神 Burnie suburb · North West Tasmania
Martial arts
for Wivenhoe
Shen Academy is the martial arts school serving Wivenhoe, based at 63A Mount Street in the Burnie CBD — around five minutes along the highway 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.
Wivenhoe sits east of the city centre and is a short highway run to the academy.
Getting here from Wivenhoe
The academy is at 63A Mount Street, Burnie CBD, Tasmania 7320 — around five minutes along the highway into the CBD. Open it in Maps.
Wivenhoe is close enough that the 4:30pm junior class is achievable after school, and close enough that adults can get to a 6:30pm boxing session without leaving work early.
Boxing is the most common enquiry from this side of town, and it is worth knowing the difference: the 90 minute club session teaches you to box, and the 45 minute fitness class gives you the conditioning with no contact.
Classes that suit Wivenhoe
- Boxing training Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
- Boxing fitness, same nights, 45 minutes, no contact
- Junior karate for primary-aged kids
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 Wivenhoe questions
What people
from Wivenhoe ask
How far is Wivenhoe from Shen Academy?
Around five minutes along the highway into the Burnie CBD.
What is the difference between boxing training and boxing fitness?
Boxing training is the full 90 minute club session — technique, bag and pad work, conditioning and sparring for those who want it. Boxing fitness is 45 minutes of technique and conditioning with no contact.
Do I have to spar?
No. Sparring is available to those who want it and are ready for it. Plenty of members train for years without it.
Who runs the boxing?
Burnie Boxing Club, from the same venue, with nationally accredited boxing coaching.
More questions are answered on the full FAQ page.
Training from Wivenhoe?
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.