Ted Guerrero of Red Dragon Championship Martial Arts in Pacific Beach says what he\u2019s training is a “way of life” as much as it is a sport or a discipline.
\n“I look at this more as a life-skills academy than a martial arts facility,” said Guerrero of his new space at 1603 Garnet Ave. where Radio Shack once was. “It\u2019s not just kicking and punching. There\u2019s so much more that goes into it.”
\nRed Dragon teaches all ages and both genders.
\n“When you join up with us, you do programs,” said Guerrero. “We don\u2019t do memberships. It\u2019s not like a gym.”
\nWho finds martial arts appealing?
\n“All kinds of people, any walk of life,” answered Guerrero. “People do martial arts for their own reasons. Some come for fitness. Some want self-defense. I have an older gentleman who does it just because he wants to keep his body and mind active.”
\nHow Radio Shack morphed into Red Dragon is an interesting tale.
\n“I moved here six years ago from Sacramento and was doing martial arts at PB Rec Center,” said Guerrero. “But I\u2019d always had my eyes on this spot. It came up on the market out of nowhere and I said, \u2018This would be a great spot for a full-blown academy. We\u2019re still in the build-out phase.”
\n“There\u2019s no one perfect studio for everybody,” said Guerrero of martial arts. “But there is a perfect studio or academy for everyone no matter your age or what you\u2019re looking for in life. Martial arts is awesome. It is a way of life.”
\nGuerrero talked about his programs.
\n“We break our classes down by age starting at 18 months,” he said. “We use martial arts as the vehicle to help them learn important life skills so people become more outgoing, more confident, more respectful, more disciplined, more focused.”
\nRed Dragon\u2019s branding is inspirational. Lots of enticements to “be the best,” “hustle” and “never quit.”
\n“Martial arts makes you feel like you can,” said Guerrero explaining the sport\u2019s allure. “You say, \u2018I can\u2019t throw people.\u2019 But when you start doing those things, it makes it more likely in your life that you\u2019ll go, \u2018You know what, I can go for that job opportunity.\u2019 ”
\nRed Dragon currently has a get-to-know-you promotional offer.
\n“We\u2019ve been doing a free self-defense class on Wednesdays,” said Guerrero. “We\u2019ll be doing that all the way through the rest of this month. Every time we teach something different. There\u2019s no obligation and it\u2019s totally free. I\u2019ll probably do that every six months or so.”
\nConcluded Guerrero of martial arts, “There\u2019s no better feeling then feeling safe. No one should feel unsafe in their own neighborhood. That\u2019s one of the reasons why I teach martial arts.” Red Dragon Championship Martial Arts Where: 1603 Garnet Ave. Info:?martialartspacificbeach.com, 858-263-4212.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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