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 Hernandez 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, 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 former 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 Jesse 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 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 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 INSTRUCTED BY JESSE HERNANDEZ or a qualified helper and professional
experienced wrestler. Students also
may have a chance to perform on camera. Several students have been
featured on a new television and internet show "American Championship
Wrestling," in "Gym Wars."
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.
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.
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 also 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
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beginning training. You may pay by credit card at The School of
Hard Knocks.
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