Kids Martial Arts for East Rutherford Families
East Rutherford is home to MetLife Stadium and American Dream, but on a normal weeknight most families just want a good activity close to home. Sidekick Martial Arts is a short drive up Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights, about 5 to 10 minutes from Paterson Avenue and most of town.
We teach ages 3 and up. Tiny Tigers for ages 3-5 (potty trained). Kids Martial Arts for ages 6-14. Teens 13+ can train kickboxing in our teens and adults program.
Call or text (201) 754-4408 · 155 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
A strong base for every other sport
Martial arts trains balance, footwork, coordination, and focus. Those basics are useful in almost any sport and in the classroom. We do not promise results somewhere else, but the foundation is real.
And for kids who never clicked with team sports, martial arts gives them a place where progress is personal and earned.
- Balance, coordination, and focus built one class at a time
- Small classes so your child is coached, not parked
- A clear path from Kids Martial Arts into teen kickboxing
- Free Week so you can watch how we coach before you decide
Who this is for
- East Rutherford families who want small class kids martial arts nearby
- Kids who play other sports and want better balance and coordination
- Kids who would rather train at their own pace than sit on a bench
- Teens 13+ interested in kickboxing (see our Rutherford kids kickboxing path at /rutherford-kids-kickboxing)
- Families who want Tiny Tigers (3-5) or Kids Martial Arts (6-14)
Ages 3 and up. Kids must be potty trained.
Programs East Rutherford families start with
Tiny Tigers (ages 3-5)
Early listening, turns, coordination, and confidence through games and first martial arts basics. Kids must be potty trained.
Learn moreKids Martial Arts (ages 6-14)
Technique, discipline, respect, and focus with clear expectations and real coaching.
Teens and adults (13+)
Kickboxing, strength, and self defense in our teens and adults program. Free Week covers kids, teens, and adults.
Current class times are on our live schedule: sidekick-ma.gymdesk.com/schedule
Try 1 Free Week from East Rutherford
Most schools offer one free class. We offer one free week so your East Rutherford kid can settle in and you can see how we actually teach. No credit card required to book. No hard sell on the mat.
Location from East Rutherford
Sidekick Martial Arts & Fitness
- 155 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
- (201) 754-4408
- marketing@sidekick-ma.com
- sidekick-ma.com
From most of East Rutherford, take Paterson Avenue to Route 17 north. The drive is usually about 5 to 10 minutes. On stadium event days, give yourself extra time. We also welcome families from Rutherford, Carlstadt, Lyndhurst, Wood-Ridge, and broader Bergen County. Neighbors in Rutherford can also see /rutherford-kids-martial-arts
Questions from East Rutherford parents
How far is Sidekick from East Rutherford?
About 5 to 10 minutes for most families via Paterson Avenue and Route 17. Allow extra time on Meadowlands event days.
Will martial arts help my child in other sports?
Martial arts builds balance, footwork, coordination, and focus, which are useful in almost any sport. We do not promise results in another sport, but the basics carry over.
Do you offer kickboxing for teens?
Yes. Teens and adults 13+ train kickboxing, strength, and self defense. Kids Martial Arts (6-14) builds the foundations first.
Do you list class times on this page?
No. Times live on the schedule so they stay accurate: sidekick-ma.gymdesk.com/schedule
Ready to try Sidekick from East Rutherford?
One free week. No commitment. Come see the coaching before you decide.