5 Martial classes to try in Muscat

Karate
Try this striking art that uses punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and open hand techniques such as knife-hands, from Saturday to Thursday (kids 5:30-6:30pm, adults 8:30-9:30pm).
+968 9906 8625
omankarate.com

Taekwondo
An Olympic sport, this martial art originated in Korea in the early 1950s. Try it on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm at Professional Martial Arts and Fitness Academy.
+968 9520 9001;
facebook.com/promafacademy

Capoeira
Try this expression of the body, mind, and spirit in which two players, encircled by other capoeiristas, move around each other in ‘mock combat’ to music at The Champ Oman, Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 7pm.
+968 9777 0498;
thechampoman.com

Muay thai
A Thai combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques, you can practice Muay thai under the guidance of trained instructors at RevGx Martial Arts and Fitness Centre, Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 9pm.
+968 9781 4636;
revgx.com

Kickboxing
A stand-up combat sport based on kicking and punching practised for self-defence and general fitness, try kickboxing at Champ Oman on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 7pm to 9:30pm.
+968 9777 0498;
thechampoman.com