Christian Black Belt Association

Founded by Soke Clement Riedner in 1970, the CBBA was created as a service organization to other Christian martial artists.  CBBA seeks to win people to Christ and to minister to Christians in the martial arts community through demonstrations, education, fellowship, and training opportunities.

Pamphlets, newsletters, and manuals are published regularly, and the CBBA hosts regular clinics and conferences to facilitate personal instruction and discipleship.

The CBBA also appoints qualified individuals to serve as Chaplains in the martial arts world through the Martial Arts Chaplains Association.

River Valley Martial Arts is a CBBA Member School, and John Terry is a Chaplain with the Martial Arts Chaplains Association.   RVMA is a regular stop on Dr. Riedner’s spring and fall clinic tours, where he provides training and instruction to our students and instructors.