Revised Week: February 20 – 24, 2023

Due to the number of students between ranks the week following Primary Testing, the week after testing includes some schedule changes/additions due to make-up testings, technique-building, and promotion ceremonies! Notable Days: Monday 2/20: CLOSED President's Day Tuesday 2/21: Fun & … Continue reading

Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough 2/24

NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON THIS DAY AT ANY LOCATIONS 5:30 pm  White – Sr. Green 6:15 pm  Blue – Red 7:00 pm  Sr. Reds, Black Belts, Teens/Adults (All Ranks) Times are for your current rank, not the new … Continue reading

Labor Day Closing 2023

There will be no classes Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4th due to the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the last minutes of summer! New Fall Schedules take effect September 5th. Check the schedule page for more information and check … Continue reading

UFC: Godinez vs Reed – Las Vegas

    Our Kickside Hillsborough Chief Instructor, Elise Reed steps back in the UFC cage looking for back to back wins vs Lupita Godinez   This event will take place in the sold out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in … Continue reading

BOARD BREAKING WEEK: September 25 – 29

Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes September 25– 29th. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The theory being, good technique will break a … Continue reading

“2-Week” Review (Sr Red Belts)

Time: 6:00 pm (Duration is dependent upon the quantity of students in attendance and their preparation level) Location: Kickside of Branchburg, 1010 US-202 South, Branchburg, NJ   Sr. Red Belt testing guidelines/requirements are available here   Sr. Red Belts must have … Continue reading

Primary Testing October 7th

Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held Saturday, October 7th. There will be no classes on this day. Location: Kickside of Montgomery (1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ) Testing will be held outside, on the lawn in front of Burger … Continue reading

MMA Leveling at Montgomery

All eligible MMA students should attend leveling at Montgomery on October 30th at 7pm. It will be a class with promotion afterwards, so come in full uniform and gear.

CLOSED for Halloween

Happy Halloween!  Enjoy your trick-or-treating safely with friends and family.

NJMAA Spring Championships, MMA and Sparring Tournament

Register now for the Spring Championships April 6th at Kickside Martial Arts, 1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 Starts at 10:30 am Divisions include: MMA Open, MMA Grappling, MMA Striking, and Traditional Point Sparring Register here

Princeton Demo Team Tryouts – July 2nd

Come try out for the demonstration team for Kickside of Princeton.  Mr. Ezawa will be working with committed students on a choreographed performance to show off the skills using open hand forms, weapons, self defense skits, and breaking -- all … Continue reading

Independence Day Closing 2024

Hillsborough is closed July 4th and 6th Montgomery & Branchburg are closed July 4th and 5th We encourage all students to take class at Hillsborough on Friday morning and at Branchburg or Montgomery on Saturday morning. Please refer to the … Continue reading

Collar Testing – July 27

July 27th  9:45 am at Kickside of Princeton (1225 State Rd, 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 … Continue reading

Sparring Seminar at Branchburg

Register here The seminar will focus on fundamentals, live drills, and situational sparring to develop confidence on the mat and sharpen Sparring IQ for all levels. When? Saturday, September 14 Where? Branchburg Kickside  1010 US-202 S Branchburg, NJ 08876   … Continue reading

Breaking Week: October 7-12th

Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes October 7-12th. Board breaking allows students to expand their training by testing techniques on a simulated opponent. The theory being, good technique will break a board.  … Continue reading

Announcements

SR. RED BELT 2-DAY REVIEW
October 17th at 6:30 pm
@ Kickside of Branchburg
1010 Route 202S, Branchburg
Reviews are for ALL Senior Red Belts and are where eligibility stripes are earned for testing. Make sure to polish up on your beginner forms and come prepared to show what you know. Students must earn their eligibility stripe at the testing prior to their Black Belt Test. Please review Belt Info for more details.
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PRIMARY TESTING - NO CLASSES
October 19, 2024 (no regular classes on this day)
@ Kickside of Montgomery/Princeton
1225 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
9:00 am White - Sr. Blue Belts 
10:00 am Brown - Red Belts
10:30 am All Adults and Teens (White - Red)
11:00 am Sr. Red and Black Belts
Testing times are for your current rank, not the new one
Click here for full information and testing applications
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MOMENTUM WEEK
October 21 - 26, 2024
Invite your friends to take a class with you! Earn referral bonuses and free gifts.
Click here to invite a friend to class during momentum week.
Hillsborough will follow a revised schedule of classes for Momentum Week. Click here to view
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RANK CEREMONIES - NO CLASSES
October 24, 2024
@ Kickside of Hillsborough
378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ
5:30 pm  White – Sr. Green
6:15 pm  Blue – Red
7:00 pm  Sr. Reds, Black Belts, Teens/Adults (All Ranks)
Testing times are for your current rank, not the new one
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NO CLASSES ON HALLOWEEN:
October 31, 2024
Have a safe and happy Halloween (and Diwali for those who celebrate).
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FALL 2024 CLASS SCHEDULES:
Effective September 3rd
Click here for the Branchburg Location
Click here for the Hillsborough Location
Click here for the Montgomery Location
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