Redwood Dojo - Martial Arts in Oakland

07/14/2026

Great job, everyone- candidates, ukes, instructors and supportive classmates.

Congratulations to new Shodans, Andrei Secor and Sage Plaisted, of Rohai and Redwood Dojos. Well done and well deserved, thanks to your long-term dedication and your commitment to teaching at your respective dojos! Promoted on July 13, 2026.

05/09/2026

A Great Blue Heron at Redwood Dojo today! It must have heard that Sensei Lara was practicing Crane forms! That, or it heard about all the tasty gophers living in the field.

08/17/2024

Now in progress- the First Annual Redwood Dojo Kata-a-Thon fundraiser!

08/03/2024

Our first annual Kata-A-Thon challenge is coming up on August 17th! Join us as we embark on a day of 100 katas! With group challenges, instructor showcases, community potluck, and a scholarship fundraiser t-shirt, it promises to be a great day.

Learn more & register here:
https://sites.google.com/view/redwood-kata-a-thon

03/16/2024

Family Team Kata division (my favorite) at today’s 26th Annual Rohai Dojo kata tournament! Watch for more pics from this awesome event. Thanks to all who made it a big success!

10/02/2023

Congratulations to Sensei Sara on passing her Nidan test this weekend at West Coast Training Camp!

11/04/2021

We had some fun this Halloween at Redwood Dojo...

This Halloween students had fun participating in the Costume Kata Challenge. Check out the results below!

05/12/2020

Despite the challenges we are all facing now, we keep training! As martial artists, we strive to adapt and deal with whatever comes our way. Click below to see how Redwood Dojo has adjusted to training in place.

Nearly two months ago on March 12th, we had our normal Thursday evening classes, with no idea that it would be our last time training in person for two months and counting. We have not stepped foo…

03/21/2020

Our first virtual Saturday morning class! Brought to you by a park or yard and internet connection near you! We will have a full schedule of virtual classes released soon. Keep training!