Robert A. Gott, was born, raised, and educated in the Buffalo area.

He is the owner of the Red Dragon School of Martial Arts located in the McKinley Mall just south of Buffalo, New York where he teaches martial arts full time.

Robert began his journey in the martial arts in 1971. His experience includes Judo, Kenpo Karate, Hung Gar Kung Fu, Chen Style Tai Chi, and Yang Style Tai Chi.

With over thirty five years of experience, his teachers include Master Ting Fong Wong, Master Norm Mandarino, Grand Master Yang Zhen Duo, and Master Yang Jun.

He has competed locally, nationally, and internationally and his most significant accomplishment is winning two gold and one silver medal at the last Yang Family Style Invitational Tournament held in Shangxi Province, China.