Martial Arts Resume

Master Robert J. Bender

RANK

Began training in Tae Kwon-Do in 1975

EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION

COMMUNITY SERVICE

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Have received instruction from the following individuals:

Attained First Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon-Do in 1978 under John C. Miller

Attained Second Degree Black Belt in 1981 under John C. Miller

Attained Second Degree Black Belt Tang Soo-Do under the U.S. Tang Soo-Do Federation in 1982

Attained Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do under the International Chin Mu Kwan Federation in 1991

Attained Fourth Degree Master Rank in Tae Kwon-Do under International Zen Do-Kai Federation in 1994

Attained Fifth Degree in Tae Kwon-Do under James Del Real on Feburary 11, 2006

Internationally certified through Zen Do Kai Federation

Member of the United States Tae Kwon-Do Union and the PA Tae Kwon-Do

Instruction of adults since 1978

Instruction of children since 1978

Chief Instructor of the Altoona Academy of Tae Kwon-Do children & adults

Instruction of children in “Kidnap Prevention”

Guest instructor at the 1992 International Chin Mu Kwan Summer Camp

Co-promoter, Altoona Academy Classics Karate Tournament

Personally trained and promoted over 200 men, women, and children to the rank of Black Belt and higher

Completed instructional seminar in 3-second self-defense

Completed instructional seminar by Defensive Systems International

Have written and taught the following seminars:

Concepts of power breaking for Tae Kwon-Do and Karate

Dynamic Forms for Competition and Training

Numerous Self-defense seminars for children and adults

Numerous Motivational demonstrations and programs for Elementary, Middle, and High School students

Rape prevention seminars

AATKD Kidnap Prevention Program

AATKD Tiny Tigers – Children’s Wellness program

Professor Wally Jay

Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim

Master Tak Kubota

Grandmaster Yan Ho Kang

Master Joe Goss

Bill “Super Foot” Wallace

Mr. Michael Campos

Ms. Cathy Long

Mr. Joe Lewis

Mr. Dan Mcgraw

Master Houssam Chaar

Mr. Robert Gifford

Mr. Joel Kirch, U.S. Marshall

Mr. Jean Frenette

Mr. John C. Miller

Master Don “Pat” McClellan

Master David Burns

Master Fred Destafo

Sifu Kevin Seaman

Mr. Ernie Boogs

Sifu Francis Fong

Master Philip Amris

Machado Brothers

Master Farouk Mahmoud

Numerous fundraisers for Chuck Norris’ “Kick Drugs Out of America”

Numerous fundraisers for Children’s Miracle Network, totaling over $30,000

Annual support of American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Demonstrations and support for the Shrinner’s Children Hospitals

Fundraisers for the Multiple Sclerosis Society

Numerous functions to support local charities

Monthly sponsor of St. Jude’s Children Hospital

Numerous motivational seminars and self-defense clinics for area schools as well as disadvantaged youth.

Numerous Tournament wins in Forms, Breaking, and Fighting

2002 Keystone State Games Gold Medal winner in Forms

Worldwide Alliance of Martial Arts Master Instructor of the Year for 2000

Numerous letters of accommodation from the “Kick Drugs out of America Foundation”

Spent a day on the set of “Walker Texas Ranger” with Chuck Norris as part of a “Kick Drugs Out of America” Fundraiser.