BUILT DIFFERENT · Marrickville, Sydney
Martial Arts in Marrickville.
Find Your Strength.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA and wrestling for adults, plus women-only classes and kids classes. Every program is taught from the fundamentals, and your first class is free.
- Free trial
- One class, on us
- Classes
- Monday to Saturday
- Where
- 201–203 Victoria Road, MarrickvilleEntrance via 107 Sydenham Road.
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Adults
BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA and wrestling, with morning and evening classes.
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Kids
BJJ, Muay Thai and wrestling for ages 5–12, taught through drills and games.
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Women's Classes
Women-only MMA with a UFC fighter, and women-only Muay Thai.
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A serious gym that is
easy to walk into.
Marrickville Martial Arts Club sits on Victoria Road in Sydney’s Inner West. We teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts and Olympic-style wrestling, with dedicated women’s and kids programs running alongside.
The standard on the mats is high — our coaches include a fighter currently competing in the UFC and a wrestling head coach ranked number three in the world. The culture is not. Nobody is trying to prove anything to a first-timer, and the person you get paired with on day one has almost certainly been exactly where you are.
Come for fitness, self-defence, competition, or just somewhere to put your head for an hour. All of those are good reasons.
Programs
Programs for adults,
women and kids.
Every program is taught from the fundamentals. Each page covers who it suits, what a first class looks like, and what to bring.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
01Adults · Kids 5–12
No-gi grappling for adults and kids: control, escapes and submissions, taught from the fundamentals.
Muay Thai
02Adults · Kids 5–12
Thai boxing — punches, kicks, knees and elbows — with coached pad work. Morning, evening and kids classes.
Mixed Martial Arts
03Adults
Striking, wrestling and ground work combined into one system, led by a current professional MMA fighter.
Wrestling
04Adults · Kids 5–12
Olympic-style wrestling led by Head Coach Tsuchika Shimoyamada, ranked number three in the world. Combined and kids sessions.
Kids Programs
05Kids 5–12
BJJ, Muay Thai and wrestling classes for children aged 5–12 — short, structured and active, with technique taught through drills and games.
Women's MMA
06Women only
A women-only MMA class led by Nikolija Milosevic, who is currently fighting in the UFC. Taught from the fundamentals.
Women's Muay Thai
07Women only
A women-only Muay Thai class led by Johana Reyes Lagos. All fitness levels train together.
The facility
Room to train properly.
Four mat areas and a full striking set-up, so several classes can run at once.
Four mat areas
Classes are scheduled across four spaces — Ground Mat Area, Ground Mat 2, Level 1 Mat Area, Level 1 Mat 2 — so several programs can run at the same time without sharing a mat.
Striking equipment
Heavy bags, Thai pads and focus mitts for Muay Thai, MMA and the kids striking classes. Pad work is part of most striking sessions.
Coached classes
Every session on the timetable is run by a coach. Members book their place through GymMaster.
Prestige only — Weights and cardio facilities, sauna and cold plunge, recovery facilities and GymMaster app door access come with Prestige, with extended access from 7:00am to 9:00pm subject to MMAC's access and safety rules. Kick Starter and Gold members may purchase a casual recovery session for $35.
Coaches
Taught by people who have done it.
A coach currently fighting in the UFC, a wrestling head coach ranked number three in the world, and coaches who can explain what they know to someone who has never trained.
Josh Allsop
BJJ Head Coach
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from AOJ.
Tsuchika Shimoyamada
Wrestling Head Coach
Ranked number three in the world.
Nikolija Milosevic
Women's MMA Coach
Currently fighting in the UFC.
Antonio Mammarella
Head MMA Instructor
Current professional MMA fighter with 14+ years in mixed martial arts.
Members
In their words.
Reviews published by members on Google.
“I started training Muay Thai at MMAC about 6 months ago and it's been the best decision. Instructors are amazing. Bastian makes everyone feel comfortable in the mixed class. Jo pushes the girls to be their best selves in the women's class. The vibes are always good.”
“Marrickville Martial Arts Club is hands down the best gym I've ever trained at. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced martial artist, this place has everything you need to grow and improve.”
“My teenage son attends Muay Thai here taught by Bastian. He is a very knowledgeable and passionate teacher for all levels and ages. Everyone's very friendly, encouraging and respectful. Highly recommended.”
“Very professional and knowledgeable trainers at Marrickville Martial Arts Club. Great place to learn a martial art at any skill level, especially Muay Thai with Coach Bastian.”
“Awesome gym, friendly environment and very knowledgeable coaches. It's also super clean and easy to find parking.”
Timetable
When can I train?
The live schedule is managed in GymMaster, so it’s always current, and you book your spot from the same screen.
Class times
Classes currently run Monday to Saturday. Weekday mornings and evenings, plus Saturday mornings. There are currently no Sunday classes.
Staffed hours
Staffed during scheduled class times. See the live timetable for current class times.
Prestige door access
Prestige members have GymMaster app door access, with extended access from 7:00am to 9:00pm, subject to MMAC's access and safety rules. This is door access, not staffed hours or class times.
Classes on the schedule
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Listed as BJJ No Gi All Levels · BJJ KIDS
- Muay Thai
Listed as Muay Thai · Muay Thai Morning · Kids Muay Thai
- Mixed Martial Arts
Listed as MMA · MMA Morning
- Wrestling
Listed as Wrestling adults + Kids · Kids Wrestling
- Kids Programs
Listed as BJJ KIDS · Kids Muay Thai · Kids Wrestling · Wrestling adults + Kids
- Women's MMA
Listed as Women's MMA
- Women's Muay Thai
Listed as Women's Muay Thai
Memberships
Straightforward pricing.
Prices as listed in GymMaster, where every membership is set up. Weekly memberships are billed weekly; the Five-Class Pack is paid once.
Kick Starter
Membership$30per week
1 class each week
Billed weekly until cancelled
One session a week, every week.
Sign up (opens in a new tab)Gold
Membership$42.50per week
2 classes each week
Billed weekly until cancelled
Two sessions a week — enough to build steady progress.
Sign up (opens in a new tab)Prestige
Membership$55per week
Unlimited classes
Billed weekly until cancelled
Unlimited classes plus the training and recovery facilities.
Sign up (opens in a new tab)Five-Class Pack
Class pack$162.50one-off, 5 classes
5 classes, any MMAC program
One-off payment, no ongoing billing
For irregular weeks.
Sign up (opens in a new tab)Free trial
One free trial class.
Weekly memberships
Kick Starter, Gold, Prestige are billed weekly until cancelled. One week's written notice to pause or cancel.
Five-Class Pack
One-off payment, no ongoing billing. Expires six months after purchase. Can be used across all MMAC programs.
Fees
No joining fee and no access fee. Failed payments incur a $5 fee. No other compulsory charges.
Your first class
What actually happens
on day one.
Is my first class really free?
Yes. Your first class is free. There's nothing to pay on the day. It is a single free class, not a free week of training.
I've never trained before. Will I be out of my depth?
No. Classes are taught from fundamentals, and the coach will pair you with someone who can help you follow along.
What should I wear and bring?
Comfortable sportswear without zips, buttons or pockets, plus a water bottle. Each program page lists anything specific to that class.
How early should I arrive?
On your first visit, arrive about 15 minutes before class so we can show you around and introduce you to the coach.
Do I have to spar?
No. Sparring isn't part of a first class, and when you do spar later it is controlled, supervised and matched to your level.
How do I book?
Book the free trial online through GymMaster, or call 0468 253 270 and we'll book it with you.
Finding us
201–203 Victoria Road.
201–203 Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
On your first visit, arrive about 15 minutes before class so we can show you around and introduce you to the coach. Entrance via 107 Sydenham Road. Can't find us? Call 0468 253 270 and we'll guide you in.
Parking
There's plenty of street parking, especially during class hours, plus two car parks on Frampton Avenue, a short walk away.
Public transport
About 12 minutes' walk from Sydenham Station, or 17 minutes from Marrickville Station.
Book your trial
Book your free trial class.
Book it online through GymMaster, or call and we'll book it with you.
One free trial class. It is a single free class, not a free week of training.