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Side Quest MMA Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Homestead, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sidequestmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (412) 759-7976
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM |
| Sunday | 12–6 PM |
The classes they run
“As someone who had no experience prior, Waterfront MMA BJJ coaches did an excellent job teaching me the basics in a positive and patient learning environment.”
“Great kids programs and they're talking about adding more.”
“I absolutely loved that I could experience more than just BJJ, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience and train in Muay Thai with a professional fighter!”
“My daughter was all princesses and rainbows, and she's been doing great there, making friends and getting a great foundation in self defense that she'll carry into adulthood.”
“My daughter was all princesses and rainbows, and she's been doing great there, making friends and getting a great foundation in self defense that she'll carry into adulthood.”
Other martial arts here
“Excellent gym for mixed martial arts, BJJ, and kickboxing!”
“As someone who had no experience prior, Waterfront MMA BJJ coaches did an excellent job teaching me the basics in a positive and patient learning environment.”
“When I first called Waterfront MMA, Frankie invited me to come in and take a tour of the facility, participate, and meet others in a class before I made the decision to sign up.”
What members say
“As someone who had no experience prior, Waterfront MMA BJJ coaches did an excellent job teaching me the basics in a positive and patient learning environment.”
“When I was looking for another gym to start BJJ again, I wanted to make sure that I found a welcoming environment that also pushed and motivated me.”
“I've learned a ton because the instructors are great at breaking down moves and drilling so we can nail the techniques.”
“Great kids programs and they're talking about adding more.”
“I absolutely loved that I could experience more than just BJJ, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience and train in Muay Thai with a professional fighter!”
From the reviews
Joining the gym and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with the owner Frankie and coach Sang was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been training there almost as long as it's been open and it has evolved and come a long way since its inception.
If you want to train with people who will help you grow, regardless of your experience level, this is the place for you. When I first showed up, I was surprised to find a hugely diverse group who all supported one another and who instantly welcomed me into the family.
As someone who had no experience prior, Waterfront MMA BJJ coaches did an excellent job teaching me the basics in a positive and patient learning environment. And not just the coaches either, but the other patrons were respectful to know I was a beginner and would help me with drills & movements when I needed it.
When I was looking for another gym to start BJJ again, I wanted to make sure that I found a welcoming environment that also pushed and motivated me. When I first called Waterfront MMA, Frankie invited me to come in and take a tour of the facility, participate, and meet others in a class before I made the decision to…
New to muay thai? Start at Side Quest MMA Academy
Side Quest MMA Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Side Quest MMA Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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