Branchburg December Schedule Change
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-09
Please note there has been a schedule change for Kickside Branchburg, effective 12/8.

Revised Schedules Dec 22 - Jan 3, 2026
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-04
Click for the Princeton/Montgomery Revised Schedule: Dec 22 – Jan 3
Click for the Hillsborough Revised Schedule: Dec 23 – Jan 3
Branchburg will operate on their current class schedule. Click to view.
There will be NO CLASSES at any location on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, or 1/1.
Wishing Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year to all our members.

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!

One month review - Jan 22
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 1010 US-202 S, Branchburg, 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. Eligible candidates for February testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-week and 2-day 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 later.

Black Belt Pack items may now be purchased on the KickShop.

Winterfest Tournament
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25

Breaking Week, February 9-13
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-14
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes February 9 – 13th. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The concept 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. (Little Kickers and White-Sr. Yellow Belts may order 1/2″ boards in bundles of 3)
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 February 21st at Princeton location
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22
Primary testing for all Kickside schools will be held Saturday, February 21st. There will be no classes on this day.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery/Princeton (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:00 AM

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 AM

Brown – Red Belts
10:30 AM

Sr. Red Belts/Candidates & All Black Belts
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 February 6th 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.
Rank ceremonies will take on February 27 at Kickside of Hillsborough
Students should wear nice clothes, no uniforms, to the ceremony
No regular classes on that day at all locations, due to instructor presence at Rank Ceremony.

Kickside Ninja Experience: March 21 at 11am (Branchburg and Princeton)
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00
Saturday March 21 at 11:00 am
Ages 4+
Get ready for an exciting Ninja Experience! Your little ninja will train in a fun ninja class, take on exciting challenges, and enjoy a pizza party after the action. Kids are encouraged to dress in all black or wear their favorite ninja costume to fully join the adventure. Members can even bring a friend for free, making it the perfect event to share with a buddy!
Purchase a Branchburg pass here
Purchase a Princeton pass here

Secondary Testing April 11 at Hillsborough
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, ranked White through Sr. Brown, who were not promoted at the February testing.
Location: 378 South Branch Rd, Building 1, Suite 4, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Testing Times
White – Sr. Yellow 1:00 PM
Green – Sr. Brown 2:00 PM
Brown belts and above must break boards at this testing.
Green belts and above will have a sparring component to their testing. Kickside branded gear is required.
Click here for a printable testing application.
All Senior Yellow Belts testing for Green Belt at Secondary Testing need to order sparring gear by March 28th. 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:
Branchburg students click here
Hillsborough students click here
Montgomery students click here
