What martial arts does OMF teach?

The academy teaches Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate-Do, kickboxing and Muay Thai. Ask your branch which classes run for children.

What age can kids start?

The academy says its programmes are for "all ages and levels", but exact age bands for children's classes aren't published. Ask the branch you pick.

How much do classes cost?

Prices aren't published on the website. The Sharjah branch's Google listing mentions a family discount and discounts for kids; ask your branch for current fees.

What are the class times?

No timetable is published. Call your branch to confirm class times; the phone number shows when you pick a branch.

Where are the OMF branches?

Al Mamzar in Deira (the main academy), Al Nahda 1 in Dubai and Al Majaz 3 in Sharjah. Pick a branch on this page for its address and phone.

OMF Martial Arts Club, Al Mamzar: karate, kickboxing and Muay Thai

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OMF Academy (Okinawa Martial Arts & Fitness) teaches karate, kickboxing and Muay Thai at three branches: Al Mamzar in Deira (the main academy), Al Nahda 1 in Dubai and Al Majaz 3 in Sharjah. The karate is Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate-Do, and the academy is affiliated with the Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate-Do Udunti Kobujutsu Association; it lists approvals from the UAE Karate Federation, the World Karate Federation and the Asian Karate Federation. Its chief instructor and examiner is Kyoshi Rasheed V.T. (7th Dan). The academy describes its programmes as open to all ages and levels, with a focus on discipline, confidence and self-defence. Its registration form also lists Zumba, fitness, yoga, personal training and summer camp. Ask your branch which classes run for children.

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Martial Arts, explained

Martial arts classes teach children to strike, block and defend themselves through structured drills, partner work and a belt system. OMF Academy teaches Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate-Do, a traditional style built around kata (set sequences of moves), kumite (controlled sparring) and real-world self-defence, with grading and belt examinations as students progress. Kickboxing adds punching and kicking combinations on pads and heavy bags, and Muay Thai brings in knees, elbows and clinch work. Along the way children build fitness, balance, focus and confidence in a group setting. The right starting age varies by club and by child, so ask the provider what age this branch takes beginners.

Who it's for

The academy says its programmes are for "all ages and levels". Specific age bands and class levels for children aren't published on the website, so ask the branch you pick which class suits your child before booking.

What to expect

On the karate programme, OMF lists traditional kata and kumite practice, real-world self-defence techniques, and grading and belt examinations in a safe, respectful environment. Kickboxing sessions include striking and kicking combinations, heavy bag and pad work, and core conditioning; Muay Thai adds clinch work, knee and elbow techniques and technical sparring. The website doesn't publish a class timetable, kit list or trial policy, so call your branch before a first visit to confirm class times, what to bring and whether a trial is possible. You can also register online and choose your branch on the form.

Highlights

Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate-Do with kata, kumite and belt gradings (omfmartialartsuae.com)
Karate, kickboxing and Muay Thai on the registration form (omfmartialartsuae.com)
Chief instructor and examiner Kyoshi Rasheed V.T. is a 7th Dan (omfmartialartsuae.com)
Three branches: Al Mamzar and Al Nahda 1 in Dubai, and Al Majaz 3 in Sharjah (omfmartialartsuae.com)
Programmes for all ages and levels, per the academy (omfmartialartsuae.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Al Mamzar branch is rated 5.0 from 38 reviews and the Sharjah branch 4.7 from 14. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Not published yet: Ask about ages, prices and trials
Where: Al Zahra Residence building, Al Mamzar, Deira, Dubai
How to book: omfmartialartsuae.com/registration.html · +971 58 110 4171 · wa.me/971581104171 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Sat10am–1pm
Sun10am–11:30am

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

The main OMF academy; hours are from the site's contact section and may be office hours, so ask about class times (omfmartialartsuae.com)
Each branch has its own phone number; the academy shares one email ([email protected])
Online registration form lets you pick your branch (omfmartialartsuae.com)
Class times, prices and age bands aren't published online; ask your branch (omfmartialartsuae.com)