Wednesday, June 19 is June Teenth Holiday. Class will not be held. Class will be held Thursday and Saturday of this week.
Best regards, Professor
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...
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...
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...
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....
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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 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,...
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
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...
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
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 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 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
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!
Hey Team,
Today we are CLOSED.
We are Closed the following days:
Today, Thursday, December 23 Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day),
Thursday, December 30,
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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!
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.