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Sidekick Karate School

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Midland, Texas

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule sidekickkarateusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 575-749-0241

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9 pm
Thursday 4:30–9 pm
Friday 4:30–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Sidekick Karate School, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 16 mentions

“Flaco is passionate about teaching children the value of self defense as well as disciple control and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Flaco is passionate about teaching children the value of self defense as well as disciple control and respect.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Sidekick Karate School — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“I do the kickboxing and she does karate and I can't express how much this place and Mr.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Flaco is passionate about teaching children the value of self defense as well as disciple control and respect.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“The hours are flexible and his instructor Tedrick Macklin is dedicated motivated and committed.”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“We love the homeschool option which allows us to spend our evenings together as a family at home as well as break up our school day with some amazing physical activity.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Mr Flaco is very patient and will explain things thoroughly with alot of detail and is eager to see you improve and grow.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My kids have all increased in maturity and confidence since we’ve started.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 17 mentions

“I started training here about 6 months ago and in that time I have lost over 20 pounds, become significantly more flexible, and increased my self confidence a great deal.”

From the reviews

I started training here about 6 months ago and in that time I have lost over 20 pounds, become significantly more flexible, and increased my self confidence a great deal. I've had the opportunity to train with and be a part of a great team led by a phenomenal instructor.

★★★★★ — 77Carkid, Oct 2020

This school has helped my son so much. The hours are flexible and his instructor Tedrick Macklin is dedicated motivated and committed. Thank you Sidekick Karate

★★★★★ — Patricia, May 2018

The instructors build confidence, structure and discipline in the kids. Mine stated at the age of 4 and 5. They are devoted to their training and friends

★★★★★ — Vanessa, May 2018

We love Sidekick Karate School USA!! Classes for adults and kids! Great instructors who really care about their students!! Awesome dojo!

★★★★★ — Samantha, May 2018

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Your first Karate class at Sidekick Karate School

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, 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 Sidekick Karate School

3211 W Wadley Ave Ste 11A, Midland, TX79705

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