Kickside Martial Arts

Breaking Week: May 18–22, 2015
2015-05-18 - 2015-05-22
Green belt and above classes (and all ranks in the teen/adult classes) will be board breaking for the week of May 18-22, 2015. For details on ordering boards through Kickside, or for more information on purchasing boards elsewhere, please visit the board breaking page.
Board order forms are available in the lobby and are due to the office by May 12th. Board orders will be available on the first day of breaking week. All orders must be pre-paid.
Note: Brown Belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the June testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.

One-Month Review
2015-05-14 18:45 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The one-month black belt candidate review will be held in Montgomery on May 14th at 6:45pm. All senior red belts are encouraged to attend. Instructors will review your knowledge of forms and information and give you pointers on where you can improve. This is an invaluable resource for you in the testing process!

No classes April 4th
2015-04-04
We will be closed Saturday April 4th in honor of the holiday weekend.

Secondary and Collar Testing - March 21, 2015
2015-03-21
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, that did not get promoted at the February Primary Testing.
Collar testing is for eligible high ranks. Please see an instructor for details. There will be no adult/teen class in Hillsborough as a result of this testing on 3/21
Testings will all take place at the Hillsborough location (378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ)

RANK TESTING
TIME

Collar Testing – see Mr. K for details
9:45 am (no adult class)

White through Sr. Yellow
12:30 pm

Green through Sr. Brown
1:30 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.

Demo Team Tryouts
2015-03-14 07:30 - 09:45
Tryouts will be held for our Hillsborough and Montgomery demo teams on Saturday, March 14th. The demo team is open to all ranks. Students must try out for a spot on the teams and be able to commit to the training schedule in order to remain on the team.
Both of our demo teams are NJMAA champions and we want to keep the cup this year! We are looking for dedicated, excited students who are looking to do their best for this year’s NJMAA tournament and the year ahead.
HILLSBOROUGH TRYOUTS: 7:30–9:00am
MONTGOMERY TRYOUTS: 8:00–9:45am

Competitive Edge Seminar at Hillsborough
2015-02-28 13:00 - 15:00
$60 per person – limited to 20 people
Taught by: Mrs. Roxanne Chmielewski, 4th Dan
(Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Rated #1 Nationally for Creative Forms)
What will be taught:
Tournament Style forms: This seminar will take the form you currently know and give you the
knowledge to convert it to become a form the judges will throw big scores at.
Creative Style Forms: In Open Tournaments there is a division called “Creative” this allows the
competitor to take some creative freedom with his/her form and have a chance to really show off
your stuff.
Judges Presentation: At National and International tournaments most events require the presentation
of the competitor to the judges. This is a big part of the scoring process for the competitor.
Advanced Kicking Drills: The building blocks to make it into the Extreme divisions are advanced
kicking! All participants will learn some of the building blocks to exciting kicks such as the 540 kick
and 360 kicks.
Competitive Edge Registration Form

President's Day Closing
2015-02-16
We will be closed Monday, February 16th for President’s Day.

No Classes due to Rank Ceremonies
2015-02-13
There are no classes today, due to rank promotion ceremonies, held at the Montgomery location (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ)
Ceremony times (see below) are for your current rank, not new rank. Please wear nice clothes (no uniforms) to make for a special experience.
5:30 pm: White through Senior Blue Belts
6:15 pm: Brown through Red Belts
7:00 pm: Sr. Red, Black Belts & All Rank Adult/Teens

Revised Week, February 9–13, 2015
2015-02-09 - 2015-02-13
Due to the number of students between ranks following our primary testing, we will be operating under a revised schedule of classes for the week of February 9th. Below are those schedules and some notable days.
Click here to view the Montgomery Revised Schedule 2/9–2/13/15
Click here to view the Hillsborough Revised Schedule 2/9–2/13/15
Notable Days:
Monday 2/9: Fun & Games / No Adult & Teen Class
Tuesday 2/10: Make-up Testings
Friday 2/13: NO CLASSES / Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery location

Primary Testing - February 2015
2015-02-07
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, February 7th at the South Ridge Community Church gymnasium (7 Pittstown Rd., Clinton, NJ). There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on this day due to mandatory instructor presence at this event.

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.

Current Belt Rank
Testing Start Time

White through Sr. Yellow Belt
9:00 am

Adults (White – Red Belt)
10:00 am

Green through Sr. Blue Belt
11:00 am

Brown through Red Belt
12:45 pm

Sr. Red and All Black Belts
2:00 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)
All students must turn in the appropriate TESTING APPLICATION by October 4th! Study belt information for your current belt rank (available under the “Belt Info” tab). Students must meet the minimum class requirement and earn all stripes before being eligible to test.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM: All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by January 24th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.
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 January 10th.
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 by an instructor prior to the test and written in on testing application.
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 February 9th.
Click here for Hillsborough’s Revised Schedule (February 9–13, 2015)
Click here for Montgomery’s Revised Schedule (February 9–13, 2015)

Extra Sunday Classes 2/1
2015-02-01 09:00 - 11:45
Due to the number of weather-related school closings, and their close proximity to testing, we will be offering a limited schedule of classes on Sunday, 2/1 in both the Hillsborough and Montgomery locations. The focus of these classes will be on secondary material: one-steps, sparring combinations, and self-defense. Times are as follows:
White – Sr. Blue Belts: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Brown and Up: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Adults (All ranks): 11:00 – 11:45 am

Testing Prep Seminars at Montgomery
2015-01-31 13:30 - 17:30
Sort out any last minute questions and boost preparedness for the upcoming testing. These seminars will cover the forms and secondary curriculum for specified belt ranks and will count as 3 class credits.
Cost is $20. FREE due to weather closings! Space is limited. First come, First serve. Sign up in the office. You will be refunded if you already paid.
Note: Beginner forms will be reviewed but NOT RE-TAUGHT in the Brown – Red Seminar. High ranks may attend multiple seminars but will only receive 3 class credits total. Each additional seminar will be $15.
Classes will be held in the Montgomery location (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ)
Times are as follows:
1:30 White – Sr. Yellow
2:30 Green – Sr. Blue
3:30 Brown – Sr. Red
4:30 Black Belts

Sidewinders Tournament Team Meeting
2015-01-20 19:30 - 20:15
Kickside Martial Arts’ first-ever tournament team will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 20th at 7:30pm in Montgomery. This meeting is open to green belts and above. No commitment necessary.
Team Benefits Include:
– Special Training Sessions
– Participation in Nationally-Ranked Tournaments
– “Sidewinders” Team Apparel
Come be a part of this exciting new team!!

CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2015-01-19
We will be closed in observance of this national holiday.

Breaking Week, January 12-16
2015-01-12 - 2015-01-16
Green belt and above classes (and all ranks in the teen/adult classes) will be board breaking for the week of January 12-16, 2015. For details on ordering boards through Kickside, or for more information on purchasing boards elsewhere, please visit the board breaking page.
Board order forms are available in the lobby and are due to the office by January 2nd. Board orders will be available on the first day of breaking week. All orders must be pre-paid.
Note: Brown Belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the June testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.

New Year's Closing
2014-12-31 - 2015-01-01
We will be closed December 31st and January 1st in honor of the New Year. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Christmas Closing
2014-12-24 - 2014-12-25
We wil be closed December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday.

Black Friday Events - at Montgomery
2014-11-28 12:30
Drop your kids off at the Montgomery location while you shop! We will be running a full day of activities. Please inquire in office for more info. $40 to attend all the “Extra” events or choose individually (prices below). Pre-registration is required.

FREE EVENTS: Students may attend their class & bring a friend class only
12:30 – 1:30 Adult/Teen class
1:30 – 2:30 Brown and Up
2:30- 3:30 Green – Sr. Blue
3:30 – 4:15 White – Sr. Yellow
4:15 – 4:45 Bring a Friend Class
EXTRA FUN EVENTS:
4:45 – 5:30 Nunchuka seminar ($15 individually)
5:30 – 7:00 Fun & Games/Pizza ($20)
7:00 – 8:30 Movie Night – How to Train Your Dragon 2 ($15)

No Classes - Thanksgiving Closing
2014-11-27 - 2014-11-29
There will be no regular classes on Novemver 27, 28, or 29th in honor of the holiday. Look for a special “Black Friday” schedule of events.

Secondary and Collar Testing - November 2014
2014-11-22
Secondary testing is for eligible students, white through sr. brown, who did not get promoted at the October primary testing. Students must meet the basic belt requirements (stripes and class count) to attend this testing. A testing list and application will be furnished in the school close to the date of testing.
Collar testing is for eligible high ranks.
**PLEASE NOTE** LOCATION: Secondary Testing and Collar Testing will BOTH take place at Kickside of Montgomery (1340 State Route 206, Skillman, NJ).

RANK TESTING
TIME

Collar Testing see Mr. K for details
9:45 am

White through Sr. Yellow
1:30 pm

Green through Sr. Brown
2:30 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 PRIOR to testing. Click here for that order form.

Brown & Senior Brown Belt Seminar
2014-11-15 15:00
Saturday, November 15th at Montgomery location.
We will review basic forms and secondary material.
Cost: $15 to attend. Pre-registration is required.
See a staff member for additional details or to sign up.

Instructor Seminar
2014-11-15 13:45 - 14:30
Brush up on your teaching skills and curriculum knowledge. Seminar will take place at Montgomery at 1:45pm

CLOSED for Halloween
2014-10-31
No classes 10/31/14 due to the Halloween holiday. Be safe and enjoy your night!

NO CLASSES -- Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough
2014-10-17
Times are for your current rank, not the rank you tested to become.
5:30pm White – Sr. Green Belts
6:30pm Blue – Red Belts
7:30pm Sr. Red, Black Belts, Adults/Teens
Wear nice clothing to make for a special experience. Please no uniforms.

Revised Week, October 13 - 17, 2014
2014-10-13 - 2014-10-17
Due to the number of students between ranks following our primary testing, we will be operating under a revised schedule of classes for the week of October 13th. Below are those schedules and some notable days.
Click here to view the Montgomery Revised Schedule 10/13-10/17/14
Click here to view the Hillsborough Revised Schedule 10/13-10/17/14
Notable Days:
Monday 10/13: CLOSED
Tuesday 10/14: Fun & Games / Make-up Testings
Friday 10/17: NO CLASSES / Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough location

CLOSED for Columbus Day
2014-10-13

Primary Testing -- October 2014
2014-10-11
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, October 11th at the South Ridge Community Church gymnasium (7 Pittstown Rd., Clinton, NJ). There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on this day due to mandatory instructor presence at this event.

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 through Sr. Yellow Belt
9:00 am

Adults (White – Red Belt)
10:00 am

Green through Sr. Blue Belt
11:00 am

Brown through Red Belt
12:45 pm

Sr. Red and All Black Belts
2:00 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)
All students must turn in the appropriate TESTING APPLICATION by October 4th! Study belt information for your current belt rank (available under the “Belt Info” tab). Students must meet the minimum class requirement and earn all stripes before being eligible to test.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by September 29th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.
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 September 11th.
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 testing application. Last day to order boards is September 10th.
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 13th.
Montgomery Revised Schedule for October 13 through October 17, 2014
Hillsborough Revised Schedule for October 13 through October 17, 2014

Sr. Red Belt 2-Day Review
2014-10-09 18:30 - 21:00
** Half of the candidates will go to Montgomery and half to Hillsborough — you will be notified which location to attend. **
At Kickside of Montgomery, during BBC and Adult class.(6:45pm – ?)
At Kickside of Hillsborough, during Green-Sr. Blue and Adult classes. (6:30pm – ?)
Sr. Red belts should not attend regular class on this night.
Black belt essays are due. The written belt information test will be administered during the review and one-on-one meetings with will happen after the review. This is the longest of all the review nights. We will do our best to get everyone in and out in a timely fashion, but please be prepared for a longer night.

OPEN HOUSE - Hillsborough
2014-09-27
Bring your friends and family in for a fun-filled day of introductory classes, demonstrations and other fun activities.
Kickside of Hillsborough
Kingsbridge Center
378 South Branch Road
Building 1, Suite 4
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-336-8409

Sr. Red 2-Week Review
2014-09-25 18:45 - 20:00
At Kickside of Montgomery, during BBC and Adult class. Sr. Red belts should not attend regular class on this night.
