Robert was my first grappling trainer, and when I started learning from him I had no background in any combat sport whatsoever. His ability to convey the principles of the sport, coupled with his knack for explaining why he teaches the techniques he does, lead me to finish first in my class at the Ontario Grappling Championships (winning every one of my matches by submission) after less than 1 year of training with him. I have yet to find an instructor capable of matching his innate teaching prowess, and would recommend taking the opportunity to learn from him to anyone.