Kickside Martial Arts

Fall Schedule Change - 9/14/20
2020-09-14
Effective Monday 9/14Click here to preview the IN-PERSON fall schedule for Montgomery.In-Person classes in Montgomery will take place outdoors unless temperatures are 90 degrees or higher or there is inclement weather.
Click here to preview the VIRTUAL fall schedule.
IN-PERSON fall schedule for Hillsborough to come

One Month Review for Sr. Red Belts – 9/17/20
2020-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
at Montgomery at 5:00 pm (outdoors)
This review is for ALL Sr. Red Belts as well as students who tested for Black Belt in July. Reviews are where students earn eligibility stripes for skipped testing and demonstration of required knowledge. Sr. Red Belt testing guidelines are available here.
All candidates for the October 17th testing should attend all 3 reviews (one month, 2-week, 2 day). Candidates for February 2021 testing should attend reviews until they earn their eligibility stripe (MUST demonstrate 90% of the forms at black belt level and have 40 class credits to earn the stripe)
Please note: Students are required to earn their first stripe 4 months prior to their testing date. Failure to do so will result in additional testing requirements.

Testing Prep Seminars
2020-10-10 09:30 - 12:45
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 – 10:30 am
Brown – Red: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Breaking: 11:30 – 12:45 pm (Boards not included – contact your location to order by 10/3)
Limit: 12 per seminar
Cost: $25 per seminar
These are in-person seminars.
Click here to register online

2-day review (Sr. Red Belts) – 10/15/20
2020-10-15
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 also attend. Written belt knowledge test will be administered at this review. Black belt essay and tournament information is also due (email is fine).

Primary Testing — POSTPONED FOR RAIN — October 24th
2020-10-24 09:30 - 15:00
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools has been postponed for rain and will now take place on Saturday, October 24th. (In the case of inclement weather on 10/24, we will hold the testing inside and schedule a make-up date for the sparring portion only.)

Location: 1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 (Outside by route 206, near Burger King)

There will be no Zoom classes on 10/24 due to instructor presence at testing.

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:30 am

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 am

Brown – Red Belts
11:00 am

Sr. Red/Black Belt Candidates
11:30 am

Black Belts
12:00 pm

Students who tested for Probationary Black Belt in July and ONLY NEED TO SPAR
1:00 pm

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.

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 approximately 2 weeks prior to the event. 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 October 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 September 17th (one-month review day)

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 in-between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of October 26th.

Click here for Hillsborough Revised Schedule, October 2020

Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule, October 2020

Revised Week: October 26-30, 2020
2020-10-26 - 2020-10-30
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 Testings
Thursday 10/29: Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery
(No classes at Hillsborough. Limited classes at Montgomery)

Click here for Hillsborough Revised Schedule, October 2020
Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule, October 2020

Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery – No Classes at Hills / Limited Classes at Monty
2020-10-29 17:30 - 19:30
Students should “dress to impress” for this special rank promotion ceremony. We plan to hold the ceremonies outdoors in the tent near Route 206 (on the lawn in front of Burger King) but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. Each student will receive a certificate of rank, belt and take a photo with instructors. All participants will wear masks. We may need to limit the number of spectators, if indoors.
There are no regular classes at Hillsborough on 10/29/20 and limited classes at Montgomery (Little Kickers and White– Sr. Yellow Belts only)
Location:
Kickside Martial Arts – Montgomery
1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 609-430-0513)
Times are as follows
Ceremony times are for your current rank (not the new one)
5:30 pm White – Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
6:15 pm Brown – Red Belt Juniors
7:00 pm Sr. Red, Black Juniors & All Ranks Teens/Adults

Thanksgiving Closing 2020
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27
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
2020-11-29 08:00 - 17:00
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 30 – Dec 5.
Or, see the Zoom schedule below.

Secondary & Collar Testing – Updated Info
2020-12-05 - 2020-12-08
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 RANK/TEST LEVEL
START TIME

Collar Testing High Ranks:
postponed until 2021

White – Sr. Blue:
4:00 pm

Brown & Sr. Brown:
5:00 pm

Students may also test IN-PERSON during live class on Monday 12/7 or Tuesday 12/8. Please contact us if you plan to do In-person testing.
A testing list of eligible students will be posted in the lobby (and shared on Zoom) 2 weeks ahead of the testing date. Students who have a minimum of 4 stripes and all their classes are eligible to test as long as they know their entire form without mistakes. 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 November 20th. This will ensure it arrives in time for them to train with the required equipment. Click here for the sparring gear order form.
Collar testing is for black belts (and students age 15+ over the rank of brown belt) who want to test for a trainee instructor collar (RWB) or an assistant instructor collar (Blue). In order to earn a RWB collar, a student must have helped with 20+ classes and know the full white – sr. yellow belt curriculum. Blue collar candidates require 104+ classes at trainee level, knowledge of full curriculum up to current rank, teaching drills 1–3, and understanding of how to use assistance of a trainee collar during class.

Winter Holiday Closings and Revised Schedule 2020
2020-12-21 - 2021-01-02
We will be closed 12/24 – 12/26, 12/31, 1/1
We will be running all virtual classes December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and January 2nd.
Click here for a printable version of the VIRTUAL schedule for Dec 21 – Jan2

Closed New Year's Eve and Day 2021
2020-12-31 - 2021-01-01
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 and we will return to our in-person class offerings on Monday, January 4th.

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021
2021-01-18
We will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

One month review in Montgomery 1/21
2021-01-21 17:30 - 19:00
1225 State Rd, 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. Candidates for February testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-week (2/4) and 2-day (2/18) review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in February, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in June or Oct.

Due to capacity limitations, no spectators will be allowed. We will run 10 students per room, and rotate groups. While we don’t anticipate going over capacity, we may need to ask some students to wait in their car until we can accommodate them.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned in no later than January 22, in order to receive items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until May.

Collar Testing (RWB/Blue) at Montgomery
2021-01-29 18:15 - 19:15 | Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery, 1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540
January 29 at 6:15 pm
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery
1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, NJ 08540
Black Belts (and Brown Belts age 15+) may test for a trainee Red, White and Blue instructor collar. 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 instructor, all curriculum up to your rank, warm-ups, drills 1–3.
Since we are currently under capacity limitations, it is imperative that you confirm attendance prior to this event. Please email us at info@kicksidema.com or speak to your instructor.
There will be a separate testing date for Red and Black collars.

Closed for President's Day 2021
2021-02-15
We will be closed Monday, February 15th for President’s Day.

2-Day Review at Montgomery
2021-02-17 17:30 - 18:30
In the event of snow on Thursday, this review will be pushed to Friday 2/19 at 6:15 pm in Montgomery

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. Sr. Red belts should attend all reviews if testing in February, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in June or Oct.

Due to capacity limitations, no spectators will be allowed. We will run 10 students per room, and rotate groups. While we don’t anticipate going over capacity, we may need to ask some students to wait in their car until we can accommodate them.

Black Belt Pack orders were due January 22. Please note: 20% Black Belt pack discount only applies to students who purchase gear before their testing date. After that time, regular rates will apply.

Primary Testing - POSTPONED to Feb 27th in Montgomery
2021-02-27
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools has been postponed due to the number of snow days and cumulative preparation of eligible students to Saturday, February 27th.
There will be no Zoom classes on 2/27 due to instructor presence at testing.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts (Juniors)
9:15 am

White – Sr. Brown Belts (Teens/Adults)
9:15 am

Green – Sr. Green Belts (Juniors)
10:00 am

Brown – Sr. Brown (Juniors) & Red Belts (All Ages)
10:45 am

Blue – Sr. Blue Belts (Juniors)
11:45 am

Sr. Red/2nd Dan Black Belt Candidates
11:45 am

Probationary and Decided Black Belts
12:15 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/Precautions:

Students must wear a properly-fitted face mask
6 ft distance should be maintained whenever possible.
If we believe health is compromised in any way, student will be excused from test
Sparring will NOT take place at this testing, however, students should bring their sparring gear to work on targets. Instructors will be looking for controlled techniques and understanding of target areas.
Health screening/assessment must be filled out and returned by all participants on the morning of the testing 2/27:
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Spectators will not be allowed in the building due to capacity limitations. Register for the live stream below:

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby and shared on Zoom. 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, 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, semi-private (max 3 students) and private testings available (Costs: ($25, $35, and $50 respectively). Contact us to schedule.
Virtual testing option will be made available at Secondary Testing, in March. Camera set-up will need to be approved prior to that testing date. More info to come.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by February 12th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline may need to wait until June to receive gear.
BLACK BELT PACK: (embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear, bag and weapons)
Save 20% on black belt pack orders completed before Primary Testing (due date January 22, 2021). Due to required order minimums with our vendors, we are unable to extend discounts for single orders that come after this deadline. Regular pricing will apply for students who order after their testing date. To avoid additional shipping fees, students may wait until the next group order is placed on or around May 15th.
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 not follow a revised schedule of classes for the week after testing. Rank ceremonies will not take place due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we will offer a belt pick-up on Friday 3/5 (or later) at your “home” location.

Instructor Collar Testing at Montgomery 3/31
2021-03-31 09:00 - 13:00
March 31 at 9:00 am
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery
1225 State Rd, Suite 10, 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.

NJMAA SUMMER CLASSIC - May 22 (No Virtual Classes)
2021-05-22
NJMAA Summer Classic
May 22, 2021
Tournament will include both Traditional Forms and Point Sparring. Open to Green Belts & Above.
Location: Outdoors – Kickside Montgomery
Registration Deadline: 20 May 2021
*must register prior to 5/17 in order to receive a T-Shirt.

Rank
Start Time*
Location

Green – Sr. Blue
9:30 am
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery – Lawn

Brown – Sr. Red
10:30 am
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery – Lawn

Black Belts
12:00 pm
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery – Lawn

* Ring times are approximate. Students will receive exact time and Ring location 24 hours prior to the event.

Closed for Memorial Day 2021
2021-05-29 - 2021-05-31
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 registration link.

Two-Week Review for Sr. Red Belts at Montgomery - June 3
2021-06-03 17:00 - 18:30
1225 State Rd, 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. Candidates for June testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-day (6/17) review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in June, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in Oct or Feb.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned in no later than May 28th, in order to receive items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until September.

Two-Day Review for Sr. Red (home location)
2021-06-17
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

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 June testing will already have this stripe.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned in no later than May 28, in order to receive items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until May.

Primary Testing - June 19th in Montgomery
2021-06-19 07:30 - 13:00
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held outdoors on the lawn out front of the Kickside Montgomery location. In the event of inclement weather, we will rotate indoors.
There will be no Zoom classes on 6/19 due to instructor presence at testing.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

Sr. Red/2nd Dan Black Belt Candidates
7:30 am

Probationary and Decided Black Belts
8:00 am

Brown – Red Belts
11:00 am

White – Sr. Blue Belts
12:00 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/Precautions:

Green belts and above must bring sparring gear to the test
Brown belts and above must bring boards for breaking, and get breaks approved by their chief instructor prior to the test.
If we believe health is compromised in any way, student will be excused from test

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby and shared on Zoom. 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 ASAP.
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, semi-private (max 3 students) and private testings available (Costs: ($25, $35, and $50 respectively). Contact us to schedule.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by June 4th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline may need to wait until October to receive gear that we do not already have in stock.
BLACK BELT PACK: (embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear, bag and weapons)
Save 20% on black belt pack orders completed before Primary Testing (due date June 3rd). Due to required order minimums with our vendors, we are unable to extend discounts for single orders that come after this deadline. Regular pricing will apply for students who order after their testing date. To avoid additional shipping fees, students may wait until the next group order is placed on or around September 15th.
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.
For the week following testing, we will run fun and technique-based classes which will not count for credit while students are between ranks. We will offer make-up testings as well. Rank Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 24th at Kickside of Hillsborough.

Closed for Independence Day Weekend 2021
2021-07-03 - 2021-07-05
We will be closed July 3rd – July 5th for the holiday. We hope you will enjoy a safe and happy holiday with friends and family.

Secondary Testing - July 31st at Hillsborough
2021-07-31
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, White through Sr. Brown, who were not promoted at the June primary testing.
Testing Times
10:00 am: White – Sr. Yellow
10:45 am: Green & Up
VIRTUAL STUDENTS: Please contact your location to arrange a virtual testing option
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:
Hillsborough students click here
Montgomery students click here

Labor Day 2021 Closing
2021-09-04 - 2021-09-06
There will be no classes September 4th – September 6th for the Labor Day holiday.

Breaking Week: September 27 – October 2, 2021
2021-09-27 - 2021-10-02
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 will break a board.
Boards may be ordered through Kickside in bundles of 25 through the Hillsborough KickShop | Montogmery KickShop 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 discount pricing is available through September 22nd. A limited number of stock stacks will be made available for purchase during breaking wee. Any boards ordered through the KickShop will be made available on the first day of breaking week, at the location from which you ordered.
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. Doing so will damage the bag.**

Two-Week Review for Sr. Red Belts/Black Belt Candidates - at Montgomery
2021-09-30 18:45 - 19:45
Location: 1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, NJ
Time: 6:45 pm (Duration will depend on quantity of students in attendance and their preparation level)

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 June testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-day (10/14) 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 June.

Black Belt Pack orders must completed through the KickShops by September 30th, in order to receive a discount & get items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until January.

Testing Prep Seminars - October 9th
2021-10-09 10:30 - 13:15
Get special help in forms and secondary curriculum for the testing. Seminars are first come, first serve with limited enrollment of 12 per seminar.
Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton)
White – Sr. Yellow: 10:30 – 11:15 am Click here to register
Brown – Red: 11:15 – 12:15 pm Click here to register
Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Hillsborough (378 S. Branch Rd, Hillsborough)
Green – Sr. Blue: 11:15 – 12:15 am Click here to register
Black Belts: 12:15 – 1:15 pm Click here to register
Limit: 12 per seminar
Cost: $25 per seminar
Premium members are free but must register to hold a spot. Please see your instructor to register.
