American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo

American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo offers martial arts training in Shao-Lin Kempo. Classes are available in person or online, and the first class is completely free. The program serves kids ages 3.5 and up, teens, adults, and seniors, with Peewees ages 3½ to 6 and Big Kids ages 7 to 12.

Programs

• American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo — Kids (3.5+), teens, adults, and seniors; Peewees 3½ to 6; Big Kids 7 to 12; teens · Martial arts training in Shao-Lin Kempo; classes are available in person or online; first class is completely free.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo has been family owned since 1976. Grandmaster Robert Pearlswig, Grandmaster Zach Pearlswig, and Master Sandra Davis lead the program. The mission statement describes Traditional Shao-Lin Kempo as complete combat training that combines ancient wisdom with modern methods and includes real self defense and deescalation skills, physical fitness and strength building, confidence, mental focus, and stress relief. Grandmaster Robert Pearlswig has trained students for over 50 years and achieved 10th Degree Master in August 2022; Grandmaster Zach Pearlswig is 6th Degree, and Master Sandra Davis is 6th Degree.

• Online Martial Arts Training — Connect with instructors for personalized lessons from anywhere.

No experience necessary. No contracts, ever. First class is completely free. Open 6 days a week. Classes for all ages and abilities. Private and group lessons. Online distance learning.

Last updated October 1, 2026.