What martial arts does the club teach in Dubai?

Shorin Ryu karate, kickboxing and Kobudo (traditional Okinawan weapons such as the Bo, Sai, Tonfa and Nunchaku). The Dubai pages list classes for kids, teens and adults.

Does my child need any experience?

No - the Dubai pages say classes are beginner-friendly and no prior martial arts experience is needed. For a first karate class, comfortable workout clothing is fine; a gi can be bought later.

How much do classes cost?

Fees are not published on the website - ask the provider for current pricing.

When are classes held?

The Dubai class timetable is not published online - ask the provider for current class times.

Okinawa Karate &Kickboxing Martial Arts Club

Q: Can my child try a class before signing up?

Yes - the club says you can book a trial class, and its homepage advertises a free trial. Call the Dubai branch on 056 476 0340 or 04 286 1774 to arrange one.

Q: What age can my child start?

The club says children can usually begin karate from around 4 years old, depending on their readiness and focus level. For kickboxing and Kobudo, ask the provider.

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Okinawa Karate & Kickboxing Martial Arts Club is the Dubai branch of Okinawa Karate UAE, based in Wadi Al Safa 3, Al Barari (Al Majan). It teaches traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate, kickboxing and Kobudo, the Okinawan weapons art, and its Dubai programme pages list classes for kids, teens and adults, plus family sessions and private lessons, from complete beginners to advanced students. Children can usually start karate from around 4, depending on their readiness and focus. The club was founded by Kyoshi Ibrahim Basha, listed as a 7th Dan in karate and 4th Dan in Kobudo with over 35 years in Shorin Ryu, who is authorised by the UAE Karate Federation and is a WKF karate coach. The wider UAE team includes black belt instructors ranked from 2nd to 4th Dan. There is a second branch in Abu Dhabi. Trial classes can be booked. Fees and a Dubai timetable are not published online, so call the Dubai branch to check times and prices. The club holds 4.4 on Google from 7 reviews.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Karate is a traditional martial art from Okinawa, Japan, built on basic techniques, kata (set patterns of moves), kumite (sparring), blocking, striking and footwork. Children learn balance, coordination, focus and self-defence basics, and progress is marked with coloured belts earned at gradings. Kickboxing is a higher-tempo, fitness-led style: warm-ups, punch and kick drills, pad work and conditioning. Kobudo is the Okinawan weapons art that sits alongside karate, using traditional tools such as the Bo (staff), Sai, Tonfa and Nunchaku, introduced gradually under supervision. At this club, children can usually start karate from around 4, depending on their readiness and focus.

Who it's for

Children can usually begin karate from around 4 years old, depending on their readiness and focus level. The Dubai karate page lists kids' karate classes, teen programmes, adult training, family karate sessions, private classes and beginner to advanced levels; the Dubai kickboxing and Kobudo pages also list classes for kids, teenagers and adults, with no prior experience needed. Private classes for ladies are run by a female 4th Dan instructor. Starting ages for kickboxing and Kobudo are not published - ask the provider.

What to expect

Trial classes can be booked through the club (the homepage advertises a free trial) - call the Dubai branch to arrange one. Beginners can wear comfortable workout clothing at first; a karate uniform (gi) can be bought later for regular training. The Dubai karate page says beginner classes introduce the basics gradually: basic techniques, kata, kumite (sparring), blocking and striking, footwork and balance drills. Most students train 2-3 times a week, and students move up through belt ranks at gradings. Kickboxing sessions include warm-ups, cardio conditioning, punching and kicking drills, pad work and strength training. Class lengths are not published - ask the provider.

Highlights

Traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate, kickboxing and Kobudo (weapons) listed for Dubai (okinawakarateuae.com)
Kids, teen, adult, family and private karate classes listed on the Dubai karate page (okinawakarateuae.com)
Founder Kyoshi Ibrahim Basha: 7th Dan karate, 4th Dan Kobudo, 35+ years in Shorin Ryu, UAE Karate Federation authorised instructor (okinawakarateuae.com)
Private classes for ladies with a female 4th Dan instructor (okinawakarateuae.com)
Kids can usually start karate from around 4; beginners welcome, belts earned at gradings (okinawakarateuae.com)
On-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The club holds 4.4 stars on Google from 7 reviews: six reviewers gave 5 stars and one gave 1 star, with no reviews in between.

The facts

Ages: Kids can usually start karate from around 4, depending on readiness; teens and adults also train (okinawakarateuae.com)
Prices: Ask the provider
Trial: Trial class can be booked; the homepage advertises a free trial - call the Dubai branch to arrange (okinawakarateuae.com)
Where: Wadi Al Safa 3, Al Barari, Al Majan, Dubai
How to book: okinawakarateuae.com/contact · +971 56 476 0340 · +971 4 286 1774 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

First class: comfortable workout clothing is fine; a gi can be bought later (okinawakarateuae.com)
On-site parking plus paid lot and street parking (Google listing)
Toilet on site (Google listing)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Dubai branch phones: 056 476 0340 and 04 286 1774; email [email protected] (okinawakarateuae.com)