|   These classes are for both the casual person, 
                    with no desire for a black belt, and the more serious student. 
                    A black belt can take from three to nine years (for the average 
                    person) to achieve. Rank is never given; it is earned. Either 
                    way, ability has to be constantly maintained. Classes are 
                    always forming so please feel free to contact us and set up 
                    an interview. If you are just interested in getting into (or back into) shape, 
						we can help with that as well.   *Anyone coming to us because they want to learn 
                    how to hurt other people will be turned away. We're not about 
                    that.*   Here is an article Mark wrote on why we practice 
                    martial arts. WHAT 
                    WE LEARN-THE FLASH 2000 #9   Peace, Light, and Happiness   | He also teaches 
                    weekend classes in Self-Defense. In two eight-hour days, the 
                    student will learn how to avoid potentially deadly situations, 
                    how to deal with them when they occur, and how not to get 
                    peacefully get out of such situations. 
 
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