Callahan's Karate Studio proudly serving Bedford since 1994

Robert Ackerman has been training at Callahan’s Karate since 2001 and is a Fourth Degree Black Belt in Kenpo. Rising through the ranks from a “Tiny Tiger” at age 3 to becoming an instructor in 2014. Mr. Ackerman is a multi-talented instructor who does classes, camps, private lessons, birthday parties, as well as local community programs. Mr. Ackerman has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s of Education in Special Education from Endicott College in Beverly MA; he implements these skills as a Grade Five Math and Science Teacher at Chenery Upper Elementary School in Belmont MA. He enjoys bringing his enthusiasm to classrooms and karate students at every age and ability level. With additional training under world champion martial artists, Mr. Ackerman uses the skills he learned to also instruct our leadership team in performance-based martial arts. He is most notably known for his skills with the double sword. He has competed at national tournaments since 2015 and enjoys challenging himself alongside the world’s best. His sense of community has also led Callahan’s in the “Breaking Through ALS” Challenge for ALS, raising over $17,000 over five years. Finally, he is often found behind the lens of a camera, using his photography skills to produce professional content for our social media and website.