Author: David Chung

December Testing and Holidays Holiday Closures Thanksgiving: closed Thurs Nov 28 – Sat Nov 30 classes resume Tues Dec 3rd Year End: closed Tues Dec 24 – Sat Jan 4 classes resume Tues Jan 7   Testing Fri Dec 13th: 6pm for White Belts 7pm for Yellow Belts and Yellow-Stripes Sat Dec 14th: 9:30am Intermediate… Continue reading Testing – December 2024 and Holidays

Oct Triple Events Dear Dojo Community, We have 3 events coming up in October: Sat 5/Sun 6: JCMA Tournament (Dojo OPEN) Fri 11/Sat 12: Testing (Dojo CLOSED) Sat 19: Dojo Picnic – Dojo @ Dearborn Park See below for details Sat 5-Sun 6: JCMA Tournament When: Sat Oct 5 @ 10am: CHILDREN (11 and under)… Continue reading Oct Triple Events 2024

Dojo Picnic with KNMA San Fernando – Sat Sept 14, 2024 Dear Dojo Community, Please mark your calendars for a special class and picnic event on Sat Sept 14th, 2024. We will be joined by Chief Instructor Albert Lopez and his students from KNMA San Fernando.   As a side note, since KNMA San Fernando is… Continue reading Dojo Picnic with KNMA San Fernando – Sept 14, 2024

Back-to-School Puzzle Contest Dear Dojo Community, With LAUSD back in session, we are pleased to announce a special back-to-school program.   We have created a custom 500-piece jigsaw puzzle using the group photo from last May’s class at Dearborn Park. All students and parents are welcome and encouraged to contribute towards solving the puzzle, whether… Continue reading Back-to-School Puzzle Contest

August Testing Info Time: Fri Aug 9th: 6pm for White belts 7pm for Yellow belts Sat Aug 10th: 9:30am for Intermediate belts 11:0am for Advanced belts Location: ** NOT at Dragon and Crane Dojo ** Testing will occur at our affiliate partner school: Ken Nagayama Martial Arts2809 W Burbank BlvdBurbank, CA 91505818-840-9004kennagayama.com Eligibility: Not all… Continue reading Testing – August 2024

KNMA Dodgers Night Dear Dojo Community, KNMA school has kindly invited our school to their Dodgers Night event: Who: Dojo students and family What: Dodgers vs. Pirates When: Sat Aug 10 @ 6:10pm Where: Dodgers Stadium Section 31 Rows H…O How: Tickets $46 per person Payment due to Mr. Chung by this Fri July 12… Continue reading KNMA Dodgers Night

Japanese Obon Festival Dear Dojo Community, Please mark your calendars a special dojo outing on the evening of Sat June 29th. Who: open to public – students, families, friends all welcome What: Japanese Obon Festival (sfvhbt.org/obon-festival/) When: Saturday June 29 evening (approx 5:30~8pm) Where: jointly hosted bySFV Japanese American Community Center (sfvjacc.com) andSFV Hongwanji Buddhist… Continue reading Japanese Obon Festival

KNMA Park Testing The next testing for belt promotion will be on Saturday June 15th and will be a very special event. ALL dojo students – even those not ready to test – are encouraged to attend.   Location: NOT at Dragon and Crane Dojo NOT at Ken Nagayama Martial Arts in Burbank Valley Village… Continue reading Park Testing – June 15, 2024

Board Game Day Dear Dojo Community, Please mark your calendars Sat May 11th 2:30-5pm for a Board Game Day at the dojo.   Bringing your own game is optional but encouraged. Students who do so should be ready to give a quick summary of the game eg Uno is a card game for 2 or more… Continue reading Board Game Day

12:30pm Adults Class Cancelled – Sat April 6th Dear Adult students, Please be advised that the 12:30pm Adults class will be cancelled this coming Sat April 6th. Thank you, -Mr. Chung