Academy of Asian Martial Arts LLC
Academy of Asian Martial Arts LLC
319 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18504
All rights reserved.
319 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18504
All rights reserved.
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| Master Smith |
Phone: 570-445-5949
amakungfu@yahoo.com
amakungfu@yahoo.com
| Health ~ Discipline ~ Defense |
Master Robert Smith
Master Robert Smith started training in the martial arts at age twelve in May
of 1972 at the Scranton Karate School under Master Frank Trojaniwisz.
Master Smith studied Korean Karate Tang Soo Do diligently for two years
achieving a first degree red belt and preparing for his black belt. In 1982 he
achieved the rank of Black Belt.studying forms to the Third Degree.
During the spring/summer of 1974 while training for his Black belt in Tang Soo
Do (Soo Bahk Do), the Weniger Karate Institute opened in downtown Scranton.
The Weniger Karate Institute brought with it the only Kung Fu training available
in the area. The Institute head instructors were Richard Scmoyeur and Earnest
Rothrock both brown belts in the White Dragon Kung Fu system under Master
John Weniger. Master Smith studied the White Dragon Kung Fu system under
their direction for approximately six months. Studying daily, morning, afternoon,
and nights during the summer. Master Smith was introduced to various
techniques from other styles and weapons including nunchaku, staff, three
sectional staff, tonfa, sickles, sai, archery and throwing stars.
During this period the Weniger School had a seminar that included Grand Master Daniel K Pai of the
White Dragon School. Being a young student Master Smith still has vivid memories of the day he spent
with the Grand Master. Master Smith as well as one of his friends was the first two students at the
Weniger School and therefore the first two to study the White Dragon System in the Scranton area.
Master Smith decided to return to his roots of Karate after the summer of 1974. Between 1974 and the
early 1980’s he studied at various local schools and with local martial artist as well as boxers. His
martial training consisted of Judo, Western Boxing, traditional Jiu Jitsu, Laido, and full contact sparring.
During this time Master Smith began his study of Chinese philosophy and medicine. Although he
studied Confucian, Buddhist and Daoist philosophy he always favored the Daoist philosophy and
medicine. During this time, he sometimes trained at the Scranton Karate School or the Dunmore YMCA,
Stevens Karate School etc.
Master Smith obtained his Black Belt in Korean Tang Soo Do Soo Bahk Do under the instruction of
Master Trojanewisz in May 1982 testing in front of Grand Master Jae C Shin in Philadelphia. Master
Smith also taught Physical Education classes at the University of Scranton on behalf of the Scranton
Karate School.
In 1982 while training in Tang Soo Do he started training at the
Shaolin Kung Fu School under Master Brian Felter. This school
taught some Shaolin but mostly White Dragon Style Kempo.
He earned a green sash in 1986. From 1986 to 1999 he
sometimes trained on and off at the Shaolin School which
was renamed the Chinese Martial Arts Academy.
In February 1999 he was interviewed in New York City by
Grand Master Lin Chih Young, a Master of the Daoist arts.
Master Smith was accepted as a student and has been
continuing his training in NYC.
Under Master Lin Master Smith began training in Sun Lu Tang’s
Hsing I, Ba Gua, Sun Tai Chi, Yang Tai Chi, Shuai Jiao
(Pao Ting Kwai Jiao)and Shaolin Long Fist. Over the years of study
Master Lin taught more advanced systems such as Sun Lu Tang Ba Gua, Ba Ji, Mantis, Red Fist, and
Tong Bei and Tsao Jiao adding to Master Smiths already immense background in the Martial Arts.
Through many years of study Master Smith was excepted as a ” Inner door student and master teacher”
under Grand Master Lin. Master Smith is the only certified instructor under Master Lin in NEPA.
Master Smith specializes in the Sun Lu Tang system of martial arts. He is an expert in body mechanics
and generating the most power through whole body techniques. The Sun Lu Tang system is a complete
Daoist system of health and instant “quicker than thought” self defense.
Master Smith has just finished producing a health video with Complete Health Education L.L.C..
Master Smith is available for guest appearances and seminars. Please use the school contact page to
contact Mr. Smith.
Master Robert Smith started training in the martial arts at age twelve in May
of 1972 at the Scranton Karate School under Master Frank Trojaniwisz.
Master Smith studied Korean Karate Tang Soo Do diligently for two years
achieving a first degree red belt and preparing for his black belt. In 1982 he
achieved the rank of Black Belt.studying forms to the Third Degree.
During the spring/summer of 1974 while training for his Black belt in Tang Soo
Do (Soo Bahk Do), the Weniger Karate Institute opened in downtown Scranton.
The Weniger Karate Institute brought with it the only Kung Fu training available
in the area. The Institute head instructors were Richard Scmoyeur and Earnest
Rothrock both brown belts in the White Dragon Kung Fu system under Master
John Weniger. Master Smith studied the White Dragon Kung Fu system under
their direction for approximately six months. Studying daily, morning, afternoon,
and nights during the summer. Master Smith was introduced to various
techniques from other styles and weapons including nunchaku, staff, three
sectional staff, tonfa, sickles, sai, archery and throwing stars.
During this period the Weniger School had a seminar that included Grand Master Daniel K Pai of the
White Dragon School. Being a young student Master Smith still has vivid memories of the day he spent
with the Grand Master. Master Smith as well as one of his friends was the first two students at the
Weniger School and therefore the first two to study the White Dragon System in the Scranton area.
Master Smith decided to return to his roots of Karate after the summer of 1974. Between 1974 and the
early 1980’s he studied at various local schools and with local martial artist as well as boxers. His
martial training consisted of Judo, Western Boxing, traditional Jiu Jitsu, Laido, and full contact sparring.
During this time Master Smith began his study of Chinese philosophy and medicine. Although he
studied Confucian, Buddhist and Daoist philosophy he always favored the Daoist philosophy and
medicine. During this time, he sometimes trained at the Scranton Karate School or the Dunmore YMCA,
Stevens Karate School etc.
Master Smith obtained his Black Belt in Korean Tang Soo Do Soo Bahk Do under the instruction of
Master Trojanewisz in May 1982 testing in front of Grand Master Jae C Shin in Philadelphia. Master
Smith also taught Physical Education classes at the University of Scranton on behalf of the Scranton
Karate School.
In 1982 while training in Tang Soo Do he started training at the
Shaolin Kung Fu School under Master Brian Felter. This school
taught some Shaolin but mostly White Dragon Style Kempo.
He earned a green sash in 1986. From 1986 to 1999 he
sometimes trained on and off at the Shaolin School which
was renamed the Chinese Martial Arts Academy.
In February 1999 he was interviewed in New York City by
Grand Master Lin Chih Young, a Master of the Daoist arts.
Master Smith was accepted as a student and has been
continuing his training in NYC.
Under Master Lin Master Smith began training in Sun Lu Tang’s
Hsing I, Ba Gua, Sun Tai Chi, Yang Tai Chi, Shuai Jiao
(Pao Ting Kwai Jiao)and Shaolin Long Fist. Over the years of study
Master Lin taught more advanced systems such as Sun Lu Tang Ba Gua, Ba Ji, Mantis, Red Fist, and
Tong Bei and Tsao Jiao adding to Master Smiths already immense background in the Martial Arts.
Through many years of study Master Smith was excepted as a ” Inner door student and master teacher”
under Grand Master Lin. Master Smith is the only certified instructor under Master Lin in NEPA.
Master Smith specializes in the Sun Lu Tang system of martial arts. He is an expert in body mechanics
and generating the most power through whole body techniques. The Sun Lu Tang system is a complete
Daoist system of health and instant “quicker than thought” self defense.
Master Smith has just finished producing a health video with Complete Health Education L.L.C..
Master Smith is available for guest appearances and seminars. Please use the school contact page to
contact Mr. Smith.
Master Smith Age 12
Master Smith Age 15
| Master Smith left, Master Herne right, Grand Master Lin Chih Young center |
Master Smith left, GrandMaster Lin center
Master Felter right
Master Felter right
Martial Art LLC 319 N Main Ave Scranton PA 18504 570-445-5949 |