Self Defense Seminar at Hillsborough
2016-07-30 11:15 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Come to learn basic self-defense for beginners and advanced self-defense for those more experienced. This seminar is open to both students and their siblings (at least 6 years old). Parents and older siblings are welcome to join as well, in order for the kids to have a more realistic experience when practicing their self-defense. TKD uniforms are not required, just something comfortable to be able to move around in!
Cost: Free

Sparring Seminar at Montgomery
2016-08-03 13:00 - 15:00
This seminar, for green belts and above, will focus on various point sparring strategies, techniques, and clever combinations that will prepare students for Summerfest while also improving students’ overall sparring skills.
Cost: $20 (50% off for Summerfest competitors)
Limited enrollment. Speak to a staff member to sign up!

Summer Fest 2016
2016-08-07 09:30 - 15:00
The NJMAA ninjas have returned to the woods of Vorhees State Park and are ready for a fresh batch of competitors to enter the TRAIL OF THE WARRIOR! They will put your mental and physical strength to the test. Only those demonstrating supreme indomitable spirit will emerge from the trail to compete for SUMMER FEST GRAND CHAMPION!
When: Sunday, August 7th
WHERE: Voorhees State Park (251 County Road Route 513, Clinton, NJ 08809)
time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (Competition)
1:30pm – 3:00pm (BBQ)
COST: Pre-registration $50 (Before 7/22: BBQ and t-shirt included)
Late Registration $55 (7/23–7/30: BBQ included, NO T-SHIRT)
White–Sr. Yellow Pre-Reg: $40 (BBQ and t-shirt included, if registered before 7/22)
White–Sr. Yellow Late Reg: $45 (7/23–7/30: BBQ included, NO T-SHIRT)
Competitor’s BBQ ticket included in registration fee. Early registration ends July 22nd and ensures you get a FREE t-shirt.

Registration forms available in the lobby!
**HUGE WATER GUN FIGHT AT THE BBQ (Bring your own Guns/Water Balloons)***

Kickside Pride Week 2016
2016-08-15 - 2016-08-19
We will be holding our annual Kickside Pride week from August 15th through the 19th. Bring a friend to class and you will get to pop a balloon and win the prize inside. One lucky student will also win a mountain bike from Halter’s Cycles, a prize valued at over $300!
Each day will have a focus:

Montgomery
Hillsborough

Monday 8/15
Fun & Games
Fun & Games

Tuesday 8/16
Grappling & MMA
Weapons

Wednesday 8/17
Yoga*
Grappling & MMA

Thursday 8/18
Kicks and Rolls
Kicks

Friday 8/19
Weapons
Rolls & Inversions

*REVISED SCHEDULE FOR YOGA: 45-minute intro classes will be held at 4:30pm, 5:15pm, and 6:30pm. Adults are encouraged to attend any class time. Any rank may attend any of class; come to the most convenient class time.

Open House, August 20th
2016-08-20 11:00 - 14:00
No regular classes.
We will be opening our doors to the public on Saturday, August 20th from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
Non-members of all ages can come take a FREE introductory lesson and get a FREE uniform. We will also be rolling out our best new member offer of the entire year! Walk-ins are welcome, reservations take precedence. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact us at either our Hillsborough or Montgomery location.
Programs include:
Taekwondo for all ages, Mixed Martial Arts, Fight Camp, Competitive Travel Tournament Team, Weapon Training, Yoga and much more!

Labor Day Closing 2016
2016-09-03 - 2016-09-05
There will be no classes on Saturday, September 3rd or Monday, September 5th in honor of the Labor Day holiday.

Back-to-School Bash (Montgomery)
2016-09-06 16:00 - 19:00
There will be no classes on Tuesday, September 6th, due to our back-to-school event. We will be have door prizes, custom school supplies, free giveaways, bike-drawing entries, kareoke, pizza and ice cream.
Come and kick off the school year at Kickside Martial Arts!

Black Belt Nunchuck Seminar at Montgomery
2016-09-10 13:00 - 14:30
Cost: $10 to attend ($25 for all 3 Black Belt Weapons Seminars)
Review of the nunchuck form for the upcoming October testing.
Advance registration required to attend.

Senior Red Belt 2-Week Review — September 22
2016-09-22 17:45 - 18:45
5:45 pm at Hillsborough
6:00 pm at Montgomery
All senior red belts are encouraged to attend this review and get pointers on what to work on for the Black Belt test. This is also where you earn your stripes. Candidates for the October 9th test are expected to attend. The 3-day review will be held on October 6th.

Black Belt Escrima Seminar at Hillsborough
2016-09-24 12:30 - 14:00
Cost: $10 (or $25 for all 3 black belt weapons seminars)
Review of the escrima form for the October testing. Advance sign-up required.

Afternoon Classes Start in Montgomery
2016-09-26 12:00 - 14:00
Monday & Thursday Afternoons in Montgomery
12:00 – 12:45 pm: All Ranks
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Little Kickers (ages 3–5)

Black Belt Bo & Secondary Curriculum Seminar at Hillsborough
2016-10-01 12:30 - 14:00
Cost: $10 (or $25 for all 3 black belt weapon seminars)
Review of the Bo form for the October testing as well as the secondary curriculum (sparring combo, one step, self defense)
Advance registration is required to attend.

Senior Red Belt 3-day Review — October 6th
2016-10-06 17:45 - 19:30
5:45 pm at Hillsborough
6:00 pm at Montgomery
Only students who plan to test on October 9th should attend this review. We will administer the written belt test at this review. Your black belt essay will also be due. Please see an instructor with questions. Please plan for a longer review on this night.

Testing Prep Seminars
2016-10-08 10:30 - 14:30
Review your curriculum and polish your techniques before the testing. Seminars are $15 each. Limited enrollment, availability is first come, first served.
Testing Prep Seminars at Montgomery, taught by Mr. Kanabay:

White – Sr. Yellow Belts
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Green & Blue Belts
11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Sr. Green & Sr. Blue Belts
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Testing Prep Seminars at Hillsborough, taught by Ms. Reed:

Brown – Red Belts
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Black Belts
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

High Ranks may attend multiple seminars if they need a review of beginner or advanced forms. Senior Red Belts may attend testing prep seminars but are cautioned not to train hard prior to their black belt test on Sunday, October 9th.

Primary Testing — October 9, 2016
2016-10-09
The primary belt testing will be held on October 9th at Hillsborough High School gymnasium (466 Raider Blvd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844).
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

Yellow & Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
8:30 am

Adults, White through Red Belt
9:15 am

White Belt Juniors
9:45 am

Green & Sr. Green Belt Juniors
10:30 am

Blue & Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
11:15 am

Brown through Red Belt Juniors
12:00 pm

All Sr. Red Belts
12:30 pm

All Black Belts
1:00 pm

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. 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 September 21st. 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 8th.
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 who are between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of October 10th.
Click here for the Montgomery’s Revised Schedule
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule

Revised Schedule: October 10–14, 2016
2016-10-10 - 2016-10-14
Due to the number of students between ranks, we will be operating under a revised schedule of classes for the week of October 10-14, 2016.
Click here for the Montgomery’s Revised Schedule
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule
Notable Days:
10/10: Fun and Games, No Adult Class
10/11: Make-up Testings
10/14: Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery
10/15: Regular Schedule of Classes Resumes

Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery, October 2016
2016-10-14 17:00 - 19:45
There will be no classes on Friday, October 14th. We will be holding our third annual rank promotion ceremony, for the students who tested this week. This is a special family event, so we ask that you dress accordingly (no uniforms, no tattered clothing).
Rank Ceremony will be held in Kickside of Montgomery (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ 08558)
5:30 pm Rank Ceremony for White through Senior Green Belts
6:15 pm Rank Ceremony for Blue through Red Belts
7:00 pm Rank Ceremony for Sr. Red, Black, and All Ranks Adults
Rank ceremony times are for your current rank, not the rank you tested for on Sunday.

Mini Intro to Essential Oils
2016-10-21 18:00 - 18:30
Friday, October 21st
6:00 – 6:30 pm at Kickside of Montgomery (lobby)
Come hear from Briteangel essential oil expert and Kickside Black Belt Stephanie Englebrecht about how essential oils can enhance your life and improve your health.

Little Kickers Halloween Party at Hillsborough
2016-10-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a fun Halloween costume party for ages 6 and under. Bring a friend to participate in games and other fun activities. Food and refreshments will be served.

Halloween 2016 Closing
2016-10-31
All evening classes will be canceled on Monday, October 31st. We will still be holding the afternoon classes in Montgomery: All Ranks at 12:00pm and Little Kickers at 1:00pm

Winter InVACATIONal Meeting at Montgomery
2016-11-08 17:30 - 18:30
Come find out more about this fun, family-oriented tournament/vacation at Hunter Mountain (March 2017). This event is geared toward intermediate and advanced ranks only.

Collar Testing at Montgomery -- November 2016
2016-11-19 10:30 - 11:30
Black belts looking to test for R/W/B or Blue instructor collars may attend this event. Please speak to a chief instructor prior to attending for eligibility check (blue collar only).

Secondary Testing at Hillsborough -- November 2016
2016-11-19 13:00 - 15:00
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the October primary testing.
Testing will take place at the Hillsborough location (378 South Branch Rd., Suite 104, Hillsborough, NJ)

RANK TESTING
TIME

Green through Sr. Brown – at Hillsborough
1:00 pm

White through Sr. Yellow – at Hillsborough
2:00 pm

Note: times are for your current rank, not the rank for which you are testing.
Green Belts and Up must bring complete sparring gear to the testing.
Brown Belts and Up must bring boards to the testing.
Click here for the testing application. Fill out and turn it to the office.
All Senior Yellow Belts need to order sparring gear. Click here for that order form.

Schedule Changes for Winter 2016
2016-11-21
The regular schedule of classes for both locations will be changing, effective Monday November 21st. Click the links below to preview the new schedules.
Click for Kickside of Montgomery
Click for Kickside of Hillsborough

Thanksgiving Closing 2016
2016-11-24 - 2016-11-26
11/24: No classes at either location, due to the holiday.
11/25: Black Friday Events of Montgomery, No classes Hillsborough
11/26: No classes Montgomery, Regular schedule Hillsborough

Black Friday Events at Montgomery 2016
2016-11-25 08:00 - 17:00
Drop your kids off at the Montgomery location while you shop! We will be running a full day of activities. Cost $25/person to attend the “Extra” events. Save $5 if you bring someone to the “bring a friend class”
FREE EVENTS: Students may attend their class & bring a friend class only
8:30 – 9:30 Adult/Teen class
9:30 – 10:15 Green – Sr. Blue
10:15- 11:00 Brown and Up
11:00 – 11:45 White – Sr. Yellow
11:45 – 12:15 Bring a Friend Class
4:15 – 4:45 Little Kickers
EXTRA FUN EVENTS:
12:30 – 2:00 Fun & Games
2:00 – 4:00 Movie Night – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Christmas Closing 2016
2016-12-23 - 2016-12-24
We will be closed for the holiday. Peace and joy from our family to yours.

Revised Schedule -- December 2016
2016-12-26 - 2016-12-29
We will be operating under a revised schedule of classes for the week between Christmas and New Year.
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule, December 26–29, 2016
Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule, December 26–29, 2016

New Years 2016/2017 Closing
2016-12-30 - 2016-12-31
There will be no classes Friday, December 30th or Saturday, December 31st in honor of the holiday. May you have a happy and safe New Year!

Send-off Party for Miss Reed
2016-12-30 13:00 - 15:00
It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to Miss Reed. She has been activated by the U.S. Army and will be serving our country for one year, abroad in Kuwait. After which time Miss Reed will be returning to her students at Kickside.
The Kickside staff would like to invite all of our members to come to a special “send-off” party for Miss Reed at the Hillsborough location on Friday, December 30th from 1:00 – 3:00pm.
