
Hanshi Robert Shortlidge
Born August 17, 1948
Golden Gloves boxer 1963 to 1964
Studied karate in 1970 to 1971 from Gary Brooks
Began Isshinryu karate training from George Iberl in 1972 in York Pa.
Attained Sho Dan (1st degree) black belt
Competed and won 200+ events during his storied martial artist career
Owned and operated Bob's Iron Fist Society in Manchester Pa
1992 - 1999 Oversaw additional BIFS branches in Red Lion and Dillsburg PA
2000 - 2007 Oversaw Dillsburg Karate Academy
2016 – Presently contributes to Elite Martial Arts in New Cumberland PA
Currently holds the rank of 9th degree Ku Dan in Isshinryu Karate
Happily married and living in Dover, PA