Brother Rob (aka 52 Rob) is the Founder of 52 Blocks Norfolk VA, a not-for-profit organization promoting Black History and Pan-Afrikanism through the training and discipline of 52 Blocks Martial Arts. He was the first to bring this historically Black martial art to a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) at Norfolk State University. He is a member of the Afrikan War College and the Amos Wilson Collective. A practitioner of both 52 Blocks and Afro-Brazilian Capoeira, Rob’s a certified 52 Blocks Instructor under Professor Mo’s 52 Blocks Federation, certified Jeet Kune Do Instructor,  certified Kickboxing Coach, and certified USA Boxing Coach. He has fought as an amateur kickboxer and traveled all over the world from Japan to Korea, China, and Africa training with some of the best in the world. However, his proudest accomplishment is the daily inspiration he provides to our youth through his advocacy and community oriented classes.