Does Shaolin Kung Fu Academy teach children?

Yes. It runs a Kids Kung Fu programme covering Shaolin Kung Fu fundamentals, health and agility, discipline and mindfulness, and self-defence skills. Ask the branch you pick whether the kids' programme runs there.

What age can my child start?

No age range is published on the academy's website - ask the provider.

How much do classes cost?

Prices are not published. Classes are paid through credit packs or memberships, paid in advance and non-refundable - ask the provider for current rates.

Where are classes held?

The academy's Al Quoz branch is at Just Play Sports Complex, 15A Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai. Google also lists a branch at My City Centre, British Dance Academy, Unit 19, Al Barsha South, which the academy's website does not list. Pick a branch on this page, and confirm the Al Barsha South one before you go.

Who teaches the classes?

The academy is led by Headmaster Shifu Shi Yan Kun, a 34th-generation Shaolin disciple with nearly two decades of coaching experience, and classes run under his guidance. Its terms say other instructors may also teach, so ask who takes your child's class.

What does my child need to wear?

The official academy uniform with the sash or belt for their rank, plus protective gear when sparring. Ask the provider how to get the uniform.

Shaolin Kung Fu Academy — Al Quoz

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Shaolin Kung Fu Academy teaches traditional Chinese martial arts to children and adults. Its Al Quoz branch is at Just Play Sports Complex on 15A Street in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, and Google also lists a branch at My City Centre in Al Barsha South, which the academy's website does not mention, so confirm it before you travel. Its Kids Kung Fu programme covers the fundamentals of Shaolin Kung Fu, structured exercises for health, agility and flexibility, discipline and mindfulness, and practical self-defence, with the stated aim of keeping children active and away from idle screen time. The academy's website does not say which branch runs it, so ask the branch you pick. The academy also teaches Shaolin weapons, Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), Chen Style Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Qin na (joint locking) to children and adults; ask which of these your child can join. The academy is led by Headmaster Shifu Shi Yan Kun, a 34th-generation Shaolin disciple and former Great Britain Sanda head coach. The academy describes itself as one of the first official Shaolin Temple China branches in the UAE, with roots in London going back to 2008. Classes are booked in advance through the academy's booking system; ages, prices and the timetable are not published, so ask the academy.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Shaolin Kung Fu is a traditional Chinese martial art that comes from the Shaolin Temple. Kids learn stances, punches, kicks and flowing forms (set sequences of moves), and as they progress some academies add traditional weapons, Tai Chi or Sanda, a Chinese kickboxing style. Training mixes stretching and conditioning with forms practice and partner drills, and students wear a sash or belt that shows their rank. It builds flexibility, coordination, focus and self-defence skills, and suits children who enjoy structure, repetition and working towards the next grade. Ask each academy what age it starts children from.

Who it's for

Children and adults. The academy runs a dedicated Kids Kung Fu programme; no age range is published, so ask the provider which age your child can start.

What to expect

The academy's terms ask students to arrive 10 minutes before class for registration and warm-up, and to wear the official academy uniform with the sash or belt for their rank; protective gear is worn for sparring. Students bow when entering and leaving the training hall and address instructors as Shifu. Every class must be booked in advance, and walk-ins are only taken if there is space. Whether there is a trial class, and what a first session involves, is not published - ask the provider.

Highlights

Dedicated Kids Kung Fu programme: fundamentals, health and agility, discipline and self-defence (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Also teaches Shaolin weapons, Sanda kickboxing, Chen Style Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Qin na (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Led by Headmaster Shifu Shi Yan Kun, a 34th-generation Shaolin disciple and former Great Britain Sanda head coach (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Describes itself as one of the first official Shaolin Temple China branches in the UAE (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Al Quoz: toilet on site and a wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Al Quoz branch is rated 5.0 from 60 reviews. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Children and adults; no age range published - ask the provider
Prices: Not published - credit packs or memberships paid in advance; ask the provider
Schedule: Not published - classes booked in advance via the academy's booking system
Trial: Not published - ask the provider
Where: Just Play Sports Complex, 15A Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
How to book: +971 58 133 6399 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Classes are booked in advance through the academy's booking system; no timetable is published (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Toilet on site and a wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
Book every class in advance via the academy's booking app, website or front desk; walk-ins only if there is space (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Cancel at least 8 hours before a group class (24 hours for private coaching) or the session is lost (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Classes are paid through lesson credit packs or memberships, paid in advance and non-refundable (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Official academy uniform and rank sash or belt required; indoor martial arts shoes may be needed for some classes (shaolinkungfudubai.com)
Enrolment includes consent to class photos and videos for the academy's marketing unless you opt out in writing (shaolinkungfudubai.com)