What martial art does Al Wathiq teach?

Traditional karate, with a Kids Karate Group, Teen & Adult classes, private lessons, self-defence, traditional karate study and competitive training.

What age can kids start?

The club's children's programme is typically for ages 5-12; teenagers (13-17) and adults (18+) have their own classes. Ask the club if your child is younger than 5.

Who teaches the classes?

Head coach Vysakh, a 4th-degree black belt in Budokan and 3rd-degree black belt from the UAE Karate Federation, with 14 years of karate experience.

What should my child wear to the first class?

Comfortable athletic wear - a loose T-shirt or sweatshirt and sweatpants - and no shoes, as karate is practised barefoot. A gi is needed later if your child continues.

How much do classes cost, and is there a trial?

Prices aren't published - ask the provider. The club invites families to schedule a visit or sign up for a trial class.

Where and when are classes?

Royal Class building, 2nd floor, office 210, Green Community West, Dubai Investment Park. Working hours are 4-8PM Monday to Thursday and 9AM-12PM plus 4-8PM Saturday and Sunday.

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Trial class

Al Wathiq Martial Arts Club teaches traditional karate from the Royal Class building in Green Community West, Dubai Investment Park (DIP). Its Kids Karate Group is for children, typically aged 5-12, and focuses on coordination, discipline and fun; there are also Teen & Adult classes, so an older sibling or a parent can train at the same club. Head coach Vysakh holds a 4th-degree black belt in Budokan and a 3rd-degree black belt from the UAE Karate Federation, with 14 years of karate experience. Beyond group classes, the club lists private one-to-one lessons, self-defence, traditional karate (forms, principles and philosophy) and competitive training for students interested in tournaments. Working hours are 4-8PM Monday to Thursday, plus 9AM-12PM and 4-8PM on Saturdays and Sundays; the timetable for each group isn't published. Families can schedule a visit or sign up for a trial class. Prices aren't published, so ask the club. It is rated 5.0 on Google from 119 reviews.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Karate builds coordination, discipline and self-defence skills through structured drills, forms (kata) and, as students progress, sparring. Kids' classes usually mix conditioning games with technique so that focus and fitness develop alongside the physical moves, and most schools use a belt system to mark progress over months and years. Training is done barefoot, and beginners don't need to be fit to start - fitness builds up with the practice. Parents often choose it as a structured after-school activity that teaches respect and self-control as much as fitness, and many clubs take children from around age 5.

Who it's for

Children typically aged 5-12 (Kids Karate Group), teenagers 13-17 and adults 18+, beginners included - the club says you don't need to be fit to start. Private lessons, self-defence and competitive training for tournament-minded students are also offered.

What to expect

For a first class, the club suggests comfortable athletic wear: a loose T-shirt or sweatshirt and sweatpants or loose athletic trousers. Karate is practised barefoot, so no shoes. If your child carries on, you'll need to buy a karate gi (uniform), and the club can tell you where to get one after a few classes. Classes build fitness gradually, and the club suggests attending at least twice a week, though once a week still helps. Families can schedule a visit or sign up for a trial class; ask the provider about trial cost and which group suits your child.

Highlights

Kids Karate Group for children typically aged 5-12, focused on coordination, discipline and fun (alwathiqmartialarts.com)
Head coach Vysakh: 4th-degree black belt in Budokan, 3rd-degree black belt from the UAE Karate Federation, 14 years' experience (alwathiqmartialarts.com)
Teen & Adult classes, private one-to-one lessons, self-defence and competitive training (alwathiqmartialarts.com)
Weekend morning classes 9AM-12PM on Saturday and Sunday (alwathiqmartialarts.com)
Free on-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet (Google listing)
5.0 on Google from 119 reviews, 117 of them five-star (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Rated 5.0 on Google from 119 reviews: 117 are five-star, one is four-star and one is one-star. Testimonials on the club's own site mention Coach Vysakh being patient and encouraging with beginners, and one parent writes about the focus on discipline and respect.

The facts

Ages: Kids Karate Group: typically 5-12
Teens: 13-17
Adults: 18+
(alwathiqmartialarts.com/programme)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Working hours Mon-Thu 4-8PM; Sat-Sun 9AM-12PM and 4-8PM; per-group timetable not published (alwathiqmartialarts.com)
Trial: Trial class available - schedule a visit or sign up via the club (alwathiqmartialarts.com/about)
Where: Royal Class building, 2nd floor, office 210, Green Community West, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai
How to book: alwathiqmartialarts.com/contact · +971 58 629 6377 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Thu4pm–8pm
Sat–Sun9am–12pm, 4pm–8pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

First class: comfortable athletic wear, no shoes - karate is practised barefoot (alwathiqmartialarts.com)
A karate gi (uniform) is needed once your child commits to training (alwathiqmartialarts.com)
Free on-site parking, including a multi-storey car park (Google listing)
Appointment required (Google listing)
Accepts cheques, debit and credit cards, and NFC mobile payments (Google listing)