Kickside Martial Arts

Origin Story Class — Superhero Academy
2018-04-28
8:45 – 10:00 am at Montgomery location
12:15 – 1:15 pm at Hillsborough location
Fun & Free Superhero Academy will create the super alter ego of your already super kid! This event is for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old.
Activities include:
1) Martial Art Stunt Moves
2) Create your Alter Ego (face painting)
3) Design and Decorate your cape
4) Meet the Green Power Ranger
5) Test your skills (board breaking)
6) Lights, Camera, Action Heroes!
7) Super games, fun, and snacks
All kids are going to have a blast and there will be a lot of great photo and video moments.
Reserve your spot now! Call us at 1-800-559-KICK

Spirit Week: April 28–May 5
2018-04-30 - 2018-05-05
Bring a friend or sibling to try a class this week and you will get to pop a balloon and win a prize! You will also get to help out as an assistant instructor for the class. Additionally, each friend will get a free pass to come to Friday’s Parents’ Night Out!
Montgomery Theme Schedule:

Hillsborough Theme Schedule:

Creative Forms Seminar in Hillsborough
2018-05-12 12:45 - 14:15 (America/New_York)
Learn the basics of creating and competing in creative forms.
Cost: $40

Sr. Red One Month Review — May 17 at Montgomery
2018-05-17 19:00 - 20:00
All senior red belts should attend this forms review for the upcoming June 16th testing. This is where ALL senior red belts will earn their eligibility stripes.
As a senior red belt, your goal is to refine the beginner forms. This review will give you an assessment of your progress and realistic critique of your preparedness for the black belt test.
There is also a two week and two day review, in case a student is unable to achieve their stripes at this review. Candidates for the June test should plan to attend all three reviews.
Montgomery Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Hillsborough Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm

Breaking Week: May 21-25, 2018
2018-05-21 - 2018-05-25
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes May 21–25, 2018. Boards may be ordered through the school in bundles of 25 or purchased at a local lumber yard. Details on sizes, grain direction and other breaking week tips are available on the board breaking page.
Board pre-order forms are available in the lobby and are due to the office by May 16th. Board orders will be made available on the first day of breaking week. All orders must be pre-paid or we can not be guarantee delivery.
Note: Brown belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the February testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.
**Do not put boards in your gear bag. Doing so will damage the bag.**

Closed for Memorial Day 2018
2018-05-26 - 2018-05-28
We will be closed Saturday and Monday for the holiday.

Summer Uniforms Allowed 2018
2018-05-29
Students may now wear summer uniforms (kickside t-shirt, belt and uniform pants).

Sr. Red 2-Week Review —May 31 at Monty
2018-05-31 17:30 - 18:15
All senior red belts who need a stripe should attend this forms review for the upcoming testing. Candidates must attend all reviews.
As a senior red belt, your goal is to refine the beginner forms. This review will give you an assessment of your progress and realistic critique of your preparedness for the black belt test.
There is also a two day review, which is required for all candidates.

NJMAA Invitational Championships 2018
2018-06-02 - 2018-06-03
We will once again be participating in the NJMAA Invitational Championships. Saturday, June 3rd will feature breaking divisions and black belt adults. Sunday, June 4th will feature the bulk of the competition. Registration will open at the end of April. Visit www.newjerseymaa.com for more information and to register.
There will be no classes on Saturday, June 2nd.

Testing Prep Seminar -- June 8 at Montgomery
2018-06-08 17:30 - 20:00
We will be holding Testing Prep Seminars on Friday, June 8th & 15th in order to help students polish up their techniques, get extra assistance, and gain some extra class credits.
Cost is $20 per seminar (+$5 for pizza). Free for premium members (TKD + MMA)
Counts as 2 class credits
Limited enrollment. First come, first served.
See an instructor to register.

SCHEDULE:

5:30 – 6:30 pm
Forms Review

6:30 – 7:00 pm
Pizza Break

7:00 – 8:00 pm
One Steps and Sparring Review

Testing Prep Seminars at Hillsborough -- June 9
2018-06-09 12:45
We will be holding Testing Prep Seminars on Saturday, June 9th in order to help students polish up their techniques, get extra assistance, and gain some extra class credits.
Cost is $15/seminar. Free for premium members (MMA + TKD)
Your belt-specific seminar counts as 2 class credits
Limited enrollment. First come, first served.
See an instructor to register.
12:45 – 1:30 pm Green – Sr. Red Belts
1:30 – 2:15 pm Black Belts

Sr. Red 2-Day Review—June 14
2018-06-14 17:30 - 19:00
All candidates must attend this review. The written belt knowledge test will be administered, so plan for a longer than usual stay. Black belt essays are also due on this day.

Testing Prep Seminar: June 15 at Montgomery
2018-06-15 17:30 - 20:00

Primary Testing -- June 16th at Warren Middle School
2018-06-16
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, June 16th at Warren Middle School. There are no regular classes on this day.
Note: Testing and rank ceremony times are for your CURRENT RANK, not the rank you are testing to become! Students should arrive 15 min early for their testing.

Current Belt Rank
Testing Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
8:45 am

White – Sr. Yellow Belt Teens/Adults
9:45 am

Green & Sr. Green Belt Juniors
9:45 am

Green – Red Belt Teens/Adults
10:30 am

Blue & Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
10:30 am

Brown – Red Belt Juniors
11:15 am

Black Belt Candidates
11:45 am

All Black Belts
12:15 pm

Testing Procedures:
Click here for the colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Click here for the black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby. Please find your/your child’s name on the list and fill out a testing application. Brown belts and above need to list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor when turning in the application). If you need a different belt size than the one listed, please let us know.
Students are required to know their belt information, achieve necessary stripes, and attend the required number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by May 1st. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.
BLACK BELT PACK
All Black Belt Candidates that want an embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear and weapons must turn in a Black Belt Pack order form by May 1st.
BOARD BREAKING: Brown Belts and above must supply their own boards for testing. It is recommended that you bring extra boards in case one breaks during set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on student’s testing application. See board breaking page for more information.
Due to the number of students who are between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of June 18-22.
Revised schedules to come

Revised Week: June 18–23, 2018
2018-06-18 - 2018-06-23
Due to the number of students between ranks, we will be following a revised schedule of classes for the week following primary testing.
Monday: No Classes at Montgomery, Make-up Testing at Hillsborough
Tuesday: Make-up Testing at Montgomery, No Classes at Hillsborough
Friday: No Classes, Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough
Saturday: Regular Schedule at Montgomery, Revised Day at Hillsborough
Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule June 18-22, 2018
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule, June 18–23, 2018

Picture Day -- Montgomery
2018-06-18 15:00 - 21:00
We are excited to announce that we will be inviting Martial Studios to our facility!
This is a unique opportunity to have your photograph taken by an experienced martial arts photographer.
We only have a limited number of photo sessions available.
Reserve your time in Montgomery on Monday, June 18: https://www.martialstudios.com/book/kickside-montgomery
Reserve your time in Hillsborough on Tuesday, June 19:
https://www.martialstudios.com/book/kickside-hillsborough

Picture Day -- Hillsborough
2018-06-19 15:00 - 21:00

Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough: June 22, 2018
2018-06-22 17:30 - 19:30
There will be no classes on Friday, June 22nd due to rank promotion ceremonies for the students who just tested. This is a special family event, so we ask that you dress to impress (no uniforms, no tattered clothing).
Rank Ceremony will be held at Kickside of Hillsborough (378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844)
5:30 pm Rank Ceremony for White through Senior Green Belts
6:15 pm Rank Ceremony for Blue through Red Belts
7:00 pm Rank Ceremony for Sr. Red, Black, and All Ranks Adults
Rank ceremony times are for your current rank, not the new rank.

Closed July 4–7, 2018
2018-07-04 - 2018-07-07
Due to the number of instructors away for the US Open/ISKA World Martial Arts Championships in Florida, and the Independence Day holiday, we will be closed July 4–7, 2018.
**UPDATE** Hillsborough will be open July 5th. All students should check out the Hillsborough Summer 2018 Schedule and attend class in Hillsborough on this day.

July 5th - Hillsborough Summer Schedule Begins
2018-07-05
Hillsborough will be open on July 5th, debuting a new summer schedule. Click here to view Hillsborough’s Summer Schedule

Hillsborough Closed July 6-7, 2018
2018-07-06 - 2018-07-07
Due to the holiday and number of instructors competing at the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships in Florida, we will be closed July 6 & 7. We will reopen on Monday 7/9. Don’t miss the chance to watch your instructors compete on stage on 7/7 on ESPN2!
(Montgomery will be closed 7/4-7/7/2018)

Collar Testing at Hillsborough -- June 21st
2018-07-21 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor collar testing will be held at Kickside of Hillsborough
(378 South Branch Rd, Building 1, Suite 4, Hillsborough, NJ) at 9:00 am on July 21st.
Students who are black belt or higher (brown belt and above age 16+) may test for a trainee instructor collar (RWB) on July 21st. This collar testing is intended for RWB collars. Please speak with Ms. Reed or Mr. Kanabay if you are intending to test for Blue, Red or Black collar as this may require a separate, specialized test.

Secondary Testing at Montgomery -- July 21st
2018-07-21 12:30 - 14:45
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, White through Sr. Brown, who were not promoted at the June primary testing.
Testing will take place at the Montgomery location (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ)

RANK TESTING
TIME

White through Sr. Yellow
12:30 pm

Green through Sr. Brown
1:45 pm

Note: times are for your current rank, not the rank for which you are testing.
Green Belts and Up must bring complete sparring gear to the testing.
Brown Belts and Up must bring boards to the testing.
Click here for the testing application. Fill out and turn it to the office.
All Senior Yellow Belts need to order sparring gear. Click here for that order form.

Labor Day Closing 2018
2018-09-01 - 2018-09-03
There will be no classes Saturday, September 1st and Monday, September 3rd for the Labor Day holiday.

Back-to-School Bash
2018-09-04 16:00 - 19:00
4–7pm
There will be no classes on Tuesday, September 4th, due to our back-to-school event. We will be have door prizes, custom school supplies, free giveaways, karaoke, pizza and more!
Come and kick off the school year at Kickside Martial Arts!

Fall Schedule Starts -- Full uniforms required
2018-09-05
There will be new fall schedules in effect as of September 5th. Students are required to wear full uniforms again.
Click here for Hillsborough Fall 2018 Schedule
Click here for the Montgomery Fall 2018 Schedule

Parents' Night Out Is Back with Nerf Wars!
2018-09-07 17:30 - 20:00
Friday 9/7
5:30 – 8:00 pm
We are kicking off our return to Parents’ Night Out with a favorite: Nerf Wars — featuring target shooting, tactical relays and battles.
What is Parents’ Night Out? Every Friday night in Montgomery, students can take class and stay to have fun with their friends and instructors while mom and dad take it easy! That’s 2 and a half hours off for a kid-free evening out! Each week has a different theme or focus, such as ninja training, nerf wars, movie night.
Ask an instructor for more information. Outside friends and family are welcome.
Cost is $10 (+$5 for pizza)
Premium members are free (pay only for pizza)
Premium members do both taekwondo and mixed martial arts or sport karate. Ask us how to join and get added benefits!

Sr. Red One Month Review - 9/13 at Hillsborough
2018-09-13 18:30 - 19:15
All senior red belts should attend this forms review for the upcoming October 13th testing. This is where

ALL senior red belts
will earn their eligibility stripes.
As a senior red belt, your goal is to refine the beginner forms. This review will give you an assessment of your progress and realistic critique of your preparedness for the black belt test.
There is also a two week (at Montgomery) and two day review (home school), in case a student is unable to achieve their stripes at this review. Candidates for the October test should plan to attend all three reviews.

Breaking Week September 24–27, 2018
2018-09-24 - 2018-09-27
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes September 24–27, 2018. Boards may be ordered through the school in bundles of 25 or purchased at a local lumber yard. Details on sizes, grain direction and other breaking week tips are available on the board breaking page.
Board pre-order forms are available in the lobby and are due to the office by September 20th. Board orders will be made available on the first day of breaking week. All orders must be pre-paid or we can not be guarantee delivery.
Note: Brown belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the February testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.
**Do not put boards in your gear bag. Doing so will damage the bag.**

Sr. Red Belt 2-Week Review -- at Montgomery
2018-09-27 17:45 - 18:30
This review is for ALL senior red belts who either need to earn their eligibility stripe (1st stripe) or candidates for black belt at the October 13th testing.
As a senior red belt, your goal is to refine the beginner forms. This review will give you an assessment of your progress and realistic critique of your preparedness for the black belt test.
There is also a two day review (at your home school), in case a student is unable to achieve their stripes at this review. Candidates for the October test should plan to attend

all three reviews
.
