Little Warriors
Kids Martial Arts in Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda Mall
Address
Warrior Academy Abu Dhabi
AL Wahda Mall
E275
Al Nahyan
Zone 1
Abu Dhabi
Contact
Opening Times
| Monday | 11:30 - 20:30 |
| Tuesday | 11:30 - 19:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30 - 19:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30 - 19:30 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 19:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 19:30 |
Karate, taekwondo, jiu jitsu, boxing and Muay Thai for kids in Abu Dhabi
Every parent wants the best for their child, which is why martial arts at The Warrior Academy Abu Dhabi are taught as a vehicle for character, not an end in themselves.
Inside Al Wahda Mall. Our dojo is in Al Nahyan, with parking at the mall, and we welcome families from Al Danah, Al Rawdah, Al Mushrif and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
One syllabus for every age. From Little Warriors at 2 to competition karate as a teen, every child learns karate, taekwondo, jiu jitsu and boxing and Muay Thai through one tried and tested syllabus. Parents can train too, in our family programmes or adult martial arts programmes.
تقدم The Warrior Academy في الوحدة مول بأبوظبي دروس فنون قتالية للأطفال من عمر سنتين، وللمراهقين والكبار والعائلات. يجمع منهجنا بين الكاراتيه والتايكوندو والجوجيتسو والملاكمة والمواي تاي، ولا يتجاوز عدد الطلاب في كل صف 13 طالباً، ويحصل كل ولي أمر على مكالمة شهرية لمتابعة تقدم طفله.
Kids martial arts for families across Abu Dhabi
Our Abu Dhabi academy is inside Al Wahda Mall in Al Nahyan, so after-school training fits around the school run and the mall’s parking. It is a short drive from Al Khalidiyah, Al Mushrif, Al Bateen, the Corniche, Al Reem Island and Madinat Zayed.
It runs exactly the same programme as our three Dubai academies: one syllabus blending karate, taekwondo, jiu jitsu, boxing and Muay Thai, with every session building confidence, conduct and concentration. Every programme is capped at 13 children and grouped by age, from Little Warriors at age 2 to our Teens programme.
Programmes in Abu Dhabi
- Martial arts in Abu Dhabi for kids and families
- Kids karate in Abu Dhabi
- Kids taekwondo in Abu Dhabi
- Kids jiu jitsu in Abu Dhabi
- Kids boxing and Muay Thai in Abu Dhabi
- Anti-bullying programme
- Martial arts for every kind of mind
Abu Dhabi questions
What families usually ask before their first session at Al Wahda Mall.
Where exactly is the academy?
Inside Al Wahda Mall, unit E275, Al Nahyan, with parking at the mall, so after-school training fits around the school run. Call or WhatsApp us on 058 698 4087 and the team will help you find us.
Which areas is it close to?
It is a short drive from Al Khalidiyah, Al Mushrif, Al Bateen, the Corniche, Al Reem Island and Madinat Zayed, and families from Al Danah and Al Rawdah train here too.
Is it the same programme as Dubai?
Yes. Same syllabus, same belt system, same Breakthrough Area Assessment and the same monthly one-to-one parent call. If you move between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, your child’s belt and progress move with them.
What ages do you teach at Al Wahda Mall?
From age 2 to 18, grouped by age: Little Warriors (2 to 3), Junior Warriors (4 to 6), Senior Warriors (7 to 9), Pre Teens (10 to 12) and Teens (13+), plus family and adult programmes. Every programme is capped at 13 children, so the instructor knows your child’s name, belt and goals, and you get a one-to-one call with them every month.
Are the belts recognised?
Yes. Our gradings are regulated by the World Karate Federation and the UAE Karate Federation, so your child’s belt level is recognised wherever they train. Belts are earned through technique and behaviour, so every new belt means real progress.
How much does it cost, and how do we start?
Memberships start from AED 898 a month. New families start with a VIP Pass for AED 199: an introduction session, a Breakthrough Area Assessment of your child’s confidence, conduct and concentration, and a goal-setting call with their instructor. Claim your VIP Pass.
Do you welcome children with ADHD, autism or sensory differences?
Yes, and they train in our normal programmes alongside their friends. Families can visit before the first session, children can wear ear defenders, and there is a calm break space if they need a moment. See how we coach neurodivergent children.
Book a trial martial arts class for your child in Abu Dhabi
Choose The Warrior Academy, Abu Dhabi
Parents comparing martial arts in Abu Dhabi usually want three things: a class their child wants to return to, instructors who notice the quiet child as much as the loud one, and a route to real progress. That is what an Abu Dhabi martial arts academy built around character should deliver.
Watch confidence build session by session as your child learns technique alongside the traits the Warrior Method teaches. Drive times to Al Wahda Mall are short from Al Khalidiyah, Al Bateen, Al Kasir, and Al Qurm, so the school run, the after-school routine, and weekend training all stay manageable. Book a trial class and see a session for yourself.
Self-defence classes with physical, social, and mental benefits
Kids martial arts in Abu Dhabi, taught our way, develops physical and mental wellbeing together, in the same session. Here is what that means in practice.
Skill development
Martial arts build balance, flexibility, and coordination long before it builds a punch. Those physical foundations feed body awareness and self-regulation, so physical and emotional confidence tend to grow together.
Character building
Our martial arts classes teach respect and courtesy towards partners and instructors from the first session. They also build the discipline and focus that the Warrior Method's three pillars, Confidence, Conduct, and Concentration, are designed around.
Social and emotional benefits
Partner drills only work with cooperation and clear communication, so children practise both every week. Your child learns to handle stress, on the mat and off it, and to keep emotional control when a drill does not go their way.
Safety and well-being
Safe technique and injury prevention are taught alongside character, not after it. Our approach to martial arts safety covers warm-ups, supervision, and protective equipment, so the habits built early last well beyond the dojo.
