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Robert M. Carver
Mr. Carver began his Martial Arts training at the age of 10 under Sensei Curtis Hale in the art of Judo and Ju-Jitsu. Only a few years later he began his study of Shihan-Ryu Karate under Sensei Bruce R. Bethers. Robert competed in both Karate and Judo tournaments in the 1970s, and was several times the Oklahoma State Judo Champion. Robert was the Oklahoma State AAU Junior Olympic Champion in 1975, 1976, and 1977 and the AAU Regional Champion in 1976 and 1977. Robert competed at the AAU Nationals in 1977 where he placed third. Robert was subsequently named the Oklahoma AAU Athlete of the Year in Judo for 1977. Robert was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo, Karate and Ju-Jitsu in 1979. 1979 was a big year for Robert. He joined the United States Marine Corps and was subsequently stationed in Hawaii. Robert spent 13 years on active duty with the Marines and during this time continued to study a variety of Martial Arts and enhanced his knowledge of the Japanese Martial Arts. Some other arts studied include, Shorin Ryu Karate-do and Aikido while stationed in the Philippines and Okinawa, and later on, Minami Ryu Jujutsu, and Seki-Ryu Ju-Jutsu.
Since Robert's honorable discharge from the Marines in 1992, he has taken an active role in the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation as its Vice President from 1999-2003, and is the current Webmaster. Now in his 32nd year in the martial arts, Robert is an experienced martial arts leader and has been instrumental in the administration of the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation. A founding member of the United States Martial Arts Federation, Robert was elected as its first Vice President. Additionally, Robert is the Founder and Administrator of BudoSeek! Martial Arts Community, the internets oldest and most successful Martial Arts Portal. Robert, is married to a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, is currently living in Baton Rouge, LA. He is employed at Louisiana State University as a Coordinator. He currently teaches at the Heiwashin Dojo in Baton Rouge. Robert's current Martial Arts certifications are as follows:
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Robert can be contacted at the following address: Robert M. Carver
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Mr. Carver is the
former Vice President
and the current Webmaster for the 
While stationed in
South Carolina, Robert founded the Parris Island Karate Club and during the
club's peak had approximately 40 active members. Robert was
also an assistant instructor at the GNO Institute of Martial Arts, where he
shared his considerable Martial Arts experience. During his time in the Marine
Corps, Robert was also tasked with teaching close combat to Marines and Sailors
as members of the Naval Auxiliary Security Force. Additionally, Robert has
been involved in the YMCA for most of his life and has had the opportunity
to teach at numerous YMCAs.