A Statement from Enso Directors Sensei Jay Nacu and Sensei Denise Nacu Heartache. Despair. Shame. Rage. Sadness. These are the emotions we have been feeling throughout the week, as we read the news, watched the protests, listened to friends, and reflected on our own lives and our own leadership both at the dojo and in […]
Message sent June 28 Dear Students & Families, It’s hard to believe that July is almost here — and that we’ve spent nearly one-third of the year practicing social distancing to contain the spread of coronavirus. We are continually re-assessing how to live, work, and train safely in this ever-changing new environment. This week, […]
Our annual Black Belt Exam is a very special day for our community. It’s a day when students are asked to demonstrate their technique, endurance, and mental fortitude in front of a panel of sensei — as well as their karate peers and their friends and family. Beyond the physical exam, of course, is the […]
What is Kangeiko? Kangeiko is a Japanese term meaning “cold training” or “winter training.” The purpose of this tradition is to start the New Year with a high level of effort, renewed excitement and spirit, and a commitment to carry on for the rest of the year!! What’s the plan for Enso’s Kangeiko 2020? This special training event will […]
The tournament isn’t until Oct. 27th, but you can start preparing for Enso’s biggest event of the year today by taking these three action steps: REGISTER TO COMPETE You can download the forms online or pick them up at the Enso front desk. SIGN-UP TO VOLUNTEER We’ll provide training for various tasks – we need […]
This summer was an incredibly busy season for the Enso Elite Tournament Team, which had more than 40 athletes attending the AAU National Championships in July, as well as more than a dozen representatives on the AAU National Team, which traveled to Hungary and Slovakia in June. Here is a brief summary of our travels […]
Our annual Black Belt Exam is a very special day for our community. It’s a day when students are asked to demonstrate their technique, endurance, and mental fortitude in front of a panel of sensei — as well as their karate peers and their friends and family. Beyond the physical exam, of course, is the […]
Seventeen Enso athletes have qualified for highly selective international competitions in 2019. We are so proud to have our students representing themselves, our dojo, and the United States of America as they travel around the world this spring. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPORT FEDERATION (ISF) HIGH SCHOOL COMBAT GAMES Budapest, Hungary | June 16-21, 2019 Team […]
This Winter and Spring, Enso has been thrilled to welcome 24 new students to our dojo family. Some are training with our adult classes. Other adults are joining their children in our family classes. And still others are joining our youth or kinder karate courses. Enso’s course offerings are almost as diverse as our students […]
