MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

DEJOHNETTE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Established in 2010.

Darno V. DeJohnette, Sr., owner and master instructor at DeJohnette Martial Arts Academy, is a 4th Degree Master and Internationally Certified karate Instructor in the U.S. Soo Bahk Do® Moo Duk Kwan® Federation.

Master DeJohnette began training in Soo Bahk Do® karate classes in 1999 under the instruction of Sa Bom Nim Thomas M. Thai. He was promoted to the rank of Cho Dan in 2006, and E Dan in 2008.  He received Jo Kyo certification in 2009, and in 2010 he opened DeJohnette Martial Arts Academy in Vista, CA.  He was promoted to Sam Dan in 2011, and received Kyo Sa certification in 2013.  

In 2014 he was invited to test for the rank of Master at the U.S. Soo Bahk Do® Moo Duk Kwan® Federation Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in Ramona, California.  On May 30, 2015 he was presented the Ko Dan Ja 'Di' (Master's belt) by his instructor, Sa Bom Nim Thomas M Thai.

Martial Art training focuses on the unity of the mind, body and spirit through practice and meditation.

SOO BAHK DO

DeJohnette Martial Arts Academy specializes in the instruction of Soo Bahk Do®, the original martial art developed by Grandmaster Hwang Kee. Soo Bahk Do® is a "striking" art and uses both hand and foot techniques in sparring and forms. Joint locks, take downs, sweeps and throws are incorporated into the self-defense aspect. Many things make this art unique; like the 5 Moo Do Values which are taught and reinforced throughout the training. The emphasis of these values makes Soo Bahk Do® ideal for men and women, boys and girls, and seniors alike.