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Side Quest MMA Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Homestead, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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
“Great kids programs and they're talking about adding more.”
“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.”
“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!”
Other martial arts here
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.”
“Great kids programs and they're talking about adding more.”
“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.”
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 kickboxing? 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at Side Quest MMA Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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