Martial Arts
in Burnie.
Train With Purpose.
Karate, boxing, MMA and practical self-defence for kids, adults and families — beginner-friendly training in a fully equipped Burnie CBD venue.
Prefer to talk? Call 0409 858 304
神 The short version
What is
Shen Academy?
Shen Academy is a martial arts school in the Burnie CBD, Tasmania, teaching karate, boxing, MMA and self-defence to children from age six and adults of all ages. It has operated in Burnie since 1996.
Classes run weekday afternoons and evenings at $100 per month or $20 per class. Coaches are qualified through Martial Arts Australia, and boxing coaching is nationally accredited. Book by calling or texting 0409 858 304.
| School | Shen Academy — martial arts, Burnie |
|---|---|
| Location | 63A Mount Street, Burnie CBD, TAS 7320 |
| Operating since | 1996 — thirty years in the same town |
| Disciplines | Karate, boxing, MMA, kickboxing, self-defence, strength and fitness |
| Ages | Karate from 6, boxing from 7, adults of any age. Some conditions apply |
| Class fees | $100 per month upfront, or $20 per class paid before class |
| Coaching | Qualified through Martial Arts Australia; nationally accredited boxing coaching |
| Booking | Call or text 0409 858 304. MMA enquiries: Franki or Callan on 0436 026 111 |
| Serves | Burnie, Somerset, Wynyard, Penguin, Ulverstone and North West Tasmania |
神 Choose your path
Four core ways
to train
Start with the program that fits the person in front of us. Every option below links to the current class details and timetable.
Kids Karate
Traditional karate with a strong focus on confidence, discipline, coordination and practical skill.
Tue & Wed · 4:30pm →AdultsAdult Karate
Technique, forms and sparring for adults from complete beginners through to experienced martial artists.
Mon, Tue & Wed →Ages 7+Boxing
Burnie Boxing Club training from the Shen Academy venue: technique, pads, bags, conditioning and competition pathways.
Tue & Thu · 6:30pm →Duelling DragonsMMA
Mixed martial arts for first-timers through to serious full-contact challengers, run by Duelling Dragons.
Mon, Wed & Fri →神 New here?
Your first class
starts before the mat.
Tell us who is training, their age and what they want from martial arts. We will point you to the right current session and tell you what to wear and bring.
You start with the basics and progress at your own pace.
We match the class to age, interest and experience.
63A Mount Street — central, equipped and easy to find.
神 Recognised standards
2026 Accredited.
Local Since 1996.
Shen Academy is a 2026 Martial Arts Australia Accredited School. School-program instructors are qualified and insured, and the academy has served Burnie and North West Tasmania for around thirty years.
- Beginner-friendly classes
- Kids from age 6
- Adults and families welcome
- Karate, boxing, MMA and self-defence
神 One training community
Three specialist brands.
One Burnie venue.
Shen Academy, Burnie Boxing Club and More Than Fitness are separate local businesses that share the 63A Mount Street training venue and a long-standing Burnie training community.
Shen Academy
Karate, MMA, self-defence, kids and family martial arts.
Explore Shen Academy → BoxingBurnie Boxing Club
Technical boxing, fitness boxing, youth development and competition pathways.
Visit Burnie Boxing → Personal TrainingMore Than Fitness
Private coaching, strength, fitness boxing and specialist training.
Visit More Than Fitness →神 How to start
Three steps
to your first class
Getting started is simple: call or text, confirm the right session, then come in and train.
Call or text
Ring 0409 858 304. Tell us the age, the interest and what you are hoping to get out of it, and we will tell you which class to come to.
Confirm your class
We will point you to the current session for your age and interest, and confirm the time before your first visit.
Start training
Published karate and boxing fees are $20 casual or $100 per month. Start with the basics and build from there.
We don't just teach kicks and punches. We build confidence, discipline and community.
神 Why here
What thirty years
actually buys you
Accredited coaching
Qualified through Martial Arts Australia, with boxing coaches accredited by the Australian Boxing League.
Every age on the mats
Kids from age 6 and adults of all ages are welcome, with beginner-friendly options across the timetable.
Beginners genuinely welcome
Nobody is thrown in. You learn stance and guard before anyone asks you to spar.
One local venue
Fully equipped and centrally located at 63A Mount Street in the Burnie CBD.
神 Questions
Before you
call us
The things people ask most. If yours is not here, read the full FAQ or just ring us.
Where is Shen Academy in Burnie?
Shen Academy trains at 63A Mount Street, in the Burnie CBD, Tasmania 7320. The venue is fully equipped for karate, boxing and MMA. Call or text 0409 858 304 before your first visit so we know to expect you.
What age can kids start martial arts?
Junior karate starts at age 6 and boxing at age 7. Some conditions apply depending on the child and the class, so have a chat with us first on 0409 858 304 and we will point you at the right session.
How much do classes cost?
Karate, boxing training and boxing fitness are all $100 per month paid upfront, or $20 per class paid before the class starts. Personal training and school programs are priced separately.
Do I need to be fit or experienced to start?
No. Every class takes complete beginners, and most people who walk in have never trained before. You are taught the basics from the first session and you move at your own pace.
Are the coaches qualified?
Yes. Coaches are qualified through Martial Arts Australia, and boxing coaching is nationally accredited. Instructors delivering school programs are qualified and insured.
Do you run classes for schools?
Yes. Shen Academy travels across the North West Coast from Devonport to Smithton and Queenstown running karate, boxing, kickboxing, MMA and self-defence sessions for primary through to college. Fees start from $150 per session.
神 Burnie CBD
63A Mount Street.
This is where we train.
Shen Academy is based in central Burnie and serves families and adults from Burnie, Somerset, Wynyard, Penguin, Ulverstone and across North West Tasmania.
Start this week.
Not next year.
Call or text and tell us who is training and what they want out of it. We will tell you exactly which class to walk into.