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JESSE
HERNANDEZ Jesse Hernandez and the School of Hard Knocks cordially invite you to join the West Coasts oldest and most prominent professional wrestling school. The School of Hard Knocks is owned and operated by Jesse Hernandez. Jesse has been involved in training wrestlers since 1982. Jesse originally started training in 1979 although, it wasn’t until 1980 that the Great Goliath, of Black Gordman and Great Goliath fame, started training Jesse professionally. It was a whole year of constant training with the Great Goliath that finally gave Jesse and his then tag team partner, Juan Hernandez, the opportunity to finally step into their first professional match facing none other then Rey Misterio Sr. and his then tag team partner, Pequeno Apolo. That match took place in January of 1981 opening the doors to the Mike LeBelle promotion based out of Los Angeles with wrestling events at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, working with legends such as Victor Rivera, John Tolos, Ciclon Negro, Mil Mascaras and so many others from that era. Jesse Henandez spent nine years with Goliath helping Goliath with the training of many individuals such as Tim Patterson, Bulldog Sampson, "Canadian Tiger" Mike Lozansky and so many others that moved on to become stars in Mexico, Canada and Japan. Jesse Hernandez, through his work with the Mike LeBelle promotion, also became involved with office duties, doing the contract and visas for wrestlers that were being sent to New Japan. With Mike selling his territory to the then WWF, currently known as the WWE. In 1983, Jesse was then assigned to perform other duties under the direction of Mike LeBelle, at the time that Mike had became the California promoter for the WWF. Jesse also became a West Coast referee under the name Jesse Hernandez and wrestler under the name of Jesse Cortez and as the Intruder. Jesse worked actively with the WWF until 1997 and still has an open door policy with the company. During those early years Jesse trained many young wrestlers that the then WWF used for television tapings in the 1980’s. During the 90’s Jesse trained wrestlers such as Cincinnati Red, who now is head booker for EWF, Tom Howard who is now head trainer at UPW and Suicide Kid Mikey Henderson, who with Jesse’s influence, a movie on his life was filmed as well as Rocky Romero, who is at this time an established wrestler in Japan as Black Tiger, and in Mexico as one of the Havana Brothers for C.M.L.L. along with Ricky Reyes. Rocky and Reyes both originally started with Jesse at the School of Hard Knocks. Jesse also trained Kia Stevens, who works in Japan as Amazing Kong, and now with T.N.A. as Awesome Kong Jesse has students scattered throughout the world such as Italy, Germany, Samoa, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia, Japan, and throughout the whole United States. Jesse trained Rico Costantino of American Gladiators fame, who in WWE was better known as the flamboyant RICO, Also trained Frankie Kazarian, Keiji Sakoda, Melina Perez former WWE Women's champion, and also including WWE Referee Marty Elias. Many have come to Jesse Hernandez for additional training after being trained somewhere else. Including Chris Jericho who came to brush up on the Lucha style before heading down to Mexico, and then Japan, way before his WWE days. Currently Jsse is helping with the training of WWE Diva Layla. Jesse Hernandez has been active throughout the years as a wrestling trainer, promoter, and actor appearing in such movies as Grunt the Wrestling Movie, Bad Guy’s, Lone Tiger, Frontera Sin Ley (with Mil Mascaras and Hijo del Santo) Body Slam (with Roddy Piper), Atomic Blue, Ed Wood with George Steele, Backyard Dogs and for TV, Mad About You sitcom. Most recently, Jesse appeared as a referee in the new TV show Pros VS Joe’s with Bill Goldberg. Jesse Hernandez has appeared in many television commercials for Pioneer DVD’s for Japan, Miller High Life and Bud Light commercials. The School of Hard Knocks was given the name by CNN News when a segment was filmed at the school in the early nineties. The host ended the segment with and I quote, "This is truly a School of Hard Knocks." Since then the School has been featured in The Man Show, National Enquirer TV Show, The Learning Channel, The Discovery Health Channel, The travel Channel, a German Television News show along with a couple of Italian TV shows. Jesse Hernandez with the Empire Federation name has been running wrestling events throughout California and Arizona, allowing his students to gain experience in wrestling. Currently the EWF has been performing for the last three and a half years at the Knights of Columbus Hall in west Covina, now running bi-monthly events. EWF has done many fundraisers for St’ Jude’s Children Hospital, has been doing fundraisers for High Schools and Colleges and many Community type events such various events for the City of San Bernardino such as the yearly Delmann Heights Community Center and Boys and Girls Club. Jesse Hernandez and the EWF have done many free events to raise money for the community. The EWF at the drop of a hat put together a free event for the Mayor of San Bernardino to help victims of the Old Fire forget their problems for a short while as they were housed at the Norton base since their homes were burned down. The EWF and Jesse Hernandez are always looking for a way to help and to give back to the community. Currently the EWF with the help of student wrestler, Vizzion (Adam Harbour) are involved with visiting and feeding the parents that are housed at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda. The Ronald McDonald House gives shelter to the parents of children that are being treated at the Loma Linda Medical Center. Children from all over the country and throughout the world are treated there. It’s up to donations and outside help that are able to help feed those parents that are housed at the Ronald McDonald House. Vizzion and other wrestlers visit elementary schools, and read to youngsters for the Read Across America project. EWF wrestlers with the guidance of Vizzion also visit Veterans at Hospitals and recovery homes. It is that attitude that makes the EWF and the School of Hard Knocks stand out among other wrestling schools. EWF School of Hard Knocks is about making a difference on our youth and on our community. The School of Hard Knocks has been in business longer then any other professional wrestling school in California, and continues to enjoy both a reputation and a proven record of professional wrestlers who began their careers there. No other school in the area can truthfully make that claim. The School of Hard Knocks is now charging their new students 18 and over an advance payment of $500.00 as part of tuition and administration cost. The New students will receive 20 consecutive or non-consecutive lessons. After the 20 lessons are completed the students will then pay $200.00 in advance for every 12 workouts. The School of Hard Knocks will charge new students ages 14 – 17 a tuition and administrative fee of $250.00 The new student will then receive 17 consecutive or non-consecutive lessons. After the lessons are completed the student will then pay in advance 150.00 for every 14 workouts. The students are required to fill out and sign release form before stepping into the School of Hard Knocks ring. If under the age of 18, the student must bring in a parent or legal guardian to sign the release form. Each student should be in good health, a sports physical is required for training at the School of Hard Knocks. Each student is required to have his own medical health and liability insurance coverage. You are all reminded that this is a very serious sport, and the School of Hard Knocks and or the Empire Wrestling Federation along with Jesse Hernandez will not be responsible for any injuries or fatalities that occur during training. Enter at your own risk! If you choose to train at Jesse’s School of Hard Knocks, Jesse will see to it that you will be prepared for a career in professional wrestling. YOUR SUCCESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT DEPENDS ON YOUR OWN DESIRE TO EXCEL IN THE SPORT! The School of Hard Knocks is here to show you the way! The School of Hard Knocks will GUARANTEE that you will be given the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience once you are ready, or upon completion of your training! The in ring training sessions will be INSTRUCETED BY JESSE HERNANDEZ or a qualified helper and professional experienced wrestler. Classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM School of Hard Knocks is located at: American Sports University 399 North "D" Street * San Bernardino, Ca. 92405 S.O.H.K. @ Court Street & Arrowhead Ave. S.B. The students at the School of Hard Knocks are involved with many independent promotions, and with Jesse’s guidance he will see to it that you too will make an impact on those promotions as well. Jesse’s goal is to help make your dreams become a reality, and someday you can become a superstar of the future in our industry. Throughout the years Jesse has trained over a thousand students and there isn’t enough room to mention them all. All of those who have stepped into our domain have a very special spot in Jesse’s heart. Jesse is very proud of the students that have accomplished so much in the wrestling business. Live your dream and be the star you choose to be. Attention. Due to our involvement with the American Sports University, all S.O.H.K. students will be required to pay an additional $15.00 per month for membership to the American Sports University's Gym Facilities, which include indoor running track, weights, and cardio machines. Students will aslo be able for an additional fee, be able to participate in other classes such Boxing, Kick Boxing, and various martial arts classes. www.americansportsuniversity.com
JESSE HERNANDEZ /SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS Mailing Address – 17805 Reed Street * Fontana, California 92336
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