Kickside Martial Arts

Breaking Week May 2016
2016-05-24 16:00 - 2016-05-27 20:00 (America/New_York)
We will be board breaking in all classes from Tuesday May 24 through Friday May 27. Board orders due by Wednesday, May 18th!
Visit breaking page for full information.

Memorial Day Closing 2016
2016-05-28 08:00 - 2016-05-30 17:00
We will be closed Saturday May 28th and Monday May 30th in honor of Memorial Day.

Summer Uniforms Allowed 2016
2016-05-31 08:00 - 21:00
As of Memorial Day, students may start wearing summer uniforms (i.e. a Kickside or NJMAA t-shirt in lieu of uniform top). T-shirt should be TUCKED IN and belts should be worn along with uniform pants.

Primary Testing -- June 2016
2016-06-11
The primary belt testing will be held on June 11 at North Hunterdon High School gymnasium (1445 NJ-31, Annandale, NJ 08801).
Note: Testing and rank ceremony times are for your CURRENT RANK, not the rank you are testing to become! Students should try to arrive 15 min early for their testing.

Current Belt Rank
Testing Start Time

Yellow & Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
8:30 am

White Belt Juniors &
Beginner Rank Adults (White – Sr. Yellow Belt)
9:00 am

Green & Sr. Green Belt Juniors
9:30 am

Blue & Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
10:00 am

Brown through Sr. Red Belt Juniors &
Advanced Rank Adults (Green – Sr. Red Belt)
10:45 am

All Black Belts
11:15 am

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 June 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 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 testing application. Last day to order boards is January 12th.
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 13th.
Click here for the Montgomery Revised Schedule
Click here for the Hillsborough Revised Schedule

Revised Schedule June 13-17, 2016
2016-06-13 - 2016-06-17
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 13th.
Click here for the Montgomery Revised Schedule
Click here for the Hillsborough Revised Schedule

Breaking Seminar at Montgomery, June 13th
2016-06-13 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a 2-hour seminar, taught by Mr. John Kanabay. $30 per person, pavers and materials will be provided. For first-time brick breakers and experienced breakers. If you plan on coming, please let us know so we can get you the correct number of materials for your level. If you break large numbers, an additional fee may apply.

Closed July 4, 2016
2016-07-04
We will be closed on Monday, July 4th for the holiday. Please enjoy your holiday and be safe!

Secondary Testing at Montgomery -- July 16
2016-07-16 14:00 - 16:00
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 new Montgomery location (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ)

RANK TESTING
TIME

White through Sr. Yellow – at Montgomery
2:00 pm

Green through Sr. Brown – at Montg0mery
3:00 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.

Self Defense Seminar at Montgomery
2016-07-23 10:30 - 12:00
Come to learn basic self-defense for beginners and advanced self-defense for those more experienced. This seminar is open to both students and their siblings (at least 6 years old). Parents and older siblings are welcome to join as well, in order for the kids to have a more realistic experience when practicing their self-defense. TKD uniforms are not required, just something comfortable to be able to move around in!
Cost: Free
This seminar will be held in the “new” Montgomery location. We will have some refreshments for all seminar participants.

Grappling Seminar at Montgomery
2016-07-30 10:30 - 12:00
Come learn basic grappling techniques to include take-downs, ground positions, manipulations and more! Seminar is open to all adults/teens and students brown belts and above.
Cost: $15/per person
Location: Kickside Montgomery
Uniform: Workout Attire (TKD uniform not required)
Speak to a Kickside Instructor today to sign up. Space is limited!

Sparring Seminar at Montgomery
2016-08-03 13:00 - 15:00
This seminar, for green belts and above, will focus on various point sparring strategies, techniques, and clever combinations that will prepare students for Summerfest while also improving students’ overall sparring skills.
Cost: $20 (50% off for Summerfest competitors)
Limited enrollment. Speak to a staff member to sign up!

Summer Fest 2016
2016-08-07 09:30 - 15:00
The NJMAA ninjas have returned to the woods of Vorhees State Park and are ready for a fresh batch of competitors to enter the TRAIL OF THE WARRIOR! They will put your mental and physical strength to the test. Only those demonstrating supreme indomitable spirit will emerge from the trail to compete for SUMMER FEST GRAND CHAMPION!
When: Sunday, August 7th
WHERE: Voorhees State Park (251 County Road Route 513, Clinton, NJ 08809)
time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (Competition)
1:30pm – 3:00pm (BBQ)
COST: Pre-registration $50 (Before 7/22: BBQ and t-shirt included)
Late Registration $55 (7/23–7/30: BBQ included, NO T-SHIRT)
White–Sr. Yellow Pre-Reg: $40 (BBQ and t-shirt included, if registered before 7/22)
White–Sr. Yellow Late Reg: $45 (7/23–7/30: BBQ included, NO T-SHIRT)
Competitor’s BBQ ticket included in registration fee. Early registration ends July 22nd and ensures you get a FREE t-shirt.

Registration forms available in the lobby!
**HUGE WATER GUN FIGHT AT THE BBQ (Bring your own Guns/Water Balloons)***

Kickside Pride Week 2016
2016-08-15 - 2016-08-19
We will be holding our annual Kickside Pride week from August 15th through the 19th. Bring a friend to class and you will get to pop a balloon and win the prize inside. One lucky student will also win a mountain bike from Halter’s Cycles, a prize valued at over $300!
Each day will have a focus:

Montgomery
Hillsborough

Monday 8/15
Fun & Games
Fun & Games

Tuesday 8/16
Grappling & MMA
Weapons

Wednesday 8/17
Yoga*
Grappling & MMA

Thursday 8/18
Kicks and Rolls
Kicks

Friday 8/19
Weapons
Rolls & Inversions

*REVISED SCHEDULE FOR YOGA: 45-minute intro classes will be held at 4:30pm, 5:15pm, and 6:30pm. Adults are encouraged to attend any class time. Any rank may attend any of class; come to the most convenient class time.

Open House, August 20th
2016-08-20 11:00 - 14:00
No regular classes.
We will be opening our doors to the public on Saturday, August 20th from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
Non-members of all ages can come take a FREE introductory lesson and get a FREE uniform. We will also be rolling out our best new member offer of the entire year! Walk-ins are welcome, reservations take precedence. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact us at either our Hillsborough or Montgomery location.
Programs include:
Taekwondo for all ages, Mixed Martial Arts, Fight Camp, Competitive Travel Tournament Team, Weapon Training, Yoga and much more!

Labor Day Closing 2016
2016-09-03 - 2016-09-05
There will be no classes on Saturday, September 3rd or Monday, September 5th in honor of the Labor Day holiday.

Back-to-School Bash (Montgomery)
2016-09-06 16:00 - 19:00
There will be no classes on Tuesday, September 6th, due to our back-to-school event. We will be have door prizes, custom school supplies, free giveaways, bike-drawing entries, kareoke, pizza and ice cream.
Come and kick off the school year at Kickside Martial Arts!

Black Belt Nunchuck Seminar at Montgomery
2016-09-10 13:00 - 14:30
Cost: $10 to attend ($25 for all 3 Black Belt Weapons Seminars)
Review of the nunchuck form for the upcoming October testing.
Advance registration required to attend.

Senior Red Belt 2-Week Review — September 22
2016-09-22 17:45 - 18:45
5:45 pm at Hillsborough
6:00 pm at Montgomery
All senior red belts are encouraged to attend this review and get pointers on what to work on for the Black Belt test. This is also where you earn your stripes. Candidates for the October 9th test are expected to attend. The 3-day review will be held on October 6th.

Afternoon Classes Start in Montgomery
2016-09-26 12:00 - 14:00
Monday & Thursday Afternoons in Montgomery
12:00 – 12:45 pm: All Ranks
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Little Kickers (ages 3–5)

Senior Red Belt 3-day Review — October 6th
2016-10-06 17:45 - 19:30
5:45 pm at Hillsborough
6:00 pm at Montgomery
Only students who plan to test on October 9th should attend this review. We will administer the written belt test at this review. Your black belt essay will also be due. Please see an instructor with questions. Please plan for a longer review on this night.

Testing Prep Seminars
2016-10-08 10:30 - 14:30
Review your curriculum and polish your techniques before the testing. Seminars are $15 each. Limited enrollment, availability is first come, first served.
Testing Prep Seminars at Montgomery, taught by Mr. Kanabay:

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Green & Blue Belts
11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Sr. Green & Sr. Blue Belts
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Testing Prep Seminars at Hillsborough, taught by Ms. Reed:

Brown – Red Belts
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Black Belts
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

High Ranks may attend multiple seminars if they need a review of beginner or advanced forms. Senior Red Belts may attend testing prep seminars but are cautioned not to train hard prior to their black belt test on Sunday, October 9th.

Primary Testing — October 9, 2016
2016-10-09
The primary belt testing will be held on October 9th at Hillsborough High School gymnasium (466 Raider Blvd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844).
Note: Testing and rank ceremony times are for your CURRENT RANK, not the rank you are testing to become! Students should try to arrive 15 min early for their testing.

Current Belt Rank
Testing Start Time

Yellow & Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
8:30 am

Adults, White through Red Belt
9:15 am

White Belt Juniors
9:45 am

Green & Sr. Green Belt Juniors
10:30 am

Blue & Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
11:15 am

Brown through Red Belt Juniors
12:00 pm

All Sr. Red Belts
12:30 pm

All Black Belts
1:00 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 September 21st. 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 8th.
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 10th.
Click here for the Montgomery’s Revised Schedule
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule

Revised Schedule: October 10–14, 2016
2016-10-10 - 2016-10-14
Due to the number of students between ranks, we will be operating under a revised schedule of classes for the week of October 10-14, 2016.
Click here for the Montgomery’s Revised Schedule
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule
Notable Days:
10/10: Fun and Games, No Adult Class
10/11: Make-up Testings
10/14: Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery
10/15: Regular Schedule of Classes Resumes

Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery, October 2016
2016-10-14 17:00 - 19:45
There will be no classes on Friday, October 14th. We will be holding our third annual rank promotion ceremony, for the students who tested this week. This is a special family event, so we ask that you dress accordingly (no uniforms, no tattered clothing).
Rank Ceremony will be held in Kickside of Montgomery (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ 08558)
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 rank you tested for on Sunday.

Mini Intro to Essential Oils
2016-10-21 18:00 - 18:30
Friday, October 21st
6:00 – 6:30 pm at Kickside of Montgomery (lobby)
Come hear from Briteangel essential oil expert and Kickside Black Belt Stephanie Englebrecht about how essential oils can enhance your life and improve your health.

Halloween 2016 Closing
2016-10-31
All evening classes will be canceled on Monday, October 31st. We will still be holding the afternoon classes in Montgomery: All Ranks at 12:00pm and Little Kickers at 1:00pm

Winter InVACATIONal Meeting at Montgomery
2016-11-08 17:30 - 18:30
Come find out more about this fun, family-oriented tournament/vacation at Hunter Mountain (March 2017). This event is geared toward intermediate and advanced ranks only.

Collar Testing at Montgomery -- November 2016
2016-11-19 10:30 - 11:30
Black belts looking to test for R/W/B or Blue instructor collars may attend this event. Please speak to a chief instructor prior to attending for eligibility check (blue collar only).

Schedule Changes for Winter 2016
2016-11-21
The regular schedule of classes for both locations will be changing, effective Monday November 21st. Click the links below to preview the new schedules.
Click for Kickside of Montgomery
Click for Kickside of Hillsborough

Thanksgiving Closing 2016
2016-11-24 - 2016-11-26
11/24: No classes at either location, due to the holiday.
11/25: Black Friday Events of Montgomery, No classes Hillsborough
11/26: No classes Montgomery, Regular schedule Hillsborough
