Sensei Rob St. Jean - Associate Professor

Robbie St. Jean

5th Degree Black Belt – American Kenpo (Associate Professor)

3rd Degree Black Belt – Kyusho-Jitsu

Purple Belt – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Caique Jiu-Jitsu Windsor Essex

Robbie St. Jean began his martial arts journey in 1986 through a seasonal youth program at a recreation centre in Scarborough, Ontario. Training alongside his foster brother, he was introduced to traditional karate—an experience that planted the foundation for a lifelong commitment to martial arts.

That passion was reignited on February 18, 2000, when Robbie joined Steve Stewart’s Modern Martial Arts affiliate school in Chatham, Ontario, under the instruction of Gary Anstice. What began as a return to training quickly became a calling. As an orange belt, Robbie was invited to assist in teaching classes, where he discovered a deep passion for instruction, leadership, and mentorship—ultimately shaping his vision to one day open his own school.

His dedication led him into advanced study with the Pressure Points Study Group, earning his 1st Degree Black Belt in Kyusho-Jitsu on May 25, 2002. He followed this with his 1st Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate on July 1, 2003. On September 27, 2004, Sensei Rob founded Dynasty Martial Arts (DMA) in Blenheim, Ontario—laying the groundwork for what would become a respected and enduring martial arts academy.

His continued advancement included:

2nd Degree Black Belt – Kyusho-Jitsu (October 29, 2004)

2nd Degree Black Belt – American Kenpo (June 26, 2005)

3rd Degree Black Belt – Kyusho-Jitsu (November 10, 2006)

3rd Degree Black Belt – American Kenpo (July 1, 2007)

Beyond personal rank advancement, Sensei Rob has remained deeply committed to developing leaders within his organization. He emphasizes character, discipline, and lifelong growth, empowering students and assistant instructors to lead with integrity both on and off the mat.

In 2008, he expanded Dynasty Martial Arts with a second location in Sarnia, Ontario, later transferring ownership to longtime student Sensei Randy in 2016. In 2013, DMA became a charter member of Grandmaster Larry Tatum’s LTKKA organization.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey

Robbie began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training on June 18, 2013, under Professor Thomas Armstrong at Gracie Barra Chatham. As is traditional in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he began as a white belt and earned progression through consistent training, mat time, and technical development.

Under Professor Armstrong, Robbie earned:

All White Belt Stripes

Blue Belt

Blue Belt – 1st and 2nd Stripes

Continuing his evolution, Robbie later trained under Caique Jiu-Jitsu Windsor–Essex, where he earned:

Blue Belt – 3rd Stripe on November 8, 2024

Blue Belt – 4th Stripe on April 14, 2025

Purple Belt on October 25, 2025

This progression reflects over a decade of dedication, humility, and technical refinement—honoring both the foundational instruction under Professor Armstrong and the advanced development under Caique Jiu-Jitsu.

Continued Growth & Leadership

In 2022, Sensei Rob began training under Master Jamie Seabrook at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy, continuing his advancement in American Kenpo. On September 28, 2024, he was awarded his 5th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, presented by Master Seabrook and formally witnessed by Master Todd Durgan. He also became a member of the Phasic Kenpo Karate Alliance (PKKA) on July 21, 2024.

Now celebrating over 25 years in Karate and 12+ years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sensei Robbie St. Jean remains dedicated to lifelong learning, leadership, and service. He continues to teach, mentor, and inspire students of all ages while hosting seminars and collaborative training opportunities that strengthen both skill and community.