Kickside Martial Arts

Secondary Testing - July 23rd at Hillsborough
2022-07-23 - 2022-07-24
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, ranked White through Sr. Brown, who were not promoted at the June primary testing.
Testing Times

White – Sr. Yellow 12:30pm

Green – Sr. Brown 1:30pm
Brown belts and above must break boards at this testing.
Green belts and above will have a sparring component to their testing. Gear is required.
A testing list will be posted in the lobby with eligible students. Find your name and fill out a testing application. Click here for a printable testing application.
All Senior Yellow Belts testing for Green Belt at Secondary Testing need to order sparring gear by July 10th. This will ensure it arrives in time for them to train with the required equipment after promotion. Gear order may now be ordered through your location’s KickShop:
Hillsborough students click here
Montgomery students click here

One Month Review (Sr. Red Belts) at Montgomery
2022-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Time: 6:30 pm (Duration is dependent upon the quantity of students in attendance and their preparation level)
Location: 1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, 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 earned one testing cycle ahead of a student’s black belt testing. Eligible candidates for October testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-week and 2-day review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in October, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in February or later.

Black Belt Pack items may now be purchased on the KickShop.

Black Belt 2-Week Review - at Hillsborough
2022-09-29 18:00 - 19:00
Time: 6:00 pm (Duration is dependent upon the quantity of students in attendance and their preparation level)
Location: 378 S 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 earned one testing cycle ahead of a student’s black belt testing. Candidates for February testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-day review on 10/13. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in June, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in February or later.

Primary Testing for Traditional Martial Arts - October 15 at Montgomery
2022-10-15
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held Saturday, October 15th. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
10:00 AM

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
11:00 AM

Brown – Red Belts
12:00 PM

Sr. Red/2nd Dan Black Belt Candidates
12:30 PM

Probationary and Decided Black Belts
1:00 PM

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures:
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 must list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor). If you need a different belt size than the one listed on the testing list, please let us know!
Students are required to know their belt information, earn necessary stripes, and attend the required minimum number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
Make-up testings are available the Tuesday after testing. Cost is $25.
Sparring Gear and Black Belt Packs: Order on the KickShop (Hills | Mont)
All Sr. Yellow Belts and any other ranks who need replacement items must order sparring gear through Kickside Martial Arts — available on the KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of June 3rd need to wait until October to receive gear.
Sr. Red, Black Belts who need black gear or weapons may order through the KickShop. Discount pricing will apply for students who order prior to their testing date. To avoid additional shipping fees, students may wait until the next group order is placed for June testing.
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. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
We will follow a revised schedule of classes for the week after testing.
Schedules to come
Rank ceremonies will take on Friday 10/21 at Kickside of Hillsborough
No regular classes on that day.

Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough 10/21
2022-10-21
NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON THIS DAY

5:30 pm White – Sr. Green
6:15 pm Blue – Red
7:00 pm Sr. Reds, Black Belts, Teens/Adults (All Ranks)
Times are for your current rank, not the new one
Students should “dress to impress.” No uniforms or casual attire to make for a special event.

Primary Testing - February 18th at Kickside of Montgomery
2023-02-18 - 2023-02-19
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held Saturday, February 18th. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:00 AM

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:15 AM

Brown – Red Belts
11:15 PM

Sr. Red/2nd Dan Black Belt Candidates
12:15 PM

Probationary and Decided Black Belts
12:45 PM

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures:
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 must list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor). If you need a different belt size than the one listed on the testing list, please let us know!
Students are required to know their belt information, earn necessary stripes, and attend the required minimum number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
Make-up testings are available the Tuesday after testing. Cost is $25.
Sparring Gear and Black Belt Packs: Order on the KickShop (Hills | Mont)
All Sr. Yellow Belts and any other ranks who need replacement items must order sparring gear through Kickside Martial Arts — available on the KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of Jan 3rd need to wait until June to receive gear.
Sr. Red and Black Belts who need black gear or weapons may order through the KickShop. Discount pricing will apply for students who order their complete gear pack prior to their testing date. Additional fees may apply for any rush orders, or students may need to wait until the next group order is placed for June testing to avoid fees.
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. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
Hillsborough will follow a revised schedule of classes for the week after testing.
Click here for that schedule
Rank ceremonies will take on Friday 2/24 at Kickside of Hillsborough
No regular classes on that day.

Revised Week: February 20 - 24, 2023
2023-02-20 - 2023-02-25
Due to the number of students between ranks the week following Primary Testing, the week after testing includes some schedule changes/additions due to make-up testings, technique-building, and promotion ceremonies!
Notable Days:
Monday 2/20: CLOSED President’s Day
Tuesday 2/21: Fun & Games / Make-up Testings*
Thursday 2/23: MMA Rank Promotion at Hillsborough, 6pm
Friday 2/24: Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough (No classes)
Saturday 2/25: Regular classes resume
Hillsborough will operate on a revised schedule. Click here to view
Princeton and Branchburg locations will follow their usual schedules
*Make-up testings will occur on Tuesday 2/21 (during regular class time, in Montgomery) Please schedule with an instructor. There is a $25 fee for make-up testings.

MMA Rank Promotion Class at Hillsborough 2/23
2023-02-23 18:00 - 18:45
All MMA students should attend this rank promotion class at Hillsborough. Students should wear their uniform and bring full gear.

Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough 2/24
2023-02-24 - 2023-02-25
NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON THIS DAY AT ANY LOCATIONS

5:30 pm White – Sr. Green
6:15 pm Blue – Red
7:00 pm Sr. Reds, Black Belts, Teens/Adults (All Ranks)
Times are for your current rank, not the new one
Students should “dress to impress.” No uniforms or casual attire to make for a special event.

Primary Testing - June 17 at Kickside Montgomery
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-18
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held Saturday, June 17th. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
Testing will be held outside, on the lawn in front of Burger King, weather permitting.
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:00 AM

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 AM

Brown – Black Belts
11:00 AM

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures:
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 must list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor). If you need a different belt size than the one listed on the testing list, please let us know!
Students are required to know their belt information, earn necessary stripes, and attend the required minimum number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
Make-up testings are available the Tuesday after testing. Cost is $25.
Sparring Gear and Black Belt Packs: Order on the KickShop (Hills | Mont)
All Sr. Yellow Belts and any other ranks who need replacement items must order sparring gear through Kickside Martial Arts — available on the KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of June 5th need to wait until October to receive gear.
Sr. Red and Black Belts who need black gear or weapons may order through the KickShop. Discount pricing will apply for students who order their complete gear pack prior to their testing date. Additional fees may apply for any rush orders, or students may need to wait until the next group order is placed for October testing to avoid fees.
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. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
Revised Schedules will take place for the week following testing, due to the number of students between ranks. Schedules to come.
Rank ceremonies will take on Friday 6/23 at Kickside of Hillsborough
No regular classes on that day.

Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough 6/23
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-24

Labor Day Closing 2023
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-05
There will be no classes Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4th due to the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the last minutes of summer!
New Fall Schedules take effect September 5th. Check the schedule page for more information and check the schedule before coming to class this September.

Mr. Rollan's CageWars MMA Fight: September 2nd in Philly
2023-09-02 19:00 - 23:30
CAGE WARS
CORSINO VS ROLLAN
Saturday, September 2 at 7:00pm
at Rivers Casino in Philly

If you are able to come out to cheer and support Mr. Rollan, click here to order your tickets: Cage Wars
Ticket Link
(Make sure to put that you are coming to support Sebastian Rollan)

Fall Schedule & Uniform Changes - All Locations
2023-09-05 - 2023-09-06
Happy Fall!
We will be following new fall schedules as of September 5, 2023. Visit the schedule pages or click links below to check the new schedule before coming to classes this week:
Click here for the Branchburg Location
Click here for the Hillsborough Location
Click here for the Montgomery LocationFull uniforms are once again required. Please make sure your uniform is clean, fits you properly, and has all required patches. Shirts worn under the uniform should NOT have a collar, hood, etc. T-shirts should be tucked into your uniform pants.

UFC: Godinez vs Reed - Las Vegas
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-17
Our Kickside Hillsborough Chief Instructor, Elise Reed steps back in the UFC cage looking for back to back wins vs Lupita Godinez

This event will take place in the sold out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in front of 20,000 people and broadcast worldwide on 9/16.

You can watch this event on ESPN+

BOARD BREAKING WEEK: September 25 - 29
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-30
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes September 25– 29th. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The theory being, good technique will break a board.
Boards may be ordered through Kickside in bundles of 25 through the KickShop and delivered to the corresponding location on the first day of breaking week. Details on sizes, grain direction and other breaking tips are available on the board breaking page.
Note: Brown belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the October testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.
**Do not put boards in your gear bag because they will damage it. Instead, bring them in a less expensive shopping bag**

“2-Week” Review (Sr Red Belts)
2023-09-29 18:00 - 19:30
Time: 6:00 pm (Duration is dependent upon the quantity of students in attendance and their preparation level)
Location: Kickside of Branchburg, 1010 US-202 South, Branchburg, 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 earned one testing cycle ahead of a student’s black belt testing. Eligible candidates for October testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-week and 2-day review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in October, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in February or later.

Black Belt Pack items may now be purchased on the KickShop. These should be purchased by the one month review in order to receive items by rank ceremony.

Primary Testing October 7th
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held Saturday, October 7th. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
Testing will be held outside, on the lawn in front of Burger King, weather permitting.
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:00 AM

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 AM

Brown – Black Belts
11:00 AM

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures:

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby. Please check for your/your child’s name on the list before filling out a testing application.
Brown belts and above must list their board breaks at the bottom (and get them approved by an instructor).
If you need a different belt size than the one listed on the testing list, please let us know!

Students are required to know their belt information, earn necessary stripes, and attend the required minimum number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
Make-up testings are available the Tuesday after testing. Cost is $25. Private make-up testings available at private lesson fees, and only as schedule allows.
Sparring Gear and Black Belt Packs: Order on the KickShop
All Sr. Yellow Belts and any other ranks who need replacement items must order sparring gear through Kickside Martial Arts — available on the KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of September 25th need to wait until February testing to receive gear.
Sr. Red and Black Belts who need black gear or weapons may order through the KickShop. Additional fees may apply for any rush orders, or students may need to wait until the next group order is placed for February testing to avoid fees.
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 practice or set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on student’s testing application. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
Revised Schedules will take place for the week following testing, due to the number of students between ranks. Schedules to come.
Rank ceremonies will take on Friday 10/13 at Kickside of Hillsborough
No regular classes on that day.

Rank Ceremonies at Kickside Hillsborough 10/13
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14

Halloween Party at Branchburg 10/27
2023-10-27 17:00 - 20:00
Click here to register

MMA Leveling at Montgomery
2023-10-30 19:00 - 20:00
All eligible MMA students should attend leveling at Montgomery on October 30th at 7pm.
It will be a class with promotion afterwards, so come in full uniform and gear.

CLOSED for Halloween
2023-10-31 - 2023-11-01
Happy Halloween!
Enjoy your trick-or-treating safely with friends and family.

Primary Testing: February 10th at Montgomery
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held Saturday, February 10th. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:00 AM

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 AM

Brown – Black Belts
11:00 AM

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures:

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby. Please check for your/your child’s name on the list BEFORE filling out a testing application.
Brown belts and above must list their board breaks at the bottom (and get them approved by an instructor).
If you need a different belt size than the one listed on the testing list, please let us know!

Students are required to know their belt information, earn necessary stripes, and attend the required minimum number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
Make-up testings are available the Tuesday after testing. Cost is $25. Private make-up testings available at private lesson fees, and only as schedule allows.
Sparring Gear and Black Belt Packs: Order on the KickShop
All Sr. Yellow Belts and any other ranks who need replacement items must order sparring gear through Kickside Martial Arts — available on the KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of February 1st need to wait until June testing to receive their order.
Sr. Red and Black Belts who need black gear or weapons may order through the KickShop. Additional fees may apply for any rush orders, or students may need to wait until the next group order is placed for June testing to avoid fees.
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 practice or set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on student’s testing application. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
Revised Schedules will take place for the week following testing, due to the number of students between ranks. Schedules to come.
Rank ceremonies will take on Friday 2/16 at Kickside of Hillsborough
No regular classes on that day.

Rank Ceremonies at Kickside Hillsborough - 2/16/24
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-17
NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON THIS DAY AT ANY LOCATION

5:30 pm White – Sr. Green
6:15 pm Blue – Red
7:00 pm Sr. Reds, Black Belts, Teens/Adults (All Ranks)
Times are for your current rank, not the new one
Students should “dress to impress.” No uniforms or casual attire to make for a special event.

NJMAA Spring Championships, MMA and Sparring Tournament
2024-04-06 10:30 - 12:30
Register now for the Spring Championships
April 6th at Kickside Martial Arts, 1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Starts at 10:30 am
Divisions include:
MMA Open, MMA Grappling, MMA Striking, and Traditional Point Sparring
Register here

Primary Testing June 15th at Montgomery - No classes
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held Saturday, June 15th. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:00 AM

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 AM

Brown – Sr. Red
11:00 AM

Black Belts & Candidates
11:30 AM

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures:

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby. Please check for your/your child’s name on the list BEFORE filling out a testing application.
Brown belts and above must list their board breaks at the bottom (and get them approved by an instructor).
If you need a different belt size than the one listed on the testing list, please let us know!

Students are required to know their belt information, earn necessary stripes, and attend the required minimum number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
Make-up testings are available the Tuesday after testing. Cost is $25. Private make-up testings available at private lesson fees, and only as schedule allows.
Sparring Gear and Black Belt Packs: Order on the KickShop
All Sr. Yellow Belts and any other ranks who need replacement items must order sparring gear through Kickside Martial Arts — available on the KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of June 10th need to wait until October testing to receive their order.
Sr. Red and Black Belts who need black gear or weapons may order through the KickShop. Additional fees may apply for any rush orders, or students may need to wait until the next group order is placed for October testing to avoid fees.
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 practice or set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on student’s testing application. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
Momentum Week will take place the week following testing. Special events and schedule changes will be posted in the school.
Rank ceremonies will take on Friday 6/22 at Kickside of Hillsborough
No regular classes on that day.

Princeton Demo Team Tryouts - July 2nd
2024-07-02 17:30 - 18:00
Come try out for the demonstration team for Kickside of Princeton.
Mr. Ezawa will be working with committed students on a choreographed performance to show off the skills using open hand forms, weapons, self defense skits, and breaking — all set to music! The demonstration teams will participate in local events, and even compete at tournaments this fall!
This is a commitment of time, so please consider the practice schedule before signing up.

Independence Day Closing 2024
2024-07-04 - 2024-07-07
Hillsborough is closed July 4th and 6th
Montgomery & Branchburg are closed July 4th and 5th
We encourage all students to take class at Hillsborough on Friday morning and at Branchburg or Montgomery on Saturday morning.
Please refer to the new summer schedules before coming in. Have a wonderful holiday!

Collar Testing - July 27
2024-07-27 09:45 - 11:45
July 27th
9:45 am at Kickside of Princeton
(1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540)
Black Belts (and Brown Belts age 15+) may test for a trainee instructor collar (Red, White and Blue). Pre-requisites: 20 classes as instructor helper; White–Sr. Yellow Belt curriculum (Forms, One Steps, Self Defense)
Assistant/Blue collar pre-requisites: 100 classes as trainee instructor, all curriculum up to your rank, warm-ups, drills 1–3.
Instructor/Red collar pre-requisites: 125 classes as instructor, reframe & reinforce concepts, know stripe requirements for each belt, full curriculum and instructor drill knowledge
Chief/Black or Jr. Chief/Black collar: 180 classes as instructor, all prior instructor requirements, office and membership knowledge, delegating and using assistant instructors during classes.

Secondary Testing at Hillsborough - July 27th
2024-07-27 12:30 - 14:30
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, ranked White through Sr. Brown, who were not promoted at the June primary testing.
Testing Times
White – Sr. Yellow 12:30 PM
Green – Sr. Brown 1:30 PM
Brown belts and above must break boards at this testing.
Green belts and above will have a sparring component to their testing. Gear is required.
A testing list will be posted in the lobby with eligible students. Find your name and fill out a testing application. Click here for a printable testing application.
All Senior Yellow Belts testing for Green Belt at Secondary Testing need to order sparring gear by July 15th. This will ensure it arrives in time for them to train with the required equipment after promotion. Gear order may now be ordered through your location’s KickShop:
Branchburg students click here
Hillsborough students click here
Montgomery students click here
