What age can children start at Impulse Self Defence?

From 6. Juniors is for 6-10 years and Teens for 12-17 years; children aged 10-12 can join either until a separate Tweens class opens.

Which classes run at the Studio City venue?

The Teens class for girls aged 12-17, Fridays 5pm-6pm at Inner Fight, Studio City. Juniors (6-10) runs at VEO Fitness, Arabian Ranches 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.20pm-5.20pm, and there is a teen girls' class in JLT on Wednesdays 5pm-6pm.

Are classes just for girls?

Juniors (6-10) is for girls and boys. The current Teens classes are girls only, with teen boys' classes listed as coming soon.

Is there a discount on the first class?

Yes, the first class is offered at 50% off. Book through the contact form on the website or message them on WhatsApp.

What should my child wear?

Comfortable sportswear, with all jewellery removed. Classes last 60 minutes.

How much are classes?

Term or monthly prices are not published on the website - ask the provider.

Impulse Self Defence

Combat SportsMartial Arts

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Dubai Studio City

Ages6–17years old
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Impulse Self Defence (also called Impulse Defence) is a Dubai self-defence and personal safety organisation for children, teenagers and women, and is listed on Google as women-owned. Rather than sport or gradings, classes focus on real-life safety: situational awareness, boundary setting, using your voice, stranger awareness, travel safety, anti-abduction skills and escape techniques, alongside confidence and emotional resilience. The syllabus draws on kickboxing, Krav Maga, jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. Weekly classes run at three venues: Juniors (6-10 years, girls and boys) at VEO Fitness, Arabian Ranches 2; Teens (12-17 years, girls only) in JLT and at Inner Fight, Studio City. A teen boys' class and a separate Tweens class are listed as coming soon. There is also one-to-one personal training and workshops for schools and organisations. Founder Leah Nicholls holds 1st degree black belts in kickboxing and taekwondo. The first class is offered at 50% off. It's rated 5.0 on Google from 9 reviews.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Self-defence classes for children teach practical ways to stay safe as much as physical technique. Kids learn to notice what is going on around them, set boundaries, use a loud confident voice and get away from someone who grabs them, usually through games, movement and role-played scenarios. Compared with a traditional martial arts club there is less focus on sport, competition or belt gradings and more on everyday safety. It builds body awareness, assertiveness and the confidence to trust their instincts. Many programmes take children from around six, with separate classes for teenagers covering online safety, harassment and independence.

Who it's for

Children from 6 and teenagers up to 17, beginners welcome. Juniors (6-10 years) is mixed girls and boys, at Arabian Ranches 2 only. Teens (12-17 years) is girls only, in JLT and at Studio City; teen boys' classes are listed as coming soon. Children aged 10-12 can join Juniors or Teens until the Tweens class starts. Private sessions are available for children, teens and women.

What to expect

Weekly classes last 60 minutes. A first class typically includes meeting the instructor and classmates, warm-up games and movement, practical self-defence techniques, a personal safety discussion, confidence-building exercises, real-life scenario training and teamwork activities; beginners learn at their own pace and no martial arts experience is needed. Students wear comfortable sportswear with all jewellery removed. Parents are generally asked to wait outside the training area, and instructors are happy to talk through progress after class. The first class is 50% off - book through the contact form, choosing your venue. Prices beyond that are not published - ask the provider.

Highlights

Juniors 6-10 (girls and boys): Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.20pm-5.20pm, VEO Fitness, Arabian Ranches 2 (impulseselfdefence.com)
Teen girls 12-17: Wednesdays 5pm-6pm in JLT, Fridays 5pm-6pm at Inner Fight, Studio City (impulseselfdefence.com)
First class at 50% off (impulseselfdefence.com)
Teaches situational awareness, boundary setting, anti-bullying, stranger awareness and escape techniques (impulseselfdefence.com)
Instructors are black belts across kickboxing, Krav Maga, taekwondo, Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (impulseselfdefence.com)
5.0 on Google from 9 reviews, all 5-star (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Impulse Self Defence is rated 5.0 on Google from 9 reviews, and all 9 are 5 stars. Parent testimonials on its website mention finding a self-defence class for a teenage daughter, an instructor who keeps two boys aged 9 and 7 engaged for the full hour, and a noticeable boost in a daughter's confidence.

The facts

Ages: Juniors: 6-10 years
Teens: 12-17 years
(impulseselfdefence.com)
Prices: First class 50% off; other prices not published - ask the provider
Schedule: Juniors (6-10, girls and boys): Tue & Thu 4.20pm-5.20pm, VEO Fitness, Arabian Ranches 2; Teens (12-17, girls only): Wed 5pm-6pm, JLT; Fri 5pm-6pm, Inner Fight, Studio City (impulseselfdefence.com)
Trial: First class at 50% off (impulseselfdefence.com)
Where: Inner Fight, Studio City (Teens, girls only) · VEO Fitness, Arabian Ranches 2 (Juniors) · JLT (Teens, girls only)
How to book: impulseselfdefence.com/contact · wa.me/971585951286 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Classes are 60 minutes (impulseselfdefence.com)
Wear comfortable sportswear and remove all jewellery (impulseselfdefence.com)
Parents generally wait outside the training area (impulseselfdefence.com)
The Studio City class is for teen girls only; the Juniors class runs in Arabian Ranches 2 (impulseselfdefence.com)