Robert Barrett

I look up to Mr. Robert as one of my TKC heroes because he always helps me with my forms and teaches me and talks ways I can understand him. He makes understanding forms and other stuff easy. He explains why we do things for a certain reason.

Sensei Robert I admire his passion and love of both teaching and building relationship with everyone he comes in contact with. He is an amazing teacher and someone I plan to emulate as I grow here at TKC. He is able to pull the best out of everyone from a White belt to a Second degree candidate. He brings such a positive energy to class. You can never tell he had a bad day? When he shows up for class it always all about you the student and what he can do to make you more successful in your martial arts training. He has taught me to be more mindful about truly understand all the little things within every technique. With the goal being the more you are aware the closer you are to owning the material you are learning. He is truly a gift to the TKC community and I am grateful for his mentorship.

Mr. Robert is a very impressive instructor. He is always "ON," with his professionalism with his smile with his respectful attitude and generosity. She shares his knowledge with others students and other instructors alike. Mr. Robert is extremely patient in his teaching. He will go over a drill or a skill repeatedly explaining it detail by detail until the student gets it right. I have looked up to him in class referring to him as the "Jiminy cricket on my shoulder." Jiminy cricket being the Disney character representing your conscience always making the good and responsible decision. Mr. Robert is truly an inspirational instructor who always acts out of the kindness of his heart and the responsibility as an instructor.

My first hero at TKC is Mr. Robert. Mr. Robert has worked with me to improve upon my forms. He has taught me how to perform my forms with strength, not just go through the motion. He inspires me through his knowledge of karate. He is able to do amazing things with staphs and swords that I am struggling to learn. Mr. Robert uses his free time to teach his students, care for the studio and strengthen his knowledge of his art.

He is funny, very helpful and spends a lot of time with me. He is always smiling.

I met Robert back when I started at TKC many moons ago. He was a determined man working hard at life and karate. When I returned I was not surprised to see he was still and he hadnt changed, except for a few more gray hairs. He has always been one of many who have taken on the life of the martial artist. Incorporating the thoughts, feelings and honor into his life, living the walk. Ive always looked up to him with honor and respect. Robert has been a meticulous learner and student. He has been a role model for many.

Sensei Robert is very detail orientated and is willing to help whenever he is available. He breaks up complex steps into smaller easier steps. He also ensures that we feel good about doing a technique when we do it the right way.

My second instructor that is an inspiration to me is Mr. Robert. Mr. Robert helped me with my last black belt test. Mr. Robert helped me climb the rope, learn combat staff form, do basic form numbers 1, 2, Four Directional Circle, and 3 with staff and nunchuku. Mr. Robert also helped me with my kicking combinations, sweeps, boxing combinations and many more.

Mr. Robert. He can teach anything fluently. He explains things very complex But easy to understand. No matter what he always wants to be able to help. A few months ago when we had the major workout, nobody was able to drive us, but Mr. Robert stepped up and took us there. He uses all of his experience and knowledge to share with others and help them so that they do not repeat the same mistakes.