Shaolin American Kempo Karate is the martial arts and fitness teaching brand of Grandmaster Jim Brassard, serving students on Cape Cod and offering online courses. Brassard began training in 1975, started teaching in 1977, and has spent more than five decades studying and teaching martial arts. His approach combines practical self-defense with fitness, health, and personal development, drawing on experience in Shaolin Kempo, Chi-Kung, and strength training.

The brand provides programs for children and adults at its Cape Cod school. The children’s program emphasizes physical skills, confidence, respect, academic habits, and awareness of personal safety, while adult training focuses on martial arts, self-protection, and fitness. Students can also access a broad selection of courses and downloadable materials, including Shaolin Kempo combinations, forms and kata, speed and striking instruction, martial arts strategies, and combat and strength conditioning. Additional offerings cover stretching, push-up training, body power, and related fitness topics. The site also features a martial arts blog, a monthly club, and free video tips and product updates by email.