About
Moon Dragon Dojo offers Cuong Nhu martial arts classes for kids and adults. Training includes forms, basic techniques, self-defense, grappling, sparring, board breaking, and various weapons. Kids start at age seven, and classes are self-paced and personalized.
Programs
- Cuong Nhu martial arts classes for kids and adults — Kids starting at age seven; wide range of ages and abilities · Monday and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm; Saturday 10-11 am for kids · Martial arts training including forms, basic techniques, self-defense, grappling, sparring, board breaking, and various weapons; classes also offered for adults.
At a glance
- Ages: 7–18 years old
- General schedule: Monday and Wednesday kids 6:30-7:30 pm; adults 7:30-8:30 pm. Saturday kids 10-11 am; adults 11 am-12:30 pm.
About the provider
Moon Dragon Dojo says it has been in Berkeley for over 25 years. The leadership team includes Master Allyson Appen, Co-Head Instructor, Shichidan, seventh degree black belt; Rosanne Boudreau, Co-Head Instructor, Sandan, third degree black belt; Alyssandra Yochelson, Nidan, second degree black belt; and Jennifer Argle, Nidan, second degree black belt. The dojo says it cultivates self-discipline, persistence, and fitness of the mind, body, and spirit. Master Allyson Appen was selected as Martial Artist of the Year in 2000 by the Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists and was inducted into the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors Hall of Fame in 2015.
The school says it has a wide range of ages and abilities, starts kids at age seven, and that every student trains to their physical limits and progresses at their own pace. It also says classes are self-paced and personalized.
What families say
“The highlight of my day is when I get to go to class at Moon Dragon Dojo and train with a great group of people. At this dojo, there’s a supportive environment that accepts people at whatever level they are at, while providing martial arts training that is fun, challenging, and practical for self defense.” — Anna Z.
“I love Moon Dragon Dojo! It’s just the right combination of “martial” and “art”. Good workouts and lots of personal attention from the instructors, but they don’t push people through too fast: you know when you get a black belt from the Moon Dragon Dojo that it really means something.” — Corie R.
Last updated September 15, 2026.
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