Black Diamond Self-Defense Academy

Black Diamond Karate and Self Defense

Black Diamond Kids Center is happy to announce we now offer Karate classes!

At Black Diamond Karate and Self Defense located in Brentwood CA, 94513 we are a "no contracts" facility and offer reasonable tutition plans. Black Diamond Karate and Self Defense offers traditional Isshin Ryu Karate and Self Defense classes designed for students of all age groups. (Including Preschool children ages 3 1/2 - 5, school age children 6-13 and Adults 13+)

It is a proven fact that Martial Arts students do better in school work and social situations due to the skills taught at Black Diamond Karate and Self Defense. Also unlike many team sports, where only the most talented students participate; We at Black Diamond Karate and Self Defense believe in 100% participation in every class with all students receiving one-on-one attention during a training session. If you believe that you or your child can benefit from better physical fitness, more focus, self control, and greater goal achievement skills, then please call Black Diamond Karate and Self Defense at 925-516-6619 for a free trial lesson.

About the Instructor

Sensei Cory Hefner has been training in the Martial arts for over 17 years and has been teaching Martial Arts since 2002. Sensei Cory currently holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Isshin Ryu Karate and is a life time member of American Isshin Ryu Inc. (non profit www.americanisshinryu.com).

Before Moving to California in 2010, Sensei Cory trained under Master Instructor Paul Kildulf, in Oxford NJ at Golden Rule Karate and Fitness. Cory was the Head instructor on Mondays receiving his training directly from Sensei Paul Kilduff.

Other Styles:

1)Wing Chung under Master Instructor Keith Mazza and has had one on one training with Grand Master William Cheung

2) Muk Duk Kwon - Instructor Fred Keoufoti

Eductation:

MS Information Systems - Steven's Institute of Technology

BA Political Science - Kean College

Misc:

NJ Dept of Corrections before moving to CA

Served in US ARMY Reserve 91-98

Black Diamond Karate and Self Defense

Age and physical limitations are not an issue because our programs and classes are designed for ages 3+ and any level of experience. Besides teaching traditional Isshin Ryu Karate we also incorporate modern training equipment, teaching methods and theories.

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