Melbourne Dragon Martial Arts provides a supportive and inclusive environment to learn how to protect yourself. You develop self-esteem, confidence, resilience and competence under the tutelage of Sensei Damian Wilson. At Melbourne Dragons Martial arts we teach a traditional style of martial arts; Goju Ryu Karate, in our classes at our Collingwood dojo. Goju Ryu karate was founded in Okinawa in 1930, and is a traditional style of martial arts that is easy to learn for all ages and abilities, be you a seasoned martial artist or an absolute beginner.

Our LGBT Friendly Self Defence Training Space

Melbourne Dragon Martial Arts is Melbourne’s first inclusive LGBT+ martial arts club. We offer Gay, Lesbian, Trans Martial Arts and self defence classes in our Collingwood dojo. We run our Goju Ryu Karate classes twice a week at our accessible Melbourne martial arts Dojo. Located close to the CBD, the Collingwood Dojo is open to all members of the LGBT+ community and their allies. We offer a free first class, so come along to get a feel for our Dojo.

Getting Started As a Beginner With Self Defence Classes

For newbies we encourage you to commit to coming for at least 8 weeks to classes to form the habit and discipline for training. We have very flexible class payment options.  We look forward to welcoming you to our martial arts family. For further information have a look at the tabs below. Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about coming along to your free first free session.