Irimi  : 

In typical Irimi, we approach the attacker more directly by approaching his front, or rather to his inside. Primarily, we slide at an angle towards the assailant. This angle can vary depending upon the technique we are performing and other small variables. Basically, we can vary the irimi positioning to fit the need at hand. Sometimes we need to slide in deeply, or drop our body lower when we enter, etc. In nearly all cases, it is practiced as a single movement before the execution of the actual technique (such as Shihonage or Sokumen - Iriminage). The work involved in the irimi entrance is getting your best positioning during the attack.  Ref. : Aikido World © Web Journal

Tenkan  : 

Tenkan is an entrance to the attacker that involves a step to the outside of his body and 180° turn and stepping back once again. The difficulty in positioning here is that you need to be constantly aware where your positioning is in relationship to the attacker. Being that both persons should always be moving during the technique – getting the best positioning for the technique takes time to master. Ref. : Aikido World © Web Journal

Atemi  :

In Japanese martial arts, the term atemi (当て身^?) designates blows to the body, ^[1] as opposed to twisting of joints, strangleholds, holding techniques and throws. Atemi can be delivered by any part of the body to any part of the opponents body. They can be percussive or use 'soft' power. Karate is a typical martial art focusing on percussive atemi. The location of nerve and pressure points, such as might be used for certain acupressure methods, also often informs the choice of targets for atemi (see kyusho).  Ref.: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Only by absolute discipline of mind, body, and spirit, do students maintain honor in martial arts

Open Mind, Open Heart, Open Arms

Respectful Terms-

• Sensei (pronounced sen-say) means Teacher
        for all disciplines, this is someone who has reached a Black Belt level

                         i.e.  Sensei George, Sensei Ray , Sensei Tracy

• Sempai (pronounced sem-pie) indicates a senior member of the class,

                            who leads by example in certain situations  :

                                   i.e.  Sempai Michael, Sempai Nik

• Respectful Actions
  • Bowing:
    • Do as you-
      • Enter and leave the Dojo
      • as you start and finish working with a partner
      • before/after you step on the mats
      • before/after you speak with your sensei or sempai
      • before you join a class when you come in late
      • Be On Time for class
      • you are permitted to be in the Dojo at 6:45 pm
      •  
        The Dojo is a place for training, NOT a Playground.
      • Behave in a Dojo as you would behave in a classroom, church, temple, or mosque

Philosophies-

• All students must memorize the following:
• These are only some of the facts and philosophies that are part of Cuong-Nhu. We will learn more and more as the 

                                   year progresses.

• Founder of Cuong-Nhu : GrandMaster Ngo Dong;  Where & When : Vietnam in 1965

• Meaning of Cuong-Nhu : Hard-Soft ; Hard style of Karate-do, Soft style of Aikido and Tai Chi, incorporated with hand techniques

                     of Boxing and Wing Chun, and grappling/throwing of Judo

• US Headquarters : Jacksonville, Florida
• Current Head of Cuong-Nhu : GrandMaster Quynh Ngo
• Three-O's Principle : Open Mind, Open Heart, Open Arms
• Five A's for Self Defense : Alertness, Awareness, Avoidance, Anticipation, Action
• Code of Ethics #1 : Cuong-Nhu students must strive to improve themselves and their abilities in the martial arts in order to serve

                                                      the people.

• Code of Ethics #2 : All students must be faithful to the ideals of Cuong-Nhu and attempt to spread and develop those beliefs to

                                                      the younger generation so that they too may be morally and physically fit.