and fitness levels. See women's fitness kickboxing.
What happens in a fitness kickboxing class?
A non-contact workout where you kick, punch, knee and elbow bags and pads to music, coached by martial arts instructors. More about fitness kickboxing.
How long is a kickboxing class?
45 minutes.
Is there a lock-in contract?
No. Train for as long as it suits you.
What age do you need to be?
16 or over. Kids and younger teens can train in Guest's Martial Arts' own programs.
Is kickboxing a good workout?
Yes. Every strike uses your legs, hips, core and arms, so it builds cardio fitness, strength and coordination at the same time.
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.