Sidekicks Martial Arts
About
Sidekicks Martial Arts in Boise, ID offers training in MMA and kickboxing for all ages and skill levels. The gym is led by owner and head coach Chris Reyna, who is described by members as a dedicated, diversely talented martial artist with genuine passion for teaching. His coaching style emphasizes patience, engagement, and personalized attention, particularly noted in children's classes where he keeps young students focused while effectively teaching martial arts fundamentals. The environment is consistently praised as friendly and welcoming, with many families returning for years and even generations of training under the same instructor.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise owner and head coach Chris Reyna as an exceptional instructor who is particularly skilled with children, keeping them engaged while teaching martial arts fundamentals. Reviewers highlight his patience, dedication, and ability to push students to their best abilities, with many families training at the gym for years or even generations. Specific mentions include visible improvements in students' skills and confidence, and recommendations that the gym is worth traveling to even from an hour away. No concerns or complaints appear in the reviews, with all feedback being overwhelmingly positive about the coaching quality and welcoming atmosphere.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Bridgett Blankenship
8 years ago
I think Jeanette Kelly's review is talking about some other place! I took my 3 1/2 year old son to Sidekicks for the first time tonight and I was EXTREMELY impressed! Chris was very friendly and welcoming to both me and my son. You can tell he really loves working with these kids. Chris has a real talent for keeping the kids engaged the whole time AND teaching them martial arts skills simultaneously. He was very patient with these kids and I will definitely be bringing my son back to Sidekicks! Also while I was there tonight, I sat next to a man whose son was taught by Chris for years and years and now the grandson is being taught by Chris! He told me he is ALWAYS impressed with Chris and his partners, and his family would never go anywhere else!
Maria Cortes
8 years ago
This martial artist gym is THE BEST! The owner Chris Reyna is a GREAT COACH! My family has come here for years! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this gym for everybody who is interested in Martial Arts!
Sondra Herman
2 years ago
Both my boys love Chris. He is amazing with kids and working with them. I recognize the difference between my kids before Chris and after. My oldest kiddo loves the gym so much that he goes to three different classes..
Abe Rojas Jr
6 years ago
I don't actually come here for the Martial arts. However, if this was my thing, I'd totally come here to learn. The master here was trained by my buddy's uncle. This dude is a genuine badass!
Damien Wright
5 years ago
Coach Chris Reyna and his team are beyond top notch. The gentleman himself is extremely an dedicated and diversely talented Martial Artist. But as a teacher and mentor he goes several steps beyond and really gives the students the best of himself so that they can reach excellence in their Martial Arts journey. Coach Chris is someone you can trust and rely on to push you to your best ability and help you find yourself in your training. I can’t possibly recommend his academy enough. If you are local to it, or even within an hour drive, or even just passing through and want a wonderful place to visit and train at, you would do very well to come here. It is worth the trip.