Experience the full range of benefits of martial arts classes in Dubai
Discover your inner Warrior with our diverse martial arts classes.
Welcome to The Warrior Academy in Al Joud Centre — a leading martial arts training centre where children of all ages can thrive and discover their true potential with our youth martial arts programme. Our martial arts training for children goes beyond just any after-school activity.
It’s about physical fitness, character development and a holistic approach to total well-being. Whether you enrol your child in beginner karate classes or you’d like to see them progress through competition karate, your child will be led by some of the best and most experienced instructors in a warm and welcoming environment.
Leading martial arts training programmes that help you thrive
At The Warrior Academy, we’ve refined the art of teaching martial arts into a holistic approach that takes physical and mental development to new heights. Explore the range of advantages you and your child can experience when you sign up with us.
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Physical training
As part of our martial arts training program, you’ll be able to build strength and conditioning. Plus, our anti-bullying programmes create a culture where challenging situations can be diffused with mastery.
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Skill development
Our confidence-building classes are designed to help each child and adult feel confident in themselves and their abilities. Through self-defence techniques, you’ll feel empowered to handle life’s challenges head-on.
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Mental development
Martial arts is as much about the physical training as it is about the mental discipline and development. We create an environment where discipline and focus training are encouraged and where respect for all is a must.
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Overall experience
Another major advantage of our martial arts classes is that you and your child can enjoy belt progression and rank advancement that helps you feel confident in your abilities as you progress through each stage of the learning process.
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How to Reach Us
Address: The Warrior Academy, Al Joud Centre – Office M16 – 1 15A St – Al Quoz – Dubai
Email: inquiries@warrioracademy.ae
Working hours:
Monday: 11:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30–8:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30–7 PM
Friday: 11:00–6:00 PM
Saturday: 8 AM–7 PM
Sunday: 8 AM–7 PM
The Warrior Academy is an amazing place. My kids started a few months ago and are always super happy to join the classes! They improved a lot technically and are stronger physically as well as more confident. Coach Douglas is the best coach we could dream of. The staff also is super nice, you can use Wifi, have free coffee and continue to work while your child is in his class so even for parents the place is a great one 🙂 definitely super happy with the warrior academy !
My child has been coming to Warrior Academy for almost 3 years.The staff are all nice and accommodating. There’s a comfortable waiting area for the parents. The classes are kept small so they can better focus on the kids. Also my daughter loves her coach!I highly recommend them!
A great place, the coaches are very professional.My son builds his confidence and independence.
my son is going to the warrior classes since a few weeks now and he really enjoys it. he has build confidence in himself and is gasping the concept of what it means to work towards something. I really feel it’s beneficial for him. Thank you, warrior academy!
I love all the staff and the coaches they are so nice and sweet.Place was so clean.Never regret to choose WARRIOR ACADEMY everything was worth it.👌🏻
My friend recommend to me this academy and iam so happy that i took this step for my son as the team are so lovely and the coach is very friendly in a discipline manner..
I visited Warriors Academy every friday and had a wonderful experience. It's a great place to wait, with very accommodating staff, especially Kuya Windy. He always serves fantastic coffee and ensures everyone feels welcome. Thank you for the excellent service!
Hello, both my sons are really enjoying their time here and Noel is very kind and friendly he serves the best coffee in town 🙂
Excellent centre very professional and great coaches my son is 3 and really enjoys coming to the class!
Windy greeted the visitors warmly and demonstrated professionalism while serving the visitors .
The team and the coaches are very friendly and approachable. My kids grew up with Warrior Academy and really helps shape their behavior and self confidence.
Our experience with warrior academy is really good so far, my son is enjoying his classes and improving. The staff are very friendly and supportive.
Very friendly staff. The free coffee prepared by Chrislyn tastes amazing
This is an awesome place where the coaches are very helpful, sensitive and empathetic. They are very patiently persuasive with my child and are helping a lot in making her physically as well as mentally stronger! People here other than the coaches are very nice and helpful too!
Based on my experience, I highly recommend Warriors Academy Dubai for kids learning martial arts. The coaches are patient, skilled, and create a fun, positive atmosphere that keeps the kids motivated and engaged.
Warrior Academy Dubai is an exceptional martial arts school! The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to helping students build confidence, discipline, and physical fitness. The environment is welcoming, and they focus on developing strong character as much as physical ability. It's an excellent place for children and adults alike to learn valuable life skills while staying active. Highly recommend!The staff at Warrior Academy Dubai go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, from the instructors to the friendly faces in the cafe. A special mention to Wuney, who makes the most amazing coffees and chamomile teas for the parents waiting for their kids during classes. Wuney's warm and cheerful personality, combined with her perfect brews, really adds a special touch to the whole experience at the academy. It's these little details that make Warrior Academy feel like a community, not just a martial arts school.
My 2 kids are attending self defence. They love it. They are quite self confidence and it's helping them going on.Good facilities and location
I love them… they have special way in making sure kids are happy and developingCoach Douglas is really amazing, he spotted my daughter’s weakness point from first session and helped her develop the skills to overcome her challenges
We have seen an amazing transformation with our son since he started at Warrior Academy. He was shy and lacked confidence in certain social settings, especially if the spotlight was on him, so to see him taking part confidently in his end of year show at school, in front of more than 150 parents, was an amazing thing to see! Thanks to all the staff at Warrior Academy who make this their mission to help all children with their breakthrough area!
Great service . The martial art training is hugely beneficial for the young kids and the for the patents waiting for their kids the service is great . In particular Windy who is always very attentive and helpful
The place is very good for training children in martial arts and self-defense. There is a waiting area for parents and there is a very nice employee he’s name Windy
Had an excellent experience so far for my Son Michel who is being coached by Coach Douglas. I witnessed a major improvement with Michel's self confidence, Discipline, Courage and interaction with others. A Big Thank you to Coach Douglas and the whole Team of the Warrior Academy.
Perfect for kids and very good service. Best decision we have made it for our kid.
The kids love this place and the service is more than wonderful. The people are lovely and very clever.
Great ...staff are very helpful ...Great staff , especially Filipino employees
Unjustified amount of money to cancel. 733 aed for a 5 year old not to attend! Avoid at all costs, raised a dispute with my bank as I didn’t complete the cancellation form yet but they charged my card.
Not responsive and doesnt answer the calls and no call back. Was trying to enquire to enrol my child
The classes are amazing , it teaches the students the leadership and self defence and the instructors are so good and helpful , I would recommend instructor Annabelle, she is amazing and kind ❤️🌟
Very useful, fun for children to develop their abilities for concentration, confidence and hand eye coordination
Friendly staff. And great instructors.. thank you to Miss. Ann and instructor Josh.
My son has been going to coach Arnisa for a few months. He is obsessed, waits every week to go. She’s incredible!
My two boys absolutely love their time at the Warrior Academy . The classes really help them to focus and respond to authority whilst making it fun and enjoyable . They always look forward to their session and they help my kids to learn discipline and respect as well as defence . The premises are always immaculate and all the staff are friendly and welcoming.Big Shout out to Coach Douglas who is very direct and authoritative but has a very kind heart, they love him 🙂
I like his straight to the point no sugar quoted feedback. It helps us parents and the kids to understand what awaits them in the real world.He always interacts with the kids and gives his attention to their specific personalities.We are very happy to have him as our son’s coach and would highly recommend him.That’s coach Douglas in the photo, giving my son a one on one about a real life scenario.And you can’t miss the amazing John just like amazing Spider-Man he has his moves and a very happy vibe right at the entrance.
It’s great to see the process & discipline adopted by the Academy to help the kids progress and gain self-confidence, absolutely remarkable! Big thanks to Coach Doug for his awesome teaching skills & support to our son!
My child has been attending martial arts training at Warriors Academy Dubai, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From day one, my kid has been enthusiastic and eager to attend classes, thanks to the welcoming and encouraging atmosphere created by the instructors. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and supportive, making the learning process enjoyable and rewarding. I've noticed a significant improvement in my child's confidence, discipline, and overall fitness since joining the academy. It's evident that the instructors genuinely care about the students' progress and well-being. I highly recommend Warriors Academy to any parent looking for exceptional martial arts training for their kids in Dubai, Coach Ann is the favorite of my child!!!
We have been part of the WA family since almost 5 years and have noticed amazing results in both our boys’ mental, physical and character development. Thanks to the instructors’ dedication and personalized approach, the boys are today, blue tag and red belt, have become loyal warriors and determined more than ever to continue to learn and improve! It is surely a big yearly investment that we are still trying to work around, but results and satisfaction are there. If you’re looking for a complete form of Martial Arts practice, Warrior Academy is the place to be! 🙌🏻🥋
Explore Our Full Range of Services
Little Warriors Martial Arts Classes
The youngest members of your family, aged between two and three years, will have a great time with our martial arts classes but they’ll also improve their fine motor skills as well.
Junior Martial Arts Classes
Perfect for children aged four to six, it’s time to have some fun with martial arts as children also focus on flexibility and coordination.
Senior Martial Arts Classes
Our senior martial arts classes are ideal for those aged seven to nine, focusing on developing strength and confidence through a holistic approach to physical and mental well-being.
Pre-Teen Martial Arts Classes
If your child is in their pre-teen years, they’ll benefit from the friendships and physical training that comes with our martial arts classes, while developing confidence and discovering their true potential.
Teen Martial Arts Classes
Helping teens aged 13 to 18 with balance, flexibility, coordination, confidence, and discipline, our teen martial arts classes focus on a holistic approach to character development.
Family Martial Arts Classes
Create stronger and healthier bonds with your child through family martial arts classes and have fun and create lasting memories at the same time.
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Meet Our Team
Arnisa Sylejmani
Martial arts instructor
I found interest and got into taekwondo in 2016 which is when I got into the sport casually but in 2018 I started it competitively.
Leon De Villiers
Lead instructor
Hope to see you all on the mat soon. My name is Leon De Villiers and I am a South African that holds a 4th dan in Shotokan Karate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need to know something about The Warrior Academy? We’ve listed our most commonly asked questions. If you don’t see what you need, please feel free to give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.
Yes, we have a unique syllabus based around the ITF (International Tae Kwon Do Federation) belt system and regularly transition students from other styles to our belts and our students who move onto other styles transition quickly. We are regulated by the WKF (World Karate Federation) and the UAE Karate Federation meaning no matter where your child trains, their belt level will be recognised.
In our classes your child is learning all of the important techniques to help them transition from our syllabus to ITF or WTF taekwondo, Muay Thai or even Karate. We have never had a student be turned away because of their belt, quite the opposite our students are praised for how versatile they are and how quickly they pick techniques up are compared to other styles.
When the Warrior Academy started we were part of the ITF organisation. The challenge we found is the strict rules and politics of the organisation restricted our ability to really maximise the character development aspect of our programme. Martial arts is great but developing your child’s character is what sets them up for a happy and successful life as an adult – since we made this bold change we have won countless awards for our programme and our transformations.
In WTF or ITF organisation’s it takes around 3-4 years on average to earn a black belt. In our programme our students take on average 6-8 years. We are so confident on the quality of our black belts that we guarantee everyone who gets a black belt a job in our Academy.
Yes! We have run competitions for over a decade and have had incredible success with our students. Our programme has created over 50 national champions.
Yes! We have strong connections with multiple national teams around the world, in 2021 we worked closely with Team GB Taekwondo to help bring former athletes to the UAE to further their career.
Enroll your child in enriching karate for kids near you
With a global and expanding presence, we are both proud and humbled to be one of the best martial arts schools for kids. We’ve achieved this through a lot of hard work and dedication to helping every child thrive. With our extensive focus on life skills, our inclusive classes and the welcoming environment we create for each child, we ensure every member of your family absolutely thrives while discovering their true potential. It’s time to choose the right activity for your child and enrol them in our kids’ martial arts programme in Al Joud Centre, Dubai. We’re conveniently located and very happy to welcome you to our family.
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