NAGA Philadelphia 2-17-24

Congratulations to our Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Students who competed in NAGA Philadelphia on 2-17-24!

Thanks Coach Rickiesha Seabourne for supporting them at the tournament.

Travis Johnson: Blue Belt 225-249.9lbs (super heavyweight)

Gold in men’s no-gi

Silver in men’s gi

Rajanique Haynes:180-189.9lbs (light heavyweight)

Bronze in women’s absolute no-gi

Championship belt in women’s absolute gi blue belt

Heather Becker: 150-159.9lbs...

NAGA Philadelphia 2-17-24

Congratulations to our Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Students who competed in NAGA Philadelphia on 2-17-24!

Thanks Coach Rickiesha Seabourne for supporting them at the tournament.

Travis Johnson: Blue Belt 225-249.9lbs (super heavyweight)

Gold in men’s no-gi

Silver in men’s gi

Rajanique Haynes:180-189.9lbs (light heavyweight)

Bronze in women’s absolute no-gi

Championship belt in women’s absolute gi blue belt

Heather Becker: 150-159.9lbs...

Updated Holiday Schedule

12-22-23


Hey Team,


Merry Christmas!


Updated Holiday Schedule:


Closed


Monday, December 25 (Christmas)

Tuesday, December 26


Open


Wednesday December 27, Thursday, December 28, and Saturday, December 30th.


Closed

Monday, January 1

(New Year's Day)


Open

Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

I...

Holiday Schedule November and December 2023

11-18-23


Hey Team,


Holiday Schedule


The Academy will be closed on the following days for the


Holidays:

Wednesday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Eve)

Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day)

Saturday, December 23

Monday, December 25

Saturday, December 30

Monday, January 1


Reminder....

New Saturday Schedule begins this Saturday 11-18-23

11-16-23



New Saturday Schedule begins this Saturday 11-18-23.


1-1:45 pm Muay Thai Kick Boxing

1:45-2:30 pm Boxing

1:45-2:30 pm Krav Maga

2:30-3:15 Gracie Jiu-jitsu

3:15-4 pm Children

3:15-4 pm Gracie Jiu-jitsu Open Mat


All classes during the week remain the same.

- Professor



Save the Date: Ben Lazreg Kali Seminar 10-21-23

We're thrilled to have Ben Lazreg in our upcoming Kali Seminar!


WHEN: OCTOBER 21, 2023, SATURDAY

TIME: 2PM to 4PM

WHERE: Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy, 2038 S. Juniper St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148

WHAT TO EXPECT: Single Stick - Sword, Knife Techniques, Empty Hands vs Weapons Attack

CALL: (267) 592-9477 to book your slot!


7-21-23

7-21-23


Hey Team,


Classes will re-start tomorrow morning at 11 am.


Schedule tomorrow:


Muay Thai Kick Boxing 11-11:45 am

Boxing

11:45 am-12:30 pm

Commando Krav Maga

12:30-1:30 pm

Gracie Jiu-jitsu

1:30-2:30 pm

Children 2:30-3:30 pm

I hope to see all of you soon?


Monday...

7-24-23

7-24-23


We are now OPEN at 2038 S. Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148



New location address:

2038 S. Juniper Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148




www.safestreetdefense.com 



 Dedicated to your Black Belt...

7-17-23

7-17-23


Hey Team,


New Location address:

2038 S. Juniper Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148



We are waiting for PECO to get the correct meter in our new facility. The PECO technician was there on Friday of last week. He could not install the meter. As soon as...

CLASSES START ON JULY 17 IN OUR NEW LOCATION!

7-13-23


Hey Team,

Our new address is

2038 S. Juniper Street. Philadelphia, PA 19148

Classes begin this Monday, July 17.


The schedule will be as follows:

Monday thru Thursday

Children 5-5:45 pm

Boxing 5:45-6:30 pm

Gracie Jiu-jitsu

6:30-7:30 pm

Commando Krav Maga

7:30-8:30 pm

Muay Thai Kick...

NEW SCHEDULE FOR OUR NEW LOCATION!

7-10-23


Hey Team,

Great News!

I obtained the lease today for our new location.

I will announce the new address when I have the keys in hand soon. Classes will resume Monday, July 17.


The new schedule will be as follows:

Monday thru Thursday

Children 5-5:45 pm

No Classes from July 3 to July 10. We will re-open on July 11 at our new location!

Hey Team,

Class will not be held Monday, July 3 thru Monday, July 10.

We will re-open Tuesday, July 11 at our new location. Classes will no longer be held at the old school. The new location and schedule will be announced in the next email.


Congrats to...

Congratulations

Congratulations to Richard Robinson, one of our Blue Belts in Gracie Jiu-jitsu, who took a Silver Medal in his division at Fuji Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Tournament in Allentown, PA on 5/20/23! Come and try a class on me for the very best in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Boxing,...

New Saturday Schedule 2023

Hey Team,


On Saturdays going forward, classes will be held at the following times beginning Saturday, April 15th:


Muay Thai Kick Boxing

11-11:45 am

Boxing

11:45 am-12:30 pm

Commando Krav Maga

12:30-1:30 pm

Gracie Jiu-jitsu (Gi)

1:30-2:30 pm

Children

2:30-3:30 pm




Professor



HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AND EXAM UPDATES

Hey Team,


We will be open and training the following days this week:

Tuesday, December 27, Wednesday, December 28, and Thursday, December 28 at normal times for all classes.


Classes will not be held Saturday, December 31 and Monday, January 2. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January...

CHANGES TO OUR SATURDAY SCHEDULE

 Hey Team,


Happy Halloween!

Classes will not be held today.


The Saturday schedule has changed to:

Commando Krav Maga 11 am-12:30 pm

 Muay Thai Kick Boxing 11-11:45 am

Boxing 11:45 am-12:30 pm

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (GI) 12:30-1:15 pm

Children 1:15-2 pm

Beginner Gracie Jiu-jitsu (GI) 2-3 pm

SCHEDULES AND AWARDS UPDATES!

Hey Team


The Saturday schedule has changed to:

Open Mat: 10-11 am

Commando Krav Maga and Muay Thai Kick Boxing: 11-11:45 am

Boxing: 11:45 am-12:30 pm

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu: 12:30-1:15 pm

Children: 1:15-2 pm


Awards updates:

Congratulations to Max Sullivan for earning a Silver Medal in the Open Division at...

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Belt Promotions - Children - 5-4-22

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Belt Promotions were held on 5-4-22 at the Academy and were as follows:


Children

Aaron Najera-Yellow Belt Black Stripe

Salvatore Lattanzio-Yellow Belt

Aiden Horton-Yellow Belt

Victoria Zaca-Gray Belt

Andrea Zaca-Gray Belt

Roberto Zaca-Gray Belt

Mason Barber-Gray Belt White Stripe

Mikayla Brennan-Gray Belt White Stripe

Nunzio Zuccarini-Gray Belt White Stripe

Christopher Jeronimo-Gray Belt White Stripe

Gemma Zaun-Gray Belt White Stripe

Ainslie...

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Belt Promotions - Adults - 5-4-22

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Belt Promotions were held on 5-4-22 at the Academy and were as follows:


Adults

Fidel Raposo-Purple Belt

Tony Hampton-Purple Belt

Donna Wells-Blue Belt

David Morgan-Blue Belt

Aathira Jayamohan-Blue Belt

Rich Becker-Blue Belt

Paul Miller-Blue Belt

Rajanique Haynes-Blue Belt

Heather Becker-Blue Belt

Rickiesha Sebourne-Blue Belt

Jordan Kapil Renninger-Stripes

Chris Lebano-Stripes

Jose Sebourne-Stripes

Danny Hampton-Stripes

JANUARY 2022 NEWS!

Congratulations to the following Students who passed their exams in Commando Krav Maga on 1-17-22:


LEVEL 1:

Danielle Rinnier

Rajanique Haynes

Lillian Zimmerman

Heather Becker

Tylil Black

Level 2

Manav Segal

Glenn Katz

Level 3

Tom Deaver

Jessica Visintainer


***Special Thanks to Instructor Stan Moelius for helping to prepare everyone!

December News

Hey Team,

Today we are CLOSED.


We are Closed the following days:

Today, Thursday, December 23 Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day),

Thursday, December 30,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Hey Team,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


We are open tomorrow, Saturday, November 27. Congratulations to the following children who competed in NAGA PA Championships held in Broomall, PA on Saturday, October 9th, 2021:

Aaron Najera - 1st place Sword

Shelby Loveless - 1st place Gold Medal

Victoria Zara - 2nd...

No Classes on Labor Day (Monday) September 6 2021 and Other School Updates

CLASS UPDATES

Hey Team, classes wil not be held on Labor Day, Monday, 9/6/21.


NEWS

I am honored to announce my promotion to 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt Rank which I received on August 31, 2021, at Jacksonville Gracie Jiu-jitsu in Jacksonville, Florida from Master Luiz Palhares,...

School Updates

Schedule Updates

Hey Team,

Happy 4th of July! We will be closed Monday, July 5th. We will be open Tuesday, July 6th.

The Monday thru Thursday 5:15-6:15 PM class will host 2 groups: Boxing and Kick Boxing.


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The 6 WEEK NEW YOU GET FIT CHALLENGE is back

Great News! Get in the best shape of your...

Guide to Purple Belt Testing Phase 1

The heart of a fighter believes in strength and commitment. Keep going! Please see attached PDF file for our guide to the Purple Belt Testing Phase 1.

Guide to White Belt Testing Phase 1

Please see attached PDF file for our guide to the White Belt Testing Phase 1. With practice and focus, you'll master all these in no time!


Guide to Blue Belt Testing Phase 1

Each day that you dedicate your time and energy to each class brings you closer to success! Kindly see attached PDF file for our guide to the Blue Belt Testing Phase 1. 


COMMANDO KRAV MAGA LEVEL 4 CURRICULUM GUIDE

Kindly see the attached PDF file.

COMMANDO KRAV MAGA LEVEL 3 CURRICULUM GUIDE

Kindly see the attached PDF file.

COMMANDO KRAV MAGA LEVEL 2 CURRICULUM GUIDE

Kindly see the attached PDF file.

COMMANDO KRAV MAGA LEVEL 1 CURRICULUM GUIDE

Kindly see the attached PDF file.

Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA Muay Thai Kick Boxing Gracie Brazilian Jiujitsu Commando Krav Maga Get Fit Boot Camp and KidsChildren Mixed Martial Arts Summer Newsletter 2019
Hey Team,

 AIR CONDITIONERS ARE BOTH WORKING and producing
 ICE COLD AIR 

THEY WERE BOTH...
Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA Muay Thai Kick Boxing Gracie Brazilian Jiujitsu Commando Krav Maga Get Fit Boot Camp and KidsChildren Mixed Martial Arts Summer Newsletter 2019
Congratulations to Atiya Gant who won the Advanced Kids Jiu-jitsu Division at New Breed Summer Classic in Baltimore, MD July 20, 2019.
Great job Atiya and Professors Luis Andrade and Stanley Moelius!
Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA Muay Thai Kick Boxing Gracie Brazilian Jiujitsu Commando Krav Maga Get Fit Boot Camp and KidsChildren Mixed Martial Arts Summer Newsletter 2019
Hey Team,
We are adding an additional kids class on Sunday 12-1 pm. All ages 3 + may attend starting tomorrow, Sunday, August 11th at 
USA Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Virgil Hill
Congratulations to our former Boxing and Conditioning Coach Virgil Hill for being inducted in the Boxing Hall of Fame!
 
Virgil "Quicksilver" Hill has gone back to the future, parlaying what he learned as an amateur boxer into a Olympic silver medal,...
Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy Boxing Gracie Jiujitsu MMA Commando Krav Maga Muay Thai Kick Boxing and Get Fit Boot Camp
Congratulations to Albert Cataldi who got into great shape training in our Boxing classes! 

Testing will be held in December on the following days and times:

Muay Thai Kick Boxing Shorts Test  Monday, December 16th at 5:30-6:30 PM.

Commando Krav Maga Level 1-5   Tuesday, December 17th at 7:30-8:30 PM

Kids Martial Arts              Thurday, December 19th 4:30-5:30 PM

Commando...
Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy (Albert Cataldi Before Photo)
Albert Cataldi Before Photo
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Classes will not be held on the following days in November and December:

Wednesday, November 27

Thursday, November 28

Tuesday, December 24

Wednesday, December 25

Tuesday, December 31

Wednesday, January 1
Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA Muay Thai Kick Boxing Gracie Brazilian Jiujitsu Commando Krav Maga Get Fit Boot Camp and KidsChildren Mixed Martial Arts Summer Newsletter 2019
Gracie Jiu-jitsu Class 11-26-2019
Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA Muay Thai Kick Boxing Gracie Brazilian Jiujitsu Commando Krav Maga Get Fit Boot Camp and KidsChildren Mixed Martial Arts Summer Newsletter 2019
I am proud to announce my promotion to 4 th degree Black Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jitsu. I have trained steadily in Gracie Jiu-jitsu for 30 years. Ever since my first class with Rickson Gracie in 1990, I have kept it up receiving my Blue, Purple, and Brown Belts directly...
Diamond Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA Muay Thai Kick Boxing Gracie Brazilian Jiujitsu Commando Krav Maga Get Fit Boot Camp and KidsChildren Mixed Martial Arts
Gracie Jiu-jitsu Camp in Buzios
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL May 31st to June 5th, 2020.