Authentic Muay Thai,
in the heart of Thornbury
An authentic Muay Thai gym for adults, kids and teens who want more than just a workout — expert coaching and a real levels pathway.
More than a workout
Founded in 2009 and led by head coach Phill — a Muay Thai Victoria Board member with over 15 years’ coaching experience — ACSA is a Muay Thai gym in Thornbury, in Melbourne’s inner north. Our focus is authentic Muay Thai and long-term personal development: adults learning a real skill, and kids and teens building discipline, respect and confidence in a safe environment. We hold a 4.9-star rating from 185+ Google reviews.
We’re not here to sell one-off classes. We’re here to develop lifelong martial artists — people who keep training, keep improving, and become part of the club.
High-level coaching, every session
Every class is led by professionally trained coaches — technical, proper and safe, at no extra cost.
Coached, not crowded
Professionally trained coaches run every class in person — you’re guided, corrected and looked after.
Technical, proper & safe
We teach the fundamentals in the right order and build the habits that keep you training without injury.
Personalised feedback
Coaching meets you where you are — your body, your pace, the next thing for you to work on.
Why train at ACSA
Coaching is the heart of what we do — and a structured pathway keeps your training going somewhere.
Expert coaches
Professionally trained, technical and on your side — high-level coaching is the standard for everyone.
A real levels pathway
Structured levels and gradings give your training direction — you always know what’s next.
Ego-free community
Welcoming and friendly — no egos, no comparison, just people getting better together.
Built for the long term
No lock-in contracts — we’re focused on members who train consistently and stay for years.
What training here looks like
Real classes, real training — adults, kids and teens, seven days a week in Thornbury.
Honest about who this class is for
You'll feel right at home here.
- › You want to be coached properly, not just put through a sweat
- › You're happy to start as a beginner and build up steadily
- › You'll show up consistently, even when life gets busy
- › You want fitness that leaves you with a real skill
No hard feelings — it's just not the right fit if:
- × You're after a short-term fitness blast only
- × You'd prefer casual one-off sessions over a set program
- × You're hoping for results without training regularly
A structured pathway, not a drop-in
Progress follows a real levels pathway, with gradings to mark each step — how beginners become confident martial artists. See the full Muay Thai classes & levels pathway →.
Beginner
Start with the 2-week course, then regular beginner classes — fundamentals, properly taught.
Fundamentals
Sharpen the basics and build the base every later technique rests on.
Intermediate
Add range, timing and controlled sparring as your skills grow.
Advanced & sparring
Train at a higher level — most who start here are still training years later.
Led by Coach Phill
Phill founded ACSA in 2009 and leads the academy, with over 15 years’ coaching experience. He’s a technical, detail-focused coach who prioritises correct technique, strong fundamentals and long-term development — and a Muay Thai Victoria Board member helping grow the sport across the state.
He is passionate about growing the sport of Muay Thai in Australia to new heights.
- Owner & head coach — founded and leads ACSA
- Over 15 years’ coaching experience
- Muay Thai Victoria Board member
- AIBA 1-Star boxing coach
Why I teach
A short message from Phill on why he founded ACSA and what training here is about.
ACSA on national television
In July 2026, Channel 7’s Sunrise came to Thornbury to showcase ACSA and Muay Thai — with interviews with head coach Phill and our members.
“Very welcoming and friendly for beginners and women. Stellar culture and community, and incredible world-class coaches!”
Eleanor G. · Google review
Get started here
The best way in is the 2-week Beginner Course — coached from your first class.
- A beginners-only group — coached from your first class
- Gloves included, yours to keep
- Beginners genuinely welcome — no experience needed
- No lock-in, no contract
Changed your mind? Tell us within 24 hours of your first class and we'll refund the intro — no lock-in.
About ACSA — common questions
Where is ACSA and what areas do you cover?
ACSA is at 325A Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, in Melbourne’s inner north, with plenty of free off-street parking. We’re a short trip from Northcote, Preston, Fairfield, Ivanhoe and the surrounding suburbs.
Do you run classes for kids and teens?
Yes. Alongside adult Muay Thai and beginner-friendly boxing, we run structured programs for kids and teens focused on discipline, respect and confidence in a safe environment. Coach Mikaela runs the kids classes and holds a current Working With Children Check.
Are the coaches qualified?
Yes. Head coach Phill founded ACSA and has over 15 years’ coaching experience — a Muay Thai Victoria Board member and an AIBA boxing coach. Every class is led by an experienced coach, at no extra cost — meet the team.
What disciplines does ACSA teach?
Authentic Muay Thai and beginner-friendly boxing, for adults, kids and teens. Everything is built around a structured levels pathway and long-term development — with no lock-in contracts and weekly memberships.
How long has ACSA been around?
ACSA was established in Thornbury, Melbourne in 2009 and is founder-led by head coach Phill. We've spent that time building a structured, long-term Muay Thai program — beginners to advanced — rather than a drop-in gym.
What makes ACSA different from other Muay Thai gyms in Melbourne?
ACSA is built for the long term, not drop-in fitness: a real levels and gradings pathway, every class coached in person, and a supportive, ego-free room. It's founder-led by head coach Phill, who brings a deep understanding of the sport from over 15 years in Muay Thai — he sits on the Muay Thai Victoria board and is part of the team running the 2026 National Championships in Melbourne.
How much does it cost to train at ACSA?
Most people start with the 2-week Beginner Course for $97, gloves included. After that, weekly memberships start from $25 a week with no lock-in contract.
Train in Thornbury
Australian Combat Sports Academy
325A Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071
Parking: plenty of free, all-day off-street parking.
Beginners welcome
enquiries@acsamelbourne.com.au
1800 736 888