Momentum Week - February 24 - March 1
2025-02-24 - 2025-03-02
Bring a friend to class a win prizes!
Earn referral bonus of $100 per person who signs up!
5 friends = FREE uniform for you!
Click the image below or scan the QR code with your phone to invite a friend for Momentum Week!

NJMAA Spring Championships 2025
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08
Register now for the Spring Championships
June 7th at Kickside Martial Arts, 1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Starts at 9 am – Little Kickers/MMA will take place, but no other classes on this day
Divisions include:
Classic NJMAA (Forms & Sparring/One-Steps)
Non-Competitive (Little Kickers, White Belts under 6)
Open Creative Forms (Green and Up)
Open Traditional Weapons (Black Belts)
Continuous Sparring (Green Belt and Up)
Classic MMA
Grappling
Register here

Breaking Week: June 9 - 13
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-14
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes June 9 – 13th. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The theory being that 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 their testings. 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**

Primary Testing @ Montgomery June 21
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22
Primary testing for all Kickside schools will be held Saturday, June 21st. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery/Princeton (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
Testing will take place outdoors – weather permitting

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Blue Belts
9:00 AM

Brown – Red
10:00 AM

Adults and Teens (Ranks White – Red)
10:30 AM

Black Belts & Sr. Red Belts/Candidates
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 get their board breaks approved by an instructor, then list them at the bottom of their testing application.
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
Sr. Yellow Belts and any other students who need replacement sparring gear items MUST order through the Kickside Martial Arts KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of June 14th need to wait until October testing to receive their gear order.
Sr. Red and Black Belts who need black gear packs, upgraded heavy-weight embroidered uniform, and weapons should also 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 in order to avoid rush 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 accidentally during a practice or set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to testing and written in on the 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. Students are also encouraged to bring a friend or family member in for a fun class!
Rank ceremonies will take on June 27 at Kickside of Hillsborough – Times TBA
No regular classes on that day at all locations.

Independence Day Closing 2025
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-06
There will be no classes Friday July 4th or Saturday July 5th in honor of the Independence Day holiday. Enjoy and be safe!

MMA Leveling
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-24
In classes until October 23rd.
Promotion day October 24th at Kickside of Hillsborough at 6:30pm

Primary Testing: October 18 at Kickside Princeton
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19
Primary testing for all Kickside schools will be held Saturday, October 18th. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery/Princeton (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
Testing will take place outdoor – weather permitting

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Blue Belts
9:00 AM

Brown – Red
10:00 AM

Adults and Teens (Ranks White – Red)
10:30 AM

Black Belts & Sr. Red Belts/Candidates
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 get their board breaks approved by an instructor, then list them at the bottom of their testing application.
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
Sr. Yellow Belts and any other students who need replacement sparring gear items MUST order through the Kickside Martial Arts KickShop. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline of October 10th need to wait until the next testing to receive their gear order.
Sr. Red and Black Belts who need black gear packs, upgraded heavy-weight embroidered uniform, and weapons should also 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 the next testing in order to avoid rush 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 accidentally during a practice or set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to testing and written in on the student’s testing application. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
Look for revised schedules for the week following testing.
Hillsborough Revised Schedule 10/20-24/2025
Rank ceremonies will take on October 24 at Kickside of Hillsborough
5:30 pm White – Blue (Juniors)
6:30 pm Sr. Blue –& Above (Juniors)
6:30 pm All Ranks Adult/Teens & MMA
Students should wear nice clothes, no uniforms, to the ceremony
No regular classes on that day at all locations.

Spirit Week 10/20-10/24
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-25
Due to the number of students between ranks, the week following Primary Testing is a Spirit Week where students can bring a friend to class. We will focus on special techniques, fun & games, make-up testings, and rank promotion.
Monday: Fun & Games
Tuesday: Make-up Testings
Friday: Rank Ceremony/No Class
Hillsborough Revised Schedule – click here
Branchburg Revised Schedule – email for schedule
Montgomery/Princeton – regular schedule

Christmas Closing 2025
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-26
There will be no classes 12/24 or 12/25 for the holiday

New Year Closing 2025/2026
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-02
There will be no classes 12/31 or 1/1 for the New Year Holiday. See you in 2026!
