Instructor - Robert Gifford
Zen-Do Kai Southwest Representative

Robert Gifford has been involved in the Martial Arts since 1969. He began his studies with Sensei Michael Campos in Johnstown, New York and was promoted to First Degree Black Belt (Shodan) by Sensei Campos in 1975.

In 1975, Sensei Gifford established schools in Potsdam, Ogdenburg and Massena, NY. In 1980, he established the Houston ZDK and in 1994, he founded Safety America Martial Arts Center in Sugar Land, TX.

Sensei Gifford is an established competitor, having won over 150 awards in weapons, forms, and sparring competitions. In 1985, he was rated 3rd in weapons (Texas/Louisiana) by Karate Illustrated Magazine.

He is presently the highest ranking black belt member of the Zen Do Kai Association, 7^th degree Black Belt, and is also the Southwest Representative for the organization. Sensei Gifford also holds black belt certification in Kenpo (4th Dan) and Tae Kwon-Do (1st Dan.)

Sensei Gifford is the self-defense instructor for the Sugar Land - Citizens Police Academy as well as self-defense consultant for several major Houston based corporations.

• Director - Safety America
• 7th Degree Black Belt - Zen-Do Kai
• 4th Degree Black Belt - Kenpo
• 1st Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon-Do
• 32 Years Experience Martial Arts
• ZDKMAA Southwest Representative
• Police Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Police Baton (ASP) Instructor
• Who's Who in Karate - 1985
• Master Instructor ZDK
• Director PDS
• Corporate Self-Defense Consultant (15 Companies)
• Self Defense Instructor: Sugar Land Police D.A.R.E Program
• "Karate Illustrated" Rated Top (3) Weapons Competitor in Texas/Louisiana Region
• Zen-Do Kai National Champion 1985 & 1986

Top Picture: Robert Gifford (right) with Michael Campos, founder of Zen Do Kai International
Bottom Picture: Robert Gifford (left) meeting former Full Contact Karate Champion, Benny Urquidez