Robert Shimonski

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Rob has been studying martial arts since he was 13. Since that time, Rob has spent the majority of it cross training in many different arts to include Karate, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Catch Wrestling, Judo and BJJ. For eight years, Rob served as a United States Marine, during which time he trained in and was taught combative arts: hand-to-hand combat and weapons usage. 

Rob holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate under Renshi Mike Pinelli and a Black Sash in Lama Pai Kung Fu training under Sigung Steve Ventura.  He currently holds a (Shodan) Black Belt in Judo and a Brown Belt in BJJ under Professor Mark Staniszewski.

Rob firmly believes martial arts gives students structure in discipline, motivation, and physical fitness, but the main goal is to learn how to protect yourself and others using practical application. Rob’s goal as a teacher and coach is to ensure that this lesson is always a focus of his classes. Learning should be fun, but it should also be highly productive.