Kickside Martial Arts

Memorial Day 2020
2020-05-25
We will have no instructor-led Zoom classes on Monday May 25th in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday.
We will be holding belt-specific webinars for those students who want extra help for the upcoming testing. Links will be emailed and posted to the homepage “announcements” once available.

Outdoor No-Contact Classes Begin (No Zoom Classes) Monday 6/22
2020-06-22
We are excited be offer live, limited-attendance no-contact classes at both locations beginning June 22nd. We will not have Zoom classes on Monday 6/22 but will begin a new online class schedule on Tuesday, June 23rd.
Please see our update emails for more details. A waiver is required before participation in any outdoor classes at this time.

Online Schedule Change Begins Tuesday, 6/23
2020-06-23
NEW SCHEDULE begins June 23 – click here to view new schedule
Due to COVID-19 concerns we will be offering online classes in addition to outdoor non-contact classes, for the time being. ALL Zoom classes will now use the following link: Zoom Virtual Class Link.
Zoom user name must be student’s full name and ID for admission.
PASSWORD IS REQUIRED TO ENTER CLASSES – CHECK OUR UPDATE EMAILS OR CONTACT US TO REQUEST THE PASSWORD.

Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery - 6/27
2020-06-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Outdoor, non-contact ceremony, weather permitting
9:00 am – White through Sr. Yellow
9:30 am – Green and Sr. Green
10:00 am – Blue and Sr. Blue
10:30 am – Brown through Red
Times are for current rank, not new one.
Our update emails will provide details on how and where ceremony will take place. Please email us if you do not receive our update emails or have a special circumstance. Students may receive belts at the end of their next live class (attend at next rank level).

Sr. Red Belt, 2-Day Review - 7/9 at 5:00 pm
2020-07-09
This is a live event, held at Montgomery. There is no virtual option for this review.
The 2-day review is intended for candidates for July 11th testing, but Sr. Red Belts attempting to receive a first/eligibility stripe may also attend. Written belt knowledge test will be administered at this review. Black belt essay and tournament information is also due (email is fine).

Sr. Red and Black Belt Test - July 11th
2020-07-11 08:00 - 11:00
We have pushed back the Black Belt testings to allow students the opportunity to resume in-person training and help bridge the gap between the last few months of virtual training and the live experience. This is a big event in the lives of our students and we want to give them every opportunity at success while still maintaining the integrity of the test.
This will be an in-person event at Montgomery. Parts will be run outdoors and parts will be run indoors. We will provide a livestream link for students’ families for the indoor portion. Unfortunately, due to capacity limitations, we are not permitted to have spectators at this event. We will provide full details of limitations/accommodations to families of candidates at the 2-day review.
Due to current restrictions, there will be no sparring or contact drills at this event. These portions of the test will need to be made up over the next calendar year, before Decided Black Belt is achieved.

Closed for Labor Day 9/7/20
2020-09-07
We will be closed on Monday 9/7 in honor of the Labor Day holiday.

Fall Schedule Change - 9/14/20
2020-09-14
Effective Monday 9/14Click here to preview the IN-PERSON fall schedule for Montgomery.In-Person classes in Montgomery will take place outdoors unless temperatures are 90 degrees or higher or there is inclement weather.
Click here to preview the VIRTUAL fall schedule.
IN-PERSON fall schedule for Hillsborough to come

One Month Review for Sr. Red Belts – 9/17/20
2020-09-17 17:00 - 18:00
at Montgomery at 5:00 pm (outdoors)
This review is for ALL Sr. Red Belts as well as students who tested for Black Belt in July. Reviews are where students earn eligibility stripes for skipped testing and demonstration of required knowledge. Sr. Red Belt testing guidelines are available here.
All candidates for the October 17th testing should attend all 3 reviews (one month, 2-week, 2 day). Candidates for February 2021 testing should attend reviews until they earn their eligibility stripe (MUST demonstrate 90% of the forms at black belt level and have 40 class credits to earn the stripe)
Please note: Students are required to earn their first stripe 4 months prior to their testing date. Failure to do so will result in additional testing requirements.

2-Week Review (Sr. Red Belts) – October 1st at Hillsborough
2020-10-01 18:15 - 19:00
at Hillsborough
For all Sr. Red Belts (hoping to test in October or February): This review is where you will earn eligibility stripes for skipped testing and demonstration of required knowledge. You can find Sr. Red Belt testing guidelines here.
All candidates for the October 17th testing should attend all 3 reviews (one month, 2-week, 2 day)
Please note: Students are required to earn their first stripe 4 months prior to their testing date. Failure to do so will result in additional testing requirements.

Testing Prep Seminars
2020-10-10 09:30 - 12:45
Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton)
White – Sr. Yellow: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Green – Sr. Blue: 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Testing Prep Seminars at Kickside Hillsborough (378 S. Branch Rd, Hillsborough)
Black Belts: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Brown – Red: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Breaking: 11:30 – 12:45 pm (Boards not included – contact your location to order by 10/3)
Limit: 12 per seminar
Cost: $25 per seminar
These are in-person seminars.
Click here to register online

2-day review (Sr. Red Belts) – 10/15/20
2020-10-15
This is a live event, held at your home school.
4:00 pm in Hillsborough
5:00 pm in Montgomery
The 2-day review is intended for candidates for October 17th testing, but Sr. Red Belts attempting to receive a first/eligibility stripe may also attend. Written belt knowledge test will be administered at this review. Black belt essay and tournament information is also due (email is fine).

Primary Testing — POSTPONED FOR RAIN — October 24th
2020-10-24 09:30 - 15:00
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools has been postponed for rain and will now take place on Saturday, October 24th. (In the case of inclement weather on 10/24, we will hold the testing inside and schedule a make-up date for the sparring portion only.)

Location: 1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 (Outside by route 206, near Burger King)

There will be no Zoom classes on 10/24 due to instructor presence at testing.

Testing Group
Start Time

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
9:30 am

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
10:00 am

Brown – Red Belts
11:00 am

Sr. Red/Black Belt Candidates
11:30 am

Black Belts
12:00 pm

Students who tested for Probationary Black Belt in July and ONLY NEED TO SPAR
1:00 pm

Note: Testing and rank ceremony times are for your CURRENT RANK, not the rank you are testing to become! Students should arrive 15 min early for their testing.

Testing Procedures:

Click here for the colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)

Click here for the black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)

A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby approximately 2 weeks prior to the event. 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, achieve necessary stripes, and attend the required number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.

SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by October 1st. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.

BLACK BELT PACK
All Black Belt Candidates that want an embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear and weapons must turn in a Black Belt Pack order form by September 17th (one-month review day)

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. See board breaking page for more information.

Due to the number of students in-between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of October 26th.

Click here for Hillsborough Revised Schedule, October 2020

Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule, October 2020

Revised Week: October 26-30, 2020
2020-10-26 - 2020-10-30
Due to the number of students between ranks the week following Primary Testing, we operate on a revised schedule of classes to allow time for additional testings, technique-building and fun!

Notable Days:
Monday 10/26: Fun & Games
Tuesday 10/27: Make-up Testings
Thursday 10/29: Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery
(No classes at Hillsborough. Limited classes at Montgomery)

Click here for Hillsborough Revised Schedule, October 2020
Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule, October 2020

Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery – No Classes at Hills / Limited Classes at Monty
2020-10-29 17:30 - 19:30
Students should “dress to impress” for this special rank promotion ceremony. We plan to hold the ceremonies outdoors in the tent near Route 206 (on the lawn in front of Burger King) but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. Each student will receive a certificate of rank, belt and take a photo with instructors. All participants will wear masks. We may need to limit the number of spectators, if indoors.
There are no regular classes at Hillsborough on 10/29/20 and limited classes at Montgomery (Little Kickers and White– Sr. Yellow Belts only)
Location:
Kickside Martial Arts – Montgomery
1225 State Rd, Suite 10, Princeton, NJ 08540 | 609-430-0513)
Times are as follows
Ceremony times are for your current rank (not the new one)
5:30 pm White – Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
6:15 pm Brown – Red Belt Juniors
7:00 pm Sr. Red, Black Juniors & All Ranks Teens/Adults

Thanksgiving Closing 2020
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27
There will be no regular classes on Thanksgiving 11/26 or Black Friday 11/27. Happy Thanksgiving to all our members.

Virtual Classes November 30 – December 5th
2020-11-29 08:00 - 17:00
It is with continued caution that Kickside has decided to remain all virtual for the coming week. We feel this will provide adequate buffer time between the holiday and in-person training.
Click here for a printable virtual schedule for Nov 30 – Dec 5.
Or, see the Zoom schedule below.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
