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Australian Combat Sports Academy

Locality: Thornbury, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 409 950

Address: 325a Darebin Road 3071 Thornbury, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.acsamelbourne.com.au

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25.01.2022 What style of Muay Thai suits your body type?

25.01.2022 The Strength and Conditioning Program at ACSA will be undergoing some big upgrades when the gym reopens. Stay tuned for some announcements.

25.01.2022 Who is ready for week 2 of Muay Thai Mondays? . It was great being back indoors last week and seeing all our members again. . All our Muay Thai classes are socially distanced, and follow current regulations.... . Look luck to those starting the 4 week beginner course this week! . . . . #acsamelbourne#muaythaimelbourne#muaythai#girlsmuaythai#muaythaifemales#muaythaitraining#bagwork See more

24.01.2022 Our next amateur MMA event takes place on Saturday 5th December. Sign Up is now open on the link below:

24.01.2022 ACSAs finest, finally back in action in 2021. Annie Thatcher Mitchell Carter step back in the cage.

24.01.2022 Bushido Novice MMA underway. The last Novice MMA competition for 2020. Next event will be early 2021.

23.01.2022 Always wanted to LEARN Muay Thai? Only 5 spots left in our beginner course! This course is for absolute beginners only.... DM us today to secure your spot. Starting 16th November 2020.

23.01.2022 We missed you! Our academy is upgraded, disinfected and ready for some good old fashion Martial arts training. Things might be a little different at the start but you’ll walk away with that same feeling after class.... All our classes are socially distanced and stick to current capacity restrictions and regulations. See you all tomorrow Coach Phillip and Denis

23.01.2022 We’re reopening next Monday 9th November. Here is a bit of a tour and what to expect from our coaches and owners Phillip and Denis. See you all next week.

22.01.2022 Who is excited for this bout? Who will take the win this weekend? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kxLg16Zyt0

22.01.2022 DECEMBER TIMETABLE for 2020 This is the current timetable in place while group restrictions of 20 are currently in place.

22.01.2022 Week 1 of reopening complete. . Even though we are open for indoor classes we are still running outdoor classes too. . All our sessions are in line with current restrictions and regulations.... . We are open to the public next week! . . . . #acsamelbourne#mmamelbourne#muaythaimebourne#thornbury#snc#melbournemartialarts#mma See more

21.01.2022 The next instalment of Bushido Amateur MMA is on Saturday 30th January. Register here: https://acsamelbourne.com.au/p/bushido-iv-competitor-sign/

21.01.2022 Want to learn Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2021? We are now taking bookings for our ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS COURSE 2021. Let's face it, last year is one we want to forget. Lets make 2021 the year you start doing something for yourself.... Have you always wanted to learn Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with other complete beginners in a fun and friendly environment? Once you complete the course you will be eligible to join our regular classes at the academy. In this course you will learn real Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The sessions focus on learning the basic techniques and how to perform them properly. The classes will be challenging but rewarding. We are now taking bookings for our BEGINNERS ONLY program. Start date: Monday 11th January 2021 Course times: Monday 730pm - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals Wednesday 8pm - Muay Thai fundamentals Saturday 11am - Muay Thai fundamentals **The course is capped to 24 places only** What you get? Learn the most effective striking Martial art. Train with a group of COMPLETE BEGINNERS. Learn the fundamentals of Muay Thai. Learn the fundamentals of BJJ. 2 classes of Muay Thai per week. 1 class of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu per week. Free gloves (valued at $67). Free Gi (valued at $57) Free handwraps (valued at $12) Cost: $197 Drop us a line today to start your Martial Arts journey.

21.01.2022 Outdoor personal training sessions have now resumed at Australian Combat Sports Academy. We are now offering 1on1 and 2on1 personal training sessions in Muay Thai, Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts. Here is what you need to know before you start your training.... CLICK HERE to get started today: https://acsamelbourne.com.au/trainers/

21.01.2022 3 more sleeps! Who is excited to return to Australian Combat Sports Academy ? Here is how we are meeting regulations to get you back to training and keeping you safe. We are going above and beyond to make sure we stick by guidelines and regulations to create a safe return for our members.... See you all Monday 9th November!

20.01.2022 Want to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai?

20.01.2022 Day 1 Contact training resumes for Muay Thai and BJJ.

20.01.2022 What better way to finish off 2020 than with some low kick rounds on the pads. Happy new year everyone See you all in 2021... Classes as normal from Saturday 2nd January 2021

20.01.2022 Today we hosted the Victorian Masters Boxing training day. It was the first one since the lockdown and a great training day for all involved. We had participants from all over Victoria come down. Thanks to Tommy and Wayne for running and organising such a great event.

20.01.2022 Who is ready to start training again? 28th September - Open for outdoor personal training 26th October - Open for outdoor group classes ... 23rd November - Open for business

20.01.2022 Australian Combat Sports Academy MMA Fighter Mitchell Carter ready to step back into the cage on Saturday 13th Feb. Don't blink because knock out artist Mitchell Carter is going to be dropping bombs

19.01.2022 MMA Technique of the week: Mount Americana to Spoon punch.

19.01.2022 Wan't to see what it was like in out final Muay Thai grading day for 2020?

19.01.2022 The concept of having a ‘Beginners mind’ is very important in your long term success in martial arts training as well as in many other areas of life. This means... constantly treating each session as if you are learning the techniques for the first time even if you have been training for many years. Many intermediate level martial arts students feel that some skills or techniques are too basic. Everyone learns this technique when you first start training and then once you have learnt them you can forget about them and move on the advanced stuff. In my experience, this is not the case. When a beginner is first taught a basic technique they have usually come from no previous training background. They learn a technique such as a kick, punch or arm-lock and from their limited point of view due to their lack of experience, they think they have got the hang of it and now it's time to move on to the next move. This is compounded in some cases by the fact that they receive verification that they have mastered the technique because they were able to apply it in sparring against another beginner level student. This is a pattern that is repeated often in martial arts training and it's something that is detrimental in the long term for the student. The opposite of this is to constantly have a beginner's mind. For example, you may have learned how to do an arm lock on your first day of training three years ago but chances are that on that day your mind wasn't really ready to absorb all the important details of the technique. Even though you ‘think’ you already know how to do it it is very likely there are huge chunks of information that you missed out on or just didn't pay attention to. I have often come across this lack of ‘beginner's mind’ when visiting other schools or academy's. Students who have been training for a relatively short period who obviously feel like they already have a superior skill level. These students feel like they don't need to waste their time paying attention to what the instructor thinks will be most beneficial for their long term improvement and development. This is illustrated by the huge number of ‘advanced’ students at the average school who don’t feel they need to turn up to classes and instead just come in for open mats or sparring. I used to think that these types of students were just too arrogant and were un-coachable. I could never imagine myself ignoring the advice or instructions from someone with literally ten times as much experience. Recently I have come to the conclusion that it isn't really the fault of the student. It is an inherent ‘fault' with martial arts training in general. In a famous interview Helio Gracie, Grandfather of Brazilian JiuJitsu, was asked about his son Rickson who was regarded at that time as the best fighter on the planet. Helio said it's not that Rickson is good but it's that Jiujitsu is good. What he meant is that his son didn't possess any particular talent that made him special. What made him special was that he had spent his life training in Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu. I think this is an important statement because the majority of people who begin martial arts training usually have little or no natural fighting ability. Even if they consider themselves to be ‘tough’ they would usually only last seconds against someone with actual training. If the beginner trains regularly (in an effective martial art or combat sport) within a few months or years they will find that they go from zero to being able to legitimately control and defeat the vast majority of the non-training population. Obviously, this will have some effect on their perception of themselves, Many people struggle to get their head around their newfound ability and rather than accepting that it was the training methods, techniques and hard work that led them to develop fighting skills it's easier to believe that it was just down to natural talent. This inevitably leads to problems because once you start believing in your own talent you will tend to ignore the things that created that ‘talent’ in the first place. Even as an instructor I think it is very important to have a beginner's mind. There are many techniques which I already ‘know’ and which I feel can teach very well. However, I am still constantly researching better and more effective ways of teaching. If I have a class with twenty beginner students they should all be able to perform the basic techniques correctly after I teach them. That is after all that I am being paid for. It is unacceptable to me that after I teach my favourite technique only three or four of the most talented students are able to perform it. To be a world-class martial arts coach. I need to find the best ways to teach and explain every technique so that all of my students can improve. I remember speaking to another instructor who said he wasn't interested in learning or researching any of the modern developments in Jiujitsu because he’d already been training for over twenty years and didn't want to change the way he did things. I found this interesting because to me, martial arts and fighting is a science, why would anyone not want to learn or re-learn a better way of doing things if better technology becomes available? Especially if it's your job and if it will help your students to improve. Keeping beginners or white belt mentality is one of the keys to continual improvement and avoiding hitting the sticking points in your training that ultimately lead most people to quit.

18.01.2022 Melbourne lockdown is over! Now is the time to do something you've always wanted to try. Have you always wanted to learn Muay Thai with other complete beginners in a fun and friendly environment? We are now taking bookings for our BEGINNERS ONLY course!... Course start date: 16th November 2020. **This course is capped to 10 places only** What you get? Train with a group of 10 other complete beginners Learn the fundamentals of Muay Thai 2 classes of beginner Muay Thai per week Free gloves (valued at $67) Also includes 1 beginner class of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu per week Free Gi uniform (valued at $57) Cost: $167 Drop us a line today to start your Martial arts journey today.

18.01.2022 Real Martial arts with traditional values. We are reopening on Monday 9th November 2020 for existing members. We are accepting new members from 16th November 2020.... If you want to learn Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ, or MMA then send us a message today. All classes follow current restrictions and regulations. http://acsamelbourne.com.au

18.01.2022 Bushido Amateur MMA Fight #1 Lachlan VS Tanner https://fb.watch/2i-NxJsKb1/

17.01.2022 Week 2 of the reopening and things are looking good. . Great to have everyone back on the mats training hard. . Next week more restrictions ease and we can begin contact training.... . Exciting times! . . . #acsamelbourne#mmamelbourne#muaythaimelbourne#melbourne#thornbury#martialarts#muaythai See more

17.01.2022 Melbourne lockdown is over! Now is the time to do something you've always wanted to try. Have you always wanted to learn Muay Thai with other complete beginners in a fun and friendly environment? In this course you will learn real Muay Thai. The sessions focus on learning the basic techniques and how to perform them properly. The classes will be challenging but rewarding.... We are now taking bookings for our BEGINNERS ONLY program. Start date: 24th November 2020. Class times: Tuesday 7pm & Thursday 8pm. (must attend both sessions per week) **The course is capped to 20 places only** What you get? Learn the most effective striking Martial art. Train with a group of COMPLETE BEGINNERS. Learn the fundamentals of Muay Thai. 2 classes of Muay Thai per week. Free gloves (valued at $67). Free handwraps. Cost: $197 Drop us a line today to start your Martial Arts journey.

16.01.2022 The moment you have all been waiting for.... CONTACT TRAINING RESUMES MONDAY 23rd Nov. =======================================... Things you need to know about the classes when contact resumes. These are only temporary while current contact restrictions are in place. We will be following Covid safe procedures: no training if you are sick, hand hygiene, and all equipment disinfected after use Pad work, drilling, and sparring will be permitted ========================================= What we are doing to keep things covid safe. ALL Member MUST bring and use a towel. No congregation before, during, after class. CHANGE ROOMS CLOSED. Get in, train, go home policy. 15 min window between classes will remain NO training if you are sick or come in contact with someone sick Extra cleaning and disinfecting of the facilities Every member or person entering the facility will have details recorded for contact tracing purposes.

16.01.2022 Melbourne is reopening and so are we We've been closed for close to 8 months now and we finally have the green light to reopen. Classes will begin with outdoor sessions and then we will move indoors soon after. Just like last time we will be sticking to Covid safe procedures when we reopen.

16.01.2022 Always wanted to LEARN Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Martial arts is one of the best ways to keep fit and learn how to defend yourself. We are now taking bookings for our ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS COURSE 2021.... It's 2021 and it's time to start something you've always wanted to do but always put off because you didn't have the time. Stop putting it off and put your fitness and yourself first. Have you always wanted to learn Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with other complete beginners in a fun and friendly environment? Once you complete the course you will be eligible to join our regular classes at the academy. In this course you will learn real Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The sessions focus on learning the basic techniques and how to perform them properly. The classes will be challenging but rewarding. We are now taking bookings for our BEGINNERS ONLY program. Start date: Monday 11th January 2021 Course times: Monday 730pm - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals Wednesday 8pm - Muay Thai fundamentals Saturday 11am - Muay Thai fundamentals **The course is capped to 24 places only** What you get? Learn the most effective striking Martial art. Train with a group of COMPLETE BEGINNERS. Learn the fundamentals of Muay Thai. Learn the fundamentals of BJJ. 2 classes of Muay Thai per week. 1 class of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu per week. Free gloves (valued at $67). Free Gi (valued at $57) Free handwraps (valued at $12) Cost: $197 Drop us a line today to start your Martial Arts journey.

15.01.2022 Who is excited to start training Muay Thai again ? We definitely are at ACSA. Things may seem a little bit different when you come back but you'll leave with the same awesome feeling afterwards.... Here is what you can expect when you return to Muay Thai classes at ACSA. If you want to learn Muay Thai then send us a message today. http://acsamelbourne.com.au

14.01.2022 ACSA Teens Muay Thai classes are back Classes run every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm.

14.01.2022 Bushido MMA is on today at ACSA. Grassroots novice MMA at it’s best in Melbourne. Athletes and coaches only event.

13.01.2022 Australian Combat Sports Academy will be hosting the first Victorian Masters Boxing Training Day at since the lockdowns. Masters Boxing training day is a great day for boxers aged +34 and over to get some sparring rounds in and training with other Victorian masters. It's been a tough year for all and what better way to cap it off than with an awesome event like this.

13.01.2022 We have begun our outdoor training sessions in Muay Thai and Boxing. Classes are capped at 10 and a great way to get you back into your Martial arts training. Classes start with a general warm up, technique work, bag work and then some fun fitness circuits.... Just in time for summer

12.01.2022 Muay Thai is back! At ACSA we focus on technique and good old fashion hard training. Check out MMA world champion Annie working Helen on the pads

12.01.2022 Contact training for adults and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is back at ACSA. Come and train with our BJJ Black Belt coach Denis Kelly

12.01.2022 We recently hosted the Victorian Masters Boxing Training Day at ACSA. This is an event for boxers over the age of +34 to get in some training and sparring rounds with other masters. Well done to everyone involved!

11.01.2022 Getting back into training and need somewhere to get Muay Thai, Bjj, or MMA gear? Check out fight factory for all your equipment needs. The #1 place in Melbourne for all your fight needs. https://www.facebook.com/The-Fight-Factory-Australia-622570851102964/

11.01.2022 Last weeks techniques were countering after a push kick catch. . Push kick catch is performed with lead hand on the bottom of opponents heel and rear hand on top of foot to secure and trap. . 1. Jumping kick counter. Pull and yank on the opponents foot to drag them forward. Use the momentum of the pull to launch into a jumping kick.... . 2. Drag sweep. Pull and drag opponents foot toward you. As they fall forward drag the foot close to the floor and then back up in a U shape to off balance them. . 3. Pull and foot sweep. Pull the opponents leg toward you and step deep behind the opponent. Use the lead hand to control and lift opponents leg, rear hand to push across opponents chest and rear leg to foot sweep. . . . . #acsa#acsamelbourne#melbournemuaythai#muaythai#pushkick#sweep#martialarts#technique See more

10.01.2022 Who's excited to start outdoor Muay Thai and Boxing sessions? We are starting our outdoor classes WEDNESDAY 28th October.

10.01.2022 We’re back! We finally reopened our doors today. Muay Thai and BJJ classes back in action.

10.01.2022 Over the summer we are running both indoor and outdoor sessions We have set up a permanent outdoor training area for all your Muay Thai training needs. We’re doing our part to keep things safe and hygienic. We have one entry and exit point, plus a 15 minute gap between all classes to ease congestions.... PM us today to start your Martial arts journey.

10.01.2022 Want to see what's happening in our online classes? This week (WEEK 3) we will be focusing on the knee fighter in our Muay Thai classes.

10.01.2022 Bushido Finals Sefo (Rise MMA) vs Seamus (Pro Fitness) Winner Sefo

09.01.2022 If you really want to do something you'll find a way. If you don't you'll find an excuse. It looks like indoor classes won't be permitted for sometime (23rd November 2020) We do however have some key dates for when outdoor sessions can resume though. It's not the news we all wanted to hear but at least the weather will be great and we can finally resume some small group sessions! We've already waited over 6 months and a few extra months won't hurt.... In the meantime we will continue running one of the best online programs in Melbourne! The numbers in my classes speak for themselves. OUTDOOR PERSONAL TRAINING ======================== We are now taking bookings from the 28th September on wards for 1on1 and 2on1 outdoor sessions. We will be following a strict covid safe plan with the following guidelines: All sessions to be conducted outdoors. Members to arrive and leave wearing masks. Mask during exercise is not required. Coaches to be wearing masks during session. 1.5 m social distancing to be maintained. NO sharing of any communal equipment. Hand wash and sanitizer provided.

09.01.2022 Well done to all the teams and competitors from Bushido MMA over the weekend. The level of athletes was amazing. No matter what the decision was a great learnin...g experience for all. If you have always wanted to compete in MMA in a professional well organised grass roots event the Bushido MMA is where it all begins. Our next event will be even bigger and better. Next event: 30th January 2021. https://acsamelbourne.com.au/

08.01.2022 NEW UPDATES FOR REOPENING ============================ Guess what? We now have a restart date for adult outdoor classes: Monday 2nd November 2020. Online classes will still be running as normal when outdoor classes resume. The member feedback about these online sessions has been amazing. I am finding the members coming back to training after participating in the online program are much more technical and still just as fit before we went into lockdown.... ONLINE MUAY THAI CLASSES this week will be focusing on the evasive style of Muay Thai - Muay Femuer. ============================================ PERSONAL TRAINING: Outdoor sessions in 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 have already commenced. Sessions are available in Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA. If you are interested then send us a message today.

07.01.2022 Wednesday Muay Thai Wondering how we are sticking to new restrictions to keep everyone safe? social distancing... huge striking area with plenty of bags non contact training Send us a message today to get started!

07.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Starting this Monday 11th January 2021. Want to learn Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2021? We are now taking bookings for our ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS COURSE 2021.... ==================================== Let's face it, last year is one we want to forget. Lets make 2021 the year you start doing something for yourself. Have you always wanted to learn Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with other complete beginners in a fun and friendly environment? Once you complete the course you will be eligible to join our regular classes at the academy. In this course you will learn real Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The sessions focus on learning the basic techniques and how to perform them properly. The classes will be challenging but rewarding. We are now taking bookings for our BEGINNERS ONLY program. Start date: Monday 11th January 2021 ===================================+ Course times: Monday 730pm - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals Wednesday 8pm - Muay Thai fundamentals Saturday 11am - Muay Thai fundamentals **The course is capped to 24 places only** What you get? Learn the most effective striking Martial art. Train with a group of COMPLETE BEGINNERS. Learn the fundamentals of Muay Thai. Learn the fundamentals of BJJ. 2 classes of Muay Thai per week. 1 class of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu per week. Free gloves (valued at $67). Free Gi (valued at $57) Free handwraps (valued at $12) Cost: $197 Drop us a line today to start your Martial Arts journey.

05.01.2022 We're back, OPEN TODAY! Here are a few things you need to know when you start training today.

05.01.2022 Muay Thai pad work is back on at @acsamelbourne . Things are finally getting back to normal . .... . #acsa#acsamelbourne#thornbury#muaythaimelbourne#muaythaipads#thaiboxing See more

05.01.2022 The return of contact training 23rd November 2020.

04.01.2022 Contact training is back at @acsamelbourne with @dkmmacoaching . Bjj and grappling classes are back in full swing at the academy. . .... . . #acsa#acsamelbourne#bjj#bjjmelbourne#grappling#nogi#grapplingmelbourne See more

03.01.2022 Attention those booked into outdoor Muay Thai and Boxing classes STARTING TOMORROW What you need to know before you start the outdoor classes.... What you will need: A mask arriving and leaving. No mask while training. Running shoes Boxing gloves and wraps Towel and water

02.01.2022 Our outdoor training area is here to stay for summer . Here is the ACSA fight team making the most of the new area. . @philliplaimuaythai ... . . . #acsamelbourne#acsa#thornbury#martialarts#muaythaimelbourne#muaythai See more

02.01.2022 We’re open tomorrow!

02.01.2022 We're restarting outdoor sessions very soon! If you are feeling stressed and wound up from 2020 and want to feel normal again then this is where you start. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

01.01.2022 We're open as normal. See what it was like in our Monday Muay Thai class.

01.01.2022 For everyone in Melbourne getting ready to resume Muay Thai training then here are a few tips that will help you get back into training. https://philliplaimuaythai.com//how-to-get-back-into-mua/

01.01.2022 Our 4 week beginner Muay Thai course is completely BOOKED! Stay tuned we will be announcing the next date this week. Beginner Muay Thai course starting Mon 16th November 2020.