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Rob Block -- Nidan
Instructor for
Northwest Budokan
Master Kise’s Pacific Northwest Dojo.
Rob began his martial arts training at the age of 12 under
the instruction of Grandmaster Solomon Yun. He trained for over two years in a
progressive Tae Kwon Do style which also incorporated hapkido, judo, meditation
and breathing techniques in addition to full contact sparring and sport
fighting. Master Yun was an amazing athlete, martial artist and teacher. He
worked very hard and was dedicated to developing strong values in his students
such as respect, discipline, courtesy, hard work and self-improvement in
addition to their physical abilities and skills. This is where Rob first gained
his respect and passion for the martial arts.
After a 16 year hiatus from training, pursuing education, getting married,
starting a family and working for a health insurance company for a number of
years Rob began his martial arts journey again. He trained in a Kung-Fu style
known as Shaolin Ssui (Chinese Combat Kung-fu) for 2 years. His training was
highly intensive consisting of private lessons and instruction, group skill
classes, physical strength and endurance training, forms (katas), self defense
and escape techniques as well as breathing and meditation exercises. During this
time his 2 older children Evan and Ashley began their martial arts training in
the youth class at Harbour Point Middle School under the instruction of Sensei
Jay Gravelle. Rob thoroughly enjoyed participating as a parent helper and was
impressed by watching the classes. He was very interested in many of the
similarities and differences that he observed between the two styles.
Rob left his prior studio in April of 2006 and joined the Adult Karate classes
beginning his Shorin-Ryu training in May of 2006. He was excited to train in a
new style as a beginner learning all that he could to progress in his knowledge
and rank. He enjoys working hard, having fun and helping others learn.
Sensei Rob has been teaching youth karate classes at the Monroe and Mill Creek YMCAs
and teaches adult classes at the Mill Creek YMCA and looks forward to working with his students every week!
Contact Information:
3631 Federal Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
425-783-0884
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