Spring Schedule Changes
2014-04-14
Our schedules of classes will be changing, effective Monday, April 14th.
Click here to view the Spring 2014 Hillsborough class schedule.
Click here to view the Spring 2014 Montgomery class schedule

Holiday Closing
2014-04-18 - 2014-04-19
Due to the holiday, we will be closed Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th.
Classes resume Monday, April 21st.

NJMAA Invitational Championships
2014-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Invitational Championships
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Hillsborough High School
(Raider Blvd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844)
DIVISIONS:
Pee-Wees
Forms and Sparring
Creative and Traditional Weapons
Board Breaking
Demonstration Team Competition
Registration opens March 1, 2014Click here to download a registration form
Click here to view the NJMAA website

Memorial Day Closing
2014-05-24 - 2014-05-26
There will be no classes Saturday, May 24th or Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day.

Breaking Week, June 2-6, 2014
2014-06-02 - 2014-06-06
Green belt and above classes (and all ranks in the teen/adult classes) will be board breaking for the week of June 2-6, 2014. For details on ordering boards through Kickside, or for more information on purchasing boards elsewhere, please visit the board breaking page.
Board order forms are available in the lobby and are due to the office by May 27th. Board orders will be available on the first day of breaking week. All orders must be pre-paid.
Note: Brown Belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the June testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.

Testing Seminars (for Brown and Above)
2014-06-08 09:30 - 13:30
Sunday June 8 at Montgomery location
Brown – Red: 9:30AM-11AM
Sr.Red & Black: 11AM-1:30AM
There is no charge, but early registration in the office is required.

Primary Testing -- June 2014
2014-06-14
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, June 14th at Hillsborough Middle School (260 Triangle Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844). There are no regular classes on June 14th due to mandatory instructor presence at the testing.
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

White thru Sr. Yellow Belts
9:00 am

Green thru Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 am

Brown thru Red Belts
11:30 am

Sr. Red Belts and All Black Belts
1:00 pm

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Testing Procedures:
Color belt testing application
Black belt testing application
All students must turn in the appropriate TESTING APPLICATION by June 7th! Study belt information for your current belt rank (available under the “Belt Info” tab). Students must meet the minimum class requirement and earn all stripes before being eligible to test.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT: All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by February 1st. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.
BLACK BELT PACK: All Black Belt Candidates that want a HW uniform, black gear and weapons must turn in a Black Belt Pack order form by May 31st.
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 May 27th!
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 16-20, 2014.
Click for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule
Click for Montgomery’s Revised Schediule

Revised Schedule: June 16-20
2014-06-16 - 2014-06-20
Click for Hillsborough Revised Schedule
Click for Montgomery Revised Schediule

Notable Days:
Monday 6/16: Fun & Games, no adult/teen class
Tuesday 6/17: Make-up testings
Friday 6/20: No classes due to rank ceremonies held in Montgomery (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ)

July 4th Holiday Closing
2014-07-04 - 2014-07-05
We will be closed on July 3rd, 4th and 5th in honor of Independence Day. Have a nice holiday weekend.

Secondary and Collar Testing, July 26, 2014
2014-07-26
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, that did not get promoted at the February Primary Testing.
Collar testing is for eligible high ranks. Please see an instructor for details.
ALL TESTINGS will all take place at the Hillsborough location.

RANK TESTING
TIME

Collar Testing – see Mr. K for details
9:45 am

White through Sr. Yellow
1:30 pm

Green through Sr. Brown
2:30 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.
Click here for the testing application. Fill out and turn it to the office.
All Senior Yellow Belts need to order sparring gear PRIOR to testing. Click here for that order form.

Lego Movie Night at Hillsborough
2014-07-26 17:00 - 20:00
We will be watching The Lego Movie
July 26th
5:00 to 8:00pm
at Hillsborough location
Pizza, drinks, lego building contest, fun & games and more!
$20 per person.
Save $5 if you bring a friend!

Summer Fest 2014
2014-08-16 09:30 - 16:00
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: Saturday, August 16th
WHERE: Voorhees State Park, Glen Gardner, NJ
time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (Competition)
1:30pm – 4:00pm (BBQ)
COST: Registration $45
Family BBQ ticket $8 per person
Family BBQ ticket included in competitor registration fee. Early registration ends August 9th and ensures you get a FREE t-shirt.

THERE WILL A VARIETY OF GAMES AND A HUGE WATER GUN FIGHT AT THE BBQ (Bring your own Guns/Water Balloons)
Registration forms available in the lobby!
**THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES DUE TO INSTRUCTOR PRESENCE AT THE EVENT**

Labor Day Closing 2014
2014-08-30 - 2014-09-01
There are no classes on Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st in honor of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Black Belt 1-Month Review, September 11
2014-09-11 18:45 - 19:30
For all candidates for the October 11th black belt testing. Held during BBC at Montgomery (may run into the Adult class).

Breaking Week, September 15 - 19
2014-09-15 - 2014-09-19
Green belt and above classes (and all ranks in the teen/adult classes) will be board breaking for the week of September 15-19, 2014. For details on ordering boards through Kickside, or for more information on purchasing boards elsewhere, please visit the board breaking page.
Board order forms are available in the lobby and are due to the office by September 10th. Board orders will be available on the first day of breaking week. All orders must be pre-paid.
Note: Brown Belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the June testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.

OPEN HOUSE - Montgomery
2014-09-20
Bring a friend for a fun day of introductory classes, demonstrations and other fun family events.
Kickside of Montgomery
The Village Shopper
1340 Route 206
Skillman, NJ 08558
609-430-0513

Spirit Week, September 22-26
2014-09-22 - 2014-09-26
Show your Kickside Pride by bringing a friend or family member in to take class with you. For every person you bring in, you will get to pop a balloon and win the prize inside!
Monday: Self Defence
Tuesday: Kicks and Tricks
Wednesday: Nunchucks
Thursday: Flexibility
Friday: Bring in Parents

Sr. Red 2-Week Review
2014-09-25 18:45 - 20:00
At Kickside of Montgomery, during BBC and Adult class. Sr. Red belts should not attend regular class on this night.

OPEN HOUSE - Hillsborough
2014-09-27
Bring your friends and family in for a fun-filled day of introductory classes, demonstrations and other fun activities.
Kickside of Hillsborough
Kingsbridge Center
378 South Branch Road
Building 1, Suite 4
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-336-8409

Sr. Red Belt 2-Day Review
2014-10-09 18:30 - 21:00
** Half of the candidates will go to Montgomery and half to Hillsborough — you will be notified which location to attend. **
At Kickside of Montgomery, during BBC and Adult class.(6:45pm – ?)
At Kickside of Hillsborough, during Green-Sr. Blue and Adult classes. (6:30pm – ?)
Sr. Red belts should not attend regular class on this night.
Black belt essays are due. The written belt information test will be administered during the review and one-on-one meetings with will happen after the review. This is the longest of all the review nights. We will do our best to get everyone in and out in a timely fashion, but please be prepared for a longer night.

Primary Testing -- October 2014
2014-10-11
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, October 11th at the South Ridge Community Church gymnasium (7 Pittstown Rd., Clinton, NJ). There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on this day due to mandatory instructor presence at this event.

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

White through Sr. Yellow Belt
9:00 am

Adults (White – Red Belt)
10:00 am

Green through Sr. Blue Belt
11:00 am

Brown through Red Belt
12:45 pm

Sr. Red and All Black Belts
2:00 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)
All students must turn in the appropriate TESTING APPLICATION by October 4th! Study belt information for your current belt rank (available under the “Belt Info” tab). Students must meet the minimum class requirement and earn all stripes before being eligible to test.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by September 29th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.
BLACK BELT PACK: All Black Belt Candidates that want a HW uniform, black gear and weapons must turn in a Black Belt Pack order form by September 11th.
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 September 10th.
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 13th.
Montgomery Revised Schedule for October 13 through October 17, 2014
Hillsborough Revised Schedule for October 13 through October 17, 2014

CLOSED for Columbus Day
2014-10-13

Revised Week, October 13 - 17, 2014
2014-10-13 - 2014-10-17
Due to the number of students between ranks following our primary testing, we will be operating under a revised schedule of classes for the week of October 13th. Below are those schedules and some notable days.
Click here to view the Montgomery Revised Schedule 10/13-10/17/14
Click here to view the Hillsborough Revised Schedule 10/13-10/17/14
Notable Days:
Monday 10/13: CLOSED
Tuesday 10/14: Fun & Games / Make-up Testings
Friday 10/17: NO CLASSES / Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough location

NO CLASSES -- Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough
2014-10-17
Times are for your current rank, not the rank you tested to become.
5:30pm White – Sr. Green Belts
6:30pm Blue – Red Belts
7:30pm Sr. Red, Black Belts, Adults/Teens
Wear nice clothing to make for a special experience. Please no uniforms.

CLOSED for Halloween
2014-10-31
No classes 10/31/14 due to the Halloween holiday. Be safe and enjoy your night!

Instructor Seminar
2014-11-15 13:45 - 14:30
Brush up on your teaching skills and curriculum knowledge. Seminar will take place at Montgomery at 1:45pm

Brown & Senior Brown Belt Seminar
2014-11-15 15:00
Saturday, November 15th at Montgomery location.
We will review basic forms and secondary material.
Cost: $15 to attend. Pre-registration is required.
See a staff member for additional details or to sign up.

Secondary and Collar Testing - November 2014
2014-11-22
Secondary testing is for eligible students, white through sr. brown, who did not get promoted at the October primary testing. Students must meet the basic belt requirements (stripes and class count) to attend this testing. A testing list and application will be furnished in the school close to the date of testing.
Collar testing is for eligible high ranks.
**PLEASE NOTE** LOCATION: Secondary Testing and Collar Testing will BOTH take place at Kickside of Montgomery (1340 State Route 206, Skillman, NJ).

RANK TESTING
TIME

Collar Testing see Mr. K for details
9:45 am

White through Sr. Yellow
1:30 pm

Green through Sr. Brown
2:30 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.
Click here for the testing application. Fill out and turn it to the office.
All Senior Yellow Belts need to order sparring gear PRIOR to testing. Click here for that order form.

No Classes - Thanksgiving Closing
2014-11-27 - 2014-11-29
There will be no regular classes on Novemver 27, 28, or 29th in honor of the holiday. Look for a special “Black Friday” schedule of events.

Black Friday Events - at Montgomery
2014-11-28 12:30
Drop your kids off at the Montgomery location while you shop! We will be running a full day of activities. Please inquire in office for more info. $40 to attend all the “Extra” events or choose individually (prices below). Pre-registration is required.

FREE EVENTS: Students may attend their class & bring a friend class only
12:30 – 1:30 Adult/Teen class
1:30 – 2:30 Brown and Up
2:30- 3:30 Green – Sr. Blue
3:30 – 4:15 White – Sr. Yellow
4:15 – 4:45 Bring a Friend Class
EXTRA FUN EVENTS:
4:45 – 5:30 Nunchuka seminar ($15 individually)
5:30 – 7:00 Fun & Games/Pizza ($20)
7:00 – 8:30 Movie Night – How to Train Your Dragon 2 ($15)
