Learn The Art Of
Boxing
Learn the sweet science of boxing. Footwork, defence and clean fundamentals — technical boxing classes in Thornbury.
Tuesday 7:15 PM · Thursday 7:00 AM · Sunday 10:00 AM
The weights gym started to get boring
You’re not unfit — you’re bored. The same weights, the same run, and nothing to actually get better at. Boxing fixes that: every class you’re learning something, and the fitness takes care of itself while you do.
Plenty of people walk in here having not trained properly in years, quietly worried they’ll be out of their depth. You won’t be. You work at your own pace from the first class — and the first time your feet and hands do the right thing without thinking, you’ll understand why people box for decades.
An hour with a point to it
Warm-up, a skill block you actually improve at, then conditioning — structured from the first minute to the last.
Footwork first
Position before punches. Coach Joe builds you from the ground up — the way boxing is supposed to be taught.
Technique over toughness
Pad work, partner drills and bag work — every session built around learning, not proving yourself.
Every level in the room
Complete beginners train beside experienced boxers — everyone working on their own detail.
Fitness with a craft attached
You're not punching air to music. You're learning something real — and it gives back.
Skill
A craft you can get better at for years — that’s what keeps it interesting.
Strength & fitness
A genuine full-body workout — you’re too busy learning to notice the conditioning.
Quiet confidence
Nothing to prove and no egos — the confidence comes from getting better at something real.
Camaraderie
People stay for the room as much as the workout — the same faces every week, everyone on your side.
What a class actually looks like
Real training in Thornbury — Tuesday nights, Thursday mornings and Sunday mornings.
Honest about who boxing here is for
You'll feel right at home here.
- › You want to be coached properly, not just put through a sweat
- › You're starting from scratch — or coming back after years off
- › Once or twice a week is your speed — kept up, that beats any crash-program
- › You want fitness that leaves you with a real skill
No hard feelings — it's just not the right fit if:
- × You're chasing a fight in the next couple of months
- × You're after a music-and-mitts cardio class only
- × You're hoping for results without training regularly
Where boxing takes you
It starts with one class. Here's how it goes from there — one step at a time.
Feel welcome from day one
No egos, no attitude. A coach beside you and a room that remembers being new.
Do something for yourself
One hour that's completely yours. No phone, no meetings, nobody needing something from you.
Belong to the group
Same faces every week. Training partners turn into mates.
It becomes the activity you love
The hour you plan your week around — and keep for years.
Meet Coach Joe
Joe Triscari runs all three boxing classes. He's a technical coach in the old-school sense — footwork before combinations, position before power, done properly or done again. He coaches a first-timer the same way he coaches an experienced boxer: patient with the basics, clear about the why, and entirely on your side.
- Technical, footwork-first coaching
- Runs all three weekly boxing classes
- Clean fundamentals, taught properly
- Beginner-friendly, every class
“Extremely comfortable and friendly environment, the staff are always willing to support and help with any pace you're comfortable with. You gain both benefits of combat skills and exercise so definitely give it a go.”
Khang L. · Google review
Get started here
No big commitment to decide today. Try a week — see how it feels.
- All three boxing classes — Tuesday night, Thursday morning & Sunday morning
- Plus every other adult class on the timetable that week
- 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.
After the intro: memberships from $25 a week for one boxing class a week — no contract.
What happens after the Intro offer?
Complete the intro offer week
Join into one or two of the boxing classes — plus anything else on the timetable. Gloves provided.
Pick your pace
From $25 a week for one class. No contract, cancel anytime.
Join into any of our Regular Classes
Imagine the version of yourself in 12 months time.
Before you start
Am I too old to start boxing?
No. People start boxing here at every age and every fitness level. Classes are technique-first and you work at your own pace — fitness is something training gives you, not something you need first.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Classes teach the fundamentals from scratch, in the right order, properly explained.
What happens after the intro?
Most people move onto a regular weekly membership — from $25 a week for one boxing class a week, no lock-in, no contract. You can also train any adult class on the timetable.
What should I bring to my first class?
Comfortable workout clothes, a water bottle, and yourself. Gloves are provided for your first week, so you can try boxing before buying any gear of your own.
Is training once or twice a week enough?
Yes. Once or twice a week, kept up consistently, is exactly how most people train here — and it's enough to keep improving for years.
How much do boxing classes cost?
The 7 Day Boxing Intro is $47 for unlimited classes that week. After that, memberships start from $25 a week for one boxing class a week — no lock-in, no contract.
Train in Thornbury
Australian Combat Sports Academy
325A Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071
Parking: plenty of free, all-day off-street parking. Easy to reach for locals in Northcote, Fairfield, Preston, Brunswick, Coburg and Reservoir.
Beginners welcome
enquiries@acsamelbourne.com.au
1800 736 888