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Robert Luis Rivera, began his martial arts journey in 1967 at an early age of five and his teacher was his uncle T.I. The two disciplines he began were Ju-Jitsu, and Shotokan karate and his father taught him boxing. Robert Luis Rivera, also trained in Ishin Ryu Karate, Okinawan Kenpo Karate, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and Aikido.

Robert Luis Rivera, enjoyed the weapons and started learning the art of fencing, using a foil, saber and epee. It was not until 1981 that he was first introduced to the Filipino Martial Arts and Robert, knew that his journey had not ended.

Robert Luis Rivera, interest in weaponry was always present and the Filipino Martial Arts gave him all that he has ever wished for. Robert Luis Rivera, success and dedication to the Filipino Arts awarded him two black belts, one in Arnis Lanada and the other in Pananandata under Grandmaster Marinas.

Master - Rope Fighting Master - Stick & Knife Master - Stick-Fighting Master - Whip-Fighting Master - Side Handle Baton

Robert Luis Rivera's, additional training with Grandmaster Amante P Marinas were Shorin Ryu and Aikido, in which began in 1983 and ended in 1999. Robert Luis Rivera's, interest in armored and semi-armored tournament combat drew him away from Grand Master Amante Marinas as the system of Pananandata only offered un-armored free fighting and did not offer armored and even semi-armored fighting.

Robert Luis Rivera, then developed his own system called Kampilan Kali, which is based off of Arnis Lanada and Pananandata which both are Filipino based systems, combined with all the disciplines Robert has studied to date.

Robert Luis Rivera's, style of empty hand and weapons took to the tournament circuit and to date his students have experienced success on many occasions. Robert Luis Rivera's, "Kampilan Kali System," has trained our young adults who have been bullied in schools and on the streets to survive and has been proven to be very effective and has kept our young adult men and women safe from harm for over thirty years.

Robert Luis Rivera, has taken his martial arts training and has also developed cardio programs consisting of martial arts, kick-boxing, boot-camp and dance. This training has changed lives and has given the physical attributes to both men and women of all ages.

Robert Luis Rivera, continues to develop more programs for victims all over the world and has assisted in various organizations that focus on abuse, bullying, and cyber-crimes to educate as many people who suffer from this experience.