About Our Club
JOHN DONEHUE JIU JITSU & MMA
THE PIONEERS OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING IN MELBOURNE.
We offer programs in boxing, muay thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu & MMA, furthermore, our classes are for everyone regardless of experience and/or fitness levels. The John Donehue Gym is conveniently located just a few minutes from Chadstone shopping centre. We are only 20 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD and 15 minutes from Dandenong. We are only a few short minutes from Oakleigh, Glen Waverley, Clayton & Murrumbeena. Our gym is located just off the Monash Freeway making us easily accessible to Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs.
CERTIFIED TRAINERS
Train with the best MMA, Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu coaches in Melbourne and Australia.
SKILLS
We believe we are Melbourne’s ultimate family-friendly MMA gym.
HIGH CLASS FACILITIES
Our brand new 800 square metre facility, split over 2 levels, includes spacious male and female change rooms with modern shower facilities. With over 500 square metres of dedicated training space, consisting predominantly of competition grade matting, it’s large enough to run 3 separate classes or a tournament comfortably. Our large state-of-the-art gym is fully equipped with a dedicated strength and conditioning room, raised boxing ring, cage wall for MMA training and a large mix of suspended bags to accommodate a variety of striking disciplines.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Above all, we take great pride in providing a friendly, welcoming and encouraging environment where egos are left at the door, as a result, you will achieve your full potential and individual goals whilst having lots of fun. Whether your goal is training Martial Arts or to lose weight and get in the best shape of your life, we have a wide selection of classes that will meet your needs under one roof. Our classes cater to students from all walks of life, teachers, mums, lawyers, kids and we can personalise a training and fitness program, just for you. Ask about our corporate team building programs.
CLASS TIMETABLE
Check out our latest timetable! Class duration is 1 hour except Gene LeBell Comp Class which is 2 hours, and the Boxing Conditioning class which is 1.5 hours. Kids Classes are all 45mins. All Advanced classes are invite only, for further information please contact us with any questions you may have. Private lessons / personal training available by appointment only. Call us for more information. The Strength Room is open to all John Donehue Members Monday – Friday from 12pm – 8pm and Sat from 8.30 – 12pm.
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Coach JD runs the BJJ, Submission Grappling and overseas the MMA program at the academy so that nothing but the highest standards are maintained. He has been involved in the fighting arts for over 30 years from his beginnings in Boxing and Kickboxing and then onto discovering the grappling arts. He has gone on to be not only a high level competitor but also a World-renowned coach. John Donehue has coached at every level from first time beginners to Black Belt competitors and UFC Champions, such as Randy Couture, Dan Henderson and Frank Trigg. He also coaches professional athletes both here and around the world in Rugby League, Rugby Union and AFL. Check out all our coaches below or click the button below!

JOHN DONEHUE
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
John Donehue is the founder of JOHN DONEHUE JIU JITSU & MMA - A Master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu starting training at the age of 4, John has 45 years of experience including 24 years of teaching the art. John has won multiple tournaments and has 3 top #25 ranked students.
Come and say hello!

JAMIE PERCIVAL
HEAD BOXING COACH

ROMEO ALPINES JR.
HEAD MUAY THAI COACH

SAM GRAVAND
HEAD WRESTLING COACH

CHRIS HEROUVIM
BJJ/MMA/WRESTLUNG COACH

PETER SOUMAILAS
BOXING COACH

DOT BORDREAU
KIDS BJJ COACH

MADELINE NICHOL
KIDS BJJ COACH

PAUL SMITH
BJJ COACH

HUGH ROSS
BJJ COACH

BORIS GABAI
BJJ COACH
CONTACT OUR CLUB
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Phone: (03) 9544 5820
Email: train@johndonehue.com
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