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Robert Heisner was an American minister and martial arts instructor.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Career
[edit]Robert Heisner was an evangelist, pastor, and college professor who held multiple black belts in various martial arts systems.[1][2] He integrated his Christian faith with his extensive martial arts training in his evangelistic work.[1][2]
Heisner focused on spreading the hope he found in his Christian faith to others, often through outreach to youth.[1][2] Heisner states that using the martial arts is effective in reaching young people.[1][2] This ministry priority was frequently shown through free or affordable programs and by providing work scholarships.[1][2]
Heisner's programs taught martial arts, weightlifting, and exercise to strengthen the body while incorporating spiritual disciplines into the curriculum.[1][2]
Before entering full-time ministry, Heisner managed commercial martial arts schools and taught at Niagara County Community College.[1][2]
Ministries and organizations that Heisner founded or participated in include New Life Christian Ministries[1] and Project Future WNY.[2][3]
Personal life and death
[edit]Heisner married Marianne Murdock in 1965. The couple remained married until Heisner's death and had one daughter, Stacey.[1][4]
He died on March 7, 2024.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Feb 15, 1982, page 2 - The Buffalo News at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Apr 02, 1995, page 44 - The Buffalo News at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Bushido Kai - Karate Classes and Self-Defense Training". Bushido Kai. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ^ a b "Obituary for Robert 'Bob' Heisner at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel". www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com. Retrieved 2025-01-25.