Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense

Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense offers Tiny Tigers, Kids Martial Arts, Kids with Special Needs Martial Arts, Teens Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Afterschool, Karate Camp, Karate Training Camp, Parents Night Out, Virtual Kids Martial Arts, Virtual Adults Martial Arts, and a 6 Week Summer Kids Course. The program serves ages 4 to 19.

Programs

• Tiny Tigers (Ages 4 – 5) — 4-5
• Kids Martial Arts (Ages 6 – 12) — 6-12
• Kids with Special Needs Martial Arts (Ages 7+) — 7+
• Teens Martial Arts (Ages 13+) — 13+
• Adult Martial Arts — 19
• Afterschool
• Karate Camp
• Karate Training Camp
• Parents Night Out
• Virtual Kids Martial Arts
• Virtual Adults Martial Arts
• 6 Week Summer Kids Course

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 12:00 PM-8:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday CLOSED

About the provider

Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense was founded in 2005 and is 21 years old. Sifu Heber (Bear) Carrillo leads the program and has over 30 years of training and teaching experience. The academy says its mission is "Building Self Confidence Through Self Defense." It is committed to providing classes and after school programs in and around Brentwood and serves Brentwood, Oakley, Byron, Kightson, Discovery Bay, and Antioch.

What families say

“It was such a great experience! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and they were happy to answer any questions we had. The place was clean, organized, and had a great atmosphere. We really appreciated how comfortable and supported” — Aidan Dian via Google

“My son has been enjoying classes at Twin Tigers and it has helped not only with his endurance but is also a lot more focused and improved greatly at school. 100% recommended.” — Monica Ripa via Google

Last updated October 13, 2026.