Melbourne’s first inclusive martial arts club
Muay Thai kickboxing and Goju Ryu karate classes starting from under $10 per class
Our classes
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Every Wednesday
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Sunday
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Muay Thai is a style of martial arts heralding from southeast Asia. It’s name comes from the “8 limbs” the style uses for its strikes. The style we teach is a modernised style originating from the 1920s and 1930s. Our classes emphasise training at your own pace, while still developing explosive fitness, power and endurance. Perfect if you want a fast-paced workout that improves conditioning, striking skills, and confidence.
Goju Ryu Karate
Every Wednesday
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Sunday
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Goju Ryu is a style of karate that aims to attain balance and harmony with our bodies, mind, and spirit. It is an Okinawan martial art, primarily started in the 18th century by Kanryo Higonna, with an emphasis on “hard” and “soft” techniques. Most importantly, in our dojo, we emphasise learning the techniques as closely and practically as they were (and are currently) taught in Okinawa without gatekeeping.
Our location
We are conveniently located next door to Collingwood Station, inside of the Collingwood Boxing Club in Stanton Hall.
Address
Collingwood Boxing Club, Stanton Hall
17 Stanton Street
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Access to the club is through the doors to the right of the Table Tennis Club, and down the alley.
Recent highlights
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June 2026 grading
A huge congratulations to everyone who participated in the June 2026 grading on 28 June. It was fantastic to see the hard work, perseverance, and spirit displayed by all students on the floor. Please join me in congratulating: Ren Ka – promoted to 9th Kyu Fadh Yusof – promoted to 9th Kyu John Federick Mejia…
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National All Styles Victoria 2026 Tournament Round 2
Melbourne Dragons participated in the National All Styles (NAS) Victoria Round 2 Tournament on 21 June 2026. Results Student Event Place Grace MacNeil Continuous sparring (Novice) 1st John Mejia Open-hand forms (Novice) 2nd (Seiunchin) Lee Maskell Open-hand forms (Advanced) Did not place (Shisochin) Sam Carver Open-hand forms (Advanced) Did not place (Shisochin) Sam Carver Continuous…
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Guest Instructor Sensei Adrian Clarke
Melbourne Dragons hosted a Japanese Ju Jitsu class with special guest instructor Sensei Adrian Clarke on 31 May 2026. Photos
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DNBK recognition
On 26 April, Senior student-instructors Taisho Sam and Rene received their official renewal to their membership as international practitioners in Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK). DNBK is a prominent organisation overseeing traditional martial arts in Japan, requiring all members to be officially invited by a representative of the organisation. Principal instructor and Founder Renshi Damian…
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March 2026 grading
Melbourne Dragons held their quarterly grading on 29 March 2026. Congrats to Lee on his white stripe Brown Belt, and Chris on his Orange belt! Photos
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Melbourne Dragons on JOY FM
Taishos Sam and Rene were featured on the radio program Game On! on JOY FM on 18 March 2026. Listen to the full podcast on the JOY FM website here! Photos
Testimonials
“Been training with this club since Feb 2023 and all I can say is it has been an amazing time at both their Muay Thai kickboxing classes, Goju Ryu classes, self-defence workshops, guest instructors and even social events in a welcoming environment that cares for my safety and wellbeing. It’s never too late to start.”
“I didn’t expect how much I have come to enjoy the challenges of Karate – The physical and mental discipline, the gain in strength and mobility, the gain in confidence and resilience”.
“Having trained with many martial art groups in the past twenty years, I can honestly say the Melbourne Dragons are one of the friendly and Professional groups I’ve had the pleasure of training with.”
“I recently had to leave a Muay Thai weekend due to homophobia. That is the reason why this group is so important”.
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