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Martial Arts & Character Development Discovery Session
With Master Leon & Master Charlie
Explore how music and playful dance helps build strength, confidence, and social skills—while making fitness feel like a party.
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring OliOli® Conversations session designed to introduce children to the world of martial arts and character development. Through movement, play, and guided instruction, this discovery session explores how martial arts can help build confidence, focus, and discipline – skills that support a happy, balanced, and resilient future.
This free session includes a 15-minute introduction followed by a 45-minute interactive martial arts class, led by experienced instructors from Warrior Academy. After the session, families are invited to enjoy an additional hour of complimentary play in OliOli®’s interactive galleries.
Age: 4-12 years
Friday, 13th February
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
We’re currently operating a Waiting List due to high demand. Please join the list below, and we’ll notify you as soon as a spot opens up.
T&Cs Apply.
About Master Leon & Master Charlie:
For Amanda (@raisingmyknights), creativity has always been a powerful way to connect, both with herself and with her children. Through DIY projects and simple hands-on moments, she’s created cherished memories with her boys, discovering how shared making can bring families closer. Amanda brings this heartfelt approach to every workshop, inspiring families to slow down, connect, and create something meaningful together.
Maple Bear Nursery is known for its inclusive learning environment, combining global teaching methodologies with local values to create classrooms where every child feels supported and valued.
Master Leon and Master Charlie are senior instructors at Warrior Academy, bringing years of experience in martial arts training and youth development. Their approach goes beyond physical skills, focusing on building strong character, self-belief, respect, and emotional resilience in children.
With a teaching style that is encouraging, structured, and age-appropriate, they are passionate about helping young learners grow both on and off the mat, creating a positive environment where children feel supported, challenged, and empowered.
Why Attend:
• Build Confidence: Help your child develop self-belief and a positive mindset through guided movement and achievement.
• Focus & Discipline: Learn respect, concentration, and healthy boundaries in a fun, supportive setting.
• Move & Grow: Improve coordination, balance, and strength while staying active and engaged.
• Enjoy complimentary access to OliOli®’s galleries after the session for even more discovery and play.
What to expect from this OliOli® Conversation:
This workshop is for adults only, but if you’re bringing kids along, they can enjoy OliOli®’s galleries with a paid ticket, and they’ll need to be accompanied by a caretaker during their visit.
This free workshop is for adults only, but if you’re bringing kids along, they can enjoy OliOli®’s galleries with a paid ticket, and they’ll need to be accompanied by a caretaker during their visit.
Don’t miss out on this mindful playdate—register now!
This free workshop is for adults only, but if you’re bringing kids along, they can enjoy OliOli®’s galleries with a paid ticket, and they’ll need to be accompanied by a caretaker during their visit.
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Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 11am – 6pm
Wednesday: 11am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 6pm
Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Sunday: 10am – 7pm
Opening Hours
Welcome to OliOli®, the brainchild of parents who are passionate about positive play and the power of imagination.
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OliOli® Hours Of Fun:
Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 11am – 6pm
Wednesday: 11am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 6pm
Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Sunday: 10am – 7pm
We can accommodate the needs of each and every school and we can be flexible with our start times, especially if you are travelling from outside Dubai.
Choose 4 out of our 6 galleries for your visit.
We welcome you to visit us and decide beforehand, or go with our experienced recommendations depending on your student’s year group, or the topics that you may be focusing on.
Enjoy 2 hours in your chosen galleries.
Please note – if you are bringing a larger number of students or if you choose an add-on i.e. a workshop or a show, the duration of the trip will be longer.