What age can my child start at 971 MMA?

The academy says its programmes start from 4 years old. The 2026 schedule has BJJ Kids for ages 4-9 and teen classes (BJJ, wrestling, MMA, Muay Thai + Kick Boxing) for ages 10-15.

When are the kids' classes?

On the 2026 schedule, BJJ Kids (4-9) runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5PM and Saturday at 9AM. BJJ Teens (10-15) is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4PM; Wrestling 10-15 is Monday to Friday at 5PM; Muay Thai + Kick Boxing 10-15 is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5PM; MMA Teens is Tuesday and Thursday at 5PM and Saturday at 10AM. Check the schedule page for changes.

How much are kids' classes?

Fees are not published on the website. The academy asks you to call +971 54 332 3980 for current membership packages.

What does my child need to bring?

Comfortable workout clothes. BJJ Gi classes need a gi (kimono), which can be bought at the academy; Muay Thai and boxing need gloves and hand wraps, and shin guards for sparring. The team advises on kit when you book.

Warehouse 6-7, 23rd Street, Al Quoz Industrial 3, Dubai.

971 MMA & Fitness Academy: kids and teens' martial arts in Al Quoz

Q: Is there a free trial?

Yes. The first class is free with no commitment; book it through the form on 971mma.com and the team will confirm your session.

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971 MMA & Fitness Academy is a martial arts and fitness gym in Al Quoz Industrial 3, teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, freestyle wrestling, Muay Thai and kickboxing, MMA and boxing. Most of the timetable is for adults and competitors, but the academy runs a dedicated youth programme in the late afternoons. Its 2026 schedule lists BJJ Kids for ages 4-9, plus BJJ, wrestling, MMA and Muay Thai + Kick Boxing classes for teens aged 10-15, with kids' and teens' sessions starting at 4PM or 5PM on weekdays and on Saturday mornings. The academy says its youth programmes focus on discipline, confidence and physical development, and that no martial arts background is needed. Your child's first class is free with no commitment, booked through the website. A BJJ Kids PRO class also runs twice a week; ask the academy who it is for. The academy is rated 4.9 on Google from 208 reviews. Fees are not published online, so ask the academy for current kids' membership packages.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Mixed martial arts gyms teach several combat sports under one roof, and children usually start with one of them. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) kids learn to grapple on the mat: holding positions, escaping and using leverage rather than strength. Wrestling focuses on balance and takedowns, while Muay Thai and kickboxing teach punches and kicks on pads and bags. Kids' classes are built around drills and games, with contact kept controlled by coaches. Parents often choose them for fitness, coordination, confidence and learning to stay calm under pressure. Grappling classes often take children from about four, and striking classes usually start a little older.

Who it's for

Children aged 4-9 (BJJ Kids) and teens aged 10-15 (BJJ Teens, Wrestling 10-15, MMA Teens, Muay Thai + Kick Boxing 10-15), as named on the 2026 class schedule. Beginners are welcome; there is also a BJJ Kids PRO class (ages not stated). The FAQ elsewhere describes BJJ for Kids as ages 7-14, so confirm the right group for your child's age when booking. The main timetable is adult-focused, from beginners to professional fighters.

What to expect

The first class is free with no commitment: book it through the form on 971mma.com and the team contacts you to confirm the session. No martial arts experience is needed. Comfortable workout clothes are enough to start; BJJ Gi classes need a gi (kimono), which the academy sells on site, and Muay Thai and boxing need gloves and hand wraps, with shin guards for sparring. The team says it will advise on exactly what to bring when you book. Ask the provider about class length, group size and who coaches the kids' sessions.

Highlights

BJJ Kids for ages 4-9 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5PM and Saturday at 9AM (971mma.com schedule)
Teens aged 10-15 can choose BJJ, wrestling, MMA or Muay Thai + Kick Boxing (971mma.com schedule)
Wrestling 10-15 runs every weekday at 5PM (971mma.com schedule)
First class free, no commitment (971mma.com)
4.9 on Google from 208 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

971 MMA & Fitness Academy is rated 4.9 on Google from 208 reviews, with 200 of them five stars, 4 four-star, 1 three-star and 3 one-star. That puts 96% of its reviews at five stars.

The facts

Ages: BJJ Kids: 4-9
BJJ Teens: 10-15
Wrestling: 10-15
MMA Teens: 10-15
Muay Thai + Kick Boxing: 10-15 (2026 schedule)
Programmes open: from age 4
BJJ Kids PRO: ages not stated
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Kids' and teens' classes on the 2026 schedule (labelled June 2026 regular schedule): BJJ Kids 4-9 Mon, Wed, Fri 5PM and Sat 9AM; BJJ Kids PRO Tue, Thu 5PM; BJJ Teens 10-15 Mon, Wed, Fri 4PM; Wrestling 10-15 Mon-Fri 5PM; Muay Thai + Kick Boxing 10-15 Mon, Wed, Fri 5PM; MMA Teens 10-15 Tue, Thu 5PM and Sat 10AM. Closed Sunday.
Trial: First class free, no commitment; book via the website form.
Where: 971 MMA & Fitness Academy, Warehouse 6-7, 23rd Street, Al Quoz Industrial 3, Dubai
How to book: 971mma.com/#booking · +971 54 332 3980 · +971 4 665 7099 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Gi (kimono) needed for BJJ Gi classes and available to buy at the academy; gloves and hand wraps for Muay Thai and boxing (971mma.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park; toilets and showers on site (Google listing)
Membership is required for regular training; cards and mobile payments accepted (Google listing)
The academy is closed on Sundays (971mma.com schedule)