Blog Feed: Cuong Nhu Redwood Dojo

Heading to Atlanta!

Published on 2012-05-22 17:33:04

Thirteen members of Redwood Dojo will be heading to Atlanta for the 2012 Cuong Nhu annual training camp over Memorial Day weekend. The best part is that Cris and Pam will be testing for black belt! Wish them luck (they’ve already done the hard work and preparation, but a little luck on top of it [...] > read more

Update: They’ve changed the demo schedule again!

Published on 2012-03-23 18:43:39

We are now due to go on stage at 1 p.m. tomorrow, March 24th, at Redwood Heights school. Performers: Please be on site, dressed and ready to go no later than 12:45 p.m. Those who are helping bring the mats down, lets try to have them down there by 12:30. See you there. > read more

See us at the Redwood Heights Multicultural Expo on March 24th

Published on 2012-03-20 17:17:32

Redwood Dojo students will once again be performing at Redwood Heights elementary for their annual Multicultural Expo, this coming Saturday at 1:15 p.m. (Parents of demo participants: please note the change in time!) Performers should attend our regular Saturday morning class at 9:30 a.m., and reconvene at the school no later than 1 p.m. Come [...] > read more

See you Sunday the 26th…

Published on 2012-02-25 20:33:15

The demo begins at 1 p.m. Kids who are participating should arrive no later than 12:45, dressed in a proper uniform with patch, and ready to perform! Kids: Once your performance is complete, support the teens and adults – especially the black belt candidates – by watching (and enjoying) their demonstrations too. Looking forward to [...] > read more

Coverage in the Montclarion

Published on 2012-02-24 15:45:47

Our 20th Anniversary got some coverage in the Montclarion. Click here to see the online article and photo gallery featuring the 5 o’clock kids’ class. We’re looking forward to Sunday’s demo, which will show a sampling of what we practice in classes from peewee through adult, as well as featuring our current black belt candidates [...] > read more

Important Info: President’s Day schedule, demo practices, and more…

Published on 2012-02-17 17:52:33

Please note that we WILL be holding peewee class on Monday, February 20, at 4 p.m., in spite of the President’s Day holiday. We will meet outdoors – dress warmly if needed! In case of rain, we have a backup plan for going indoors. Whatever the weather, I’ll see you there, and we’ll practice for [...] > read more

Redwood Dojo Celebrates 20 Years at Redwood Heights

Published on 2012-02-07 15:15:48

Download the flyer as a pdf: 20thAnniversaryRed Download a version of the flyer that includes address and phone number: 20thAnniv-withAddress Thank you, Alejandro Johnson, for your graphic design work! > read more

Important Upcoming Events, January and February 2012

Published on 2012-01-13 01:22:39

Monday January 16th: Martin Luther King holiday. Please see the previous post. Friday & Saturday, January 27-28: We have a special guest instructor coming to town – Soshi Jason Backlund, head of Kobushin Kai Jujutsu. There will be classes for all ages, on Friday at our “sister school,” Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate (Rohai Dojo), and [...] > read more

Important Info about the MLKing Day Holiday

Published on 2012-01-12 16:29:56

Monday, January 16th is a holiday in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, and Redwood Heights will be closed along with all other city facilities. However, in keeping with Redwood Dojo tradition, Sensei Didi will meet with students in the peewee karate class outdoors, in front of the main entrance, at their regular class time [...] > read more

Welcome to Redwood Dojo’s 20th Year!

Published on 2012-01-03 12:52:01

Classes resume today after a relaxing holiday break, and we’re excited to get going again because it’s our 20th anniversary! Twenty years ago today, the brand new building opened with a celebration at Redwood Heights Community Center. Redwood Dojo did its first demo: hard and soft style kata, weapons, and throwing, with Sensei Didi, Sensei [...] > read more

Correction…

Published on 2011-12-19 02:52:10

In the previous post, December Happenings, under “important holiday schedule information,” we mistakenly posted that kids’ classes will be combined on Thursday the 22nd. Actually, both kids’ classes (as well as teen and adult classes) will meet as usual on the 22nd. > read more

December Happenings

Published on 2011-12-04 23:24:15

First of all, congratulations to all Redwood Dojo members who competed in the Hoa Sen dojo kata tournament today! We had a great turnout, and the competitors showed excellent spirit as well as technique. We’ll post congratulations by name once the official winners/participants list is provided by the host. Next Saturday, December 10th, is Rohai [...] > read more

The “Turkey Workout” is On!

Published on 2011-11-21 13:05:52

Due to popular demand, Rohai Dojo is once again hosting the FREE Thanksgiving morning “Earn Your Turkey” cardio kickboxing workout for members, family and friends. Join us for Sensei Didi’s music-driven, sweat-pumping, calorie-burning workout, and enjoy your holiday feast guilt-free. Adults, teens, friends, family – all are welcome, provided you have at least some previous [...] > read more

Autumn Events, Recent and Future

Published on 2011-10-28 02:01:29

West Coast Training Camp 2011 was the biggest yet, and if sweat and blisters are any indication, it was a success. Instructors and students came from as far away as Jacksonville, Florida and Morristown, Tennessee, as well as Seattle, Washington and our southern neighbor, San Diego. Special thanks to Sensei Darius Jones, who flew out [...] > read more

West Coast Training Camp, Black Belt Tests, & More…

Published on 2011-09-27 12:20:26

It’s almost here: West Coast Training Camp begins this coming Friday, September 30, at 6 p.m., and runs all day Saturday, October 1st. More details are provided below, but I want to call attention to a couple of other things first: Black belt testing at Rohai Dojo in Berkeley, 6 p.m. Thursday, September 29. Grandmaster [...] > read more

Free Adult Workout is Now Monthly

Published on 2011-06-26 16:15:58

It’s official: We’ve designated the first Tuesday of the month as Free Workout for Adults at Redwood Dojo. Visitors and newcomers are welcome during the first hour of the 7 to 8:30 p.m. adult class, and may observe the last half hour. Thi > read more

Free Workout for Adults Tomorrow!

Published on 2011-06-06 12:30:09

Don’t forget: Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. we’ll be offering a free workout for adults who want to kick-start the summer and get a taste of traditional martial arts. Please arrive a few minutes early, and wear loose, comfortable workout clo > read more

Photos from IATC 2011 – Cuong Nhu International Training Camp

Published on 2011-06-05 22:32:01

We’ve posted some photos from this year’s international training camp on the Redwood Dojo Facebook page. Click here to visit the photo album. If you’re on Facebook, you should be able to find many other excellent pictures posted by > read more

Martial Arts is for Adults

Published on 2011-05-20 00:12:04

Years ago, we used to have a flyer with the headline “Martial Arts Isn’t Just for Kids.” It’s easy for people to think karate schools with large children’s programs are just for children – there are so many kids ru > read more

Countdown to the International Training Camp

Published on 2011-05-17 00:23:36

The Cuong Nhu international training camp, or IATC, is coming up in less than two weeks! We’ll have a contingent of about a dozen students and instructors attending this year, flying to Atlanta for the Memorial Day weekend event. This year̵ > read more

Open Workout: New Adult Students Welcome

Published on 2011-04-30 19:18:26

First workout of the month in the adult class is always an open workout – new students welcome. The 7 to 8 p.m. hour will have a “martial fitness” theme; expect to sweat and work hard (at your own best pace, suitable for your fitnes > read more

Photos from the March 26 Demo

Published on 2011-04-03 00:21:06

Here’s a link to some great photos taken before and during our demo at the Redwood Heights Multicultural Faire. And here’s a link to the photo album from Rohai Dojo’s March 19 kata tournament. Look carefully & you should be able > read more

$25 for a couple minutes of competition?

Published on 2011-03-18 17:51:32

The schedule for tomorrow’s events is here. Money is tight for everyone these days, and when I handed out flyers a few weeks ago for our sister school’s annual Kata Competition, I understood that some folks would opt out on financial grou > read more

Check Back Later Today for Tournament Schedule

Published on 2011-03-18 04:38:10

A tentative schedule of events for the annual Rohai Dojo Kata Tournament should be available later today (Friday, March 18), and will be posted here. In the meantime, if you don’t have a copy of the original flyer with the address and phone num > read more

Martial Fitness / Open Workout for Adults, March 1st, 7 p.m. at Redwood Dojo

Published on 2011-02-24 04:50:20

Redwood Dojo welcomes newcomers age 18 & up – as well as all current members of teen and adult classes – to a special open workout on Tuesday, March 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. The workout is free of charge, and guaranteed to your heart pumpi > read more

Annual Kata Tournament Coming Up

Published on 2011-02-17 16:35:03

The annual kata tournament hosted by Rohai Dojo in Berkeley is coming up on March 19th. We’ll be polishing up our katas “tournament style” in class during the lead-up (and this will benefit everyone, including those who won’t > read more

Come to the Brown Belt test, Feb. 11, 2011

Published on 2011-02-10 16:06:28

A brown belt test is scheduled to take place at Rohai Dojo in Berkeley tomorrow (Friday, February 11), starting at 6 p.m. Our own Saskia will be testing, alongside a Rohai Dojo student. Come watch and support the candidates! Green belts/brown stripes > read more

Tests scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3

Published on 2011-02-01 15:28:02

Testing for ranks will take place on Thursday during the 4 p.m. class. A large number of kids will be testing for their next stripe or belt, including several taking their first test. Parents, if your child brought home a note about testing, please r > read more

Attention Monday Class Students

Published on 2011-01-10 23:27:03

The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday means all city facilities are closed on Monday, January 17. For that reason, there will be no 4 p.m. “Peewee” class and no 5 p.m. class for 6- and 7-year-old beginners on that day. Kids age 6 and up who > read more

2nd Annual Dojo Demo and Party

Published on 2011-01-10 13:37:06

Congratulations to all who took part in our 2nd annual party and demo yesterday. This demo set records both for number of participants, and fewest practices (due to the holidays intervening)–but we pulled it off! Here’s the final count: 5 > read more

FREE New Year’s Resolution Workout for Adults

Published on 2010-12-28 12:26:56

Click here to download and print the ResolutionWorkout flyer. Share it with friends; bring a friend with you when you come. You can pre-register using the link in the right-hand column of this page. It’s a great way to kick off the year! No exp > read more

Holiday Schedule 2010

Published on 2010-12-13 13:52:56

Here are some important notes to jot down and post on your fridge: All classes will meet as usual through Thursday, December 23. Don’t miss out, because we’ll be working on demo techniques for the New Year’s Party and Demo. The week > read more

New Year’s Demo-Party-Workout Scheduled for Sunday, January 9, 2011

Published on 2010-12-06 21:15:17

Many of you remember last year at this time: We were preparing for a Redwood Dojo demonstration and holiday party for students, family and friends. We had good food, a great demonstration (including board-breaking) and even a raffle. It was so much f > read more

Tests 3 p.m. today at Rohai Dojo in Berkeley

Published on 2010-11-13 02:41:40

Five brown belt students from Redwood Dojo will be testing for 1 black stripe today in Berkeley, along with a group of Rohai students. Come support them! Rohai Dojo is located at 1819 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, 1 1/2 blocks north of University Ave > read more

Poll: What kind of black belt test is best?

Published on 2010-10-05 15:15:10

The recent black belt testing at our “sister school,” Rohai Dojo, led to a conversation a few days later with an older black belt about two prevailing approaches to giving a test. One kind of test — the kind we like to tell about fr > read more

Black Belt Test Thursday; West Coast Training Camp Friday & Saturday!

Published on 2010-09-21 00:21:24

There will be black belt testing at Rohai Dojo in Berkeley this coming Thursday, September 23, beginning at 6 pm. Grandmaster Quynh Ngo, head of Cuong Nhu, will administer the test. Spectators are welcome. Rohai Dojo is located at 1819 San Pablo Aven > read more

Important Upcoming Events

Published on 2010-09-13 00:17:34

Tuesday, September 14, beginning at 6 pm: Testing for 1 and 2 black stripes (2nd kyu & 1st kyu), with candidates from Redwood, Rohai and Hoa Sen dojos. Test will begin with board-breaking and stamina. Test candidates should arrive early to warm u > read more