Sideswipe Performance Team is a martial arts-based group
that blends traditional martial arts such as Karate and
Tae Kwon Do, with gymnastics and acrobatics, to create an
extreme, high-flying display of talent, strength and stamina
unlike anything else.
Based in Los Angeles, Sideswipe has been entertaining
audiences across the country over the last three years,
performing on television, stage, at sporting events, live
action shows and karate tournaments.
The Concept.. The Dream
The name Sideswipe symbolizes taking martial arts from its
traditional applications to a show-stopping performance.
Sideswipe is the unexpected extreme of entertainment. Propelled
by the energy and talent of the most skilled martial art
performers in the world, Sideswipe combines music and choreography
to bring a whole new meaning to sports entertainment.
Sideswipe first broke into the entertainment world in 2002
by competing and winning $25,000 on the Fox TV show, "30
Seconds to Fame." Over the next six years, Sideswipe's
appearances on numerous television events – including
their groundbreaking performances on NBC's smash hit show
"America’s Got Talent" -has made Sideswipe
the most visible martial arts performance team in the business.
Sideswipe is comprised of many different performers with
locations across the country. Sideswipe – through
a collaborative effort of martial artists – can have
multiple performances on the same dates across the United
States and beyond.
Stage
The Broadway version of the Sideswipe performances. 15 Sideswipe
performers go to the stage for Theatricks, a 90-minute martial
arts stage play opened in 2006 at the world-renowned Rialto
Theatre.
Corporate shows
Performing for small and large corporate functions across
the country, Sideswipe has created entertainment shows and
performances for some of the largest companies in the country.
Charity
Sideswipe is very proud to participate and support different
charity functions such as MDA, Cure Autism Now and the American
Heart Association. Sideswipe has also been honored to visit
and perform at different US bases around the world including
Guam, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Italy, Spain and Greece.
Exchange of knowledge
Sideswipe members all over the country are sought out for
their unique abilities and teaching methods. Sideswipe members
conduct 3–4 day camps, seminars and private lessons.
Integrity
Each performer is hand-picked by Matt Mullins based on integrity,
skill, energy and work ethic. In his effort to take martial
arts to the general public through entertainment, Matt has
never swayed for his believe in what martial arts should
portray and stand for: honesty and integrity are paramount
in every Sideswipe performer.
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