Robert began his Martial Arts training at the age of 10 under Sensei Curtis Hale in the art of Judo.  Only a few years later he began his study of Shihan-Ryu Karate and Ju-Jitsu under Sensei Bruce R. Bethers.  Robert competed in both Karate and Judo tournaments in the 1970s and was several times the Oklahoma State Judo Champion.  Robert was the Oklahoma State AAU Junior Olympic Champion in 1975, 1976, and 1977 and  the AAU Regional Champion in 1976 and 1977.  Robert competed at the AAU Nationals in 1977 where he placed third.  Robert was subsequently named the Oklahoma AAU Athlete of the Year in Judo for 1977.  Robert was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo, Karate and Ju-Jitsu in 1979. 

1979 was a big year for Robert.  He joined the United States Marine Corps and was subsequently stationed in Hawaii.  Robert spent 13 years on active duty with the Marines and during this time continued to study a variety of Martial Arts and enhance knowledge of the Japanese Martial Arts. Some other arts studied include, Shorin Ryu Karate-do while stationed in the Philippines and Okinawa, and Minami Ryu Jujutsu, Seki-Ryu Ju-Jitsu and Aikido.

While stationed in South Carolina, Robert founded the Parris Island Karate Club and during the club's peak had approximately 40 students training at one time.  Robert was also an assistant instructor at the GNO Institute of Martial Arts, where he shared his considerable Martial Arts experience. During his time in the Marine Corps, Robert was also tasked with teaching close combat to Marines and Sailors as part as the Auxiliary Security Force. 

Since Robert's honorable discharge from the Marines in 1992, he has served as the Webmaster for the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation. He also served as USJJF's Vice President from 1999 to 2003.

An experienced martial arts leader, Robert has been instrumental in the administration of the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation and is a founding member of the United States Martial Arts Federation where he has also taken the role as its first Vice President. Stepping down as Vice President in September 2001, he remains a member of the Board of Directors.

Robert, who is married to a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, is currently living in Baton Rouge, LA.  He is employed as a Web Developer. 

He currently teaches at the Heiwashin Dojo in Baton Rouge, LA.

Robert's current Martial Arts rank are as follows:

• Certified Instructor/Examiner, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation

• Certified Instructor/Examiner, Shihan-Ryu Institute

• Certified Instructor, Seki Ryu Ju-Jitsu

• Rokudan, (6th Degree Black Belt), Heiwashin Ryu Jujutsu

• Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt), Shihan-Ryu Ju-Jitsu

• Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt), US Ju-Jitsu, USJJF/JJIF

• Godan (5th Degree Black Belt), Seki-Ryu Ju-Jitsu

• Godan (5th Degree Black Belt), Shihan-Ryu Karate-do

• Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt), Shorin Ryu Karate-do

• Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt), Judo

• Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt),  Minami Ryu Jujutsu

Robert can be contacted at the following address:

Robert M. Carver
PO Box 86426
Baton Rouge, LA 70879
E-Mail: webmaster@usjujitsu.net