Rojen Recreation

Friends and family, it is with a heavy heart that after more than 25 years in operation, I must announce our permanent closure.

Please know that this decision was not reached lightly. Due to many factors, the most being the continued uncertainty of a return to conditions favorable to our programs, I felt it would be best if we moved on. To that end, I have also decided to retire from teaching entirely. We have all been through much over the past year and a half. I am confident that you all will find new interests to be passionate about, and with your same dedication that you have displayed in your studies as martial artists and gymnasts, I have no doubt in your abilities to find success.

I would like to express deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported us through the years. You have kept us going so many times. I will miss you all. I will miss seeing the joy on your faces as you master new skills and I will miss hearing with pride your stories about applying your focus and determination to your other areas of your lives. And, perhaps most of all, I will miss being there with you all as you grow and reach incredible heights. I hope to continue to leave this page open so as to keep in touch if you wish.

Thank you, everyone, for the experience of a lifetime.

Coach/Sensei Steve

Why hello everyone!

It has been quite the rough six months. I do have some news, though!

Covina Parks and Recreation has opted to allow some classes to resume, with some modifications.

What does that mean for us? Well, for one, Ju-jitsu as we have practiced it is not a safe activity for now. So going forward I have opted to shift our focus to two elements of the art that we can practice within social distancing guidelines.

The Little Kickers program is going to focus on Karate, taking advantage of the extra space we all now require. Students will also learn to use breathing techniques to help retain focus over long periods.

For our teen and adult participants we are proud to bring the art of Iaido, a more traditional style focused on the perfection of techniques with the katana. Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they so wish, though it will have to pass a safety check before it will be permitted in class. Please, no "live" blades (swords which have a sharpened edge) or cosplay props (this includes decorative replicas).

Also being introduced is the brand new Delvers Club, an enrichment activity that allows students to hone their academic and interpersonal skills. Using Wizard's of the Coast's popular game, Dungeons & Dragons, players will have a stress free way to practice their mathematic and literary skills, while learning to solve problems as a team.

A final note: masks will be required at all times, for both participants and observers. I also recommend hand sanitizer and bug spray, because we will be outside.

For details on signing up, please head here: http://www.covinaca.gov/

Sadly, we have not had any official word from Temple City Parks and Recreation at this time.

Attention all students:

In accordance with the California State Health Department's directive, and effective immediately, all classes in Temple City are postponed until further notice. We expect this to last at least until the recommended date of March 31st.

This affects:
Tuesday/Thursday Ju-Jitsu
Friday Little Kickers
Friday Ju-Jitsu and Japanese Sword
Saturday Kindergym
Saturday Gymnastics

Temple City Parks and Recreation will be in contact regarding adjustments or refunds once additional plans have been decided.

Any questions should be directed to Live Oak Park at (626) 579-0461.

Covina classes have officially been cancelled through the Spring session. We are still awaiting dates for the summer session.

Questions for Covina classes should be directed to Covina Parks and Recreation at (626) 858-7271

Hello everyone!

This is a reminder that all classes for Saturday, February 8th are cancelled, per the note on your receipts. The Camelia Court Coronation will be taking place that day. Classes will resume on February 15th. Please have your students practice as much as possible in the interim.

Good evening everyone! We hope you've all had a wonderful holiday season. Just wanted to drop a reminder that the winter session is just around the corner.

Tuesday/Thursday classes begin on January 14th and will end on March 19th.

Wednesday classes begin on January 15th and will end on March 18th

Friday classes will begin on January 17th and end on March 20th

Saturday classes will begin on January 18th and end on March 21st.

As always, keep your eyes peeled for announcements on this page.

Greetings everyone! We would like to invite you to attend our end of year potluck and Ju-jitsu promotion ceremony. Join us December 14th at 5:30pm for food, fun, and friendship.

At 6:00, we will begin with a short warm up and exhibition by some of our Ju-Jitsu students

At 6:30, food will be made available.

Promotion ceremony will begin at 7:00

We will conclude with our holiday gift exchange at 7:30.

Now, for those joining us, we are asking each party to provide either:
1 entree -or-
1 side dish -or-
1 dessert item
Each food item should be large enough for 30-50 people to have a sample portion. Please try to avoid the major allergens if possible.

We also ask that each party bring one drink item (usually one 2-litre will suffice.)

During the promotion ceremony we ask that observers maintain a respectful silence and that any photography or videography be conducted without the use of additional illumination (flash, cam lights, ect.).

The gift exchange will be open to participants under the age of 18. Those who wish to participate must bring a wrapped gift that does not exceed $10. After submitting your gift, you will receive a raffle ticket which will be used to determine the order in which participants shall choose from the available gifts.

We shall conclude everything at 8:00 pm.

If you intend to join us, please post a comment below with what dish you are bringing along with your total party size.

*edit* the address is 10144 Bogue St, Temple City, 91780

Emergency notification:
Classes on September 14 are cancelled due to a city event. Classes are rescheduled for September 21.

Hello everyone! I have just been informed that next Saturday, June 8th, the building will be requisitioned for a staff training seminar. As such, Kindergym and Gymnastics classes will be cancelled for the day. There will not be a chance to make up this missing class at the end of the session, so the parks and recreation department will be issuing refunds for the missing day. I am told this can either be a direct refund or applied as credit towards future registration. I will be handing out flyers given to me by the city during class today.

Somebody in the Saturday gymnastics left behind something rather important. Please send us a message if this was you.

UPDATE: The item has been returned to its rightful owner.

Jujitsu potluck will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at 6:30 pm in our regular room.

Sorry for the late notice!

All classes for today, 4/27, are cancelled. We will make up the class at the end of the session.

Class is cancelled for tonight, 1/18, due to the partition wall falling off the track. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This class will be made up at the end of our session.