BLACK DIAMOND KARATE INSTRUCTORS
Master Instructor (Sensei) Cory Hefner
Sensei Cory Hefner is the owner of Black Diamond Karate and Fitness LLC and has been training in the Martial arts for over 25 years and has trained in various martial arts and believes that all martial arts students should be exposed to various styles and teaching methods.
Sensei Cory holds Rank and certifications in the following systems:
System / Styles
1. Isshin Ryu Karate (5th Degree Black Belt)
Certified Teacher
1. Mataw-Guro Academy / World Sikaran Organization (Certified Teacher Level 1)
2. USA Wrestling organization (Certified Wrestling coach)
In addition to the the certifications above Sensei Cory is also CPR and AED certified. Black Diamond Karate was started as a way to help people get the skills and support needed to help maintain a healthy life style, defend themselves in a simple realistic way and develop themselves as well rounded martial artist and leaders. Students can come and learn through self discovery as well as through our standard curriculum.
Currently Sensei Cory trains under:
1. Isshin Ryu Karate - Shihan Paul Kildulf
2. Mataw Guro Academy (Education of Arnes De Mano) - Mataw Guru Louelle Lledo
3. Amara Arkanis Arkalis - Mataw Guru Louelle Lledo
The following styles and instructors have affected Sensei's approach to karate and are listed below.
1) Brazilian Jujitsu - The Late Professor Mike Mrkulic (Montclair, NJ)
2) Shalon Kempo / Escrima - Sifu Bear Carrillo (Brentwood, CA)
3) Wing Chung - Master Keith Mazza (Mt Laurel, NJ)
4) Muk Duk Kwon - Grand Master Fred Kouefati (Clifton, NJ)
5) Shorin-Ryu – The Late Master Richard Gomez (San Antonio, TX)
Formal Education:
MS Information Systems - Steven's Institute of Technology (NJ)
BA Political Science - Kean College (NJ)
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master
Certified Product Owner
Misc:
NJ Dept of Corrections
Served in US ARMY Reserve 92-98
Sensei Cory Hefner is the owner of Black Diamond Karate and Fitness LLC and has been training in the Martial arts for over 25 years and has trained in various martial arts and believes that all martial arts students should be exposed to various styles and teaching methods.
Sensei Cory holds Rank and certifications in the following systems:
System / Styles
1. Isshin Ryu Karate (5th Degree Black Belt)
Certified Teacher
1. Mataw-Guro Academy / World Sikaran Organization (Certified Teacher Level 1)
2. USA Wrestling organization (Certified Wrestling coach)
In addition to the the certifications above Sensei Cory is also CPR and AED certified. Black Diamond Karate was started as a way to help people get the skills and support needed to help maintain a healthy life style, defend themselves in a simple realistic way and develop themselves as well rounded martial artist and leaders. Students can come and learn through self discovery as well as through our standard curriculum.
Currently Sensei Cory trains under:
1. Isshin Ryu Karate - Shihan Paul Kildulf
2. Mataw Guro Academy (Education of Arnes De Mano) - Mataw Guru Louelle Lledo
3. Amara Arkanis Arkalis - Mataw Guru Louelle Lledo
The following styles and instructors have affected Sensei's approach to karate and are listed below.
1) Brazilian Jujitsu - The Late Professor Mike Mrkulic (Montclair, NJ)
2) Shalon Kempo / Escrima - Sifu Bear Carrillo (Brentwood, CA)
3) Wing Chung - Master Keith Mazza (Mt Laurel, NJ)
4) Muk Duk Kwon - Grand Master Fred Kouefati (Clifton, NJ)
5) Shorin-Ryu – The Late Master Richard Gomez (San Antonio, TX)
Formal Education:
MS Information Systems - Steven's Institute of Technology (NJ)
BA Political Science - Kean College (NJ)
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Scrum Professional Scrum Master
Certified Product Owner
Misc:
NJ Dept of Corrections
Served in US ARMY Reserve 92-98