My kids started at Kickside a bit over a year ago and I started shortly after they did. Attending this school has changed our lives. It has helped my kids with their self confidence and body awareness. Taking class a few times a week has been an excellent course of self care for all of us. Kickside has become a regular part of our lives. The instructors at each of the 3 Kickside locations are outstanding. They have a way of seeing each of their students and meeting them where they are at. We truly love Kickside and the way it has positively affected our whole family.
About Kickside Martial Arts
Kickside Martial Arts has been teaching fun and exciting martial arts classes since 2007. With locations in Hillsborough and elsewhere, they offer traditional and mixed martial arts classes for all ages and skill levels. The instructors provide one-on-one guidance and support, creating a positive environment that helps students grow and develop new skills. Many parents have seen their children improve at home and in school, gaining confidence, focus, and respect. Students, especially young children, enjoy the frequent classes, which provide good value and are designed to be fun. The instructors are patient and personalize drills to help each child succeed, ensuring no one gets lost in a crowd. Whether for children or adults, Kickside Martial Arts is a great place to learn martial arts, make new friends, and become the best version of oneself. With experienced instructors and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a place where students stay committed and achieve goals, including earning black belts.
Reviews
We’ve had an absolutely wonderful experience with this Taekwondo class for my child! The instructors are incredibly skilled, patient, and genuinely passionate about teaching. They create a positive and disciplined environment where kids not only learn martial arts techniques but also build confidence, focus, and respect.
What I appreciate the most is how they balance fun with structure—classes are engaging, yet they instill important values like perseverance and self-control. I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in my child’s confidence, coordination, and overall attitude since joining.
Instructor are very supportive and always takes the time to encourage each child… read full review
We are extremely happy with our experience at Kickside Martial Arts! My son has been learning Taekwondo here, and the transformation we’ve seen in him has been truly amazing.
The instructors like Miss Reed, Mr Ezawa are not only highly skilled but also very patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth. They focus not just on martial arts techniques, but also on discipline, respect, confidence, and self-control — which has made a big difference in my son’s overall behavior and mindset.
The environment is very positive, structured, and motivating. Classes are well-organized, and every student gets individual attention, which helps them improve… read full review
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Location
378 South Branch Road Building 1, Suite 4, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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