Does Combat Nation run classes for children?

Yes. The club's timetable has Kids classes for under-10s and Teens classes for 11 to 15-year-olds. It does not give a minimum age - ask the provider whether it takes your child.

Which martial arts can children do?

The timetable lists Kids classes in MMA, BJJ, karate, kickboxing and boxing, and Teens classes in the same five styles.

When are the kids classes?

Monday to Friday from 4PM (3PM on Friday) with the last kids slot at 6PM, and Saturday at 10AM, 5PM and 6PM. Teen classes run from 5PM to 7PM on weekdays (3PM on Friday) and at weekends. The timetable is undated - confirm current times.

Can we try before joining?

Yes - the website offers a free trial through its "Try for Free" sign-up.

How much does it cost?

Fees for children's classes are not published - ask the provider. Google notes that membership is required.

Unit A.101, above Carrefour Market, Mirdif Hills Avenue Mall, Mirdif, Dubai, with a free multi-storey car park.

Combat Nation Martial Arts Club, Mirdif

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Combat Nation Martial Arts Club trains in Unit A.101, above Carrefour Market in Mirdif Hills Avenue Mall. Its website lists karate, kickboxing, MMA, jiu jitsu, judo, kobudo and aikido alongside functional fitness, and the club describes itself as the place where the modern gym meets traditional martial arts. The weekly timetable on its site has separate Kids classes (under 10 years) and Teens classes (11 to 15 years) in MMA, Brazilian jiu jitsu, karate, kickboxing and boxing. Kids classes run on weekday afternoons from 4PM (3PM on Friday), with the last kids slot at 6PM, plus Saturday at 10AM, 5PM and 6PM; teen classes run on weekday evenings and at weekends. Fees for children's classes are not published and the timetable carries no date, so confirm times and prices with the club before you go. It's rated 4.8 on Google from 44 reviews. You can sign up for a free trial through the "Try for Free" button on the website, or message the club on WhatsApp.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Martial arts classes teach children discipline, coordination and self-defence through structured training. At Combat Nation the children's timetable covers MMA, which mixes striking and grappling; Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ), a ground-based grappling art built on holds and positions; karate, a traditional Japanese striking art with set techniques and forms; kickboxing, which combines punches and kicks; and boxing. Classes typically build fitness, balance and focus through drills, pad work and partner practice, and many children progress through belts or levels over time. Parents often choose martial arts for the confidence and self-control it builds alongside the exercise, and complete beginners can usually start in a general class.

Who it's for

The club's timetable splits classes into Kids (under 10 years), Teens (11 to 15 years) and Adults (16 years and above), with the website saying programmes are custom-built to match age, goals and fitness level. The timetable does not give a minimum age or say which group a 10-year-old joins, and the site does not mention girls-only children's classes or special needs support - ask the provider.

What to expect

Book a free trial through the "Try for Free" / "Register Now" link on the club's website, or message the club on WhatsApp. Children's classes sit in hourly slots on the timetable, often with two groups at once (for example Kids BJJ alongside Teens kickboxing). The site does not publish session length, class size or what kit to bring, and Google notes that membership is required for regular training. Ask which class suits your child's age and style, and what to wear, before the first visit.

Highlights

Separate Kids (under 10) and Teens (11-15) classes on the weekly timetable (combatnation.me)
Kids classes in MMA, BJJ, karate, kickboxing and boxing, Monday to Saturday (combatnation.me)
Free trial via the "Try for Free" sign-up on the website (combatnation.me)
Instructors described as certified in karate, kickboxing, judo, jiu jitsu, aikido, kobudo and modern fitness (combatnation.me)
4.8 on Google from 44 reviews (Google listing)
Unit A.101, above Carrefour Market, Mirdif Hills Avenue Mall, with a free multi-storey car park (combatnation.me, Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Combat Nation is rated 4.8 on Google from 44 reviews: 41 of them are 5 stars, 1 is 4 stars and 2 are 1 star.

The facts

Ages: Kids: under 10 years
Teens: 11-15 years
Adults: 16 years and above
(timetable on combatnation.me)
Prices: Kids' class fees not published - ask the provider
Schedule: Kids: Mon & Wed 4PM MMA, 5PM BJJ, 6PM kickboxing; Tue & Thu 4PM karate/boxing, 5PM & 6PM kickboxing; Fri 3PM karate, 4PM MMA, 5PM BJJ, 6PM kickboxing; Sat 10AM karate, 5PM & 6PM kickboxing. Teens: Mon & Wed 5PM kickboxing, 6PM MMA; Tue & Thu 5PM karate, 6PM BJJ, 7PM MMA; Fri 3PM boxing, 4PM & 5PM kickboxing, 6PM MMA; Sat 11AM kickboxing, 3PM boxing, 4PM karate, 6PM BJJ; Sun 11AM BJJ/kickboxing, 12PM BJJ/boxing. Undated timetable - confirm current times
Trial: Free trial via the "Try for Free" sign-up on the website (combatnation.me)
Where: Unit A.101, above Carrefour Market, Mirdif Hills Avenue Mall, Mirdif, Dubai
How to book: combatnation.me/register · +971 50 166 0285 · wa.me/971501660285
Opening hours: Mon–Sat9am–9pm
Sun9am–1pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

The timetable on the website is undated - confirm current class times with the club (combatnation.me)
No Kids or Teens classes are shown on Sunday afternoons; Sunday's teen classes are at 11AM and 12PM (combatnation.me)
The website's terms say its website, app and club services are intended for users aged 13 and above, while the timetable lists Kids classes - ask the club how younger children are registered (combatnation.me)
On-site parking, including a free multi-storey car park; membership required for regular training (Google listing)
Card and contactless mobile payments accepted (Google listing)
WhatsApp +971 50 166 0285; the timetable also lists phone 050 201 9571 (combatnation.me)