What ages does Karate Kid Martial Arts teach?

The club says it works with children and teens, but it does not publish age bands. Ask the branch which class suits your child.

Can we try a class before signing up?

Yes. The club offers a free trial class, which you can request through the booking form on karatekiduae.com or by calling your branch.

Where are the Karate Kid branches?

Across Dubai, including Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Al Warqa, Al Barsha and Silicon Oasis, plus Muweileh in Sharjah. Pick a branch on this page to see its address and phone number.

What styles are taught?

Karate, kickboxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), yoga, zumba and fitness training. Ask your branch which of these run for children.

How much do classes cost?

Prices are not published on the website. Ask the branch you pick.

When are classes held?

The club lists its timing as 9AM to 10PM but does not publish a class timetable. Ask your branch for class times.

Karate Kid Martial Arts

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Al Qusais

Free trial

Karate Kid Martial Arts is a martial arts club with branches across Dubai, from Al Qusais and Al Nahda to Al Barsha and Silicon Oasis, plus Sharjah. The club describes itself as a kids-friendly martial arts club and says it focuses on helping children and teens build a healthy mind and body, self-esteem and self-discipline in a fun, supportive setting. Karate is the core, with kickboxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), yoga, zumba and fitness training also on the programme list. Students work through coloured belts, from white up to black, and the club lists tournament exposure, transport, CCTV surveillance and card payment among its features. It says it has more than 4,000 students, started in 2008, and is approved by the UAE Karate Federation. A free trial class can be requested through the website, and the club lists its timing as 9AM to 10PM. Pick a branch on this page for its address, hours and phone.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Martial arts classes for kids teach discipline, coordination, self-defence and confidence through structured, belt-graded training. Children progress from white belt through coloured belts towards black, with each grading marking a new set of skills mastered. Classes typically mix warm-ups, technique drills, sparring practice and respect-based etiquette, and many academies also enter students into local tournaments once they're ready. Styles on offer often include karate alongside kickboxing or MMA-style fitness for older kids, and most academies welcome complete beginners from a young age.

Who it's for

Children and teens: the club says it specialises in helping children and teens through martial arts training and calls itself a kids-friendly club. It does not publish age bands or which programmes suit which ages, so ask the provider what fits your child.

What to expect

Start with a free trial class, which you can request through the "Book Your Free Trial" form on the website or by calling the branch you pick. The club's karate page describes training built on three elements: kihon (basics such as stances, punches, kicks and blocks), kata (set sequences of movements against imaginary opponents) and kumite (sparring with a partner). Students progress through belt grades, with examinations held along the way. Class times, group sizes and what kit to buy are not published, so ask the branch when you book the trial.

Highlights

Branches across Dubai and Sharjah, each with its own phone number (karatekiduae.com)
Karate, kickboxing, MMA, yoga, zumba and fitness training on the programme list (karatekiduae.com)
Karate training built on kihon, kata and kumite, with belt gradings from white to black (karatekiduae.com)
Free trial class, requested online (karatekiduae.com)
Says it has 4,000+ students and lists approval by the UAE Karate Federation (karatekiduae.com)
Tournament exposure listed among the club's features (karatekiduae.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Al Qusais branch is rated 4.8 from 347 reviews, Silicon Oasis 4.9 from 206 and Muwaileh 4.9 from 281. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Children and teens; age bands not published - ask the provider
Prices: Not published - ask the provider
Schedule: Club timing 9AM-10PM; class timetable not published - ask the provider
Trial: Free trial class, requested via the website form (karatekiduae.com)
Where: Room 105, Mozna Building, Al Qusais 1, next to Al Nahda Metro Station, Dubai
How to book: karatekiduae.com/contact · +971 55 243 4373
Opening hours: Mon10am–10pm
Tue–Sat7am–10:30pm
Sun9am–3:30pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
CCTV surveillance, transport and card payment listed as club features (karatekiduae.com)
The club lists its timing as 9AM to 10PM; each branch's opening hours (from Google) show when you pick it, and class times are not published, so ask the branch (karatekiduae.com)
Which programmes run for children at each branch is not published; ask the branch you pick (karatekiduae.com)