BLACK DIAMOND KARATE INSTRUCTORS
Shihan Rich Serpa
Shihan Rich Serpa is the Technical Advisor and Head Instructor at Black Diamond Karate and Fitness LLC. With over 27 years of Martial Arts experience, Shihan has earned his 6th degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has trained and competed in Amateur boxing.
Additionally Shihan Serpa studies and trains in Wushu / Shen Wu Dao Martial & Healing Arts. He has also been in the health and fitness industry since 2011 and is a Team Beachbody Coach and a P90X Certified Instructor.
Shihan Serpa has experience teaching all age groups and is an exemplary ambassador and representative of the ideals the martial arts have to offer.
2004 Grand Master Don Nagle American Okinawan Karate Association Hall of Fame: formerly recognized in the category of Outstanding Assistant Instructor.
2012 Grand Master Don Nagle American Okinawan Karate Association Hall of Fame: Inducted in the category of Sensei of the Year.
Formal Education:
MA Corporate and Organizational Comm. - Fairleigh Dickinson University
BA Advertising Design (Comm Design & Technology) - New Jersey City University (formerly Jersey City State College)
Shihan Rich Serpa is the Technical Advisor and Head Instructor at Black Diamond Karate and Fitness LLC. With over 27 years of Martial Arts experience, Shihan has earned his 6th degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has trained and competed in Amateur boxing.
Additionally Shihan Serpa studies and trains in Wushu / Shen Wu Dao Martial & Healing Arts. He has also been in the health and fitness industry since 2011 and is a Team Beachbody Coach and a P90X Certified Instructor.
Shihan Serpa has experience teaching all age groups and is an exemplary ambassador and representative of the ideals the martial arts have to offer.
2004 Grand Master Don Nagle American Okinawan Karate Association Hall of Fame: formerly recognized in the category of Outstanding Assistant Instructor.
2012 Grand Master Don Nagle American Okinawan Karate Association Hall of Fame: Inducted in the category of Sensei of the Year.
Formal Education:
MA Corporate and Organizational Comm. - Fairleigh Dickinson University
BA Advertising Design (Comm Design & Technology) - New Jersey City University (formerly Jersey City State College)