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Summer 2015 Essay Question

We are so proud of the children who came forward for testing June 6th, and we are looking forward to a great week of preparation for our youth, teens and adult students, leading up to testing on Sat, June 13th. Meanwhile, we…

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Adult Karate Classes

Martial Arts Summer Camps 2015

Ramp up for Camp!  Expand your Skills! Increase Martial Arts Excellence this Summer! Remember, all Camps in addition to our ongoing evening class schedule, continuing throughout the summer. Schedule yourself and/or your child for some true martial arts enrichment: NinjaCamps -…

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Kids Karate Classes

March 2015 Essay Question

Reflect, Write, Draw, Present your Essay!! Congratulations to all our students in the Children's / Youth Program who completed the skills portion of their test last Saturday.  We came away inspired by your confidence, poise and fantastic performance!  We are…

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Lunar New Year: Lantern Festival Highlights

Health, Happiness, Peace & Prosperity to all! Ninja Campers let their light shine today!  Kicks, of course; NinjaRelays, yes, definitely, balancing challenges, and a sunny picnic lunch on the mat.  We learned about some Asian New Year's customs, and enjoyed…

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Snow Day! Happy February!

All Lessons & Classes cancelled today, Feburary 2 ...... Hope everyone is enjoying the snow! Get out there and play, stay safe, and enjoy your day off. Set up your dojhang at home today, or any day:  20-20-20-20: KneeHugs, Push-ups, Cranes…

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Ninja News: Winter Events

2015 is off to a Strong Start!  Mark your calendar to join these training and testing opportunities for your enrichment through the Winter: Sat Feb 7:   Valentine Ninja Camp; 1-4pm; Children 5-12; new and registered students. Fri Feb 13:  Artistic Weaponry…

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Ninja Camp Highlights from MLKing Day 2015

The Gong was struck (by all participants!), and the good vibes began to spread! Ninja Relays, Kicks, Jumping, Balancing, and RiverRocks (in record time….a few had their personal best...Elizabeth, Sarah, Conrad, Kian!); a picnic lunch on the sunny mat, followed…

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Karate Classes For Kids

How to Begin your Martial Arts Practice

Recently, the parent of an 8-year-old boy described her son as “painfully shy, quiet, and reserved”….could martial arts help him to embrace courage and confidence? Another parent of a vivacious, high-energy, super-charged 10-year-old wondered if martial arts training could guide…

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April 2016 News & Updates

Hello Parents & Students! We are happy to announce our new website, which gives you easier access to information about the dojhang, programs, and events, and more ways to interact with each other and share information.
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Inspiration: Adult Promotion Essay

Every quarter, usually at the transition of the seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, we host our promotion ceremony.  This is a joyful occasion, when students come forward to receive their promotion to their next belt (rank), after having prepared and…

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Testimonials

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“As the saying goes, “behind every great student is a great teacher.” Sr. GrandMaster Yu is indeed a great martial arts teacher with over 40 years of experience in guiding students to be their best. I am fortunate to be one of his students. Through Sr. GrandMaster Yu’s direct instruction, personal example and commitment to traditional martial arts principles, I have developed a martial arts worldview that has shaped me physically and mentally, and also as a caring and responsible human being.”
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“Since enrolling my son, I have seen incredible growth in his self-confidence, self-respect and physical coordination. Indeed, he was being so enriched and having so much fun, I joined myself and have enjoyed learning the new skills tremendously. Earlier this summer, we were in California and practicing our techniques together on the beach. Nothing on TV beats that.”
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