Rev. Grand Master Heisner Memorial Page

In honor and loving memory of our system founder,

Rev. Grand Master Robert F. Heisner

Sad Announcement

March 7, 2024 - Rev. GM Robert Heisner went home to be with Jesus.

It is with the deepest of sorrow that we announce that the founder of the Warriors of the Sword program and the Bushido Kai system passed away peacefully in his sleep.

The following is a tribute to Mr. Heisner from Mr. Robert Dallmann, the director of the Warriors of the Sword ministry.

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"For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

1 Corinthians 4:15

It is with deep sorrow that I announce that my good friend of over 40 years went home to be with Jesus.

Rev GM Robert Heisner will be deeply missed by literally multitudes of people.

I was blessed by his life and ministry in so many ways that I hesitate to mention them all.

As Paul writes in the Scripture above, there are many instructors, but we have very few fathers. Mr Heisner was truly a father to me in the faith. He was my spiritual father.

I pray that I can represent Jesus half as well as Mr. Heisner did in his life.

Thank you, Jesus, for the glorious assurance of salvation you provide by dying for our sins in our place!

Please pray for Mr. Heisner's family and friends.

Help The Family

Consider helping Mr. Heisner's family during this difficult time. There is a GoFundMe page here --->

The Obituary

Here is a link to the funeral home obituary (for as long as it is available.)

Obituary

Click here for a PDF of this obituary:

Obituary PDF

Below is an image of the obituary.

Obituary

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Comments

Memorial Comments (3)

John Janeczko

29 mar

This man saved my life and he was the greatest human being I ever had the honor of knowing. I miss him every day but I’m so grateful of the 20 years that I had with him.

Invitado

27 mar

Only talked with the man on a few occasions but he left an amazing impression me. He will be missed.

robert9528

Admin

25 mar

I could say so much about my 40+ year friend, karate instructor, Pastor, mentor, spiritual father in the faith of Jesus Christ, but mere words are not enough. Mr. Heisner is deeply missed. He impacted so many people for Jesus. Lord, help me to do likewise.

Photographic Memories

Our Logo

What we are all about:
* The Cross of Jesus is behind everything we do.
* The Bible is our ultimate authority for all spiritual truth.
* The world is who we want to reach with the Gospel.
* The martial arts is a tool that we use to preach the Gospel

Mr. Dallmann's Fifth Degree (Godan) Black Belt Test

Our Senior Instructor's Fifth Degree Black Belt Test Panel

Nidan Testing Board

The testing panel for Mrs. Victoria Dean's Second Degree Black Belt.

Left to right: Mr. Robert Dallmann (6th Degree) - Mrs. Cindy Mertel (3rd Degree) - Mrs. Victoria Dean (2nd Degree) - Mr. John Janeczko (5th Degree) - GM Rev. Robert Heisner (9th Degree) - Mr. William Whitmore (4th Degree)

Mrs. Dean receives her Second Degree Black Belt certificate.

Left to right: Mr. Robert Dallmann (6th Degree) - Mrs. Victoria Dean (2nd Degree) - GM Rev. Robert Heisner (9th Degree)

Mrs. Dean - Certificate

Our first student to earn a Black Belt being awared a certificate of rank.

Testing Photo

After a test.

After a Test

Rank promotion photo.

Grand Master Heisner

Mr. Heisner demonstrating how it should be done.

Black Belt Awarded

Shodan - First Degree Black Belt award photo after the test.

Test Photo

After a Brown Stripe Test.

Vintage Mr. Heisner

Vintage Videos

This section is a nostalgic look back at some vintage videos of Rev GM Robert Heisner and the Warriors of the Sword team he founded. We pray to honor Mr. Heisner and glorify Jesus with these memories.