How much do kids' classes cost?

Prices aren't published on the website - ask the provider on +971 4 338 8967 or info@teamnogueiradubai.com.

When are the kids' classes?

On the academy's 2026 schedule, kids' classes run Monday to Friday at 4pm (Judo Mino 4-8, BJJ 6-10, and Muay Thai or boxing 7-9) and 5pm (BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai or boxing for 10-15s, plus Judo Mino 2). Muay Thai is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, boxing on Tuesday and Thursday. BJJ 10-15 also runs Saturday at 11:30am.

Is there a trial class for kids?

The website doesn't mention one - ask the provider.

What disciplines can kids try?

Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and a kids' MMA class that combines boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, BJJ and Judo.

What are the academy's opening hours?

The academy lists Monday to Friday 5:30am-11pm and weekends 7am-9pm. These are building hours; kids' classes are on weekday afternoons and Saturday late morning, with none on Sunday.

Team Nogueira Dubai — kids martial arts in Al Quoz

Q: What age can my child start martial arts here?

From 4, in Judo Mino (4-8 yrs). Other kids' groups are Mino BJJ 6-10 and 10-15, Mino Muay Thai 7-9 and 10-15, Mino Boxing 7-9 and 10-15, and MMA Mino 10-15 for beginners.

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Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Quoz

Ages4–15years old
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Team Nogueira Dubai is a martial arts academy in Al Quoz 3 with a kids' ("Mino") programme in Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing and MMA (a mix of boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, BJJ and Judo). Its 2026 schedule runs kids' classes Monday to Friday at 4pm and 5pm, with several groups on the mats at once, split by age: Judo Mino for 4-8s, BJJ for 6-10 and 10-15, Muay Thai and boxing for 7-9 and 10-15, and MMA for 10-15 beginners. There's also a Saturday 11:30am BJJ class for 10-15s. The academy says its kids' coaches have a great deal of experience training children and puts self-discipline, responsibility and respect at the centre of the programme. The building has grappling mats, a separate striking area, an MMA cage and a boxing ring, separate changing and shower facilities, and a health cafe. It's rated 4.7 on Google from 789 reviews, 715 of them five-star. Prices aren't published - call or email the academy.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Martial arts classes for kids teach discipline, respect and self-control alongside physical skills like balance, coordination and controlled contact - the exact mix depends on the discipline. Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focus on grappling, throws and ground control without striking; Muay Thai, boxing and MMA bring in controlled striking and tend to suit slightly older, more coordinated kids. Children usually progress through belts or grading levels as their technique and self-control improve, and many academies take their youngest starters from around age 4 - Team Nogueira Dubai's youngest group, Judo Mino, is for ages 4 to 8.

Who it's for

Kids from 4 to 15, grouped by age on the 2026 schedule: Judo Mino 4-8 (plus an older Judo Mino 2 group), Mino BJJ 6-10 and 10-15, Mino Muay Thai 7-9 and 10-15, Mino Boxing 7-9 and 10-15, and MMA Mino 10-15 for beginners. Ask the academy which Judo group suits an older child.

What to expect

Kids' classes run on weekday afternoons at 4pm and 5pm, with younger groups at 4pm and 10-15s mostly at 5pm; the academy describes sessions where "discipline and fun go hand-in-hand". Judo Mino covers safe falling and technique; kids' BJJ focuses on technique and leverage for self-defence without striking; kids' MMA uses self-defence techniques, conditioning and skill-based games. The website doesn't say what a first session involves, what kit or uniform is needed, or whether a trial class is available - ask the provider before you go. Separate changing and shower facilities are on site.

Highlights

Kids' Judo, BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing and MMA on the 2026 schedule (teamnogueiradubai.com)
Kids' classes Mon-Fri at 4pm and 5pm, plus BJJ 10-15 on Saturday 11:30am (teamnogueiradubai.com)
Age-grouped classes from 4 to 15, e.g. Judo Mino 4-8, BJJ 6-10 and 10-15 (teamnogueiradubai.com)
Coaches experienced in training children, per the academy (teamnogueiradubai.com)
4.7 on Google from 789 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Team Nogueira Dubai holds a 4.7 rating on Google from 789 reviews, with 715 five-star ratings against a combined 43 reviews at one or two stars.

The facts

Ages: Judo Mino: 4-8 (and Judo Mino 2)
BJJ: 6-10 and 10-15
Muay Thai: 7-9 and 10-15
Boxing: 7-9 and 10-15
MMA: 10-15 (beginners)
Schedule: Kids (Mino) classes Mon-Fri 4pm and 5pm; Mino BJJ 10-15 also Sat 11:30am (teamnogueiradubai.com/schedule, 2026)
Where: Al Quoz 3, 4th Street, Al Ghurair warehouse #5, behind Audi Showroom, Dubai
How to book: teamnogueiradubai.com/contact · +971 4 338 8967 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Fri5:30am–11pm
Sat–Sun7am–9pm

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Good to know

Address: Al Quoz 3, 4th Street, Al Ghurair warehouse #5, behind the Audi Showroom - from Sheikh Zayed Road take Exit 45 (teamnogueiradubai.com)
Separate changing and shower facilities for men and women (teamnogueiradubai.com)
On-site health cafe run by Protein House Dubai (teamnogueiradubai.com)
Accepts debit cards, credit cards and NFC mobile payments (Google listing)
Toilets on site (Google listing)