R Robertson is a 23-year veteran of law enforcement with extensive experience serving in specialized units and task forces throughout North Carolina. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation in law enforcement training, officer survival, firearms instruction, defensive tactics, and close quarters battle (CQB). Robertson holds numerous instructor certifications through North Carolina law enforcement training and accreditation programs, including Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, CQB Instructor, and Master Taser Instructor. In recognition of his contributions to law enforcement training, he was awarded Instructor of the Year by the International Association of Chiefs of Police in both 2018 and 2026. He has also instructed military personnel and law enforcement officers across the United States in practical combatives, officer survival, and integrated tactical training systems.
Robertson began training in martial arts at the age of five and earned the rank of Junior Black Belt in Taekwondo before the age of 16. He also holds a Black Belt in Okinawan Kempo Karate and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under renowned instructor Greg Thompson. As a mixed martial arts competitor, he compiled an 11-fight cage record with eight wins by submission, one by knockout, and two by decision. He is the owner and head instructor of Team ROC Gym in Eden, where he trains athletes, civilians, and law enforcement officers in martial arts, self-defense, and combatives with a focus on real-world application and performance under stress.