O’Sensei Ngo Dong
Grand Master Ngo Dong Here is a little history of our Grand Master Ngo Dong: As a boy, O’Sensei Ngo Dong learned Vovinam, the Vietnamese system of martial arts, from Ngo Quoc Phong, one of the top five students of Vovinam’s founder Grandmaster Nguyen Loc. Dong also learned Wing Chun from his two elder brothers, who […]
There must be a balance in everything!
Teaching martial arts is not easy as it should incorporate all aspects of the art, from personal growth, philosophy, humility, etc., to even competition. This creates an environment for the healthy development of an individual. You can not do well without any of these aspects. In my particular case, I promote a balanced environment and […]
I’m your sensei – Sensei Luis Costa
There must be a balance in everything! Teaching martial arts is not easy as it should incorporate all aspects of the art, from personal growth, philosophy, humility, etc., to even competition. This creates an environment for the healthy development of an individual. You can not do well without any of these aspects. In my particular […]
What is Cuong Nhu?
Cuong Nhu is a martial art that blends the basic elements of a number of different styles. Cuong Nhu has its roots in Shotokan Karate and combines aspects of Aikido, Judo, Wing Chun, Vovinam, Tai Chi Chuan, and Boxing. It is this blending of hard and soft styles from which Cuong Nhu (pronounced Kung New) […]
Cuong Nhu History
Cuong Nhu, literally “hard-soft”, was founded by Grandmaster Ngo Dong in 1965. Cuong Nhu (pronounced “kyung-new”) combines the hard-style blocks, punches, and kicks of traditional Japanese Karate-do with the softer, more circular movements of arts like Aikido and Tai Chi. It also incorporates the hand techniques of Western Boxing and Wing Chun with the throwing […]
Benefits of Struggling
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared, he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and […]
Parents Open Tryout
👨👧👦 Parents, Join Us on the Mat! 🥋 This is your moment to become part of the martial arts journey! Step onto the mat and feel the thrill of training alongside your child. Whether you’re new to martial arts or have been cheering from the sidelines, this special event is designed to push your limits, […]
CTX Martial Arts Community Service
CTX Martial Arts Community Service Participating in community service is an essential part of becoming a well-rounded individual. At our karate school, we believe in not only teaching our students the art of self-defense but also instilling the values of giving back to their community. That’s why we offer opportunities for our students to participate […]
Belt Test – March 8th, 2024
Belt Test – Friday, March 8th, 2024 Dear Parent/Guardian, We are excited to announce that a belt stripe test will be taking place on Friday, March 8th, at 7:30 pm for selected students. We look forward for you to take this next step in your martial arts journey. The rank they/you are testing for is […]
Belt Test – February 10th, 2024
Belt Test – Saturday, February 10th, 2024 Dear Parent/Guardian, We are excited to announce that a belt stripe test will be taking place on Saturday, February 10th, at 9:00 am for selected students. We look forward for you to take this next step in your martial arts journey. The rank they/you are testing for is […]