Korean Martial Arts
Hee Kwan Lee's Hap Ki Do
Robert Gillson III
Master Instructor - 5th Dan
KMA Advisory Board Member
Rob Gillson was born on March 5, 1970 in Oscoda, MI.
His interest in martial arts began at an early age, initially taking him to see any newly released
martial arts movie in the area. While in his early 20's, Rob's interest grew to the point where he
began looking for martial arts schools in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas. Rob visited
many martial arts studios looking for one that suited him.
In the fall of 1994, after seeing an advertisement for the then new location on Dickman Road,
Rob visited Grand Master Lee's school. Through a brief but enlightening conversation with Grand
Master Lee and Master Schreiner, Rob learned of the versatility of the art of Hap Ki Do.
Rob enrolled the next week and has never looked back. Rob now resides in Battle Creek with his
wife and two children.
His years of training have enabled him to attain the rank of Fifth Degree Black Belt Master
Instructor.