The FSU Bamboo Dojo was established at Florida State University in the early 1980's. The Bamboo Dojo offers classes in Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts .
All classes are free and open to students, faculty, staff and community residents of all ages.
Founded by Grand Master Ngo Dong, in Hue Vietnam in 1965, Cuong Nhu combines the hard and soft styles of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese martial arts. Sensei Vu Trinh, the head instructor at the Bamboo Dojo, has over 30 years of martial arts experience both in the United States and Vietnam. He is recognized in the Cuong Nhu style for his expertise in breaking and self defense techniques. Stretching and conditioning exercises are a part of every class. Another aspect of Cuong Nhu training is board breaking which is used to increase self-confidence and ability.