Australian Combat Sports Academy

Phillip Lai and Denis Kelly are the best combat sports coaches in Australia. ACSA has the best community and is suitable for everyone from all levels of training. There's also a great in-house Physio, everyone goes to Quan from QMD Physio for there injuries.

High class coaches and fantastic facility. This gym has changed my life, such a great community atmosphere, I can’t get enough of it! I look forward to every class. Can’t say enough good things about this place. See you on the mats!

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 best martial arts gym, great coaches and great members. Very beginner friendly too!

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 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!

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'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.

Knowledgeable coaches with loads of expereinces in competitions and real life scenarios. Great for people of all ages. Has really helped me improved my fitness and confidence.

Absolutely love this place.from the ego friendly environment to the techniques shown in classes, this gym is very top tier and has phenomenal coaches. Coming here has given me way more clarity in life and helped me achieve some goals I had set. There are classes for all different skill levels from beginners to intermediates and advanced and the way they teach technique is simple and easy to follow. The coaches break it down in a step by step process so it’s not overly difficult or confusing to understand. Highly recommend!

Welcoming environment run by professionals with years of experience, who instill a sense of purpose with every class. Highly recommend for people of all levels looking to expand their skillset or improve their fitness drastically. Has provided a very positive change to my lifestyle.

I joined ACSA years ago for an activity to do with my friends after school, 4 years later and I’m still here doing the Muay Thai and boxing, the classes are addicting, fun and an awesome way to keep fit. I have and will continue to recommend to friends and family!

I had just moved into the area and was looking for a place to start my fitness journey after a few years off.

I love the atmosphere of the gym I like that the coaches are very friendly and knowledgeable. What I like most about this gym is the friendly and accepting vibe within the gym and classes.

Moved from interstate and tried out lots of muay thai gyms in the inner and outer Melbourne area. Was looking for a fight family environment with coaches who go the extra mile. ACSA surpassed all my expectations and more. Love every class and second spent there.

Friendliest staff, people and the perfect environment for all levels. Whether you're looking to achieve fitness goals, try a martial art or compete, the ACSA team are the people to get you there.

Coaches have deep knowledge of MMA, Muay Thai BJJ; and over 10 years teaching and fighting experience.

Gym hygiene and facilities 10/10

Great classes ran by friendly coaches with extensive knowledge about the sports. Started the classes to work on my fitness, and the classes did not disappoint!

I've trained at many places around the world, and the ACSA easily ranks amongst the very top.

The culture set by Phil and Denis is by far the best I've experienced, everybody is there to learn and it is a true judgement free training zone filled with people working to improve.

One of the best things about the coaches is how they are both actively learning and expanding their own skillset to improve themselves as martial artists, and that they very readily share those learnings with students. From my experiences elsewhere, this is uncommon.

If you want to test yourself and compete, learn new skills, or simple get fitter, I cannot recommend ACSA highly enough.

The classes are fun and focused on training fighters, as opposed to being fitness-oriented (although you get fit doing this stuff too). The coaches are good and have a genuine interest in the students improvement

Over the years, I've been to a lot of different gyms in Melbourne and in Greece and in ACSA i found what i was looking for.
Big space and nice environment, Knowledgeable and experienced coaches and a great team.
Highly recommended for all levels and all ages

ACSA provide an ego-free environment and welcomes complete beginners with no previous martial arts experience. Phillip and the team provide the resources you need to achieve your goals - whether it’s fitness, confidence or the desire to compete.