American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo
Family owned since 1976
10th Degree Grandmaster
American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo
Grandmaster Robert Pearlswig started his studies with Karate in the Martial Arts in the early 1960s. In the early 1970s he began his career in American Shao-Lin Kempo. He started teaching Kempo on a part time basis in 1973. By 1976 he owned his first Dojo. By 1979 he was on the Board of Directors under Grandmaster Fred Villari. In 1982 he became the West Coast Operations Manager and developed more than 60 schools under him. When the company disbanded in 1991 for business reasons Master Pearl continued his studies and teaching. Believing that there is a place for quality training and excellent teaching methods Master Pearl has developed a training method that works for anyone. Graduates of his teaching program are at work today throughout the United States. Achieving 10th Degree Master in August 2022, he continues to train and teach today.
Grandmaster Pearlswig believes in a comprehensive approach to martial arts training that emphasizes discipline, respect, and practical application. His teaching methods have been refined over 50+ years and focus on building confident, capable students.