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UFC GYM Youth Academy · Term-based

Introducing
UFC GYM
Youth Academy.

A term-based academy for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Striking, built for kids aged 4 to 15 — expert coaches, a real syllabus, and progress you can see every term.

  • Jiu-Jitsu & Striking — expert coaches
  • Ages 4–15, grouped by age & stage
  • At UFC GYM Business Bay & Ajman
  • Certified coaches — no experience needed
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Why the academy

Why choose UFC GYM
Youth Academy?

The Youth Academy is a term-based programme — a real journey, not a one-off session. Your child joins a group, trains with the same coaches every week, and works through a structured syllabus toward an end-of-term report card.

Along the way they build genuine martial-arts skill — striking, grappling, movement and control — but the mat is really where we teach the things that matter off it: focus, self-control, respect, and the quiet confidence that comes from showing up and getting better.

The Academy Code

Three words
we live by.

Every session, every term, every child is held to the same standard. It's simple, and it's non-negotiable.

Discipline

Show up. Try hard. Finish what you start.

Discipline is the habit everything else is built on. We teach it the same way we teach a jab — by repeating it until it's automatic. Line up on time, listen the first time, give full effort, and see the session through.

Respect

For the coach, the mat, your partner, yourself.

We bow in and bow out for a reason. Respect isn't a rule we enforce — it's a value we grow. Control your strength, look after your training partner, and treat the people around you the way a champion does.

Consistency

Not once. Every week.

Nobody gets good in a day. Skill, fitness and character all compound — a little, often. The term structure is built to keep your child coming back, so the progress is real and it sticks.

How a term works

A clear path,
every single term.

Each term follows the same proven arc — so your child always knows where they are, what they're working toward, and what "getting better" actually looks like.

01

Foundations

Settle in, learn the rituals, and master the fundamentals safely — stance, guard, falling, and the academy code.

Opening weeks
02

Development

Build real skill through drilling and controlled partner work. Confidence and coordination grow week on week.

Mid term
03

Assessment

Coaches assess technique, effort and behaviour — measuring progress against the syllabus, not against other kids.

Late term
04

Report & Next Steps

The term closes with a one-to-one review, and you receive a written end-of-term report card with clear next steps for the term ahead.

Term end

On the mat

Two disciplines — coached properly by dedicated experts.

  • Brazilian Jiu-JitsuLeverage, position and safe controlled technique on the ground — the art of grappling.
  • StrikingBoxing and kickboxing combined — punches, kicks, footwork and clean combinations on pads and bags.
  • Controlled & level-matchedBoth disciplines are practised safely — age-appropriate, supervised, and never full-contact.

Beyond the mat

The character skills — the real reason parents enrol.

  • Focus & self-controlLearning to listen, wait, and channel energy — skills that show up at school and at home.
  • Respect & mannersBowing in, saying "yes coach", helping partners — respect as a daily habit.
  • Confidence & courageTrying hard things, standing tall, and believing "I can" — earned, not handed out.
  • Resilience & consistencyShowing up on the tough days and improving anyway — the habit that lasts a lifetime.
Grouped by age & stage

The right group
for your child.

Ages 4–7 · up to 1:14

Cubs

Our youngest members — play-based coaching that builds coordination, listening and confidence.

Ages 8–11 · up to 1:16

Juniors

Skill really takes off — proper technique, drilling, and the academy code become second nature.

Ages 12–15 · up to 1:18

Seniors

Advanced technique, sharper conditioning, and leadership — mentoring the younger groups.

Inside a session · 55 minutes

Every class,
the same ritual.

Jiu-Jitsu or Striking — every 55-minute session follows the same structure, so your child always knows exactly what to expect.

  1. Line up & bow inThe session starts with focus — standing to attention and greeting the coach and the mat.
  2. Warm-up & movementGames and drills that raise the heart rate and build athletic coordination.
  3. Skill of the weekOne clear technique, taught step by step and tied to the term's syllabus.
  4. Drills & controlled roundsPartner practice, level-matched and always supervised.
  5. Cool-down & values talkA short discussion on the week's value — discipline, respect or consistency.
  6. Bow outEnding the way we started: with respect, and a goal for next week.
A young UFC GYM Youth Academy student in a striking class under a coach
For parents

Peace of mind,
and real progress.

Termly progress reports

A written report each term so you can see exactly how your child is developing — on and off the mat.

Vetted, certified coaches

Every coach is qualified, experienced with children, and background-checked. Your child is in safe hands.

Term progression

A clear path each term, so your child always knows what they're working toward next.

Small, coached groups

Grouped by age and stage, with enough coaches on the mat that every child is actually seen.

Structured terms

Set term dates and a proper syllabus — not an ad-hoc class. You always know what's next.

Character that carries

The discipline, respect and consistency they build here show up at home and at school too.

The coaches

Coached by people
who've done it.

The Youth Academy is led by certified UFC GYM coaches with real experience teaching young people — expert coaches across both Jiu-Jitsu and Striking. Patient enough to earn a nervous child's trust and expert enough to develop a serious young athlete, they set the standard the academy code is built on.

Questions

Good to know.

Can't find your answer? Send us a note in the enrolment form and we'll come straight back to you.

Does my child need any experience?
None at all. Every term starts with foundations, and coaches group and progress children by stage — beginners are the norm, not the exception.
What ages is the academy for?
The academy is for kids aged 4 to 15, organised into three age-and-stage groups — Cubs (4–7), Juniors (8–11) and Seniors (12–15). Enquire and we'll place your child in the right group.
What should my child wear?
To start, comfortable sportswear and water is all that's needed. Academy kit and any required uniform are introduced as your child progresses.
How long is a term?
The academy runs in structured terms with set start dates and an end-of-term report card. New intakes run through the year — enquire for the next available term at your club.
Is it safe? Is there contact?
Safety is the priority. Training is age-appropriate, closely supervised and level-matched. Striking is practised on pads and bags, and any partner work is controlled — never full-contact sparring.
Can I watch my child train?
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch from the viewing area, and you'll receive a written progress report each term.
What does it cost?
Pricing is confirmed per club and term. Drop your details in the form below and our team will share current fees and the next intake.
Can siblings join together?
Absolutely — siblings are welcome, and we'll do our best to align their sessions. Mention it in your enrolment note.
Enrolment

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a head start.

Tell us a little about your child and we'll be in touch with the next available term, your nearest club, and everything you need to get started.

  • A coach-led first session to settle in
  • Placed in the right age & stage group
  • No experience needed — beginners welcome
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