神 Burnie suburb · North West Tasmania
Martial arts
for Upper Burnie
Shen Academy is the martial arts school serving Upper Burnie, based at 63A Mount Street in the Burnie CBD — roughly five minutes down 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.
Upper Burnie is a short run down the hill from the academy, and a steady source of teenage and adult students.
Getting here from Upper Burnie
The academy is at 63A Mount Street, Burnie CBD, Tasmania 7320 — roughly five minutes down into the CBD. Open it in Maps.
Upper Burnie sends us a lot of teenagers, and teenagers are the group martial arts does the most obvious good for. Something to be good at, a room where effort is visible, and adults who expect them to show up.
For adults, the 6:30pm Monday senior karate and the 6:30pm Tuesday and Thursday boxing sessions both sit after a normal work day.
Classes that suit Upper Burnie
- Boxing Tuesday and Thursday for teenagers and adults
- Senior karate Monday evening
- MMA — Duelling Dragons, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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 Upper Burnie questions
What people
from Upper Burnie ask
Is Shen Academy close to Upper Burnie?
Yes, roughly five minutes down the hill into the Burnie CBD.
Do you take teenagers?
Yes. Teenagers train in senior karate, boxing and MMA depending on age and readiness. Call 0409 858 304 and we will point you at the right class.
What time do evening classes run?
Senior karate Monday 6:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30pm. Boxing Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm. MMA Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Do I need experience to join?
No. Every class here takes complete beginners and most people arrive with no background at all.
More questions are answered on the full FAQ page.
Training from Upper Burnie?
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.