Breaking Week, February 9-13
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 … Continue reading
Primary Testing February 21st at Princeton location
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 … Continue reading
Kickside Ninja Experience: March 21 at 11am (Branchburg and Princeton)
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 … Continue reading
Secondary Testing April 11 at Hillsborough
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 … Continue reading
Breaking Week June 1-5
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes June 1 - 5th. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The concept being that a good technique … Continue reading
Primary Testing at Princeton Location June 13th
Primary testing for all Kickside schools will be held Saturday, June 13th. There will be no classes on this day. Location: Kickside of Princeton (301 N. Harrison St, #80 (Second Floor) Princeton, NJ) Testing Group Start Time White – Sr. … Continue reading
MMA Leveling – June 2026
MMA Leveling will take place during regular MMA classes the week of June 15th. Please come prepared to perform what you know for the instructors.
Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough – 6/19 – No regular classes
NO REGULAR CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON THIS DAY AT ANY LOCATION Location: Kickside of Hillsborough, 378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 5:30 pm White – Sr Yellow Juniors 6:15 pm Green – Black Belt Juniors & All Rank … Continue reading
Collar Testing July 2026
Friday, July 24 12:30-2:00 pm at Kickside of Hillsborough Black Belts (and Brown Belts age 15+) may test for a trainee instructor collar (Red, White and Blue). Pre-requisites: 20 classes as instructor helper; White–Sr. Yellow Belt curriculum (Forms, One Steps, … Continue reading
Secondary Testing at Hillsborough – July 25
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, ranked White through Sr. Brown, who were not promoted at the June testing. Location: 378 South Branch Rd, Building 1, Suite 4, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Testing Times White – Sr. Yellow 12:00 PM … Continue reading
Labor Day Closing – 2026
There will be no classes on Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7th in honor of the Labor Day Holiday.
Fall Schedule Change – Full Uniforms required
Please check the updated schedule before coming to classes beginning September 8, 2026. Our full uniforms are once again required - which means uniform top, with patches. Princeton Fall Schedule Branchburg Fall Schedule Hillsborough Fall Schedule
One Month Review – Sept 17
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 … Continue reading
Kickside Board Orders Due for Breaking Week AND Testing!
Remember to place your board orders today if ordering through the KickShop. This is the last day to order boards for testing as well as breaking week. Brown Belts and Above must have age-appropriate belts for testing. 2 breaks minimum … Continue reading
2-week Sr. Red Belt Candidate Review
At Branchburg (1010 US-202S, Branchburg, NJ) at 5:30 pm No gear required. Come ready to perform your forms. 90% knowledge is required for eligibility stripe. Check "Belt Info" for full details on Sr. Red Belt Requirements to test. We strictly … Continue reading
Breaking Week: October 5-9, 2026
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes June 1 - 5th. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The concept being that a good technique … Continue reading
Indigenous People’s Day Closing
No classes Monday October 12th at all locations, for the holiday
2-day Sr Red Belt/Candidate Review
At Branchburg (1010 US-202S, Branchburg, NJ) at 5:30 pm No gear required. Come ready to perform your forms. 90% knowledge is required for eligibility stripe. Check "Belt Info" for full details on Sr. Red Belt Requirements to test. We strictly … Continue reading
Primary Belt Testing – October 17
Primary testing for all Kickside schools will be held Saturday, October 17th. There will be no regular classes on this day at any location. Location: Kickside of Princeton (301 N. Harrison St, #80 (Second Floor) Princeton, NJ) Testing Group Start … Continue reading
Announcements
OPEN HOUSES
October 3, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, at all locations
Special classes, promotions and fun! Invite a friend or come by and try a class if you are thinking about trying out martial arts. All ages welcome!
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SR RED BELT REVIEWS
October 1 & October 15
5:30 pm at Branchburg (1010 US-202S, Branchburg, NJ)
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BREAKING WEEK
October 5 - 9
Order Boards on KickShop for your location. They will be delivered on Monday 10/5 at your school.
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY
October 12
No classes all locations
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PRIMARY TESTING
October 17 at Kickside Princeton (301 N. Harrison St, Princeton - Second Floor)
Parts of this testing may take place in the center courtyard. Times and details will be announced.
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CURRENT SCHEDULES:
Kickside Hillsborough
Kickside Branchburg
Kickside Princeton