Grandmaster J.K. Roberts, Jr., a native of Hawaii, has trained and taught in the martial arts for over three decades. His numerous honors include over 300 Grand Champion trophies in forms, sparring and weapons competitions. Grandmaster Roberts also holds the unique distinction of carrying the Madison Square Garden Forms Champion title for eleven consecutive years. In 1991, he was promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt and awarded the position of Master Instructor from his teacher of 25 years, the late Grandmaster Ki Whang Kim; in 1998 he was promoted to 8th degree and awarded the position of Grandmaster.

Since 1971, Grandmaster Roberts has been devoted to passing on the traditions of the martial arts to KMU students as well as at The American University in Washington, D.C., where he has been adjunct professor for more than 10 years. Grandmaster Roberts teaches Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 and 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m.; he teaches at American University on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Master Ann Roberts has trained in the martial arts for more than 26 years, and, in 1998, achieved the rank of 6th dan and became a master instructor. Additionally, she has served as an adjunct professor for martial arts and personal defense at The American University in Washington, D.C. for nearly ten years. Over the past three years, Master Roberts has developed a unique program to enhance the abilities of physically challenged students through the study of martial arts. In partnership with the Easter Seals Society, she will continue to expand this highly successful program. Master Roberts teaches the juniors classes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.

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