Author: David Chung

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

Dojo Internship Program Dragon and Crane Dojo is on the lookout for summer interns age 16 and up! Per California state law, the prime beneficiary of an internship is not the organization, but the intern. The dojo has a diverse backlog of projects that provide an opportunity to develop professional skills, beef up your resume,… Continue reading Dojo Internship Program

April Testing Info Time: Fri April 12th: 6pm for all White Belts 7pm for all Yellow and Yellow-Stripe Belts Sat April 13th: 9:30am for Intermediate Belts 11am 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,… Continue reading Testing – April 2024

KNMA Tournament NOTE: Dragon and Crane Dojo will be open the weekend of the event. Who: All students are eligible – both kids and adults across all belts. Participation is recommended but not mandatory.   What: Tournaments are a fun and exciting chance to compete against students from other schools for gold, silver, or bronze medals… Continue reading KNMA Tournament 2024

Board Game Day and Lunar New Year Dear Dojo Community, Please mark your calendars Sat Feb 17 2:30-5pm to celebrate of Lunar New Year followed by a Board Game day. We will ring in the Year of the Dragon with red money envelopes, lantern making, traditional greetings, and more. For the board gaming, bringing your own game… Continue reading Board Gaming and Lunar New Year – Feb 2024

February Testing Info Time: Fri Feb 9th: 6pm for all White Belts 7pm for all Yellow and Yellow-Stripe Belts Sat Feb 10th: 9:30am for Intermediate Belts 11am 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,… Continue reading Testing – February 2024

December Testing Info Time: Fri Dec 8th: 6pm for White Belts 7pm for Yellow Belts and Yellow-Stripes Sat Dec 9th: 9:30am Intermediate Belts 11:00am 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:… Continue reading Testing – December 2023