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Posted by icastillo Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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0 responses 0 comments Full Name of Business: Order of the Dragon

Street Address: 10 separate locations serving all of Bakersfield, plus a location in Shafter

Phone Number: 588-3217

Name of Owner: Master Earl Absher

Date Established: 1991

Years in Operation: 16

What products and/or services do you provide?:
We teach self-defense, safety awareness and stranger dangers.  We also carry a wide range of martial arts supplies. We have classes Monday through Friday nights, and also on Saturday mornings.

What are your specialties?:
Our primary specialty and focus is teaching children. Kids 3 years of age and up may attend. Adults are also welcome. Many families (parents and children) take our classes as a family activity.

What is your history/previous experience in this field?:
I have over 35 years experience in several forms of Martial Arts. I currently have a 7th Degree Black Belt and was recently approved for my 8th Degree.

How is your business different from your competitors?:
There are several differences. I believe our differences are why we are Bakersfield’s biggest school of self defense. Just a few differences are listed below:

1. Our emphasis is teaching children. This is who we target.
2. Most of our competitors make students sign contracts. We don’t believe in contracts. This way, if the child doesn’t like being in martial arts, the parents aren’t on the hook to keep on paying off the contract. We have a pay-as-you-go program. If a student can’t make class for any reason, they don’t owe us any money. Plus, our rates are incredibly low. You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to get top quality training.
3. We personally produce four local martial arts tournaments every year. They are held right here in Bakersfield. Most other schools require their students to go out of town — at a great expense — to attend tournaments. We allow every student of every other style to participate in our local tournaments. Plus, we never charge a spectator fee. This way, a student’s parent doesn’t have to pay to watch their kids compete. Our tournaments are designed to be a friendly, fun family event. 

Are you offering any special deals or discounts?: 
We always have a variety of special discounts that are even lower than our already low rates.

Is there any additional information you’d like to provide?:
Several of our students have gone on to become world champs. Many have earned their Black Belt. We are big on respect, discipline and self-esteem. Our program builds confidence! Further, we have a very successful Academic Achiever program which helps kids improve their grades.

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