Melbourne Fight Club - Martial Arts Academy

One of the most unpleasant experiences I've ever come across. I booked in my 12 year old daughter to do boxing as she asked to learn, I'd heard of George Kolovos over the years and decided to try his center. Biggest mistake I made, their trainer Steve was asked to sort out a uniform for my daughter, he stood there looking at her, judging her on her weight glaring and making rude remarks and uttering that there may not be a shorts big enough to fit her, was making snide comments for awhile, my daughter and everyone else that was around the counter could not only see his actions towards her but hear him also. My daughter had tears in her eyes and wanted to leave. Dissapointed is not enough to describe how we felt. My daughter had been bullied, mentally and physically in school for years, she had developed an eating disorder and it took months upon months for her to recover and build enough strength to want to do this, and Steve destroyed all her hard work within minutes. No matter a child's weight, height, race no one should be made to feel the way Steve treated her. His discriminated and disrespected his judgemental look and snide remarks shows he shouldn't be around people let alone children, I also asked to see his working with children's card and nothing has been shown. I was told the owner would get back to me, that an apology letter would've been emailed. I'm not surprised as while he was doing this the manager could not only see him and hear him but she also acknowledged his actions. I now have to make sure ny daughter doesn't go back into habits and fall into another eating disorder.

My 20th year at this karate club.

World class kyokushin training by well respected and renowned instructors. From kids to grand parents, white belts to shihans, first-dayers to fifth-decaders, there is a place here to learn and enjoy. A wonderful team environment and friendly (but disciplined) atmosphere where you're on a first name basis with all students within your first couple of classes.

Not feeling karate on a particular day? Try boxing, try kickboxing, try muay thai, try bjj, try arnis! The variety here for your martial arts journey is unparalleled.

I've made lifelong friends, found love, formed a karate family with my daughters at this club. I plan to grow old with this club.

Come join my journey. You will find that you'll end up starting your own!

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Sempai John

Melbourne Fight Club provided me with the structure and accountability I needed to realise my weight loss goals. I had no previous boxing or gym experience but thanks to Hamzah, I was able to shed 14kgs in 6 weeks. As well as tailoring the programme to my specific needs, Hamzah was very flexible and worked around my busy work schedule. Looking forward to continuing my fitness journey with MFC going forward.

The quality of the instruction here extend far beyond the ordinary gym experience. George and Hamzah extensive knowledge and expertise is impressive. They make sure every person, regardless of their skill level, get attention and the necessary instructions to improve.
I strongly suggest PT muay thai sessions with Hamzah, these changed my life with significant positive improvements in my mentality, discipline, focus and overall well-being.

I am eternally grateful to Melbourne Fight Club for their outstanding Karate class for kids. George and his team not only taught my son essential martial arts skills, but they also played an important role in shaping his confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Melbourne Fight Club karate classes to any parent looking to provide their child with a transformative experience.

Good gym with competent instruction and good facilities. Oriented slightly more towards striking than grappling (I’d say 60/40 striking/grappling) but that isn’t to say anything negative about their bjj program, which I train in. Most of the training out of the cbd location is oriented towards white belt nogi techniques, whereas the training at the malvern location does more intermediate gi techniques. I’ve seen nothing but professionalism and competence from the instructors I’ve learnt from and I would recommend them to someone who wants to start jiujitsu. I have far less experience with the thai boxing and boxing programs, doing mostly beginner classes with a couple intermediate classes, but I’ve had nothing but good experiences with the instruction and classes with them as well. Overall a very solid gym that I would recommend to anyone with an interest in training casually or getting started in martial arts. I can’t speak to how good a place it is to fight out of or train more seriously because I just don’t have the experience to do it honestly.

Signed up for personal training with Hamzah and he was truly amazing. He has helped me develop a great relationship with fitness overall. I look forward to classes with him and found a genuine liking for working out instead of feeling like it’s a chore. Lance the receptionist is always attentive and detailed oriented as well. I truly recommend the club to whoever who wants to be healthy but don’t know where to start, the club provides you with great overall support regardless your intention/target.

Went here to do boxing training during my vacation. Very welcoming place, from the reception staff to the trainers, and all the different trainers give good trainings, very well led and organized, with plenty of focus on proper technique. Good culture overall, the other participants were also generally a pleasure to train with. Did some PT sessions with Quentin, learned a lot and had loads of fun. Couldn't recommend the place more!

I am delighted to share my positive experience with Melbourne Fight Club. From the moment I walked in with my son, we were greeted by George and his team, who made us feel welcome and supported throughout our fitness journey.

The trainers are well-informed, professional, and friendly. Adult and child training classes are well-structured and motivating, and the equipment is top-notch.

I strongly recommend Melbourne Fight Club to anyone looking for a friendly, supportive, and effective fitness and martial arts centre in Melbourne CBD.

Thank you, George and team, for providing exceptional services and making my son’s and my fitness journey enjoyable and rewarding!

0 learning for beginners and not a nice place for advanced.
The place close really early and even if you are finishing your last set they close the lights.
Is a good place only for training by yourself.

It was a pleasure to restart my martial arts journey here, if I ever return to Melbourne I hope to train with you all once more

Our son was diagnosed as mild to moderate autistic as a 4yo. He started school as a 5yo and had poor grades. We found out that he was bullied when we saw bruises on his body and questioned where they came from.

Laurence started karate as a late 5yo. He was a little slow to join in initially but after a few months he started to enjoy the routine. The trainers enforced strict discipline but to not push any kids beyond their capabilities.

We could see Laurence’s confidence building as well as his physical strength. He could now defend himself against bullies.

You can see Laurence in the photo below. He won a first and second at a recent tournament. This adds to his many previous trophies. His self confidence has gone through the roof. Not just at karate, but also in life.

He has developed a strong work ethic at school and his grades have progressed from well below average to average and are on the up. He has progressed from a kid that didn’t fit in and one to bully to being a confident and popular kid with lots genuine friends.

We attribute a lot of this to the Melbourne Fight Club.

Went in looking for some Muay Thai shorts. They had I needed and the staff were great to talk with.

This place is a massive rip off if you don't pay $300 exist fee to be left with a massive $2500 fee.just in time for COVID debts

Legendary Fight Club. Hard to find an iconic club throughout the world that's better! Highly recommended. My family trained here many times and will remember it forever!

Been here for over ten years and always had the best training from the best teachers, all the teachers here are the best of the best. Not once have i had a bad lesson with them, each class is always different and new even after ten years.would highly recommend for anyone wanting to try you will not be disappointed

So happy to train here in Fight Club! Trainers are awesome especially George, Hamzah, Sam and Costa! The community of members are also very welcoming to newbies!

Training is amazing after lockdown! Cant wait to lose weight and learn life skills here!

I love my times at this gym! The facilities are new and clean, the staff are super friendly and supportive- I feel like I can really do my best here. I feel appreciated for all my efforts!

I've been coming here for months and I honestly don't plan to ever stop my time here has been amazing and the coaches are friendly and skilled but more than that genuinely care about you and are amazing people I can't recommend this place enough

Opens 7 days and the timetable is soooo flexible (pick whenever u wanna)! Great coaching! Love Muay Thai and Boxing! ’n Hyde is fantastic! Interacting friendly patient! Everyone is awesome! Glad to be a member here.