Jerome Robinson

Owner, Mixed Martial Arts, Self-Defense Instructor

Jerome Robinson Jr. was born on December 7, 1980 in Sumter, South Carolina. He began his entrepreneurship at the age of ten by making jewelry out of beads and yarn to sell to his classmates at school. Then, at age fifteen, he started a car wash/ auto tint installation business. Still, as a young boy, he had always been interested in fitness and self-defense tactics. Finally, at the age of twenty-one, he began training in fitness and the Martial Arts where he found his true passion. Over the next few years, he improved his martial arts skills that have earned him the rank of 5th Degree Black belt under the direction of Master Danny Lane, President of the World Martial Arts Federation. To share his passion with others, he started training clients out of his garage on a weekly basis. As his clientele increased, he had to relocate his Martial Arts business twice before his final move into a 7,000 sq. ft. building. Programs taught at his gym include: boxing, karate, wrestling, BJJ, Sambo, fitness, and more. He trains youth, men, and women in the martial arts but he is also a certified instructor in boot camp, personal training, strength and conditioning techniques. After years of hard work and determination, he is now the proud owner of a very successful martial arts and fitness business. His gym was honored to receive the Sumter Item Best of Sumter 2019 #1 Martial Arts Training Center award.

Giving back to the community is important to Jerome. He spends a lot of time in the community educating youth on the importance of no bullying. His community volunteer work consists of donating school supplies to the back to school program, coat drive for the homeless, and no cost training for ladies that have been victims of domestic violence. As the owner of Team Robinson MMA, Mr. Robinson's goal is to improve the positive mental focus and fitness levels of as many individuals as possible.

Security Business

When he was twenty-two years old, he started his own company, Elite Protection Agency, LLC. This company trains individuals on how to obtain their concealed weapons permit which includes safety use of handguns, South Carolina laws on the use of deadly force, and South Carolina laws on self-defense. Also, individuals learn self-defense techniques and can potentially earn a black belt in karate, and train to become an Executive Protection Specialist. Jerome is also part owner of Tactical Security & Protection Agency, LLC which was established in 2013.

Security Officer

Jerome became an armed security officer for the state of South Carolina in 2008. Since his certification, he has been on several bodyguard details.

Certifications & Training

National Rifle Association of America (NRA)- NRA certified instructor (pistol), July 2007; FiTOUR- Certified Personal. World Martial Arts Federation- certified 1st Degree Black Belt, May 2009; Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies- Elite Public Safety Training Academy (24 hours)- of Security Classroom Instruction; (16 hours)- Firearms Instruction, July 2009. South Carolina Association of Counties (6 hours)- Orientation Training for Local governments Planning and Zoning Officials and Employees, June 2010 Taser International- Taser M26 Certification (6 hours)-trained in the proper and safe use of the TASER M 26 Electronic control Device, October 2010 Georgia Board of Private and Security Agencies- Elite Public Safety Training Academy (4 hours)- classroom instruction Oleoresin Capsicum, December 2010 Elite Public Safety Training Academy- (8 hours)- A.S.P Tactical Baton Classroom and Practical Training; (4 hours)- A.S.P. Tactical Handcuffing Training, December 2010.

Community Involvement

Jerome was the mixed martial arts instructor for an after school youth program called Project Excellence for three years. This program assisted youths with college preparation such as taking the SAT/ ACT, HSAP, Work Keys, and EOC Practice. It also had clubs and organizations in which the students could participate in such as PE Showstoppers Step Team, Voice of Excellence Choir, Mixed Martial Arts, and many more. Activities included Intramural Basketball, Spoken Word Poetry, Internet News Program, and filmmaking. This after school program was an excellent way for him to interact with young people in the community. Plus, it was a way to keep them off the streets and become productive citizens in society.