What martial arts classes does Samudra offer for children?

The website lists Kids & Adults Karate, Kickboxing for Kids and an adapted Karate for Special Needs class. There is also a Kids Yoga class.

What age can my child start?

The academy says its karate and kickboxing classes suit different age groups and skill levels, but it does not publish a minimum age. Ask the provider.

How much are the classes?

Fees are not published on the website. Ask the provider on WhatsApp (+971 58 177 8856).

When are the kids classes?

Class times are not published. The Google listing shows the studio open 6:30AM-9:30PM Monday to Saturday and 8AM-1PM on Sunday, but those are venue hours, not a class timetable. Ask the provider for the kids schedule.

Is there a class for children with special needs?

Yes. Karate for Special Needs is an adapted class where exercises are tailored to each student and progress is recognised through the belt system. In some cases family members or caregivers can join the class.

Office M46, New Al Safiya Building, opposite Abu Hail metro exit 3, Abu Hail, Deira. The landmark is the New NMC Medical Centre building.

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Samudra Yoga & Karate Academy: karate, kickboxing and yoga for kids in Abu Hail

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Samudra Yoga & Karate Academy is a women-focused yoga studio and martial arts academy in the New Al Safiya Building, opposite Abu Hail metro exit 3 in Deira. The studio describes itself as a family hub: while mums take yoga, children are welcomed into karate and kickboxing programmes. For children, the site lists Kids & Adults Karate (traditional techniques, self-defence and sparring drills, with values such as respect and perseverance), Kickboxing for Kids (basic punches, kicks and defensive moves, strength and conditioning, discipline and teamwork) and Kids Yoga, which uses imaginative poses, storytelling and games. There is also an adapted Karate for Special Needs class, where exercises are tailored to each student, progress is marked through the belt system and family members or caregivers can sometimes join in. The yoga side covers group classes, pregnancy yoga and sound healing for adults. Ages, class times and fees are not published on the website, so message the studio on WhatsApp before your first visit.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art built on punches, kicks, blocks and set patterns of movement. In a children's class, kids warm up, practise stances and basic strikes in lines, work on simple combinations and learn dojo etiquette such as bowing, listening and waiting their turn. Progress is marked with coloured belts, which gives children small, visible goals. Parents usually look to it for coordination, balance, focus and self-control as much as for self-defence. Kickboxing for children is a close cousin: pads, punches and kicks with more cardio. Many clubs take children from early primary-school age, but the right starting age depends on the class, so it is worth asking before booking.

Who it's for

Children and adults. The karate classes are described as suiting all age groups and skill levels, and kids kickboxing as tailored to different age groups, from beginners to children already active in sports. An adapted karate class is offered for students with physical, developmental or emotional needs. Exact age bands are not published: ask the provider.

What to expect

The kids karate sessions, as the academy describes them, cover traditional techniques, self-defence and sparring drills, with an emphasis on respect, perseverance and confidence. Kids kickboxing covers basic punches, kicks and defensive moves plus strength and conditioning work. Kids yoga uses themed poses, stories and partner games. In the special needs class, exercises are tailored to each student and a family member or caregiver can sometimes take part. The website does not say what to wear to a first class, whether a trial class is offered or what a uniform costs: ask the provider on WhatsApp.

Highlights

Karate, kickboxing and yoga classes for children under one roof (samudrayogadubai.com)
Adapted Karate for Special Needs class, with a belt system to mark each student's progress (samudrayogadubai.com)
Set up as a family hub: children train in karate and kickboxing while mums take yoga (samudrayogadubai.com)
Opposite Abu Hail metro exit 3, in the New Al Safiya Building (samudrayogadubai.com)
4.8 on Google from 56 reviews (Google listing)
Listed as women-owned on its Google profile (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Samudra is rated 4.8 on Google from 56 reviews: 52 are five stars, one is four stars and three are one star. Testimonials on the studio's own site mostly come from adult yoga students, who mention motivating instructors, a calm space and the sound healing sessions.

The facts

Not published yet: Ask about ages, prices and trials
Where: Office M46, New Al Safiya Building, opposite Abu Hail metro exit 3, Abu Hail, Dubai (landmark: New NMC Medical Centre building)
How to book: wa.me/971581778856 · +971 58 177 8856 · +971 50 801 0083 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Sat6:30am–9:30pm
Sun8am–1pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

The studio is Office M46 in the New Al Safiya Building, opposite Abu Hail metro exit 3; the landmark is the New NMC Medical Centre building (samudrayogadubai.com)
Two phone numbers are listed: +971 58 177 8856 and +971 50 801 0083 (samudrayogadubai.com)
The adult side of the studio runs yoga, pregnancy yoga and sound healing sessions, so it is also an option for parents (samudrayogadubai.com)

Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.