What ages do you accept?

Children from age 2, in groups: Little Warriors (2-3), Junior (4-6), Senior (7-9), Pre Teen (10-12) and Teen (13+). Weapons classes are listed from age 6 at Jumeirah Islands.

What martial arts do you teach?

Karate and Jiu Jitsu alongside other disciplines, with a focus on self-defence, confidence, focus and character development.

Each branch publishes a weekly timetable on warrioracademy.ae, with after-school classes on weekdays and classes at the weekend. Times change by week, so check the timetable for the branch you pick.

Can we try a class first?

Yes. Every new student starts with an introductory session to see the dojo and meet the instructors before committing. Little Warriors (2-3) have an assessment session that parents are invited to join.

How much do classes cost?

Prices are not published, so ask the branch you pick.

How do I contact a branch?

Each branch page on warrioracademy.ae has its phone, email and booking details. Pick a branch on this page to see them.

The Warrior Academy — Jumeirah Islands

Combat SportsMartial ArtsJiu-Jitsu

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

JLT

Ages2+years and up
Where3 branchesJLT, Al Quoz +1See on the map
Not publishedAskPrices and times

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The Warrior Academy teaches karate, Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts disciplines to children from age 2, at dojos in Jumeirah Islands, Al Quoz and Arjan in Dubai, plus one in Abu Dhabi. Classes are grouped by age: Little Warriors (2-3), Junior (4-6), Senior (7-9), Pre Teen (10-12) and Teen (13+). The academy describes its approach as the Warrior Method: physical training combined with character development, focus, self-control and an anti-bullying focus, with belt progression marking each step. Every new student starts with an introductory session so parents and children can see the dojo and meet the instructors before committing. Each branch page also lists family, weapons and sparring classes. Pick a branch on this page to see its address, opening hours and contact details.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Martial arts classes for children mix structured drills, technique and games. At The Warrior Academy that means karate and Jiu Jitsu alongside other disciplines, with a belt system that gives children a clear path of small wins as they progress. Beyond kicks and holds, sessions focus on self-control, respect for everyone on the mat and the confidence to handle difficult situations calmly, including an anti-bullying focus. The youngest group, Little Warriors (ages 2-3), works on motor skills, balance and following simple instructions through lots of movement and fun, while older children move on to fuller technique and self-defence work. Many families start between 4 and 7, but this academy takes children from age 2.

Who it's for

Children and teens in age groups: Little Warriors (2-3), Junior (4-6), Senior (7-9), Pre Teen (10-12) and Teen (13+). Each branch page also lists family classes for all ages (parents train alongside their children), weapons classes and sparring classes; ask the branch when they run. Beginners are welcome, as are children working towards competition level.

What to expect

Every new student starts with an introductory session, so you and your child can see the dojo, meet the instructors and get a feel for the class before committing. For Little Warriors (ages 2-3) the academy always holds an assessment session that parents are invited to join, and those classes are capped at 13 children. The academy says each club has a waiting list and that it holds an informal introduction call with parents about goals and values before a child joins. Each branch publishes its own weekly class timetable. Prices and what to wear for the first class are not published, so ask the branch when you book.

Highlights

Age groups from Little Warriors (2-3) to Teens (13+) (warrioracademy.ae)
Every new student starts with an introductory session (warrioracademy.ae)
Little Warriors classes capped at 13, with a parent-attended assessment session (warrioracademy.ae)
A weekly class timetable for each branch, with weekday after-school classes and weekend classes (warrioracademy.ae)
Dojos in Jumeirah Islands, Al Quoz and Arjan, plus Abu Dhabi (warrioracademy.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Jumeirah Islands dojo is rated 5.0 from 115 reviews, Al Quoz 4.9 from 1,111 and Arjan 4.9 from 445. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Little Warriors (2-3), Junior (4-6), Senior (7-9), Pre Teen (10-12), Teen (13+); weapons classes from 6 at Jumeirah Islands (warrioracademy.ae)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Class start times on the branch timetable (week of 21 September 2026): Monday 3:30PM-6:30PM; Tuesday and Thursday 3PM-6:30PM (Little Warriors at 3PM); Friday 1PM-4PM; Saturday and Sunday 8:30AM-12:30PM. Check the branch timetable for the current week (warrioracademy.ae)
Trial: Every new student starts with an introductory session; Little Warriors (2-3) have an assessment session parents can join (warrioracademy.ae)
Where: Jumeirah Heights, Jumeirah Islands, Dubai (347W+QPC, Al Thanyah Fifth)
How to book: warrioracademy.ae/class-times/dubai-jumeirah-islands · +971 58 542 4089 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Wed11:30am–8:30pm
Thu11:30am–7:30pm
Fri11am–6pm
Sat–Sun8am–7pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Class timetable published weekly; the week of 21 September 2026 ran Mon 3:30-6:30PM, Tue and Thu 3-6:30PM, Fri 1-4PM, Sat and Sun 8:30AM-12:30PM (warrioracademy.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
Belt progression gives children a clear set of steps; the academy says black belt takes 6-8 years on average (warrioracademy.ae)
The academy says its belts follow a syllabus based on the ITF belt system and that it is regulated by the WKF and the UAE Karate Federation (warrioracademy.ae)
Class times change by week, so check your branch's timetable (warrioracademy.ae)
Jumeirah Islands: wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)