Rob was born in the
Bronx,moved to Suffern at the age of 7. Attended Sacred Hea
rt
Elementary in Suffern, NY, Don Bosco High School in Ramsey, NJ and two
years at Iona College in
Westchester, NY.
Active in all sports, Rob's abilities in the martial arts resulted in
his early success as a national champion including the 1996 WAKO North
American Kickboxing Title,and was a member of the 1995 World Champion
WAKO-USA Team.He has over 20 years of knowledge,experience,coaching
and instructing. A certified black belt, and fitness instructor
through IFPA(International Fitness Professional Association), and ACMA
(American Council of Martial Arts) Cooper Clinic Dallas, TX.
During his training,
Fletcher has been able to work with many of the top names in the
martial arts industry. Among the numerous professionals, Fletcher has
been able to train with World Champion and Tae-Bo expert Billy
Blanks,Gary Hellmann,Danny and Ronnie Schullmann of TSK, undefeated
kickboxing champion Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, UFC Champion Bas
Rutten, Jeff Smith, Joe Lewis, Moni Aizik and Darrin Levine from
the world renowned Krav Maga System. After opening and running a
successful USA Karate and Fitness Center in Naples, FL for many years,
he developed a series of workout DVD’s (Karatics) with television
star Vicky Pratt, Self Defense in 7 Minutes and The Self Defense
Workout for Women. Rob’s dynamic personality has grabbed the
attention of numerous media and global outlets including television
and international publications such as Muscle and Fitness, Black Belt,
Inside Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Bodybuilding Lifestyles to name a few.
His success in martial arts also led him to the entertainment industry
as a performer and actor. In the television industry, Rob has worked
with some major names including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump
and Vince McMahon of The WWE(World Wrestling Federation). He
made
appearances on many television programs among them Body Stars and
Acapulco HEAT.
After many years of performing and competing, Rob's sincere desire and
focus is to educate, empower, motivate, inspire and energize
(Promoting a positive, healthy self protective lifestyle). He
demonstrates this through his teachings, instruction, speaking and
seminars. He has empowered and inspired thousands of adults and
children. Worked and trained with business owners,school
teachers,corporate executives, law enforcement officials, state
troopers, navy seals, marines and people from all walks of life. His
time,effort and energy has also been dedicated to very worthwhile
charities and organizations such as Shelter for Abused Women, St
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,American Heart Association,
Colleen Giblin Foundation, Relay for Life, Inner City Youth Program,
Harlem NY, Partner in Education and the Boys and Girls Club. His
philosophy... "everyday we make the choice, today choose to feel
your best, and do your best! Ask yourself what do I want to make
happen in my life today....and make it happen!
Rob presently resides in
Suffern, NY with his 10 year old daughter Tia.For more information you
may visit his website at www.robfletcher
tv or www.karatics.org
or contact him at totalimpactsys@aol.com.