Kickside Martial Arts

Revised Schedule December 26-29, 2018
2018-12-26 - 2018-12-29
We will be operating on a revised schedule of classes for the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule

Closed for New Year 2019
2018-12-31 - 2019-01-01
We will be closed New Year’s Eve, Monday 12/31, and New Year’s Day, Tuesday 1/1. Happy New Year.

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019
2019-01-21

Breaking Week: January 22-26, 2019
2019-01-22 - 2019-01-26
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes January 22-26, 2019. 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 January 15th. 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 Candidate Review in Montgomery
2019-01-24 17:30 - 18:15 (America/New_York)
This review is for all Sr. Red Belts who need to receive their eligibility stripe (for skipped testing cycle and knowledge of white – sr. green forms). As well as for the sr. red belts hoping to test on February 9th. All 3 reviews are required for candidates.

Testing Prep Seminars - January 26, 2019
2019-01-26 11:30 - 14:45
Need extra help with your form before testing? Join us for a special testing prep seminar and polish your skills. Seminars count as 2 class credits. Maximum 10 students per seminar. First come, first serve.
Cost: $15 per seminar (Premium members FREE, space permitting)
HILLSBOROUGH TESTING PREPS:
White – Sr. Yellow: 12:45 – 1:45 pm
Green – Sr. Blue: 1:45 – 2:45 pm
MONTGOMERY TESTING PREPS:
Low Rank Review Seminar for Brown & Up: 11:30 – 12:30 pm (No class credits)
Brown – Red: 12:30 – 1:30 pm*
Black Belts at 1:30 – 3:00 pm
*Note: Brown-Red seminar will not include coverage of the low rank forms. If you need help with those, sign up for the 45-min low rank seminar. If you attend both seminars, the total cost is $25.

Sr. Red Belt 2-day Candidate Review in Montgomery
2019-02-07 17:30 - 19:00
This review is primarily for sr. red belts testing on February 9th. Written tests will be administered and black belt essays are due at this review. It will take longer than the previous 2 review nights, as a result. Please look at belt info page for more on black belt requirements, or see a chief instructor.
** If you have not received your eligibility stripe and hope to test in June, please speak to Mr. Kanabay or Ms. Reed before attending the 2-day review **

NJMAA Primary Testing - Feb 9th at North Hunterdon HS
2019-02-09 15:45 - 21:00
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, February 9th at North Hunterdon High School (1445 NJ-31, Annandale, NJ 08801)
Note: We are using 2 separate gyms for this testing, the Main Gym and the Boys Gym. These are the same two from tournaments. Follow signs at the event for help locating your gymnasium. There WILL BE 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.

Testing Group
Start Time

Yellow & Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
3:45 pm

Brown-Red Belt Juniors
3:45 pm

White Belt Jr & White- Sr. Yellow Adults
4:30 pm

Black Belt Candidates – All Ages
4:45 pm

Black Belts – All Ages
5:15 pm

Green & Sr. Green Belt Juniors
5:15 pm

Blue & Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
6:00 pm

Green-Red Adults
6:45 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 January 24th. 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 January 10th.
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 February 11th.
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule, Feb 11-15, 2019
Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule, Feb 11-15, 2019

Spirit Week (Revised Schedule of Classes): February 11-15, 2019
2019-02-11 - 2019-02-15
Due to the number of students who are between ranks the week after primary testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of February 11th. Students may bring a non-member friend to class during the week for a special themed class (see schedule for themes) and will get to pop a balloon and win a prize for each friend.
Click here for HILLSBOROUGH’S REVISED WEEK: February 11–15, 2019
Click here for MONTGOMERY’S REVISED WEEK: February 11–15, 2019
NOTABLE DAYS:
Monday: Fun & Games; No Adult TKD Classes
Tuesday: Make-up Testings
Friday: Rank Ceremonies @ Hillsborough, No Classes
Saturday: Closed for President’s Day Weekend (2/16 – 2/18)

President's Day 2019
2019-02-16 - 2019-02-18
Closed Saturday 2/16 thorugh Monday 2/18/2019

Spirit Week (extended)!
2019-02-19 - 2019-02-23
Students may bring a friend to a white belt (or teen/adult) class this week. For each non-member friend, you get to pop a balloon and win a prize.
Friends will get an extra special new member incentive as well as a chance to come back and win a prize!

Intro to Martial Arts
2019-05-15 18:30 - 19:15
Come join us for a fun and exciting martial arts intro class for ages 6 and up! No prior experience necessary. Space is limited. Free to attend. Call to reserve your spot today:
Hillsborough 908-336-8409
Montgomery 609-430-0513

One-month Review (Senior Red Belts)
2019-05-16 17:30 - 18:30
Montgomery at 5:30 pm
For All Sr. Red Belts: This review is where you will earn your eligibility stripe (for skipped testing and required knowledge). You can find Sr. Red Belt stripe guidelines here.
All candidates for the June 15th testing should attend all 3 reviews (one month, 2-week, 2 day)

2-Day Review (Sr. Red Belt Candidates)
2019-06-13
Home school
Montgomery 5:30 pm / Hillsborough 5:00 pm
This is for senior red belts testing for probationary black belt at June 15th testing. Written belt knowledge exams to be administered. Black Belt Essays are due. It will take longer than the previous 2 review nights, so please plan accordingly. Please look at belt info page for more on black belt requirements, or see a chief instructor.
** If you have not received your eligibility stripe and hope to test in June or October, please speak to Mr. Kanabay or Ms. Reed before attending the 2-day review **

Primary Testing - June 15th - No classes
2019-06-15
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, June 15th, at South Brunswick High School (750 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852)
There will be no regular classes taught 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.

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
9:00 am

Green – Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
10:00 am

Brown – Red Belt Juniors & All Ranks Teens/Adults
11:00 am

Sr. Red/Black Belt Candidates – All Ages
11:30 am

Black Belts – All Ages
12:00 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 31st. 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 16th (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 who are between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of June 17th
Click for Montgomery Revised Schedule 6/17–21/2019
Click here for Hillsborough Revised Schedule 6/17-21. 2019

Spirit Week: June 17-22, 2019 (Revised Schedule)
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-21
Due to the number of students who are between ranks the week after primary testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of June 17th. Students may bring a non-member friend to class during the week for a special themed class (see schedule for themes) and will get to pop a balloon and win a prize for each friend.
Click here for Hillsborough Revised Schedule 6/17-21. 2019
Click for Montgomery Revised Schedule 6/17–21/2019
NOTABLE DAYS:
Monday: Fun & Games; No Adult TKD Classes
Tuesday: Make-up Testings
Friday: Rank Ceremonies @ Montgomery, No Classes

Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery - No Classes or Parents' Night Out
2019-06-21 17:30 - 20:00
Students should “dress to impress” for this special rank promotion ceremony. Each student will be called up to receive a certificate of rank, belt and take a photo with instructors. There are no regular classes or Parents’ Night Out on Friday 6/21/19.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1340 US-206, Skillman, NJ 08558)
Times are as follows
Ceremony times are for your current rank (not the new one)
5:30 pm White – Sr. Green Belt Juniors
6:15 pm Blue – Red Belt Juniors
7:00 pm Sr. Red, Black and All Ranks of Teens/Adults

Closed July 4-6, 2019
2019-07-04 - 2019-07-06
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 4–6, 2019.

Seconary Testing - July 27
2019-07-27
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 Montgomery

Current Rank
Start Time

White through Sr. Yellow
11:30 am

Green through Sr. Brown
12:30 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.
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 need to order sparring gear by July 8th
Click here for the sparring gear order form.
**We will also be placing an order for some late Black Belt Packs from June testing. If anyone needs extra gear, weapons or HW uniform pieces, please place order by July 8th.**

Collar Testing - July 27
2019-07-27
Location TBD
For black belts and brown belts, age 14+
Please speak to Ms. Reed or Mr. K for eligibility information.

Labor Day Closing 2019
2019-08-29 - 2019-09-02
Hillsborough will be closed 8/31 – 9/2
Montgomery will be closed 8/29 – 9/4, due to the move
Montgomery students are encouraged to take class in Hillsborough on the extra days your school is closed. We appreciate your understanding during this time.

SPAR•A•TON Tournament
2019-09-22 08:30 - 13:00
This sparring- and one-steps-only tournament is being held at Crossroads South Middle School (195 Major Road • Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852)
The event begins with an obstacle race and ends with sparring and some other fun activities (water fight, weather permitting, and team challenges).
Click here for more information
Click here to register

Grand Opening at Montgomery
2019-09-28 11:00 - 14:00
We are marking the opening of our new facility with a fun day of activities and an open house with introductory lessons for new students. Come by and visit us to take part.
New students will get the best new member offer of the year — 9/28 only!

Testing Prep Seminars - October 4th and 5th
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-05
Need extra help with your form before testing? Join us for a special testing prep seminar and polish your skills. Seminars count as 2 class credits. Maximum 10 students per seminar. First come, first serve.
Cost: $15 per seminar (Premium members FREE, space permitting)
HILLSBOROUGH TESTING PREPS
White – Sr. Yellow: 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Saturday 10/5
Green – Sr. Blue: 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturday 10/5
MONTGOMERY TESTING PREPS:
Black Belts: 4:30 – 5:30 pm on Friday 10/4
Brown – Red: 11:30 – 12:30 pm on Saturday 10/5
*Note: Brown-Red seminar will not include coverage of the low rank forms. If you need help with those, sign up for a low rank seminar. If you attend 2 seminars, the total cost is $25.

Breaking Week: October 7 – 11, 2019
2019-10-07 - 2019-10-11
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes Monday – Friday. 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 October 2nd. 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 October testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.
**Do not put boards in your gear bag. Doing so will damage the bag.**

3-Day Sr. Red Belt Review - 10/17/19
2019-10-17 17:00 - 19:00
Students to attend at their “home” school
Hillsborough at 5:00 pm
Montgomery at 5:30 pm
Sr. Red Belts who need to receive their eligibility stripe (for skipped testing and required knowledge) may attend this review. Sr. Red Belts hoping to test on October 20th must attend. Black Belt essays are due and written tests will be administered at this review. Please plan for a longer length of review.

Primary Testing - October 2019
2019-10-20
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Sunday, October 20th at Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ
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 Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
9:00 am

Green – Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
10:00 am

Brown – Red Belt Juniors & All Ranks Teens/Adults
11:00 am

Sr. Red/Black Belt Candidates – All Ages
11:30 am

Black Belts – All Ages
12:00 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 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 19th (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 who are between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of October 21st.
Click here for Montgomery Revised WeekClick here for Hillsborough Revised Week

Miss Reed's Bellator Debut
2019-10-25
Miss Reed will be debuting in her first professional fight on October 25th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT in a atom weight match-up.
Tickets will be sold through the school. Please see Ms. Reed or Mr. Kanabay for more information.

Secondary Testing at Montgomery - November 23rd
2019-11-23 11:30 - 14:00
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the October primary testing.
Secondary testing will take place at Kickside Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton NJ 08540)

Current Rank
Start Time

White through Sr. Yellow
11:30 am

Green through Sr. Brown
12:30 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.
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 November 11th. This will ensure it arrives in time for them to train with the required equipment. Click here for the sparring gear order form.

Thanksgiving 2019
2019-11-28 - 2019-11-29
There will be no classes on Thursday 11/28 or Friday 11/29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
