Delta One Martial Arts and Fitness Center, Inc.

Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students.

Here are a few of Delta One Martial Arts and Fitness Center, Inc.'s instructors and other staff members, starting with Sifu Tim Calvin:

Sifu Tim Calvin  (Chief Instructor / 4th Degree Black Belt)  Sifu Tim has trained in the martial arts for 18 years and is a 4th degree black belt in Kajukenbo Karate, a 1st degree black belt in Senkotiros (Philippine Stick Fighting) and has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do. Prior to becoming a martial arts school owner, Sifu Tim worked for the Oakland Police Department for (2) two years and for the Novato Police Department for (6) six years. While being employed as a Police Officer, Sifu Tim worked as an Undercover Narcotics Officer in Oakland, a Defensive Tactics Instructor, an ASP Baton Instructor and a member of Novato's SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team. Sifu Tim is also a former Marine. He spent (6) six years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a H.A.W.K. Missile Operator and was Honorably Discharged as an E-5 (Sgt.). Sifu Tim is a devoted husband and loving father and he has dedicated his life to sharing the gift of the martial arts with as many people as he can. He works extremely well with youth and he believes that the best way to teach them and make an impact in their lives is to combine love with discipline.

Tammy Calvin  (Senior Program Director)  Mrs. Calvin is currently a green belt in Kajukenbo Karate and a former employee/supervisor of the Contra Costa Countys' "Public Defenders" Office. Tammy is the Senior Program Director / Office Administrator for Delta One and has been since 2002.

Sifu Jarell Calvin  (Head Instructor / 3rd Degree Black Belt) Sifu Jarell is Sifu Tims' and Mrs. Tammy Calvins' son. Sifu Jarell, though young (17 years old) is a talented martial artist and instructor. Sifu Jarell is our Co-Head Instructor, a 3rd degree black belt and is one of Sifu Tim's first black belts. Sifu Jarell is also a National Competitor in point sparring and open forms. Sifu Jarell is a 2x Regional Champion in point sparring, being named the "Fighter of the Year" in 2004 and 2006, and "Open Forms Competitor of the Year" in 2009 in AMAPA, Northern California's oldest and most prestigious Martial Arts Tournament Circuit. Sifu Jarell also competed in the 2011 Super Grand World Games in which he placed 4th. Sifu Jarell is the Coach of our Demo Team, a member of our Open Forms Team and the Captain of our Point Sparring Team. He is also the co-creator of Karate Swag, a program created by him and Sifu Antjuan that consists of a combination of martial arts techniques, gymnastics and hip hop dance moves. Sifu Jarell is an outstanding instructor, receiving personal instruction from his father, Sifu Tim in how to lead and instruct small children, teen and adults.

Sifu Antjuan Robinson  (Head Instructor / 3rd Degree Black Belt) Sifu Antjuan is a 3rd degree black belt in Kajukenbo Karate and one of our Co-Head Instructors. Sifu Antjuan has studied the martial arts with Sifu Tim for 12 years and is Sifu Tim's right hand man. Sifu Antjuan is a member of our Demo Team, Team D-1 & Only and the co-creator of Karate Swag, a program created by him and Sifu Jarell that consists of a combination of martial arts techniques, gymnastics and hip hop dance moves.

Sifu Mitch Tse  (3rd Degree Black Belt / Black Belt Instructor) Sifu Mitch is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo Karate. Sifu Mitch is one of our most knowledgable and detailed instructors. He, along with his lovely wife Simu Sue and their two children, Jason and Athena have made "Delta One" their home. They are the embodiment of our school, showing how the martial arts can make a positive impact in the lives of families and bring them closer together.

Simu Sue Tse  (3rd Degree Black Belt / Black Belt Instructor) Simu Sue is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo Karate. She is a phenominal instructor, kind, patient, inspirational and encouraging. She is one of the most well liked and popular instructors at Delta One. Her wonderful attitude and exceptional ability to work with children makes her one of the most outstanding instructors we currently have.

Deanna Anderson  (Tutoring Program Director) Deanna is an accredited teacher with the Antioch Unified School District. Deanna currently works at Carmen Dragon Elementary School teaching 3rd grade. Deanna is the Program Director of our Tutoring Program. She's at our facility Monday through Thursday to tutor the students in our After School Program. She's excellent with the children. Watch as your child's grades improve as we works with them.

Herschel Lucas  (Assistant Program Director) Herschel is our newest addition to the Delta One staff, working as our Assistant Program Director. Herschel has been training at Delta One Martial Arts for over 2 years in our Kickboxing Program. Herschel has competed in 4 kickboxing tournaments and holds a record of 6 and 1. Not only is Herschel a talented, up and coming fighter, he is very good with children. Herschel is patient and kind when working with children. He is well liked and respected by his fellow staff, the parents and students alike.

For more information about the Delta One Martial Arts and Fitness Center, Inc. staff or training programs, please contact us at (925) 753-1167 or by clicking here.