One of the best ways to drop weight and tone up
Watch any weight-loss show and you'll see the trainer get out the focus mitts or kick shields. That's because kickboxing works, and it's a lot more fun than another lap of the treadmill.
45 minutes. Every muscle.
Each class mixes kicking and punching combinations on 5-foot bags and stand-alone striking towers with focus mitts, wall bags, medicine balls and functional conditioning.
Most of the class is individual work, so you never have to worry about keeping a partner waiting. The students are focused, but easy-going and friendly.
As your body shape changes and your muscle tone develops, you'll notice your energy lift too. Getting through the day stops feeling like such hard work, and your confidence grows along with your fitness.
Which kickboxing class is right for you?
Fitness kickboxing
Our most popular class: kicks, punches, knees and elbows on bags and towers, set to music.
Boxing fitness
Hands only: jabs, crosses, hooks and uppercuts on pads and bags, with no contact.
Kickboxing HIIT
Timed rounds of hard striking with short recoveries, for a big calorie burn in 45 minutes.
Group fitness
A friendly, high-energy group workout led by martial arts instructors.
Women's kickboxing
Mixed, beginner-friendly classes that are a favourite with women of all ages.
Martial arts
Japanese Jujutsu for self-defence and BJJ for ground fighting, at the same dojo.
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 →No lock-in. Ever.
We don't sell 5-week courses or 3-month blocks that lock you in and force you to turn up when it doesn't suit you. Classes run all year round.
Train for as long as you want, stop when you need to, and start again later. Flexibility isn't just part of how we train. It's how we run the school.
Who it's for
- Women and men of all fitness levels, 16 and over
- Complete beginners, and people coming back after a long break
- Anyone who wants a hard, fun workout without sparring or contact
- Busy people who need morning, evening and Saturday options
What members say
From our 5 star Google reviews.
I do the adults class too, and we also both do the Kickboxing. As an older woman this is exactly the kind of exercise I need to keep my bones and my muscles strong.
At various times I’ve done adults Japanese Ju Jitsu, Fitness Kickboxing and now Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I’ve always felt welcomed in class, supported to improve and pushed to the level I feel comfortable with.
Guests martial arts is a warm and inclusive school with top notch teachers in the disciplines JJJ and BJJ and I have never been fitter than when I did their Fitness Kickboxing classes.
Our kickboxing classes at a glance
- Classes on offer
- Fitness kickboxing, boxing fitness, HIIT, group fitness and women's kickboxing
- Classes a week
- 8 fitness kickboxing classes
- Private lessons
- One-on-one or groups of up to 6. Private lessons
- 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 classes: common questions
What kickboxing classes do you run?
Fitness kickboxing, boxing fitness, kickboxing HIIT, group fitness and women's fitness kickboxing, all non-contact and for ages 16+. We also teach Japanese Jujutsu and BJJ.
How long is a kickboxing class?
45 minutes: a warm-up, rounds of striking on the bags and pads, a short conditioning finish and a stretch.
Can I book private kickboxing lessons?
Yes. We run private kickboxing lessons one-on-one or for small groups of up to 6.
Do I need my own gloves?
No. Your first pair of gloves is free with your free trial, and all other equipment is supplied.
How many kickboxing classes are there each week?
Eight: Monday to Thursday at 6:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:15am, and Saturday at 10:30am and 11:15am.
Which class should a beginner choose?
Any of them. Every class suits beginners, and you set your own pace. Start with kickboxing for beginners.
Is there contact or sparring?
No. All our fitness classes are non-contact.
How much are classes?
$24.50 a week for one class a week, or $39.50 a week unlimited, after your 4 free classes.
Plan your first class
The hardest part is the first step.