Kids Martial Arts Classes
Warrior Academy runs age-specific martial arts training for kids from age 2 through to 17, across our dojos in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Quoz, and Jumeirah Islands. Every programme is
built on The Warrior Method, our structured approach that combines martial arts training with the skills children carry into everyday life: confidence, discipline, resilience, and respect.
Each class is taught in small groups by our British-trained instructors, with a focus on character development as much as physical technique. Find the right class for your child’s age below.
Find your child's programme
Click through to any programme to see a full breakdown of what your child will learn, what a typical class looks like, and what you can expect after the first 90 days.
Little Warriors
(Ages 2 - 3)
Motor skills, basic commands, early social development and movement confidence
Junior Warriors
(Ages 4-6)
Foundations of technique, concentration, confidence and fun structured learning
Senior Warriors
(Ages 7-9)
Structured technique, self-discipline, belt progression and physical development
Pre Teens
(Ages 10-12)
Building resilience, handling peer pressure, focus and competitive development
Teens
(Ages 10-12)
Self-defence skills, leadership, mental toughness and preparation for adult training
Little Warriors
(Ages 2 - 3)
Motor skills, basic commands, early social development and movement confidence
Junior Warriors
(Ages 4-6)
Foundations of technique, concentration, confidence and fun structured learning
Senior Warriors
(Ages 7-9)
Structured technique, self-discipline, belt progression and physical development
Pre Teens
(Ages 10-12)
Building resilience, handling peer pressure, focus and competitive development
Teens
(Ages 10-12)
Self-defence skills, leadership, mental toughness and preparation for adult training
What children develop through training
Children’s martial arts training in the UAE at Warrior Academy covers far more than physical technique. Every class is structured to build five qualities that show up clearly in school and at home:
- Confidence, through progressive, achievable goals and genuinely earned achievement
- Discipline, through structured classes that train focus and self-regulation from anearly age
- Resilience, by learning to attempt a technique, not quite get it, and try again
- Respect, for instructors, training partners, and themselves
- Goal-setting, through a clear belt system that makes personal progress visible andmeaningful
Most parents tell us the changes they notice first are not on the mat. Better posture, more eye contact, a calmer response to frustration at home. That is the Warrior Method working below the surface.
Helpful Information for Parents:
Your Childs First 90 Days
Find out exactly what happens in your child's first 90 days at Warrior Academy, from the Breakthrough Assessment on Day 1 through to their first belt grading.
Safe Striking and Body Protection for Kids
Discover the protective equipment children need for safe martial arts training in our guide for parents. It covers everything from shin guards to schedules.
Why Earning Karate Belts Matters
Discover why earning a martial arts belt means everything for children and how gamification helps build valuable martial arts skills in kids and teens.
Martial Arts For Character Development
Martial arts provide discipline, physical exercise, and a wealth of social skills development. Learn what martial arts course is right for your children now
Martial Arts Safety: How Warrior Keeps Your Child Protected
Discover how Warrior prioritises martial arts safety in children's classes with appropriate techniques and injury prevention in our UAE dojos.
Your Childs First 90 Days
Find out exactly what happens in your child's first 90 days at Warrior Academy, from the Breakthrough Assessment on Day 1 through to their first belt grading.
Safe Striking and Body Protection for Kids
Discover the protective equipment children need for safe martial arts training in our guide for parents. It covers everything from shin guards to schedules.
Why Earning Karate Belts Matters
Discover why earning a martial arts belt means everything for children and how gamification helps build valuable martial arts skills in kids and teens.
Martial Arts For Character Development
Martial arts provide discipline, physical exercise, and a wealth of social skills development. Learn what martial arts course is right for your children now
Martial Arts Safety: How Warrior Keeps Your Child Protected
Discover how Warrior prioritises martial arts safety in children's classes with appropriate techniques and injury prevention in our UAE dojos.
Small classes, world-class instructors
Class sizes at Warrior Academy are kept small so every child receives genuine individual attention. Our instructors hold belt rankings from 1st Dan to 6th Dan across multiple styles, and includes national, European, and World Champions. Every instructor is selected for their ability to inspire children, not just their martial credentials.
We operate dojos across the UAE, with class times spread across the week to fit around school schedules. All locations and timetables are listed on our class times page.
Belt progression and grading
Warrior Academy uses its own grading system, registered with the WKF (World Karate Federation) and the UAE Karate Federation, so every belt your child earns is recognised internationally. Our system includes intermediate grades between colour belts, giving children more frequent milestones and a clearer sense of progress.
Most beginners who train consistently are ready for their first grading within 90 days. Grading assesses the whole student: technique, conduct, and concentration, not just how well they can kick. You can read a full explanation of how the system works in our belt progression guide.
Book an introductory session
Every new student starts with an introductory session so you and your child can see the dojo, meet the instructors, and get a feel for the class before committing to anything. Book your introductory session here, or browse our programme pages to find the right class for your child’s age.