Robert Trias
| Robert Trias | |
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Historical photo of Robert Trias | |
| Born | March 18, 1923 Tucson, AZ |
| Died | July 11, 1989 (aged 66) Phoenix, AZ |
| Residence | |
| Style | Shuri-ryū Karate |
| Teacher(s) | Tung Gee Hsiang |
| Rank | 10th dan (degree) black belt |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Count Dante |
Robert A. Trias (March 18, 1923 – July 11, 1989) was an American karate pioneer, founding the first karate school in the mainland United States and becoming one of the first known American black belts. He also developed Shuri-ryū karate, an eclectic style with roots in Chinese kung-fu, and indirectly some Okinawan karate.