About Grand Master Bob Martin
Soke/ Grand Master Bob Martin, Founder and Chief Instructor of Unified Force Martial Arts,
is a board member of the American Chi Kung International Association under the direction of Grand Master/ Sijo
Floyd K. Mims, Sr.
In August of 2010, the International Bujutsu Society - Kokusai Bujutsu Kessha certified Unified Force Martial
Arts as a martial art system and recognized Grand Master Martin as the legitimate Founder or Soke/Head of Family
of
the system.
Master Martin has been studying martial arts for over 40-yeears. His first formal training was while serving in the U.S. Army in the early 1970's. He is a 9th Dan in his Unified Force Martial Arts System, and holds a 7th Dan in Zujitsu-Ryu and a Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Master Martin was one of the founding members of the Zujitsu Federation under Soke Chaka Zulu. He is also the originator of the popular Zujitsu training exercise known as Nudging/Joint Manipulation. Advanced nudging techniques include Body Substitution Strikes and Locks. Master Martin also teaches Yang style Tai-Chi for health.
He's known for his motto of "WHATEVER WORKS" and teaches concepts surrounding techniques. This enables the practitioner to create techniques that work for the individual. Over the years, Unified Force schools have been located in Secaucus, Carlstadt, Park Ridge and Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The present location is in Clifton, NJ.
Master Martin worked as a broadcast journalist for almost 30-years, producing and reporting. He investigated and reported on several crimes, including those involving women. For over 20- years Master Martin has conducted Women′s Self Defense/Self Protection Seminars for major corporations including NBC; Pain Webber; CNBC; MSNBC and Reed Travel Group. He has also given instruction to the Hoboken and Park Ridge Police Departments in New Jersey.
In September 2000, Master Martin was inducted by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame as Millennium
Master Instructor; 2003 World Karate Union Hall of Fame Master Instructor Zujitsu-Ryu; 2004 Martial Arts Magazine, Outstanding
Contributions to the Martial Arts; 2004 Legends Champion Martial Arts Hall of Fame Master of the Year. and the 2005 WKU Hall of
Fame Golden Lifetime Achievement; 2007 International Federation of
Ju Jutsuans Shogan Award: 2008 WKU Grand Master of the Year;
2009 Great Grand Master Aaron Banks World Professional Martial Arts Org. Hall of Fame, Instructor of All Time.
Television appearances include Fox News & Friends.
About the Patch
The UFMA Patch is circular to signify a never-ending cycle of development as a martial artist and a person. The triangle signifies the strongest structure known to man; a firm foundation for life; equally balanced on all sides.
The Patch Colors:
Green signifies the liberated mind of the martial artist; freedom to expand and incorporate one's training
to better your life and those around you.
Red denotes the blood, sweat, tears and hard work the martial artist
devotes to the improvement of his or her skills.
Blue (water) signifies the softness of water that has the power
to wear down a huge mountain. One should be able to flow like water, bend and reshape the techniques to fit the situation and wear
down a larger opponent.
Yellow (lightning bolt) denotes power... power of your spirit, mind and body; power that
continues to develop and evolve with your training in
Unified Force Martial Arts.