Inside Abu Dhabi's new Warrior Academy - in pictures

The Warrior Academy has launched at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Photos: Ryan Lim / The National
The Warrior Academy has launched at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Photos: Ryan Lim / The National
The academy aims to help youngsters get fit and build their confidence using martial arts
The academy aims to help youngsters get fit and build their confidence using martial arts
Children attend a class at the Warrior Academy's new dojo in Al Wahda Mall
Children attend a class at the Warrior Academy's new dojo in Al Wahda Mall
Classes are led by world-class martial arts professionals
Classes are led by world-class martial arts professionals
Children as young as four can attend the Warrior Academy
Children as young as four can attend the Warrior Academy
Classes focus on confidence, conduct and concentration
Classes focus on confidence, conduct and concentration
The Warrior Academy is on a mission to end bullying
The Warrior Academy is on a mission to end bullying
More than 30,000 children around the world have trained with the Warrior Academy since its 2011 launch in the UK
More than 30,000 children around the world have trained with the Warrior Academy since its 2011 launch in the UK
Following its launch in Abu Dhabi, the Warrior Academy aims to open in nine other cities across the GCC
Following its launch in Abu Dhabi, the Warrior Academy aims to open in nine other cities across the GCC