What began in a small homeless shelter in Kenya with 30 vulnerable boys has grown into something extraordinary. Our Documentary below shows the incredible journey to becoming West Africa’s Largest Martial Arts Academy. Supporting thousands of vulnerable children. 

Today, through the Bates Foundation, Warrior Academy sponsors over 10,000 children every week across some of the most challenging environments on the planet. We provide more than 100,000 meals per month, equating to over 1 million meals per year, alongside education, mentorship, and a structured 8-year character development journey mirroring the same life-changing programme we deliver at Warrior Academy UAE.

We operate in Kenya, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Fiji, Brazil, Uganda, Nigeria and beyond. But this is not separate from Warrior Academy. It is part of who we are.

Every student in the UAE wears a thumbprint on their uniform, symbolising their unique impact. It represents the belief that even the smallest action can leave a permanent mark on the world.

Our mission is to inspire a generation to make a global impact. Children growing up with opportunity and abundance learn gratitude, responsibility, and perspective. Many donate their old uniforms to children overseas. We take groups of parents to visit our scholarship sites so they can witness the impact first-hand.

We encourage every family to watch the Kenya documentary above. It shows how together, we are not just building black belts, but building compassionate leaders with a heart to serve.