神 Burnie suburb · North West Tasmania
Martial arts
for Acton
Shen Academy is the martial arts school serving Acton, based at 63A Mount Street in the Burnie CBD — around five minutes into the CBD. It teaches karate from age 6, boxing from age 7, MMA, self-defence and personal training, and has operated since 1996.
Classes are $100 per month upfront or $20 per class. Call or text 0409 858 304 to arrange a first session.
Acton is a short run from the academy and a regular source of junior karate students.
Getting here from Acton
The academy is at 63A Mount Street, Burnie CBD, Tasmania 7320 — around five minutes into the CBD. Open it in Maps.
Junior classes are 45 minutes, which is deliberate. It is long enough to learn something properly and short enough that a six-year-old is still paying attention at the end of it.
Parents from Acton often stay and watch the first few weeks. A decent number end up in the senior class that follows.
Classes that suit Acton
- Junior karate Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:30pm
- Senior karate at 5:30pm for the parent who stayed
- Boxing for older kids from age seven
Every class, with times and fees, is on the timetable page. The full list of what is taught is on the classes page.
What is on offer
- Junior karate — ages 6 and up, Tuesday and Wednesday 4:30pm
- Senior karate — adults, Monday 6:30pm and Tuesday/Wednesday 5:30pm
- Boxing — Burnie Boxing Club, ages 7 up, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm
- Boxing fitness — Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm
- MMA — Duelling Dragons, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Self-defence — classes, private sessions and group workshops
- Personal training — individuals, couples and private groups
- School programs — delivered into schools across the coast, from $150 a session
Last reviewed 2026-08-26
神 Acton questions
What people
from Acton ask
How long is a junior karate class?
45 minutes, from 4:30pm to 5:15pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. A Monday class is also available — ring to confirm it is running.
Can I stay and watch my child train?
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch, and a fair few end up joining the senior class that runs straight afterwards.
How far is Acton from the academy?
Around five minutes by car into the Burnie CBD.
What age can a child start boxing?
Boxing starts at age 7 through Burnie Boxing Club, which runs from the same venue. Some conditions apply depending on the child.
More questions are answered on the full FAQ page.
Training from Acton?
Ring or text and tell us who is training and what they want out of it. We will tell you which class to walk into and when.