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Senior Chief Instructor Bio

John Kanabay has been training in martial arts for over 30 years. Master Kanabay holds black belts in TaeKwonDo, Karate, and HaiDong Gumdo. He offers advanced training in competitive forms and weapons, full contact fighting, MMA, grappling, breaking, and traditional sword.

As coach and instructor he prepares his students for the most prestigious martial arts competitions in the world. As a competitor, he can be seen on ESPN annually, competing in the US Open ISKA World
Martial Arts Championships. In doing so, he earned the title of “Ultimate World Breaking Champion.” Master Kanabay set a world record on stage and TV when he became the first light-weight Ultimate Champion ever in the 25 years of the event.

As an MMA coach, he trains and corners for amateur and professional MMA fighters.

Chief Instructor Bio

Elise Reed has trained in martial arts for over 20 years, starting under Master Kanabay at age 6. She competes at national- and world-level martial arts tournaments and as a professional mixed martial arts fighter.

As a US Army Reservist, Ms. Reed was deployed ’16, and has held positions of battle captain and HHD commander. She graduated from VMI in ‘15, where she was the highest ranking female in the history of the school, serving as RXO.

Announcements

SR. RED BELT ONE MONTH REVIEW:
Thursday, May 22nd @ Kickside Branchburg (1010 US-202 S, Branchburg, NJ)
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Click here to review Belt Info and see Sr.Red Belt Requirements
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STAR WARS THEMED PARENT'S NIGHT OUT:
Saturday, May 24th @ Kickside Branchburg (1010 US-202 S, Branchburg, NJ)
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Register here
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MEMORIAL DAY CLOSING:
No classes Saturday May 24th - Monday May 26th
Join Kickside in the Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade!
Saturday, May 24, 9:30am-11:00am
Email kicksidemahills@gmail.com to participate
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JUNE TOURNAMENT:
Saturday, June 7 - REGISTER HERE
Divisions including: Classic NJMAA, Open Creative, Traditional Weapons (Black Belts), Continuous Sparring (Green & Above), MMA, Grappling, and Non-Competitive (Little Kickers)
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BOARD BREAKING WEEK:
June 9 - 13
Order Boards on the KickShop for your location
Board Pre-Order Deadline: June 6
Click here for more information on breaking week
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PRIMARY TESTING:
Saturday, June 21 @ Kickside Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)
Times TBA
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CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULES:
Click here for the Branchburg Spring Schedule
Click here for the Hillsborough Schedule
Click here for the Montgomery Schedule
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