What ages does Zenith Motions Academy teach?

In 2024 the after-school groups at DBSJ were Little Warriors (5-8), Junior Champions (9-12) and Teen Titans (13-17), plus an adults' group; Mini Warriors (3-4) was for DBSJ pupils only. The FAQ says 4 to teens. Check which groups are running this term.

Where are the classes held?

At schools. The academy's Instagram lists after-school jiu-jitsu for kids at Dubai British School Jumeira, Mira and LLFPM. Its Dubai office is at SO Uptown Tower, DMCC, and the homepage says it is still securing its own location. Ask which school your child's class would be at.

Can my child try a class first?

Yes. The academy offers a free trial jiu-jitsu class, booked through its online trial page, and says places are limited each week.

How much does it cost?

Fees are not published on the website; the academy says they are explained during enrolment and that uniforms, equipment and events may cost extra. Ask the provider.

How often are classes, and how long are they?

Twice a week, usually about 60 minutes per session, though the youngest group had 45-minute sessions in 2024 and the academy says times vary by school, location and age group. Ask the provider for this term's timetable.

What should my child wear?

Comfortable sportswear to start. The academy provides a uniform once your child enrols.

Zenith Motions Academy: jiu-jitsu for children in Dubai

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Zenith Motions Academy (ZMA) teaches children jiu-jitsu, through what its site describes as a Jiu-Jitsu-focused mixed martial arts programme built around self-defence, fitness, discipline and confidence. It runs as an after-school programme in schools rather than from a building of its own: the academy's Instagram lists after-school jiu-jitsu for kids at Dubai British School Jumeira, Mira and LLFPM, and its homepage says it is still securing its own location. Its Dubai office is at SO Uptown Tower in DMCC. At Dubai British School Jumeira, the extracurricular (ECA) classes were for DBSJ pupils only, while the after-school (ASA) classes were open to children from the wider community. The 2024 after-school groups there were Little Warriors (5-8), Junior Champions (9-12) and Teen Titans (13-17), plus an adults' group. Its martial arts page says sessions are twice a week, usually about 60 minutes, with times that vary by school and age group. A free trial class is offered, so message the team to ask what is running this term and at which school.

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Jiu-Jitsu, explained

Jiu-jitsu is a grappling martial art. Instead of punches and kicks, children learn to hold, balance, roll and escape on soft mats, usually in a gi (a thick cotton uniform with a belt). Kids' classes tend to open with a game-style warm-up, then a couple of techniques practised slowly with a partner, then light, supervised drilling. Because there is no striking, it suits children who are nervous about getting hurt, and it builds strength, coordination, patience and the confidence to stay calm under pressure. Many clubs take children from about four or five, with playful classes for the youngest and more structured training as they get older.

Who it's for

The 2024 after-school groups at Dubai British School Jumeira, open to non-DBSJ children, were Little Warriors (5-8), Junior Champions (9-12) and Teen Titans (13-17), with an adults' group (Elite Grapplers, 18+). Mini Warriors (3-4) appeared only as a DBSJ-pupils-only extracurricular class with an interest list. The academy's FAQ says its programmes are for children from 4 years old to teenagers, of all skill levels. Parents are asked to share any special needs or medical conditions at enrolment. Confirm this term's groups with the provider.

What to expect

The academy offers a free trial class. Its trial page says a first session is an introduction to the basic techniques and movements of jiu-jitsu, in a fun, interactive class. You book it through the academy's online booking page by choosing a class that matches your child's age, entering their date of birth and sending your details; the site notes trial places are limited each week. For kit, the FAQs say comfortable sportswear is fine to start, and a uniform is provided once your child enrols. The FAQ says parents may watch where space allows, so check for your venue. Fees are not published and the only timetable online is from 2024, so ask the provider for this term's days and fees.

Highlights

2024 after-school groups: Little Warriors (5-8), Junior Champions (9-12), Teen Titans (13-17) (zenithmotions.com)
Free trial jiu-jitsu class, booked online (zenithmotions.com)
Twice weekly, usually about 60 minutes; the youngest group had 45-minute sessions in 2024 (zenithmotions.com)
After-school jiu-jitsu for kids at Dubai British School Jumeira, Mira and LLFPM, as listed on the academy's Instagram (instagram.com/zenithmotions)
Uniform provided on enrolment; the FAQ says parents may watch where space allows (zenithmotions.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Zenith Motions Academy has a 5.0 rating on Google from one review.

The facts

Ages: 2024 after-school groups at DBSJ: Little Warriors 5-8, Junior Champions 9-12, Teen Titans 13-17 (adults 18+); Mini Warriors 3-4 was a DBSJ-pupils-only ECA; FAQ says 4 to teens; confirm current
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Twice weekly, usually about 60 minutes (45 minutes for the youngest group in 2024); times vary by school and age group. 2024 after-school timetable at Dubai British School Jumeira ran on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30PM; confirm current
Trial: Free trial class, booked online (https://app.classmanager.com/trials/zenith-motions-academy)
Where: Dubai British School Jumeira (after-school classes; named on the academy's class pages and Instagram) · Mira and LLFPM (listed on the academy's Instagram) · Office: SO Uptown Tower, DMCC, First Al Khail Street, Dubai
How to book: zenithmotions.com/free-trial · +971 50 420 5300 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Classes run at schools; the DMCC address is the academy's Dubai office and the homepage says it is still securing its own location, so check which school your child's class is at before booking (zenithmotions.com)
The published DBSJ timetables date from 2024; ask for this term's days and times (zenithmotions.com)
Teen classes need at least five students to run (zenithmotions.com)
Extra costs may apply for uniforms, equipment and special events, and are shared in advance (zenithmotions.com)
Ballet is also listed, but its page says the schedule is coming soon; ask the provider (zenithmotions.com)