What age can my child start karate here?

From age 4. Kids train in Juniors (4-6), Seniors (7-9) and Pre-Teen (10-12) groups, and teens from 13 join the Teen Martial Arts Program.

When are the kids' classes?

4-6s: Mon-Thu 3:30PM, Fri 2PM, Sat and Sun 9:30AM. 7-9s: Mon and Wed 4:30PM, Fri 3PM, Sat 10:30AM. 10-12s: Tue and Thu 5PM, Sat 11:30AM. 13-17s: Mon and Wed 6PM, Fri 5PM, Sat 12:30PM. The club suggests contacting them for the latest timetable.

What style of martial arts is taught?

Traditional Goju-Ryu karate. The adult programme also includes boxing, kickboxing and strength and conditioning.

How much is a membership?

Ask the provider. The club lists three tiers - 1, 2 or 3 sessions a week - but does not publish membership fees.

Yes, there is on-site parking, plus a paid parking lot and paid street parking nearby.

The Big Five Martial Arts Club

Q: Can we try a class before signing up?

Yes. New students start with a trial class to try a session and meet the instructors. The About page lists it at AED 99 while paid trials are running; the homepage still mentions a free trial, so confirm the price when you book.

Combat SportsMartial Arts

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Quoz

Trial class

Ages4–17years old
PriceTrial AED 99to try a session
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The Big Five Martial Arts Club is a dojo in Al Quoz, just off Sheikh Zayed Road, teaching traditional Goju-Ryu karate to children from age 4 and to teens, alongside adult classes that add boxing, kickboxing and strength and conditioning. The kids programme is split by age - Juniors (4-6), Seniors (7-9) and Pre-Teen (10-12) - and teens from 13 train in their own group, with an optional competition track. The club frames its training around five principles (character, loyalty, effort, control and etiquette) and lists discipline, focus, confidence, respect and anti-bullying strategies among what children learn. Progress is tracked with stripes awarded in class and belt tests from white to black belt, and the club says it keeps class sizes small. New students start with a trial class, listed on the club's About page at AED 99, followed by a mentorship conversation with parents. The dojo is in The Curve Building, Office M65, with on-site parking.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Karate teaches children balance, coordination and self-control through structured drills, forms (kata) and, as students progress, controlled sparring. Classes build focus, discipline and confidence as much as fitness, and many clubs group children by age so the techniques and pace suit their stage. A typical session opens with a warm-up, moves through technique and partner drills, and closes with a cool-down. Progress is marked with coloured belts, and some clubs add stripes between belts so younger children see steady progress. Goju-Ryu, the style taught here, is a traditional Okinawan karate style. Many children start from around age 4 or 5.

Who it's for

Children aged 4-12 in three groups - Juniors (4-6), Seniors (7-9) and Pre-Teen (10-12) - and teens aged 13-17 in the Teen Martial Arts Program. No previous martial arts experience is needed.

What to expect

Every new student starts with a trial class - the Introduction Experience - to try a session, meet the instructors and see the dojo. The About page lists it at AED 99 while paid trials are running, though the homepage still mentions a free trial, so confirm when booking. After the trial the club holds a Student Mentorship Session with parents and child to talk through goals and any challenges. In class, children earn stripes as they progress and later sit belt tests. Beginners are welcome. Ask the provider what your child should wear and bring to a first class.

Highlights

Traditional Goju-Ryu karate for children from age 4 and teens from 13 (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Kids grouped as Juniors (4-6), Seniors (7-9) and Pre-Teen (10-12) (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Trial class listed at AED 99, followed by a mentorship session with parents (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Stripes awarded in class and belt tests from white to black belt (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Classes for 4-6 year olds run every day of the week, including weekend mornings (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
On-site parking at The Curve Building, Al Quoz (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The club holds a 4.9 rating on Google from 19 reviews, with 18 of the 19 rated 5 stars and one 4-star review. Parent reviews quoted on the club's own site mention coaches who are patient and encouraging with children and classes that are fun but disciplined.

The facts

Ages: 4-17
Juniors: 4-6
Seniors: 7-9
Pre-Teen: 10-12
Teens: 13-17
(bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Prices: Trial class AED 99; membership fees not published - tiers of 1, 2 or 3 sessions a week
Schedule: 4-6: Mon-Thu 3:30PM, Fri 2PM, Sat-Sun 9:30AM. 7-9: Mon & Wed 4:30PM, Fri 3PM, Sat 10:30AM. 10-12: Tue & Thu 5PM, Sat 11:30AM. 13-17: Mon & Wed 6PM, Fri 5PM, Sat 12:30PM (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Trial: Trial class (Introduction Experience) listed at AED 99 on the About page; the homepage still says free - confirm when booking (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Where: The Curve Building, Mezzanine Floor, Office M65, off Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz 3, Dubai
How to book: bigfivemartialartsclub.com/contact · +971 58 572 9271 · [email protected] · wa.me/971585729271

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Head karate coach Paniz Masoomi is a WKF-certified karate coach and former national team athlete, per the club (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Memberships come in three tiers by sessions per week (1, 2 or 3); fees are not published (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
Teens can join an optional competition track with controlled sparring and tournament opportunities (bigfivemartialartsclub.com)
On-site parking, plus a paid parking lot and paid street parking nearby; wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
Wi-Fi and toilet on site (Google listing)