What age can my child start?

From age 4. Mighty Tigers is for ages 4-6, the Children's programme for 7-11 and Youth for 12 and up.

Yes. The academy's current new-student special is a two-week trial for 250 AED + VAT with a free taekwondo uniform, for new students only. Older text on its offers page still lists 300 AED + VAT, so confirm the price when you book.

When are the kids' classes?

On the timetable effective 31 August 2026, Mighty Tigers train Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-4:45pm and Saturday and Sunday 10:15-10:45am. Children classes run Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45pm (beginners, then intermediate), Monday and Wednesday 6:30-7:20pm for blue and red belts, and Saturday and Sunday 11:00-11:50am. Youth beginners (12 and up) train Monday and Wednesday 7:30-8:20pm and Saturday and Sunday 12:00-12:50pm.

How much is a membership?

Memberships run for 3 months (2 or 3 classes a week), 6 months (3 a week) or 12 months (unlimited). Membership prices are not listed on the website, so ask the provider.

Are private lessons available?

Yes, private one-to-one lessons are offered by appointment.

Where is the academy?

Street 25, Warehouse #14, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Dubai.

Phoenix Black Belt Academy

Combat SportsMartial Arts

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Quoz

Trial AED 250

Ages4+years and up
PriceTrial AED 250to try a session
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Phoenix Black Belt Academy is a taekwondo academy on Street 25 in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, founded in 2011 by Master Amal Graves. Children train in three age groups: Mighty Tigers for ages 4-6, the Children's programme for ages 7-11 and the Youth programme for 12 and up, which leads into adult taekwondo. Students work through a step-by-step belt system at their own pace, and the programme pages list goals such as discipline, respect, focus and dealing with bullies. The academy says it is affiliated with World Taekwondo at the Kukkiwon in Seoul, and that black belts receive a registered Dan certificate. The current timetable runs kids' classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Monday and Wednesday evenings for blue and red belts, and Saturday and Sunday mornings, alongside competition teams, Olympic sparring and a Friday family class. New students can start with a two-week trial that includes a free uniform. There are adult classes too, so parents can train as well. It is rated 4.8 on Google from 134 reviews.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art built around kicks, punches, blocks and set sequences of movements called poomsae. Children learn techniques step by step and move up through coloured belts, taking a grading test at each stage, so there is always a clear next goal. Alongside the kicking and punching, classes work on balance, flexibility, strength and focus, and on the etiquette of the mat: bowing, listening to the instructor and respecting training partners. Older or more confident students can add sparring, which follows Olympic-style rules. At this academy children can start at four, and the youngest group's classes last 30 minutes.

Who it's for

Children from age 4: Mighty Tigers (4-6), Children's programme (7-11) and Youth (12 and up, moving into adult classes). The current timetable labels the Children classes ages 6-11, so check where a six-year-old fits. Beginners are welcome; there are separate beginner and intermediate groups by belt colour. Adult classes and a Friday family class mean parents can join in. For special needs support, ask the provider.

What to expect

Most families start with the new-student special: a two-week trial for 250 AED + VAT with a free taekwondo uniform, for new students only and non-refundable. Older text on the academy's offers page still quotes 300 AED + VAT, so confirm the price when you book. Classes are split by age and belt level: Mighty Tigers sessions last 30 minutes, and Children classes run 45-50 minutes. Children learn techniques broken into simple steps and progress through belts at their own pace, with grading tests along the way. Private one-to-one lessons are available by appointment. For first-class details such as arrival time, ask the provider.

Highlights

Three age groups: Mighty Tigers (4-6), Children (7-11), Youth (12+) (martialartsdubai.com)
New-student special: 2-week trial for 250 AED + VAT with a free uniform; confirm the price when booking (martialartsdubai.com)
Kids' classes Tue & Thu afternoons, Mon & Wed evenings (blue/red belts) and Sat & Sun mornings (martialartsdubai.com)
Private lessons by appointment (martialartsdubai.com)
Says it is affiliated with World Taekwondo (Kukkiwon); black belts get a registered Dan certificate (martialartsdubai.com)
Founded in 2011 by Master Amal Graves (martialartsdubai.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Phoenix Black Belt Academy is rated 4.8 on Google from 134 reviews: 121 five-star, 7 four-star and 6 one-star. Parent reviews quoted on the academy's website mention dedicated masters, a family feel, and children growing in confidence and respect.

The facts

Ages: Mighty Tigers: 4-6
Children: 7-11
Youth: 12+
(martialartsdubai.com)
Prices: Trial: new-student special, 2 weeks for 250 AED + VAT with free uniform (confirm when booking). Membership prices: ask the provider (martialartsdubai.com)
Schedule: Mighty Tigers: Tue & Thu 4:15-4:45pm, Sat & Sun 10:15-10:45am. Children: Tue & Thu 4:45-6:15pm by level, Mon & Wed 6:30-7:20pm (blue/red belts), Sat & Sun 11:00-11:50am. Youth & adults (12+): beginners Mon & Wed 7:30-8:20pm, advanced (green/blue/red belts) Tue & Thu 7:30-8:20pm, beginners & intermediate Sat & Sun 12:00-12:50pm. Family class: Fri 6:30-7:20pm (timetable from 31 Aug 2026, martialartsdubai.com)
Trial: New-student special: 2-week trial 250 AED + VAT, free uniform, new students only, non-refundable; confirm the price when booking (martialartsdubai.com)
Where: Street 25, Warehouse #14, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Dubai
How to book: martialartsdubai.com/contact-us · +971 50 765 2502 · +971 50 203 5962 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Memberships run for 3, 6 or 12 months and are non-refundable and non-transferable; instalments available on request (martialartsdubai.com)
Summer freeze can be requested for 1 July-31 August, with a 50 AED admin fee (martialartsdubai.com)
Missed classes can be made up within 30 days during an active membership (martialartsdubai.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Identifies as women-owned (Google listing)