| THE CEO

Founder. Martial Artist. CEO. Investor. Legacy Architect.

I’m Robert Torres, a 7th-degree Black Belt, multi-business CEO, and builder of empires. From growing a local martial arts school into a six-figure brand to acquiring and scaling companies across industries, I’ve made it my mission to help others escape the grind, master their mindset, and build real wealth with purpose.

But this journey didn’t start in a boardroom.

It started in a dojo.

From Discipline to Domination

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve taught thousands of students how to master their bodies, minds, and futures. As the founder of Crescent Moon Karate, I built more than just a school—I built a movement based on discipline, integrity, and leadership.

That same ethos now powers Torres Industries and my business coaching firm, Built to Lead™, where I mentor service-based entrepreneurs to go from burnout to boardroom-level CEOs.

What I Do Now

I run multiple businesses, including:

Crescent Moon Karate – LA-based martial arts academy scaling toward legacy licensing
Built to Lead™ Coaching – High-performance CEO coaching for studio owners, creatives, and service-based entrepreneurs
Beau Monde Acquisitions – My vehicle for acquiring, scaling, and repositioning businesses
MartialArtsJobsBoard.com – The industry’s go-to platform connecting schools with talent

Whether I’m building systems, scaling revenue, or buying businesses, the mission remains the same:

Pursue Greatness Always.

What I Believe

I believe mastery is built, not given.

That legacy isn’t something you leave behind—it’s something you live every day.

My philosophy is forged from martial arts, entrepreneurship, and mindset science. I believe in:

Freedom through systems
Power through discipline
Wealth through ownership
Impact through leadership

If you’re tired of playing small, tired of being “just an operator,” and ready to become the CEO of your life and business, then you’re in the right place.

🎯 Let’s Build Your Legacy

I help serious entrepreneurs scale their business, build their brand, and create real freedom—without burning out or selling out.

You’re not here to work forever.

You’re here to build something that lasts.