Class Times
Starting 1/10/23 Classes are held:
Tuesdays from 6-8pm in Ferrell Auditorium. Map
Thursdays from 6-8pm at Lake Claire Park Map
Fridays from 6-8pm in Ferrell Auditorium.
Beginners are always welcome!
About Us
Looking for a better workout?
Want to feel safer and more confident?
Get all of that and more from the Cuong Nhu Karate Club at UCF!
We practice an authentic Vietnamese Martial Art called Cuong Nhu that focuses on self-defense, physical fitness, and improving students' moral character. By using principle ideas from 7 different martial art styles, we provide members the opportunity to develop a unique skillset that can be applicable in many self-defense situations. Our practices consist of fast paced full-body workouts that change from night to night to provide students variety in their exercise. Beyond developing your body and self-defense skills, our style also has a philosophy to help guide our members mentally and spirtually.
Come join our martial arts family today for fun and fitness!
Contact
Feel free to get in contact with us through email, Facebook, Orgsync or just stop by durring regular class times!
Email: cuongnhu.ucf@gmail.com
The Style
Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Association is a federally recognized non-profit educational organization. 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) derives its name, which is Vietnamese for Hard (Cuong) - Soft (Nhu).
The Teachers
The head instructor is Sensei Mark Brandenburg, a 4th degree black belt with 22 years of experience in Cuong Nhu. Senseis M-J White, Tom Pham, Nick Lippis, Matt Bahr, Elysse Rantanen and Cameron Adelsperger assist Sensei Mark. Master Donald Williams, a 6th degree black belt with nearly 30 years of experience provides guidance to the dojos in the region. Each brings their unique perspective to training that prepares students to become great martial artist and experience Cuong Nhu in a nurturing and fun way. Kicking, combinations, sparring and mat work are areas we focus on.
The Club
Kim Hiep Si is Vietnamese for Golden Samurai. The mascot for UCF at the time of the dojo's creation was the Golden Knights. Since 2005, we have served the community and UCF as a quality martial arts dojo. Kim Hiep Si is part of the Cuong Nhu Martial Arts family.
