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Robert Exl

Senior Instructor & Coach

About Robert

Good technique must work under movement, pressure and changing situations.

Robert Exl is an experienced SAMI Combat Systems instructor with a strong background in Panantukan, Knife Fighting, Stick Fighting and practical self-defense training. He has trained extensively across several SAMI systems and combines technical precision with structured, practical training methods. His focus is on developing reliable skills through repetition, partner drills, combinations and progressive training formats. On the SAMI-X platform, Robert contributes to live trainings, seminars, instructional content and specialized training sessions.

  • Panantukan
  • Knife Fighting
  • Stick Fighting
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  • Axe & Tomahawk Fighting
  • Self-Defense
  • EBC
  • SDS
Training focus

Technical. Practical. Progressive.

Robert's training focuses on developing precise technique, good timing and the ability to connect individual movements into functional combinations.

Technique development, Combination training, Partner drills, Reaction training, Distance and timing, Flow drills, Weapon handling, Defense and counter drills, Live training sessions.

Teaching philosophy

Robert emphasizes structured progression and repeated application rather than isolated techniques. The goal is to help participants understand how techniques connect and how they can be adapted to different situations.

Combat Systems

Teaches

  • SAMI-X Knife8/12
  • SAMI-X Panantukan6/12
  • SAMI-X Stick6/12
  • SAMI-X Axe4/8
All 8 Combat Systems
  • SAMI-X PRO4/12
  • SAMI-X Defender3/3
  • SAMI-X EBC3/3
  • SAMI-X SDS3/3
Dates

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All 7 dates
Online

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