Breaking Week January 21-25, 2020

Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes January 21-25, 2020. Boards may be ordered through the school in bundles of 25 or purchased at a local lumber yard. Details on sizes, grain direction … Continue reading

Primary Testing – February 8th

Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, February 8th. There are 2 different locations for this testing, so please pay attention to testing location listed for your rank. There will be no classes at the Hillsborough … Continue reading

Revised Schedule of Classes: Feb 10–15, 2020

Due to the number of students in-between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule of classes.  Click here for Hillsborough's Revised Week 2/10-2/14/2020 Click here for Montgomery's Revised Week 2/10-2/14/2020 Notable Days: Monday: Fun & … Continue reading

Testing Preps via Zoom

We know the timing of this coronavirus outbreak has not been easy for you, but we hope you have been able to keep up your training with the Zoom classes. Friday 3/20, we are offering FREE testing prep classes. Please … Continue reading

Secondary Testing – March 21st via Zoom

Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the February primary testing. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing mandates, secondary testing will take place via Zoom. Times are below (please note they … Continue reading

Jackson Rudolph Seminar – via Zoom

Friday 3/27, 4 – 5 pm FREE and counts as a class credit!! This is our weekend challenge this week. Click here for the Zoom Link Don't miss this special FREE seminar, worth 2 class credits. It is for all … Continue reading

Black Belt Webinar – April 10th at 5pm

Mr. Kanabay and Ms. Reed will be teaching a Black Belt webinar on April 10th via web host BigMarker. This is a trusted platform and the interface being used for the World's Largest Martial Arts Class on April 18th. Here … Continue reading

David Kovar Ultra Class – April 13th at 5pm

Join David Kovar, founder of the Kovar System of Martial Arts as he discusses ways of Applying the Samurai Mindset to the COVID-19 Crisis Click here to register

World’s Largest Class 2.0 – April 25th at 2pm

WORLD'S LARGEST MARTIAL ARTS CLASS 2.0Click here for registration linkNew World Record Attempt and FREE martial arts class to benefit Project C.U.R.E. and COVID-19 support efforts. New content from instructors so don't miss out!! Counts as 2 class credits to … Continue reading

Mackensi Emory Online Seminar, 5/8

World Champion Mackensi Emory of Team Paul Mitchell will teach an hour-long seminar on XMA forms and tricks. This is a FREE event for all ranks, but you must register with Eventbrite in advance. Class credit will be given.

Red and Sr Red Belt Review Webinar, 5/15

Register here We are holding 2  review classes for Red and Sr. Red Belts on Friday, May 15th. The primary material covered will be those forms required for the Sr. Red belt test. It is however an opportunity for Sr. … Continue reading

Memorial Day 2020

We will have no instructor-led Zoom classes on Monday May 25th in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will be holding belt-specific webinars for those students who want extra help for the upcoming testing. Links will be emailed and … Continue reading

Online Schedule Change Begins Tuesday, 6/23

NEW SCHEDULE begins June 23 - click here to view new schedule Due to COVID-19 concerns we will be offering online classes in addition to outdoor non-contact classes, for the time being. ALL Zoom classes will now use the following link: Zoom … Continue reading

Testing Prep Seminars

Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton) White – Sr. Yellow: 10:30 – 11:30 am Green – Sr. Blue: 11:30 – 12:30 pm Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Hillsborough (378 S. Branch Rd, Hillsborough) Black Belts: 9:30 … Continue reading

2-day review (Sr. Red Belts) – 10/15/20

This is a live event, held at your home school.  4:00 pm in Hillsborough 5:00 pm in Montgomery The 2-day review is intended for candidates for October 17th testing, but Sr. Red Belts attempting to receive a first/eligibility stripe may … Continue reading

Revised Week: October 26-30, 2020

Due to the number of students between ranks the week following Primary Testing, we operate on a revised schedule of classes to allow time for additional testings, technique-building and fun! Notable Days: Monday 10/26: Fun & Games Tuesday 10/27: Make-up … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Closing 2020

There will be no regular classes on Thanksgiving 11/26 or Black Friday 11/27. Happy Thanksgiving to all our members.

Virtual Classes November 30 – December 5th

It is with continued caution that Kickside has decided to remain all virtual for the coming week. We feel this will provide adequate buffer time between the holiday and in-person training. Click here for a printable virtual schedule for Nov … Continue reading

Secondary & Collar Testing – Updated Info

Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the October primary testing. (see below for more information on eligibility). Zoom Testing 12/5 to use same meeting ID and password as classes. CURRENT … Continue reading

Closed New Year’s Eve and Day 2021

There will be no classes offered on December 31, 2020 or January 1, 2021. Please be safe and enjoy the holiday with your family. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year! January 2nd will be virtual … Continue reading

Kicks & Tricks Classes at Hillsborough

Two classes to enhance your kicking abilities: • Improve your speed and POWER • Learn new techniques to use in sparring • Apply different kicks/moves to make your creative form stand out • And more! Saturday, January 9th: Kicking Sunday, January 10th: Tricking … Continue reading

One Month Review in Hillsborough – May 20th

378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ   Sr. Red Belt testing guidelines/requirements are available here   Sr. Red Belts must have 40 class credits and successfully demonstrate 90% of the forms to earn their first, eligibility stripe. The eligibility stripe is … Continue reading

Closed for Memorial Day 2021

We will be closed Saturday May 29th and Monday May 31st for Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend! We will offer review webinars on Saturday 5/29 (beginning at 10:00 am, following regular order) and Monday 5/31. Click here for webinar … Continue reading

Two-Day Review for Sr. Red (home location)

Students should attend the review held in their "home" location. Montgomery: 5:00 pm Hillsborough: 6:15 pm   Written Belt Info Test will be administered Tournament List to be Submitted Black Belt Essay Due Sr. Red Belt testing guidelines/requirements are available here … Continue reading

Labor Day 2021 Closing

There will be no classes September 4th – September 6th for the Labor Day holiday.

Breaking Week: September 27 – October 2, 2021

Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes September 27 – October 2, 2021. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The theory being, good technique … Continue reading