Central Martial Arts of Oregon

08/19/2026

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08/14/2026

07/06/2026

This is Sarina! 😊
Some of you know me, and some of you may not. I'm a CIP student at Central Martial Arts, and over the last several months I've had the privilege of working behind the scenes coordinating our Fourth of July parade float.
First... I think it was a success! 🥇
But I'd love to hear from you.
What did you like? What would you change? What ideas do you have to make next year's float even bigger and better?
Last year we placed in two categories. This year we took home 🥇 First Place Overall! (Yes... I'll probably mention that a few more times. 😂)
One thing I've learned is that this wasn't one person's project—it was a team effort, and I want to recognize some amazing people.
Abby, Beeb, Ethan, Dina, Seth, Ellie, Sensei Shawn, and Tamara—thank you for everything you did to bring this float to life.
Beeb became our transportation commander, making sure everyone got where they needed to be.
Ethan jumped in and handled the food setup for the after-party.
Tamara went rogue in the absolute best way and made the float look even better by decorating all the little things I forgot.
Kevin from Main Street Tattoo deserves a huge thank you. I came to him with a last-minute idea for the animal panels, and he absolutely exceeded every expectation. Honestly, he finished those incredible animal posters faster than it took us to wrap the PVC poles!
Ms. Sara from West Salem became our unofficial "Elevation Engineer." If it needed to be high up, she was there—steady on the ladder and always ready to help.
Evelyn from West Salem was our quiet powerhouse. She was constantly decorating, stepping in wherever needed, helping the kids, and making things happen behind the scenes. I noticed you. ❤️
Mr. Ryan from South Salem helped keep me on track and made sure I was keeping up with the float throughout the parade.
And Christian gets the award for "Crowd Amplifier." He kept the kids engaged, excited, and safe the entire parade.
There are so many others who helped—parents who volunteered, students who participated, families who cheered us on, neighbors who lent a hand, and anyone I may have accidentally left out. Please know that this ribbon belongs to all of us.
Now it's your turn.
What should we keep? What should we improve? What would you love to see next year?
Because if this year earned us 🥇 First Place Overall... I think next year we can make something even more memorable together. ❤️

07/05/2026

A huge thank you to Sarina, Beeb, Dina, Abby and Sarah. Your efforts this morning were legendary! Our Parade committee knocked it out if the oark this year. We took 1st plave overall. Im Super proud to have you all. Thank you yo the few but mighty students who showed up to march with us. It was a great day.

Shawn

07/04/2026

it's coming together. Parade day!!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🥋
🚗 PARK AT INDEPENDENCE CINEMA!
We highly recommend parking at the movie theater. The dojo is just down the street, where you'll find volunteers, air conditioning, restrooms, and a place to relax while you wait for your ride.
🚌 The last ride to the parade lineup leaves at 11:00 AM.
🎨 Want to help decorate? Join us at Western Oregon University at 9:30 AM. We'd love the extra hands!
🚗 Prefer to drive yourself? You can also park at Western Oregon University and walk to the parade.
🚲 After the parade, volunteers will be offering rides back to Western Oregon University for those who drove themselves.
👋 Just want to participate?
Meet us at the parade lineup by 11:30 AM in your gi, and we'll get you checked in.
When in doubt... come to the dojo! We'll make sure you get where you need to be.
🇺🇸 See you soon! We can't wait to celebrate with everyone! 🥋🎉

07/03/2026

🇺🇸🥋 1 DAY UNTIL THE PARADE! 🥋🇺🇸
Tomorrow is the day!
Last year, Central Martial Arts was honored to receive 2nd Place in the Family-Friendly Category and 3rd Place Overall. We can't wait to celebrate with our students, families, instructors, and community again this year as we honor 50 Years of Central Martial Arts and America's 250th Birthday!
📍 A few final reminders:
✅ The dojo will be open 9:00–11:00 AM if you need to: • Drop off food or drinks for the after-party. • Lock up your bike before the parade so you can ride home afterward.
📄 Please check our previous posts and flyers for parking maps, shuttle information, arrival times, and other frequently asked questions.
📱 Please be patient with Facebook messages and text messages tomorrow. Our volunteers will be busy decorating the float, welcoming participants, and getting everyone ready for the parade. We may not be able to respond immediately, but we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
💙 Thank you to everyone who has donated their time, talents, supplies, and support to make this celebration possible. We truly couldn't do it without our amazing dojo family.
🥋 Wear your gi with pride. 😊 Bring your biggest smile. 🇺🇸 And let's make some unforgettable memories together!
We'll see you at the parade! ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2026

Got our booth set up in Monmouth park. Stop by and see us.