Sidekick

Master Alex is the best. I met Alex 12 years ago when my son was being bullied at school. We had tried Ernie Reyes Martial Arts, but found it was too commercial. They were more interested in selling the packages for different belt levels than they were instructing my son. A friend recommended Master Alex and it was one of the best things for my son.
After 4 ½ years, my son completed his martial arts training and became a certified black belt. During the four years plus with Alex, my son learned self confidence, self respect, self control and self defense. He spent many, many months not only training but competing in Tae Kwon Do events. Alex also played a very important role in reinforcing that all of his students show respect to their family members, getting and maintaining good grades in school, and always showing good sportsmanship. My son received his black belt in 2007 when he was 17.
All of the qualities and life lessons he learned training with Alex helped form the foundation for the terrific man he’s become. And now, my son is serving our country in the Navy. He credits Alex Alamul as part of the foundation that has helped shape who he is today.
I highly recommend Alex and Side Kick Martial Arts for children and adults!

My son who tried out many different sports i.e. soccer, tennis, gymnastics didn’t seem to really enjoy them. He is shy and not very competitive by nature, but after stopping by side-​kicks for TKD, he loves the sport, and wants to go every single day.
The instructors are very good with children and extremely motivating. Of course, it can’t get any better, when one is trained by a world champion — Master Alex.
I’ve seen my son’s confidence and self esteem rise over the last few months. More importantly he’s developed a love for the sport, and looks forward to going.
The school has quite a few of their well trained and talented kids who bring home medals.
I’m so glad to have found this place. (don’t get fooled by the outside appearance of the plaza). It’s a wonderful family oriented place, with good instructors.

After trying another studio, where the master talked down to small children, we were lucky to have continued our search and found Sidekick. My son is flourishing under Master Alamul. He can’t wait to go to Tae Kwon Do and hates missing any classes. He enjoys the kids, the teachers, the tournaments and the fun social activities the studio hosts. It is a great studio and I would encourage anyone looking for a studio to come check out Sidekick, you will love it.

My family couldn’t have found a better place to start out our tot in martial arts. He LOVES the classes and wakes up everyday asking if it is Tae Kwon Do day. Master Alamul is just the perfect balance between a nurturing teacher and a teacher who focuses the kids on technique and respect.
Nothing wrong with the Plaza, in fact while you are waiting for the class to be over you can get a drink at Starbucks or the yum-​yummy restaurant next door.
AND the biggest bonus to parents with small kids — they are totally happy and exhausted after class.

Ok first off, this place is on Curtner right where Union intersects. 408−963−6790
Secondly, it’s in a tiny ass little ghettolicious plaza where obviously, parking spots are prime real-​estate because each of the little shops have signs on there saying ‘XYZ parking only’ even if it’s only 2 precious spots. I feel ya… I hate having to look for parking.
Chatting up a mile a minute, we pull into one of them not remotely close to our final destination (read next review!), and park. As we exit, we notice the sign in front saying Sidekick Parking Only. Oopsies.
My personal sidekick jumps back into the car to move it… just as a cute, friendly guy pops his head out of the shop and tells us we don’t have to move. Then he offers us a 2 weeks free trial starter card. We peer into the place. Looks cool. And somewhat painful.
Sidekick’s not just for kids. Guy running it is super cool. Let’s you park in front while you get your taco grub on. Gives out free 2 week trial cards.
If I was in the market for martial arts, and far more flexibility than I have now, I would totally be here. Alas. my coordination skills are strictly limited to Zumba for now. HEY, maybe this place could offer Zumba!