What ages does Entropy Jiu Jitsu teach?

Little Champs is for ages 3-6 and Junior BJJ is for ages 7-13. Teens and adults (14+) have separate classes.

How much do kids' classes cost?

Kids memberships are AED 650 a month for two classes a week (Silver), AED 700 for unlimited classes (Gold) and AED 1,100 for Platinum, which adds a monthly private lesson with a black belt. There's no joining fee; 3-, 6- and 12-month packages cost less, and sibling discounts are available on request.

When are the kids' classes?

Ages 3-6: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30PM, Sunday 9-10AM. Ages 7-13: Tuesday 5:30-6:30PM and Wednesday 5-6PM (all levels), Friday 3:30-4:30PM (Level 1) and 4:30-5:30PM (Level 2), Sunday 10-11AM (Level 1) and 11AM-12PM (Level 2). A kids' intro class runs Monday 4:30-5:30PM. Check the academy's schedule page before you go.

Is there a free trial class?

Yes - every programme has a free trial class, booked on WhatsApp, with a gi lent for the first session.

Who teaches the kids' classes?

The Kids BJJ programme is led by resident coach Ian Bico, a brown belt. The academy's founder and head professor is Thabet Altaher, a 3rd-degree black belt.

Does my child have to compete or spar?

No. Competition is optional. Little Champs doesn't include sparring; in Junior BJJ, Level 1 focuses on drilling and positions, and controlled sparring starts in Level 2.

Entropy Jiu Jitsu

Combat SportsJiu-JitsuMartial Arts

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Quoz

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Ages3–13years old
PriceAED 100a session, lowest price
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Entropy Jiu Jitsu is an independent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in a warehouse unit in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, founded in October 2019 by head professor Thabet Altaher, a third-degree black belt. It now has 200+ active members and takes students from age 3 upwards. Children train in two programmes: Little Champs for ages 3-6, a playful introduction built on movement games, coordination and listening rather than sparring, and Junior BJJ for ages 7-13, which runs in two levels, from fundamentals to live drilling and controlled sparring. Competition is optional. The kids' programme is led by resident coach Ian Bico, a brown belt. Kids classes are 60 minutes and run on weekday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Kids memberships start at AED 650 a month for two classes a week, there's no joining fee, and the first class is free. It's rated 5.0 on Google from 83 reviews.

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Jiu-Jitsu, explained

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art built around technique and leverage rather than strikes, so smaller kids can learn to control much bigger opponents through positioning and joint locks or chokes practised safely and slowly. Classes for children usually start with games and drills that build coordination, balance and listening skills before moving into partner technique. Most academies begin taking children from around age 3-4 in a beginner programme, moving into a more technical junior class as they approach the pre-teen years. Beyond self-defence, BJJ builds discipline, resilience with losing (since sparring is part of training) and a clear sense of progress through a belt/stripe system.

Who it's for

Children aged 3-6 (Little Champs) and 7-13 (Junior BJJ), boys and girls, with no experience needed; the site says shy or nervous children are introduced gradually with no forced participation. Junior BJJ has a beginners' Level 1 and a more advanced Level 2, and the coach recommends a level after the trial. Teens and adults (14+) have their own classes. For special needs, ask the provider.

What to expect

Book the free trial class on WhatsApp. Your child wears comfortable clothes they can move in (t-shirt and shorts or leggings) and the academy lends a gi for the first class; bring a water bottle and flip-flops for walking to the mat. Little Champs sessions last 60 minutes and mix warm-ups, simple technique drills, coordination games and a cool-down, with no sparring. Junior BJJ sessions are also 60 minutes; Level 1 focuses on drilling and positions, not free sparring. Parents can watch from the viewing area. Changing rooms and free parking are on site.

Highlights

Two kids' programmes: Little Champs (3-6) and Junior BJJ (7-13, Levels 1 and 2) (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Free trial class, gi lent for the first session (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Kids memberships from AED 650 a month, no joining fee (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Kids' programme led by resident coach Ian Bico, brown belt; academy founded by 3rd-degree black belt Thabet Altaher (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Parents can watch from a viewing area (entropyjiujitsu.com)
5.0 on Google from 83 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Entropy Jiu Jitsu is rated 5.0 on Google from 83 reviews, with 81 five-star reviews, one four-star, one three-star and none lower.

The facts

Ages: 3-13 for kids
Little Champs: 3-6
Junior BJJ: 7-13
(entropyjiujitsu.com)
Prices: Kids: AED 650/month (2 classes a week)AED 700/month (unlimited)AED 1,100/month (Platinum)
Drop-in: AED 100 + VAT
No joining fee
(entropyjiujitsu.com)
Schedule: Ages 3-6: Tue & Thu 4:30-5:30PM, Sun 9-10AM. Ages 7-13: Tue 5:30-6:30PM, Wed 5-6PM, Fri 3:30-4:30PM (L1) & 4:30-5:30PM (L2), Sun 10-11AM (L1) & 11AM-12PM (L2). Kids intro: Mon 4:30-5:30PM (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Trial: Free trial class, booked on WhatsApp; gi lent for the first class (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Where: 14 D67, Dubai Warehouse 05, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
How to book: wa.me/971549946974 · +971 4 323 8902 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Free parking outside the warehouse and on surrounding streets (entropyjiujitsu.com)
The Al Quoz warehouse area can be tricky to find - the academy will send a live location pin on WhatsApp (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Separate male and female changing rooms with showers and lockers (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Sibling and family discounts available - message the academy with your children's ages (entropyjiujitsu.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)