Kickside Martial Arts

Primary Belt Testing - October 16th in Montgomery
2021-10-16
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on October 16th at the Kickside Montgomery location. **There WILL BE regular classes on this day, due to the later start time for testings**
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
12:00 pm

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
1:00 pm

Brown – Red Belts
1:30 pm

Sr. Red/Candidates
2:00 pm

Black Belts
2:30 pm

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures/Precautions:

Green belts and above must bring sparring gear to the test
Brown belts and above must bring boards for breaking, and get breaks approved by their chief instructor prior to the test. Breaking req. available on belt info.
If we believe health is compromised in any way, student will be excused from test

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby approximately 2 weeks prior to testing. Please find your/your child’s name on the list, fill out and return a testing application. Brown belts and above need to list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor) when turning in the application. If you need a different belt size than the one listed on the testing list, please let us know ASAP.
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, semi-private (max 3 students) and private testings available (Costs: ($25, $35, and $50 respectively). Contact us to schedule.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must order Sparring Equipment by September 16th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts: Hillsborough KickShop | Montgomery KickShop. Please note: due to minimum order requirements with our vendor, students who miss the ordering deadline may need to wait until February to receive gear.
BLACK BELT PACK: Black Kickside sparring gear sets, embroidered HW uniforms, and weapons may be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts: Hillsborough KickShop | Montgomery KickShop. Please note: Orders are due by September 16th. Due to minimum order requirements with our vendor, students who miss the ordering deadline for may need to wait until February to receive gear.
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 student’s testing application. You may purchase bundles of 25 through Kickside Martial Arts: Hillsborough KickShop | Montgomery KickShop or you may visit the board breaking page for more information.
REVISED WEEK: For the week following testing, we run fun and technique-based classes which do not count for credit (unless students didn’t test) while students are between ranks. We also offer make-up testings on Tuesday, October 19th. Rank Promotion Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 22nd at Kickside of Hillsborough — there are no regular classes on this day.

Two-Day Review for Black Belt Candidates - at your location
2021-10-14
Students should attend the review held in their “home” location.
Montgomery: 6:45 pm
Hillsborough: 7:00 pm
(Duration is dependent on quantity of students in attendance as well as their preparedness. Students may request an early arrival time to complete their written belt knowledge test. Please speak to your chief instructor.)

Written Belt Info Test will be administered
Tournament List to be Submitted
Black Belt Essay Due
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. Candidates for June testing will already have this stripe.

Black Belt Pack orders must be completed on the KickShop no later than September 30, in order to receive discount and get items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until January.

Testing Prep Seminars - October 9th
2021-10-09 10:30 - 13:15 (America/New_York)
Get special help in forms and secondary curriculum for the testing. Seminars are first come, first serve with limited enrollment of 12 per seminar.
Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton)
White – Sr. Yellow: 10:30 – 11:15 am Click here to register
Brown – Red: 11:15 – 12:15 pm Click here to register
Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Hillsborough (378 S. Branch Rd, Hillsborough)
Green – Sr. Blue: 11:15 – 12:15 am Click here to register
Black Belts: 12:15 – 1:15 pm Click here to register
Limit: 12 per seminar
Cost: $25 per seminar
Premium members are free but must register to hold a spot. Please see your instructor to register.

Two-Week Review for Sr. Red Belts/Black Belt Candidates - at Montgomery
2021-09-30 18:45 - 19:45
Location: 1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, NJ
Time: 6:45 pm (Duration will depend on quantity of students in attendance and their preparation level)

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. Candidates for June testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-day (10/14) review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in October, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in February or June.

Black Belt Pack orders must completed through the KickShops by September 30th, in order to receive a discount & get items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until January.

Breaking Week: September 27 – October 2, 2021
2021-09-27 - 2021-10-02
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes September 27 – October 2, 2021. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The theory being, good technique will break a board.
Boards may be ordered through Kickside in bundles of 25 through the Hillsborough KickShop | Montogmery KickShop or purchased at a local lumber yard. Details on sizes, grain direction and other breaking week tips are available on the board breaking page.
Board pre-order discount pricing is available through September 22nd. A limited number of stock stacks will be made available for purchase during breaking wee. Any boards ordered through the KickShop will be made available on the first day of breaking week, at the location from which you ordered.
Note: Brown belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the October testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.
**Do not put boards in your gear bag. Doing so will damage the bag.**

One Month Review for Sr. Red Belts/Black Belt Candidates - September 16th at Hillsborough
2021-09-16 19:00 - 20:00
Time: 7:00 pm (Duration is dependent upon the quantity of students in attendance and their preparation level)
Location: 378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, 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. Candidates for June testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-week (9/30) and 2-day (10/14) review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in October, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in February or June.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned completed by September 30th in order to receive discount and delivery of items by rank ceremony. We will not place another group order until January. (BB Pack includes black gear set, HW/embroidered uniform, and weapons)

Labor Day 2021 Closing
2021-09-04 - 2021-09-06
There will be no classes September 4th – September 6th for the Labor Day holiday.

Secondary Testing - July 31st at Hillsborough
2021-07-31
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, White through Sr. Brown, who were not promoted at the June primary testing.
Testing Times
10:00 am: White – Sr. Yellow
10:45 am: Green & Up
VIRTUAL STUDENTS: Please contact your location to arrange a virtual testing option
Brown belts and above must break boards at this testing.
Green belts and above will have a sparring component to their testing. Gear is required.
A testing list will be posted in the lobby with eligible students. Find your name and fill out a testing application. Click here for a printable testing application.
All Senior Yellow Belts testing for Green Belt at Secondary Testing need to order sparring gear by July 15th. 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:
Hillsborough students click here
Montgomery students click here

Closed for Independence Day Weekend 2021
2021-07-03 - 2021-07-05
We will be closed July 3rd – July 5th for the holiday. We hope you will enjoy a safe and happy holiday with friends and family.

Rank Promotion Ceremony – June 24th at Hillsborough
2021-06-24 17:30 - 19:00
We will host belt promotion ceremonies at the Kickside Hillsborough location on June 24th. In order to make this a special experience for all, students should “dress to impress.” We will offer photos with the instructors after each ceremony, time permitting.

Rank
Time

White – Sr. Blue Belt juniors

5:30 pm

Brown – Red Belt juniors
6:00 pm

Sr. Red, Black Belts juniors
All Ranks teens/adults
6:30 pm

Students who can not make the ceremony may pick up their belts during regular class times.

Primary Testing - June 19th in Montgomery
2021-06-19 07:30 - 13:00
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held outdoors on the lawn out front of the Kickside Montgomery location. In the event of inclement weather, we will rotate indoors.
There will be no Zoom classes on 6/19 due to instructor presence at testing.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

Sr. Red/2nd Dan Black Belt Candidates
7:30 am

Probationary and Decided Black Belts
8:00 am

Brown – Red Belts
11:00 am

White – Sr. Blue Belts
12:00 pm

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures/Precautions:

Green belts and above must bring sparring gear to the test
Brown belts and above must bring boards for breaking, and get breaks approved by their chief instructor prior to the test.
If we believe health is compromised in any way, student will be excused from test

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby and shared on Zoom. Please find your/your child’s name on the list and fill out a testing application. Brown belts and above need to list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor when turning in the application). If you need a different belt size than the one listed, please let us know ASAP.
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, semi-private (max 3 students) and private testings available (Costs: ($25, $35, and $50 respectively). Contact us to schedule.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by June 4th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline may need to wait until October to receive gear that we do not already have in stock.
BLACK BELT PACK: (embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear, bag and weapons)
Save 20% on black belt pack orders completed before Primary Testing (due date June 3rd). Due to required order minimums with our vendors, we are unable to extend discounts for single orders that come after this deadline. Regular pricing will apply for students who order after their testing date. To avoid additional shipping fees, students may wait until the next group order is placed on or around September 15th.
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 student’s testing application. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
For the week following testing, we will run fun and technique-based classes which will not count for credit while students are between ranks. We will offer make-up testings as well. Rank Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 24th at Kickside of Hillsborough.

Two-Day Review for Sr. Red (home location)
2021-06-17
Students should attend the review held in their “home” location.
Montgomery: 5:00 pm
Hillsborough: 6:15 pm

Written Belt Info Test will be administered
Tournament List to be Submitted
Black Belt Essay Due
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. Candidates for June testing will already have this stripe.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned in no later than May 28, in order to receive items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until May.

Two-Week Review for Sr. Red Belts at Montgomery - June 3
2021-06-03 17:00 - 18:30
1225 State Rd, Princeton, 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. Candidates for June testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-day (6/17) review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in June, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in Oct or Feb.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned in no later than May 28th, in order to receive items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until September.

Closed for Memorial Day 2021
2021-05-29 - 2021-05-31
We will be closed Saturday May 29th and Monday May 31st for Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
We will offer review webinars on Saturday 5/29 (beginning at 10:00 am, following regular order) and Monday 5/31. Click here for webinar registration link.

NJMAA SUMMER CLASSIC - May 22 (No Virtual Classes)
2021-05-22
NJMAA Summer Classic
May 22, 2021
Tournament will include both Traditional Forms and Point Sparring. Open to Green Belts & Above.
Location: Outdoors – Kickside Montgomery
Registration Deadline: 20 May 2021
*must register prior to 5/17 in order to receive a T-Shirt.

Rank
Start Time*
Location

Green – Sr. Blue
9:30 am
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery – Lawn

Brown – Sr. Red
10:30 am
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery – Lawn

Black Belts
12:00 pm
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery – Lawn

* Ring times are approximate. Students will receive exact time and Ring location 24 hours prior to the event.

One Month Review in Hillsborough - May 20th
2021-05-20 18:15 - 19:30
378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, 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. Candidates for June testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-week (6/3) and 2-day (6/17) review. Sr. Red belts should attend all 3 reviews if testing in June, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in Oct or Feb.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned in no later than May 28, in order to receive items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until September.

Instructor Collar Testing at Montgomery 3/31
2021-03-31 09:00 - 13:00
March 31 at 9:00 am
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery
1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, NJ 08540
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, Self Defense)
Assistant/Blue collar pre-requisites: 100 classes as trainee instructor, all curriculum up to your rank, warm-ups, drills 1–3.
Instructor/Red collar pre-requisites: 125 classes as instructor, reframe & reinforce concepts, know stripe requirements for each belt, full curriculum and instructor drill knowledge
Chief/Black or Jr. Chief/Black collar: 180 classes as instructor, all prior instructor requirements, office and membership knowledge, delegating and using assistant instructors during classes.

Secondary Testing - March 27th at Hillsborough
2021-03-27
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the February primary testing.
Testing Times TBD
We will set times based on indoor capacity mandates at the time of the event.
VIRTUAL TESTING OPTION: We will offer a virtual testing option at this time. A mandatory Virtual Checkpoint will be held 3/24, 5pm until 6pm: Register here.
Brown belts and above must break boards at this testing.
Green belts and above will have a sparring component to their testing. Gear is required.
A testing list will be posted in the lobby with eligible students. Find your name and fill out a testing application. Click here for a printable testing application.
All Senior Yellow Belts testing for Green Belt at Secondary Testing need to order sparring gear. This will ensure it arrives in time for them to train with the required equipment. Click here for the sparring gear order form.

Primary Testing - POSTPONED to Feb 27th in Montgomery
2021-02-27
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools has been postponed due to the number of snow days and cumulative preparation of eligible students to Saturday, February 27th.
There will be no Zoom classes on 2/27 due to instructor presence at testing.
Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ)
TESTING TIMES

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts (Juniors)
9:15 am

White – Sr. Brown Belts (Teens/Adults)
9:15 am

Green – Sr. Green Belts (Juniors)
10:00 am

Brown – Sr. Brown (Juniors) & Red Belts (All Ages)
10:45 am

Blue – Sr. Blue Belts (Juniors)
11:45 am

Sr. Red/2nd Dan Black Belt Candidates
11:45 am

Probationary and Decided Black Belts
12:15 pm

Testing times and applications are for your current rank, not the new one.
Colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
Testing Procedures/Precautions:

Students must wear a properly-fitted face mask
6 ft distance should be maintained whenever possible.
If we believe health is compromised in any way, student will be excused from test
Sparring will NOT take place at this testing, however, students should bring their sparring gear to work on targets. Instructors will be looking for controlled techniques and understanding of target areas.
Health screening/assessment must be filled out and returned by all participants on the morning of the testing 2/27:
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Spectators will not be allowed in the building due to capacity limitations. Register for the live stream below:

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby and shared on Zoom. Please find your/your child’s name on the list and fill out a testing application. Brown belts and above need to list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor when turning in the application). If you need a different belt size than the one listed, 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, semi-private (max 3 students) and private testings available (Costs: ($25, $35, and $50 respectively). Contact us to schedule.
Virtual testing option will be made available at Secondary Testing, in March. Camera set-up will need to be approved prior to that testing date. More info to come.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by February 12th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts. Due to minimum order requirements, students who miss the ordering deadline may need to wait until June to receive gear.
BLACK BELT PACK: (embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear, bag and weapons)
Save 20% on black belt pack orders completed before Primary Testing (due date January 22, 2021). Due to required order minimums with our vendors, we are unable to extend discounts for single orders that come after this deadline. Regular pricing will apply for students who order after their testing date. To avoid additional shipping fees, students may wait until the next group order is placed on or around May 15th.
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 student’s testing application. You may purchase bundles of 25 through our KickShop. See board breaking page for more information.
We will not follow a revised schedule of classes for the week after testing. Rank ceremonies will not take place due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we will offer a belt pick-up on Friday 3/5 (or later) at your “home” location.

2-Day Review at Montgomery
2021-02-17 17:30 - 18:30
In the event of snow on Thursday, this review will be pushed to Friday 2/19 at 6:15 pm in Montgomery

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. Candidates for February testing will already have this stripe. Sr. Red belts should attend all reviews if testing in February, or until they receive their first stripe if testing in June or Oct.

Due to capacity limitations, no spectators will be allowed. We will run 10 students per room, and rotate groups. While we don’t anticipate going over capacity, we may need to ask some students to wait in their car until we can accommodate them.

Black Belt Pack orders were due January 22. Please note: 20% Black Belt pack discount only applies to students who purchase gear before their testing date. After that time, regular rates will apply.

Closed for President's Day 2021
2021-02-15
We will be closed Monday, February 15th for President’s Day.

Sr. Red Belt 2-Week Review at Kickside of Hillsborough
2021-02-04 17:00 - 18:00
5:00 pm at Kickside Martial Arts of Hillsborough
378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, 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. Candidates for February testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-day (2/18) 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 Oct.

Due to capacity limitations, no spectators will be allowed. We will run in groups of 10, and rotate groups if necessary. While we don’t anticipate going over capacity, we may need to ask some students to wait in their car until we can accommodate them.

Black Belt Pack orders were due January 22. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until May.

Schedule Change for Hillsborough In-Person Classes 2/1/21
2021-02-01
The in-person schedule of classes in Hillsborough will change, effective February 1, 2021. Click here to view new Hillsborough schedule.

Collar Testing (RWB/Blue) at Montgomery
2021-01-29 18:15 - 19:15 | Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery, 1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540
January 29 at 6:15 pm
Kickside Martial Arts of Montgomery
1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, NJ 08540
Black Belts (and Brown Belts age 15+) may test for a trainee Red, White and Blue instructor collar. Pre-requisites: 20 classes as instructor/helper; White–Sr. Yellow Belt curriculum (Forms, One Steps, Self Defense)
Assistant/Blue collar pre-requisites: 100 classes as instructor, all curriculum up to your rank, warm-ups, drills 1–3.
Since we are currently under capacity limitations, it is imperative that you confirm attendance prior to this event. Please email us at info@kicksidema.com or speak to your instructor.
There will be a separate testing date for Red and Black collars.

One month review in Montgomery 1/21
2021-01-21 17:30 - 19:00
1225 State Rd, Princeton, 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. Candidates for February testing will already have this stripe. There is also a 2-week (2/4) and 2-day (2/18) 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 Oct.

Due to capacity limitations, no spectators will be allowed. We will run 10 students per room, and rotate groups. While we don’t anticipate going over capacity, we may need to ask some students to wait in their car until we can accommodate them.

Black Belt Pack orders must be turned in no later than January 22, in order to receive items by rank ceremony. A delay in ordering will mean a delay in receiving items. We will not place another group order until May.

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021
2021-01-18
We will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Kicks & Tricks Classes at Hillsborough
2021-01-09 - 2021-01-10
Two classes to enhance your kicking abilities:
• Improve your speed and POWER
• Learn new techniques to use in sparring
• Apply different kicks/moves to make your creative form stand out
• And more!
Saturday, January 9th: Kicking
Sunday, January 10th: Tricking
In-Person (at Hillsborough) 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Virtual: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Registration:
$25 single session
$40 both sessions
Click here to register
Limit of 10 people for in-person classes.
Limit of 20 people for virtual classes.
Premium members should contact us to register.
Live sessions will take place at Kickside of Hillsborough: 378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ.

Closed New Year's Eve and Day 2021
2020-12-31 - 2021-01-01
There will be no classes offered on December 31, 2020 or January 1, 2021. Please be safe and enjoy the holiday with your family. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!
January 2nd will be virtual and we will return to our in-person class offerings on Monday, January 4th.

Winter Holiday Closings and Revised Schedule 2020
2020-12-21 - 2021-01-02
We will be closed 12/24 – 12/26, 12/31, 1/1
We will be running all virtual classes December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and January 2nd.
Click here for a printable version of the VIRTUAL schedule for Dec 21 – Jan2

Secondary & Collar Testing – Updated Info
2020-12-05 - 2020-12-08
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the October primary testing. (see below for more information on eligibility).
Zoom Testing 12/5 to use same meeting ID and password as classes.

CURRENT RANK/TEST LEVEL
START TIME

Collar Testing High Ranks:
postponed until 2021

White – Sr. Blue:
4:00 pm

Brown & Sr. Brown:
5:00 pm

Students may also test IN-PERSON during live class on Monday 12/7 or Tuesday 12/8. Please contact us if you plan to do In-person testing.
A testing list of eligible students will be posted in the lobby (and shared on Zoom) 2 weeks ahead of the testing date. Students who have a minimum of 4 stripes and all their classes are eligible to test as long as they know their entire form without mistakes. Find your name and fill out a testing application. Click here for a printable testing application.
All Senior Yellow Belts testing for Green Belt at Secondary Testing need to order sparring gear by November 20th. This will ensure it arrives in time for them to train with the required equipment. Click here for the sparring gear order form.
Collar testing is for black belts (and students age 15+ over the rank of brown belt) who want to test for a trainee instructor collar (RWB) or an assistant instructor collar (Blue). In order to earn a RWB collar, a student must have helped with 20+ classes and know the full white – sr. yellow belt curriculum. Blue collar candidates require 104+ classes at trainee level, knowledge of full curriculum up to current rank, teaching drills 1–3, and understanding of how to use assistance of a trainee collar during class.
