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