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Sidekicks Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Little Elm, Texas

Free trial Kids & teens Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 3–11) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule sidekickskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (972) 294-8100

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Sidekicks Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 33 mentions

“My daughter has been going to sidekicks for 9 years, and she now has a first degree black belt and almost ready for her second degree.”

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Teen Muay Thai 2 mentions

“So, as a family with experience from this studio with very young kids to teens to adults, this studio has everything I could ask for.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Competition teams and demonstration teams.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Not only is she learning karate, but also stranger danger, self-defense, and leadership skills.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Sidekicks Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Now I attend the adult kickboxing classes and truly love the teaching and family community that is promoted here!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 2 mentions

“Sidekicks is an excellent school for Karate or Jiu Jitsu.”

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🎽 Karate 8 mentions

“My kid goes to Karate past 3yrs and , to be frank, it's a house for her, she feels every person from the instructor Mr.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 49 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Salinas is an amazing instructor, his National championship makes him deliver all of those skills to the kids at karate, he is certainly the best instructor to learn from.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 12 mentions

“The experience has been nothing short of exceptional, and we highly recommend Sidekicks to any family looking to help their child grow both mentally and physically.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Today, they proudly hold a first-degree black belt—an incredible transformation made possible by the outstanding guidance, structure, and support provided by Mr.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“He has been one of the greatest instructors ive worked with & my son loves him and looks forward to seeing him.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Competition teams and demonstration teams.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 14 mentions

“Salinas to all the other team mates very very disciplined, respectful,their everyday pledge says those and so are the kids follow them.”

From the reviews

My kid goes to Karate past 3yrs and , to be frank, it's a house for her, she feels every person from the instructor Mr.Salinas to all the other team mates very very disciplined, respectful,their everyday pledge says those and so are the kids follow them. Mr.

★★★★★ — A, Feb 2024

My daughter has been at Sidekicks for almost 3 years now. Enrolling her was one of the best decisions we’ve made! Not only is she learning karate, but also stranger danger, self-defense, and leadership skills. Her focus, determination, and confidence have improved greatly since starting classes there.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Feb 2024

Sidekicks Martial Arts of Little Elm is amazing!! My 12 yo daughter has been going there for 6 years, and absolutely LOVES it!! The instructors are great with all of the students, whether 4 yo or over 40 yo. You can visit and even participate in a class to decide if it’s even for you.

★★★★★ — Tracy, Feb 2024

I feel bad for the parents who cant get there way & say the instructors / owners are "GASLIGHTERS". Mr. Salinas has been one of the greatest instructors to my sister & son for many years & has never "gaslighted" our family for more "money".

★★★★★ — Daisy, Feb 2024

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Your first muay thai class at Sidekicks Martial Arts

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sidekicks Martial Arts

2765 E Eldorado Pkwy #205, Little Elm, TX75068

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