SIAS Dubai Gym: Self Defense & Martial Arts Academy
About SIAS Dubai Gym
SIAS Dubai is a self-defence, martial arts and fitness academy on Al Awir Road in Nadd Al Hamar, co-founded by kickboxing and Muay Thai champion Sargis Bazinyan, who also founded Krav Maga Armenia and SIAS Academy in Yerevan. Its group classes cover boxing, Thai boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, grappling and MMA, and the academy lists kids among the people its group classes welcome, describing sessions where children build coordination, respect and self-control in a safe environment. The about page pitches it as family-friendly: children join group classes while parents can use the fitness programmes, including ladies-only gym sessions. Coaches work in several languages, including English, Arabic and Russian. Private one-to-one sessions are also offered, and the site says specialised programmes are available for kids. Ages, timetables and prices for children's classes aren't published, so message the academy to ask which class suits your child. It's rated 4.7 on Google from 64 reviews.
The activity
Martial Arts, explained
Self-defence and martial arts classes teach children how to move, block, fall and strike safely under a coach's eye, alongside the habits that make it work: listening, respect and self-control. Striking styles such as boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing build footwork, coordination and fitness, while grappling styles such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu teach balance, leverage and staying calm when someone is close. Self-defence lessons for children usually add awareness skills too - spotting trouble early, using their voice and knowing when to walk away or get help. Starting ages and whether sparring is involved vary from club to club, so it is worth asking what a class for your child's age looks like.
Who it's for
Children and adults. The group classes page lists kids alongside fitness enthusiasts, women, corporate teams and friends, and the private classes page says specialised programmes are available for families, women, kids and professionals. No age bands are published, and the FAQ says the right starting age depends on the child - ask the academy which class fits your child's age and level.
What to expect
The site describes group classes as fun and engaging for kids, working on coordination, respect and self-control, and says group classes are designed for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners, in a supportive, inclusive setting. Its FAQ says the academy will give guidance on what to wear and suggests breathable clothes you can move in. What a first children's session involves, class length, kit to buy and whether a trial class is offered aren't published - ask the provider when you get in touch.
Highlights
- Group classes in boxing, Thai boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, grappling and MMA (sias-dubai.com)
- Kids are listed among those welcome in group classes (sias-dubai.com)
- Children join group classes while parents can train, including ladies-only gym sessions (sias-dubai.com)
- Coaching offered in Russian, English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Armenian and Thai (sias-dubai.com)
- Co-founded by kickboxing and Muay Thai champion Sargis Bazinyan (sias-dubai.com)
- Rated 4.7 on Google from 64 reviews
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
SIAS Dubai Gym is rated 4.7 on Google from 64 reviews: 57 five-star, 2 four-star and 5 one-star.
The facts
- Ages
- Kids and adults; no age bands published - ask the provider (sias-dubai.com)
- Not published yet
- Ask about prices and trials
- Languages
- Russian, English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Armenian, Thai
- Where
- 317 Al Awir Rd, Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai
- How to book
- sias-dubai.com · +971 56 633 6365 · wa.me/971566336365 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri8am–11pm
- Sat10am–7pm
- Sun8am–11pm
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- 317 Al Awir Road, Nadd Al Hamar, with a wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
- Opening hours below are the venue's hours on Google, not a class timetable - ask for the kids' class times (Google listing)
- Private one-to-one sessions are offered with a preferred trainer (sias-dubai.com)
- The academy also runs self-defence workshops for schools and kindergartens, including one on protecting yourself against bullying (sias-dubai.com)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip map317 Al Awir Rd - Nadd Al Hamar - Dubai
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