World-Class Martial Arts and Character Development Tuition in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Warrior Academy Dubai is part of the largest martial arts academy network in the Middle East, with four Character Development Centres in the UAE: Al Quoz, Arjan, and Jumeirah Islands in Dubai, plus Abu Dhabi. Our long-term mission is to have a location on every continent. Our day-to-day work is more personal: helping your child become confident, well-behaved, and focused, with martial arts as the vehicle.
A Rounded Approach Beyond Martial Arts
A Holistic Approach Beyond Martial Arts
Vision
To Inspire a Generation to make a global impact
Our vision is a generation of young people who know they can, and should, change the world for good. Our legacy won’t be what happens in the dojo, but what our students do once they leave it. We’re proud that our Character Development Centre in Dubai is the only specialist centre of its kind in the Middle East: a purpose-built facility for workshops, classes, and community.
“We are looking at the past for ancient solutions to solve our modern problems.”
Sebastian Bates, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Academy
We’ve yet to find anything that develops a young person’s character the way martial arts does. Pairing modern teaching methods with traditional values and a clear moral code, we’ve built a method that works, with the 3 C’s of Confidence, Conduct, and Concentration at its centre.
Mission
To build a black belt community on every continent mentoring 20,000 children per week.
Each of our Warrior Academy Dubai and Abu Dhabi clubs has a waiting list, and every family starts with an informal introduction call so we can understand your goals and values before your child is accepted onto the programme. It works both ways: we want to be sure the club is right for you and your child. You can book an introduction call online.
As a Partner
Are you part of a brand or organisation trying to solve the same problems we are? We partner with companies that share our aims because we can do far more together. Educators, Distributors, Media, Charities: we’d love to hear from you, and we run a referral programme. Contact the Warrior Academy team to start the conversation.
Why Parents Choose Warrior Academy Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Being a martial arts academy, we understand parents’ trust comes down to specifics rather than slogans.
- Four centres. Al Quoz, Arjan, and Jumeirah Islands in Dubai, plus Abu Dhabi, all teaching one syllabus drawn from karate, jiu jitsu, and taekwondo.
- Classes capped at 13. Small enough that every child is coached, corrected, and noticed.
- Monthly one-to-one parent calls. A regular conversation about your child’s progress.
- Recognised grading. Belts are graded under the WKF and the UAE Karate Federation, so your child’s rank counts beyond our walls.
Ready to see it for yourself? Book an introduction call or a free trial class.
Not a Victim book
Authored by Sebastian Bates
Bullying is complex and damaging, and “Not a Victim” takes it apart so parents can understand it properly. Sebastian sets out the forms bullying takes, including cyberbullying, and looks at why children bully and what it does to those on the receiving end.
It is a practical guide to standing up to bullying, and it explains the psychology behind the behaviour so affected families have a way forward.
See the Not a Victim book page for more on the book and where to get a copy.
Workshops
Free 90 Minute Bullying Workshop
Sebastian Bates is a two-times bestselling author on bullying and was bullied himself as a child. He has worked with over 20,000 families and more than 100 schools worldwide, and founded The Warrior Academy, the largest martial arts academy in the Middle East, teaching 10,000 children per week across five continents. Dates and recordings are on the workshops page.
