MEET ROB ZBILSKI
Owner & Head Instructor at Z’s Martial Arts Academy

Rob Zbilski started his training in the martial arts in 1982. He is currently a 7th degree black belt. He’s the founder of Z’s Martial Arts Academy in Huntley, IL.

Rob Zbilski is the President of USA kickboxing under the United States Olymic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and has been the president of WAKO USA Kickboxing since 2013. Z’s Martial Arts is the home office of USA Kickboxing. Notable Achievements:

Inducted into the Illinois Hall of Fame in 2018
Inducted into The Masters Hall of Fame in 2008
Received 7th Degree Black Belt in 2010
Received 6th Degree “Honorary Grand Master” in 2002
Received 1st Degree Black Belt 1984
Received 2nd Degree Black Belt 1989
Received 3rd Degree Black Belt 1992
Received 4th Degree Black Belt 1996
Received 5th Degree Black Belt (Master Black Belt) 2000 By Shihan Dave Young
Dave Young: American Byu Kyoku Ryu Karate Association.
Certified in Reylson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu BCIP
Certified UFC Judge (Judged UFC 26)
Have had seminar training with Dan Inosanto, Jeff Speakman, Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, Larry Hartsell, Kathy Long to name a few.
Promoter of Supercop, one of the largest boxing events in Illinois with sponsors such as Coca-Cola, Powerade, Evian, Ringside, and Michael Sheehan

Kickboxing Accomplishments:

Since 1982 Rob has experienced every role in the Kickboxing arena including, but not limited to, Promoter, Manager, Trainer and Fighter.
Inducted into the IKF, International Kickboxing Federation Hall of Fame as a Kickboxing Promoter and Trainer
Trained over 20 PKC Amateur U.S. Champions From 1992 to 1995.
Trained over 25 IKF U.S. and North American Amateur Champions 1999 – Present
Trained Several Professional U.S., North American and World Champions. – The Highest Accomplishment for Kickboxing.
On the Professional level he has had 2 World Champions (IKF World Champion Tommy Bach (Right) and Jerry Rhome), 1 Intercontinental Champion (Mike Nagy), 3 United States Champions, Jim Zbilski, (IKF),Rick Stellwagon (IKF) and Dan Seiwerth

Boxing Accomplishments:

Licensed Professional Boxing Trainer, Manager and Coach.
USA Boxing Certified Coach
Trained Several Golden Glove Boxing Champions