Kickside Martial Arts

Testing Prep Seminars - Free!
2012-06-09 - 2012-06-10
Saturday June 9
White – Sr. Yellow: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Green – Sr. Blue: 4:15 – 5:15 pm
Sunday June 10
Brown & Above: 2:00 – 3:00 pm

BBC June
2012-06-05
Bo Staff

Free Sr. Red Belt Review Session
2012-06-02 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Review of all the forms, available to all Sr. Red belts.

Black Belt Review: 2 week
2012-05-31 18:45 - 19:30
All black belt candidates testing in June are required to attend a review of material, held during the Brown and Above class on Thursday, May 31st.
All reviews are mandatory for Sr. Red belts expecting to test! The 2 day review is June 14th at same time. For further information, please see a staff member or visit the belt information page.

Memorial Day Closing
2012-05-26 - 2012-05-28
We will be closed Saturday and Monday in honor of Memorial Day weekend. We wish our members a safe and happy holiday.

Black Belt Review: one month
2012-05-24 18:45 - 19:30
All black belt candidates testing in June are required to attend a review of material, held during the Brown and Above class on Thursday, May 24th. (Note: due to the tournament on May 20th, the review was pushed back to the 24th from the 17th)
All reviews are mandatory for Sr. Red belts expecting to test! The 2 week review is May 31st and the 2 day review is June 14th at same time. For further information, please see a staff member or visit the belt information page.

NJMAA Invitational Championships
2012-05-20
NJMAA’s annual Invitational Championships will be held at North Hunterdon High School. More information is available in the lobby.
Click here for registration form
For more information, visit www.newjerseymaa.com.

BBC May
2012-05-01
Basic Forms Review

Summer uniforms allowed!
2012-05-01
Starting May 1st, students may wear an approved Montgomery Martial Arts or NJMAA tshirt instead of their uniform tops. The summer uniform consists of said tshirt, tucked in, uniform pants and belt. Please see an instructor with questions.
Look for tshirt sale soon!

Breaking Week: April 2012
2012-04-30 - 2012-05-04
Green Belts and up will be board breaking in all junior classes April 30th through May 4th. All ranks in the adult/teen classes will break.
To order boards through the school, please fill out an order form (available in the lobby) and turn in at the office. All orders are due by April 26th!
For more information on breaking and board sizes, visit the breaking page.

Breaking Seminar w/ Mr. Sangodkar
2012-04-28 14:00 - 15:30
Montgomery Martial Arts will be holding a breaking seminar for green belts and above on Saturday, April 28th, run by Mr. Sangodkar. This is a great way to learn basic techniques if you are new to breaking or hone your skills if testing in June and need the help.
The cost is $15 per person. Limited enrollment. Please sign up in the office.
NOTE: Boards will not be provided. Please make sure to order boards through the office or go to a local lumber yard to buy the correct boards for this seminar. Click here for more information on sizes and more breaking information. Breaking week is April 30 – May 4 and students will be given extra guidance and practice time during those five days at no additional cost.

Easter Closing
2012-04-06 - 2012-04-07
In honor of the Easter holiday, we will be closed for the weekend.

BBC April
2012-04-03
Double Escrima (stick fighting)

Secondary Testing, 2/24
2012-03-24 14:00 - 16:00
This testing is only for eligible White – Sr. Brown belts.
*Green and up must bring sparring gear.
*Brown and up must bring boards.
Eligible students should fill out and return the following to the office:
Color Belt Testing Application (Let a staff member know if you need a larger belt size.)
Sparring Equipment Order Form (for Sr. Yellow Belts)

White through Sr. Yellow Belts:
2:00 – 2:45 pm

Green through Sr. Brown Belts:
3:00 – 4:00 pm

Collar testing for Black Belts
2012-03-24 09:15 - 10:15
Eligible black belts are encouraged to attend this testing to earn an instructor collar. Please speak to Mr. Kanabay if you have any questions about eligibility.
Teen/Adult class will still take place.

Nunchuck Seminar with Mr. Minton
2012-03-18 14:15 - 16:15
White-Sr. Yellow: 2:15-3:15pm
Green and Above: 3:15-4:15pm
$20/person, nunchucks included. Pre-registration is required!
Students will learn to use this weapon in a safe and controlled environment. Advanced ranks will practice some higher-level material.

Demo Team Try-outs
2012-03-17 15:45 - 17:00
Sign up in the lobby. Please see Mr. Minton with any questions.

BBC March
2012-03-01
Shoulder Rolls and Spin Kicks

Closed for Presidents' Day
2012-02-20
There will be no classes today, in recognition of the national holiday.

Movie Night, Kung Fu Panda 2
2012-02-18 17:00 - 20:00
We will be hosting a movie night on Saturday, February 18th from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be fun and games followed by pizza, drinks, and the movie Kung Fu Panda 2 (rated PG).
$20 per person.

Class Schedule Change
2012-02-18
Please make sure to review the new spring class schedule before coming to class on February 18th, 2012. This schedule will be in effect until summer, after the June testing.
Click here to view the Spring 2012 schedule

Rank Ceremonies - No Classes
2012-02-17
There are no classes today due to our rank promotion ceremonies. Students should dress nicely for the rank ceremony to make it a special event. No uniforms, sneakers, or jeans. Times are for your current rank, not the rank you tested to receive.
White – Sr. Yellow Belts (juniors): 6:00 pm
Green – Sr. Blue Belts (juniors): 6:45 pm
Brown & Above (juniors): 7:30 pm
Teens & Adults (all ranks): 7:30 pm

Make-up Testing
2012-02-14 17:30 - 18:15
All students under the rank of red belt who were unable to attend the primary testing on February 11th may attend the make-up testing on February 14th at 5:30 pm. There must be a valid and approved reason for the make-up testing. There is a $25 fee for any make-up testing whereas all scheduled testings are FREE. Please see an instructor with any questions or to schedule a make-up testing.
Please note: No belts will be awarded at this testing. As with students testing at Primary, one must attend rank ceremony or take one additional class the following week to receive one’s new belt.

REVISED SCHEDULE: February 13-17th
2012-02-13 - 2012-02-17
Due to the number of students between ranks after the testing, we will be operating under a revised schedule for the week. Click here to view the REVISED SCHEDULE.
Notable Days:
Monday 2/13: Fun & Games/ No adult class
Tuesday 2/14, Make-up testing at 5:30 pm
Friday 2/17, Rank Ceremonies / No regular classes

No adult/teen class
2012-02-13
Due to the revised schedule, there will be no regular adult/teen class on February 13th.

No classes
2012-02-11
All instructors will be attending the testing. There will be no classes on February 11th.

Primary Testing - February 2012
2012-02-11
Note: testing will be held as scheduled. There will be no snow delays or cancellation.
Primary testing will be held Saturday, February 11th in the gymnasium at South Ridge Community Church (7 Pittstown Rd., Clinton, NJ 08809). Directions available at the bottom of this page.
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
9:30 am

Green thru Sr. Blue Belts
10:30 am

Brown thru Red Belts
12:00 pm

Sr. Red Belts/Candidates
1:30 pm

All other Black Belts
2:00 pm

Testing Procedures:
Color Belt Testing Application
Black Belts Testing Application
All students must turn in a TESTING APPLICATION by February 4th! Students must meet the minimum class requirement and earn all stripes before being eligible to test. All students are tested on the belt information for his/her current belt rank.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM:
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by January 23rd. All sparring gear must be ordered through Montgomery Martial Arts.
BLACK BELT PACK:
All Black Belt Candidates who want a heavy weight uniform, black sparring gear and/or weapons must turn in a Black Belt Pack order form by January 16th.
BOARD BREAKING:
Brown Belts and above must supply their own boards for testing. It is recommended that students bring extra boards in case one breaks during practice. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on testing application.
REVISED SCHEDULE: February 13–17, 2012
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 13th. Click link above to view revised schedule.

BBC February
2012-02-01
Sword

Breaking Week: January 2012
2012-01-23 - 2012-01-27
Green Belts and up will be board breaking in all junior classes January 23rd-27th. All ranks in the adult/teen classes will break.
To order boards through the school, please fill out an order form (available in the lobby) and turn in at the office. All orders are due by January 16th!
For more information on breaking and board sizes, visit the breaking page.

WEATHER CLOSING: Saturday 1/21
2012-01-21
Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions from snow and sleet, classes are cancelled Saturday, January 21st. Be safe and enjoy the snow.
