Movie: Rocky (1976) Rocky is the mother of all underdog stories. If you only know the series from the louder, dumber sequels (I’m looking at you, Rocky IV), you might be surprised to find this a quietly thoughtful character study of the difference between losing and being a loser. Rocky might not be the first… Continue reading April Movie and Testing
Author: David Chung
KNMA Tournament 2025
KNMA Tournament Dear Dojo Community, KNMA school in Burbank (where testing occurs) will host their annual tournament next month Sat March 15 and Sun March 16. Students from KNMA, San Fernando, and our dojo will compete against one another in a wide range of events for 1st, 2nd, and runner up. Participation is not mandatory… Continue reading KNMA Tournament 2025
Feb Events – Lunar New Year Movie and Testing
Lunar New Year – Movie Screening Dear Dojo Community, Gong Xi Fa Cai! Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and to usher in Year of the Snake, we will have a screening of Jackie Chan’s 1978 classic Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow. This is his very first kung fu comedy, and set the… Continue reading Feb Events – Lunar New Year Movie and Testing
Happy New Year 2025!
Happy New Year 2025! Part 1 – 2024 Retrospective If 2024 could be summarized in 1 word, it would be community. First, there was a stream of events in and out of the dojo: blue belts traditional Lion Dance for Lunar New Year volunteer classes at LA Mid Valley Library annual KNMA Park Testing… Continue reading Happy New Year 2025!
Testing – December 2024 and Holidays
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 2024
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 – Sept 14, 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
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
Testing – August 2024
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
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