The 10 best karate clubs in Abu Dhabi

Kick Start Karate Centre - Al Nahyan campus teaches traditional and sport karate, kickboxing, boxing and tumbling to children, teenagers and adults. Children’s programmes are arranged by age, including Little Ninjas for ages 3.5 to 5 and classes for children aged 3.5 to 12.

Training focuses on karate skills alongside coordination, listening, discipline and confidence. Adult karate, kickboxing and boxing provide a separate route for older students seeking martial arts training or a challenging workout. New students can try a class free before joining, and the centre offers flexible options and family savings. Free trial classes are available for new students.

Karate classes at Kick Start Karate Centre are organised for children, teenagers and adults, from Little Kids and beginner programmes to traditional and sport karate. The centre also lists kickboxing, boxing and tumbling, giving families and adults several martial arts training routes.

Children’s programmes include Little Ninjas for ages 3.5 to 5, while other kids’ classes cover ages 3.5 to 12. Training develops coordination, listening and self-control, with separate adult karate and kickboxing options. New students can try a class for free before enrolling, making the centre accessible to first-time participants.

Oriental Karate, Al Wahda Mall teaches karate and Kobudo through children’s and adults’ classes, personal training and customised martial arts programmes. Its sessions suit beginners, continuing students and people training for fitness, competition preparation or belt progression.

One-to-one sessions can be tailored to individual goals, while the club also organises tournaments and offers a free trial. The Al Wahda Dojo is part of a club established in 1987, with training focused on discipline, confidence, resilience and character as well as martial arts skills.

Shotokan Karate Centre teaches beginners and advanced students across different age groups and skill levels. Its classes develop karate technique alongside physical fitness and self-defence, making the centre suitable for children, adults and families beginning or continuing martial-arts training.

Students progress through a belt system in which each colour represents dedication and skill. Training develops respect, focus, perseverance and character in a safe and supportive setting. Classes are available for different abilities, and the centre states that karate supports strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence. Training runs daily from 9am to 9pm in Shabiya 10, Mussafah.

Impact Karate Centre teaches Shotokan karate to children, teenagers and adults, with classes structured for different ages and experience levels. Little Karate Kids is designed for ages three to five, beginner classes start from age six, and separate teen and adult classes focus on fitness, technique and learning at pace.

The centre’s programme uses karate to develop focus, self-control, confidence, respect and discipline alongside physical training. Students are encouraged to progress at their own pace, and the school states that classes recognise different abilities. Training is available in Musaffah, Al Reef and Tourist Club Area, making it accessible to families across Abu Dhabi.

Children from age two can learn karate, taekwondo, jiu jitsu, boxing and Muay Thai through The Warrior Academy Abu Dhabi’s combined martial arts syllabus at Al Wahda Mall. The programme groups children by age, from Little Warriors aged 2–3 through teen classes, and also includes family classes. Classes capped at 13 keep groups small, while the academy links martial arts training with character development, confidence and focus. Beginners are accepted, and the academy says many students start without previous martial arts experience. Belts follow an ITF-based system regulated by the World Karate Federation and UAE Karate Federation. Memberships start from AED 898 a month.