Certain Victory

Certain Victory Special Edition available at Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine in paperback and hardcover with DVD formats.

Certain Victory- Special Edition - On Sale Now!This special edition of Certain Victory features updated cover art, 9 additional chapters, new photos, articles, mini bios of famous martial artists and organizations that are well respected, pull-out mini poster that describes the philosophy of the Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC mark (hardcover only) and much more! A must have for all martial artists! Available in paperback and a one of a kind, unique hardcover including the DVD Setting the Course. Also available at Amazon.com in hardcover and Kindle Wireless Reading Device formats.

New DVD titled Setting the Course

The art of hosting a Korean Martial Arts Seminar, unification of leading Korean Martial Art Organizations that make way for the future and the positive spirit and warmth of brotherhood.

Robert's Filmed Documentary

Over one and a half hours of footage sharing the journey of a man who transformed from "victim" to "survivor".

The original version of Certain Victory

Available in paperback, e-book and audio CD formats. The audio CD is narrated by Wayne June and contains 9 CD's and one bonus DVD. No true martial artist would want to miss this! A must have for those who are visually impaired or simply want to hear Robert's story while traveling.

Articles featured in the International Magazine
Tae Kwon Do Times

September 2010 TKDT Movers & Shakers ArticleTae Kwon Do Times September 2010 featuring a revised version of the article Movers & Shakers first featured in the July 2010 edition.

 

July 2010 Tae Kwon Do TImes Page screenshotTae Kwon Do Times July 2010 Martial Arts News story featuring Chief Master Robert J. Ott and Master Perry Zmugg at the Atco, NJ MacKenzie's Dojang.

 

July 2010 TKDT CoverJuly 2010 Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine collectors item! A cover page story featuring the 10 Movers & Shakers of the modern day. This edition of TKDT Magazine will be one that any true instructor would want to have autographed by all 10 of the Martial Artists on the cover. Imagine having this autographed collectors item framed and hanging on the wall of your dojang!

2010 TKDT Hall of Fame Master of the YearJanuary 2010 TKDT Hall Of Fame featuring Chief Master Robert J. Ott as
Master of the Year and Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie as
Grandmaster of the Year.

 

TKDT Cover featuring Grandmaster Ken MacKenzieTKDT Magazine cover featuring Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie with an outstanding feature article written for him. Also featuring the article Running on Empty & Yet Filled with Passion by Chief Master Robert J. Ott.

 

After The Fire by Robert J. Ott featuring Bully by Krystal Armstrong.

Robert on the cover of Tae Kwon Do Times, July 2008.July 2008 issue of TKDT featuring Robert J. Ott on the cover. Robert also wrote the issue's featured article The Eyes of Kidokwan.

 

Certain Victory by Robert J. Ott.

Martial Arts Experts Magazine Cover2009 summer edition of the Canadian Magazine Martial Arts Experts features Robert J. Ott on the cover plus an article entitled Pilsung, Certain Victory.

 

Flowering Warrior Enterprises 2010 Announcements
& Schedule of Events

Friday October 1st - Cherryhill, NJ
Formal celebration on the promotion of Grandmaster Kenneth P. MacKenzie to the rank of 10th Dan along with other practitioners who earned their most recent rank on the trip to South Korea in June of this year. There is more information regarding this event coming soon!

Congratulations to Grandmaster Ken MacKenzie on becoming the first American-born to ever reach the esteemed rank of 10th Degree Blackbelt ("10th Dan") in traditional Korean martial arts. Grandmaster MacKenzie was elevated to this highest-of-levels in SinMoo Hapkido while in Cheonan (Asan), South Korea this June at the Sun-Moon University. Presideing over the ceremony was Hapkido-Patriarch, 'DoJuNim' Ji, Han Jae. While in Korea, Grandmaster MacKenzie also led a large group, representing 16 nations, on a tour to include Andong (Ji, Han Jae's hometown), and Seoul. While in Andong, Grandmaster MacKenzie even performed ITF Pattern "Toi-Gye" at the ancient scholar's tomb near Andong. In addition to Grandmaster MacKenzie's achievement while in Korea, Grandmaster Scott Yates, Dr. Mark Fabi, and Masters Bob Turley, and Bill Taylor also qualified for thier next rank-advancements, and will be certified later this summer/fall. Miguel and Maria Valdez also enjoyed the event in Korea!
Great job team!

World Tang Soo Do Association 2010 Awards
"Instructor of the Year" Mrs. Giselle Sharpe.
"Master of the Year" Master John L. Godwin.

Saturday July 17, 2010 - Survis Tae Kwon Do rank promotion!
On Saturday July 17th, the following students of Master Matt Survis demonstrated their skills at the Temple of Certain Victory for Chief Master Robert J. Ott & Master Survis:

Noah Kreider, born November 7, 2002. Rank: 9th
Emily Sharwark-Todd, born December 28, 2000. Rank: 9th
Tatiana Coleman, born June 14, 2001. Rank: 9th
Tianah Sanders, born July 28, 2001. Rank: 9th
Tyler Kolb, born April 8, 1999. Rank: 9th
Travis Barron, born May 6, 1998. Rank: 9th
Manuel Perez, born October 20, 2000. Rank: 9th

Robert J. Ott - Keynote speaker for Washington State Services for the Blind "Employment & Communications" Seminar.

Robert J. Ott - Keynote speaker at luncheon for the joint base Fort Lewis/McChord Wounded Warrior Program.

Doju Nim Ji Han Jae promotional-training ceremony in Seoul South Korea
Click here for more information.

Robert J. Ott - Keynote speaker for the Our Forgotten Warriors fundraiser at the joint base Fort Lewis/McChord.

Robert J. Ott - Keynote speaker for the 2nd annual AAU-sanctioned specially challenged martial arts championships. Robert will be demonstrating martial arts techniques and sharing his story of Certain Victory during the evening banquet.

Cover of July 2010 TKDT Magaizine signed by all 10 of the movers and shakers that attended the event.60 Year Anniversary Celebration for Grand Master Rudy Timmerman
The president of the National Korean Martial Arts Association & heir to the art of Kong Shin Bup celebrated his 60th year of martial arts training. Read the article "The World Honours a Saultite with Big Hands". View photos of the event. The image to the right of this article is the cover of the July, 2010 TKDT magazine with signatures from all 10 "movers and shakers" who attended the event.

2010 Korean Martial Arts Conference
Hosted by Chief Master James K Allison, the World Ki do Federation Georgia Representative. For more information please visit the following website:
www.sunmookwan-us.com. Phone contact: 706-499-1956 or Master Sullivan at
404-508-3325.

Collingswood Book Festival
Robert will be at the Collingswood Book Festival signing autographs and selling his products. Click here for more info on the festival.

Click here for a list of past events.

Meet Great-Grandfather Ott

JamesEvery time I travel on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, I will think of James Ott of West Collingswood Heights whose father, Pierson M. Ott, was a structural steel worker and foreman of the work crew on the New Jersey side during its construction from 1922 to 1926.
Ott says his father was a daredevil! Read the rest of his story.

Photo Albums

2010 Thank you from the children

2009 Fundraiser "Vision Today for Vision Tomorrow"

Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC 2009 Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar

Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC 2009 Update Album

Flowering Warrior, Volume 1

Flowering Warrior, Volume 1

2008 North Pole Party Official Photo Album

2006 Trip to Korea

Other Links

Magazine & newspaper articles

The poem Flowering Warrior by Robert J. Ott

The poem “Seeing With My Eyes" by Robert J. Ott

Special thanks and appreciations

Contact Robert

Video Library

Below you will find various videos of Robert on news programs, talk shows and training.

Robert speaking & Training

Robert on Action News: Philadelphia, PA

Robert on King 5 News: Seattle, WA

Robert on Evening Magazine: Seattle, WA

Robert on Idaho Television

Seminar Highlights from Idaho

Robert Sparring

Robert on The Elaine Smitha Show

Demonstration at Fruitland Elementary school in Puyallup, WAYou Tube Logo

Listen to Robert's story and most recent east coast video footage on YouTube™ and click here to read comments made by visitors.

Kudos

Hey Robert! I wanted to send you some good news! The final numbers came in for your cover last year. Your cover was our 2nd bestseller all year! Right behind our first ever women’s issue (which we did promote quite a bit!) So your cover was very well received! Congratulations!! This is great news!!

Laura Stolpe Managing Editor TaeKwonDo Times

Monday October 12, 2009 Hello Robert! You have been selected into our Hall of Fame this year! Your official recognition will be Master of the Year. This will be in the January 2010 edition.  Congratulations! We are honored to have you!

Sincerely, Laura Stolpe Managing Editor TaeKwonDo Times

Flowering Warrior Enterprises, LLC & the World Kidokwan Federation

Read more on members of the World Kidokwan Federation.

Visit the WKF store to purchase memberships and certifications.

Lacey at a glance

Read articles written by Robert J. Ott in the publication Lacey At A Glance.

Essays and articles from Kidokwan students and fellow Flowering Warrior/World Kidokwan Federation members

Click here to view a list of essays.

Read Totally Tae Kwon Do Website article - Profile on Chief Master Robert J. Ott written by Krystal Armstrong