Australian Combat Sports Academy

Best Place in Melbourne to train Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, boxing or Krav Maga. Expert coaches, awesome facilities and a super friendly community of martial artists!

I have been training here at ACSA for almost 9 years. This gym has one of the friendliest, most welcoming cultures around. I initially joined the Jiu Jitsu classes to keep fit because working out alone at a normal gym was becoming boring and I needed a change.I quickly fell in love with martial arts and soon began the boxing, muay thai, wrestling and mma classes too. My fitness and general well being changed dramatically and I felt great.At ACSA It does not matter what age, shape, size or fitness level you are, you can begin your journey in martial arts in a friendly, no pressure, no ego environment.Denis and Phil are very experienced professional coaches with extensive knowledge in many different martial arts. I have had both of them in my corner when I decided to test myself by competing and they both put in enormous effort to get the most out of the experience.Personally, ACSA has provided me with a great community of friends, self confidence and self defence and the greatest mental health benefit I could ask for.I will continue to train here as long as my body allows me to do so!!

I joined ACSA hoping to get fit and finding a new sport activity as we were emerging out of the pandemic. From the get go, the coaches were all incredibly friendly, fun and welcoming. The gym has THE MOST supportive group of people and it’s has become one of my greatest sources of joys. Everyone is super patient and willing to give advice and lending a helping hand in my training always. I couldn’t recommend ACSA enough!!

Have been training here for a while in Thaiboxing and Ju Jitsu. I.enjoy the friendly atmosphere from coaches and other members alike.Good size premises, plenty of bags hanging, room to warm up and train, good size mat space for rolling and little outdoor area.Gym also has a 4 corner boxing ring and cage.Lots of classes running which is handy for me as work is unpredictable, so I can usually find a class or 2 per week to attend.In all, definitely recommend you try ACSA if you want to start or continue training martial arts.

I've been training at ACSA for about over a year now. I have had a great experience during my time at the gym. Great coaches, with amazing knowledge in martial art. The environment and people are welcoming.I started training due to my mental/physical health, I needed something that would help with that. Training at ACSA definitely helped me improved on it. I feel more energize and focus as time I've been training. Met amazing people and built good knowledge in the martial art world and still learnng something new everyday. Always feel happy coming into the gym.Would reccomend anyone who looking to start something new or have already started martial art in the past and want to get back into it.

ACSA is an exceptional gym. The owners have managed to create a safe and welcoming culture coupled with highly skilled coaches and athletes. I couldn't recommend this gym highly enough to all age levels, genders, ability levels etc.

I've been training at ACSA for over 3 years now, when I first joined I was really unfit, overweight and had no experience in martial arts but I wanted to lose weight, get fit and learn some self defence so I looked up a gym near home. I was pretty worried about getting in way over my head (especially being female getting into a male dominated sport) however from the moment I rang up to enquire about the gym and doing trial I was greeted with friendly staff and coaches who were very supportive, experienced and patient. The gym supports people who are complete beginners all the way to pro figthers. The more experienced fighters/training partners don't hesitate to give advice and help you improve your technique. I walked in 3 years ago and I have never looked back!

I started training here one month ago as an absolute beginner. I am now completely hooked! The gym and trainers are world class! Everyone who trains at the gym is super friendly and offer plenty of encouragement! Would highly recommend ACSA!

ACSA has one of the best cultures I've ever seen in a martial arts gym or dojo. They make the sport fun and engaging, in a super supportive, positive and ego free environment. They teach students to push themselves to develop their skills and fitness, whatever your goals might be. There are also opportunities to compete and help grow careers outside of the gym. Coaches Phil and Denis really know their stuff and are some of the hardest working people I've ever met. It's not all about business, they clearly love the sport and really care about their students. Honestly all the coaches and students are great, and I have made so many new friends in this place. I couldn't be happier.

ACSA is the place to join if you’re looking for a martial arts gym. It’s a true community who are welcoming of all. The coaches are highly skilled, approachable and fun, and the members all have a great respect for one another. I’ve been training at this gym for 4 years and it is my second home. They have excellent Muay Thai, Brazilian jujitsu and MMA programs that suit all levels from brand new beginners to seasoned professional fighters, no matter what your goals are. This is a gym at which you are not just a number.