Kickside Martial Arts

OPEN HOUSE: September 24th
2011-09-24 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
We will be having an open house on September 24th from 11:00 – 2:00 pm. New members who try a free class at the open house will receive a free no-commitment month of training as well as a free uniform.
Regular classes are canceled for the day, but current members may bring in a friend to try out a trial class (you will receive 2 entries into the bike drawing and 1 balloon prize).

Full uniforms are now required
2011-09-12
All students must come to class in a full uniform (i.e. uniform tops are now required).

Fall Schedule begins
2011-09-06
The new fall schedule begins on Tuesday, September 6th. Please make sure to check the new schedule for your updated class times. UNIFORM TOPS ARE NOW REQUIRED (grace period until 9/12/11)!
Click here for the Fall Schedule

Closed for Labor Day
2011-09-05
There will be no classes on Monday September 5th in honor of Labor Day. The staff wishes our members a safe and happy holiday.

OPEN: August 30th
2011-08-30
We will re-open for classes on Tuesday, 8/30.
Many area roads are still flooded. Please be safe if you plan on attending classes.

CLOSED: Monday, August 29
2011-08-29
Due to flooding caused by Hurricane Irene, classes are cancelled for Monday 8/29. Please check back for status updates regarding the rest of the week.
We will now be open Saturday, 9/3.

Girls Fight Club (day two)
2011-08-26 13:45 - 15:45
A 2 day event, August 23rd and 26th, this sparring clinic/seminar run by Mrs. MacFarlan focuses on empowering girls. Learn new sparring techniques and ways to improve your offensive and defensive skills. New and veteran fighters are encouraged to attend.
$45 to attend both days
To sign up or for more information speak to someone in the office.

Girls Fight Club, with Mrs. MacFarlan
2011-08-23 13:45 - 15:45

OPEN HOUSE, August 20th
2011-08-20 11:00 - 14:00
We will be having an open house on August 20th from 11:00 – 2:00 pm. New members who try a free class at the open house will receive a free no-commitment month of training as well as a free uniform.
Regular classes will be held outside, weather permitting.

SPIRIT MONTH
2011-08-20 - 2011-09-24
From August 20th through September 24th, bring a friend to class and get an entry into our mountain bike drawing. Also, you will get to pop a balloon (1/friend) and receive the prize listed on the paper inside.
Bring a friend to one of our open houses and receive 2 bike entries!!
Bike drawing will be held at 2pm on September 24th and the winner will be notified at that time.

School Closing
2011-08-18
Miss Reed will be testing for her 3rd Dan Black Belt and all of the instructors will be attending. Good luck Miss Reed!!

Movie Night, Rango
2011-08-13 17:00 - 20:00
Saturday, August 13th from 5:00 – 8:00pm we will be having a movie night, featuring Rango (rated PG). Pizza, drinks and fun & games will be provided.
$20 per person. Friends are welcome!

Kick-a-thon
2011-08-06 11:00 - 14:00
The demo team is sponsoring a kick-a-thon on August 6th from 11:00am – 2:00pm. The money raised will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. If you or your child normally have a class between those hours, the kicks can be done before or after class. Otherwise, come any time during the kick-a-thon hours.
If you are not able to kick but would like to donate to the KICK-A-THON:
Checks should be made out to “Montgomery TKD”.
Pledge forms can be picked up in the office or download pledge form here.. Thanks in advance for your participation and support!

Somerset Patriots Demonstration
2011-07-30 18:40 - 19:05
Come out and support our demonstration team at the Somerset Patriots game on Saturday, July 30th at 6:40pm. Please stop by the office for tickets or further details.

Secondary Testing, July 23rd, at MMA
2011-07-23 14:00 - 16:00
This testing is only for White – Sr. Brown belts. A list of eligible students is posted in the lobby. Let a staff member know if you need a larger belt size. Brown and up must bring boards.
Fill out and return: Testing Application

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

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

Summer Camp, with Ms. Reed
2011-07-18 09:00 - 2011-07-22 14:00
Camp will run July 18th – 22nd from 9am – 2pm and it will available for students ages 6+.
For more information, or to sign up, please speak to a staff member.

Nunchuck Seminars, with Mr. Minton
2011-07-16 14:00 - 15:30
White – Sr Green Belts: 2:00 – 2:45pm
Blue Belts & Above: 2:45 – 3:30pm
Price is $20 per seminar, plus nunchucks. For more information, or to sign up, please stop by the office.

Closed for Independence Day
2011-07-02 - 2011-07-04
There will be no classes Saturday, July 2nd through Monday July 4th. The staff wishes all of our members a happy and safe holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th.

BBC Great Adventure Trip, with Ms. Robbins
2011-06-29 09:00 - 19:00
BBC events are back!! Ms. Robbins has organized this fun-filled excursion to near-by theme park, 6 Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ).
This trip is available exclusively to all students in the Black Belt Club. Sign up for the trip (or BBC) in the office today!

Movie Night - Rio
2011-06-18 17:00 - 20:00
The next movie night is Saturday, June 18th from 5 – 8pm. We will be showing Rio (rated PG).
$20/person. Pizza, drinks, and fun will be provided. Students that bring non-members save $5.

Summer Schedule Begins
2011-06-18
Click here to view a PDF of the Summer Schedule
Regular schedule resumes in September, after Labor Day.

Rank Ceremonies - No Classes
2011-06-17
New belts will be awarded at a special seminar on Friday June 17th. Students must dress nicely (no uniforms, sneakers, flip flops, etc). Students attend the ceremony for their current rank, not the rank they tested to become:
White – Sr. Yellow Belts (Juniors): 6:00 p.m.
Green – Black Belt (Juniors): 6:45 p.m.
Adult and Teens, All Ranks: 7:30 p.m.

Revised Schedule June 13 - 17th
2011-06-13 - 2011-06-17
Click here for Revised Schedule June 13 – June 17, 2011
There will be a revised schedule for the week following primary testing, due to the number of students between ranks. Here are some notable days:
Monday June 13th: Fun and Games (No Adult/Teen class)
Tuesday June 14th: Make-up Testings at 4:15 p.m.
Friday June 17th: Rank Ceremonies (No regular Classes)
The regular schedule will resume on Saturday June 18th. The full revised schedule will be posted shortly.

Primary Testing - North Hunterdon HS
2011-06-11 | North Hunterdon High School, 1445 Route 31 South, Annandale, NJ, 08801, United States
Primary testing will be held Saturday, June 11th at North Hunterdon High School. There are no regular classes on June 11th.
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
10:00 am

Green thru Sr. Blue Belts
11:00 am

Brown thru Red Belts
12:30 pm

Sr. Red Belts/Candidates
2:00 pm

All other Black Belts
2:30 pm

TESTING PROCEDURES:
Color Belt Testing Application
Black Belt Testing Application
All students must turn in a TESTING APPLICATION by June 4th! Study belt information for your current belt rank. Students must meet the minimum class requirement and earn all stripes before being eligible to test. Click link above for appropriate testing application form.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT:
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by May 25th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Montgomery Martial Arts. Click the link above for the order form.
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 25th. Click link above for the order form.
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 or practice. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on testing application.
REVISED SCHEDULE: June 13 – June 17, 2011
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 through 17th.
Click here for Revised Schedule June 13 – June 17, 2011

Summer Uniforms Allowed
2011-05-31
After Memorial Day, May 30th, students are allowed to wear MMA t-shirts instead of uniform tops.

Testing Preparatory Seminars
2011-05-30
Miss Reed will be teaching 3 testing prep seminars on Monday, May 30th. Cost is $15 with max of 14 students per seminar. No advance registration required but students must pay prior to attending seminar.
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Green through Senior Blue Curriculum
2:00 – 3:00 pm: Brown through Red Belt Curriculum
3:15 – 4:45 pm: Sr. Red and All Black Belt Curriculum*
Students may attend multiple seminars but will only receive class credit for the seminar for their current rank. Primary forms and secondary material will be covered for each seminar. Red/Sr. Red Belts who need refreshers on Green – Sr. Blue belt forms should plan to attend the first seminar.
*The Black Belt seminar will cover weapons forms.

Memorial Day Closing
2011-05-28 - 2011-05-30
MMA will be closed Saturday, May 28th through Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day

NJMAA Tournament
2011-05-22
NJMAA’s annual Invitational Championship will be held at North Hunterdon High School.
Click here for the registration form.
For more information, visit www.newjerseymaa.com.

Movie Night - Tangled
2011-04-30 17:00 - 20:00
We will be showing the movie Tangled, rated PG. The night will also include pizza, drinks, fun & games!
$15/person. Friends are welcome. Ages 5+ only, unless accompanied by an adult.

Breaking Week
2011-04-26 - 2011-04-30
All kids green belt and above classes and the teen/adult classes will be board breaking April 26 – 30th. Boards may be ordered through MMA — only sold in bundles of 25. Board orders must be submitted by April 20th.
Click here for more information.
