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Walpole Small Business Q&A: Villari's Martial Arts Center

This week we check in with Master Steve Hannah, owner of Villari's Martial Arts Center of Walpole.

Villari's is a martial arts studio focusing on respect, self-discipline and self-control. It offers classes for all ages and abilities. The instructors are certified and have all competed at tournament level.

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Walpole Patch: What is one thing people might not know about Villari's?

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Steve Hannah: What people may not know about Villari's is that we are more than kicking and punching. We take a very active roll in character building with our students. Other schools pay lip service to this, but we have specific programs in place to ensure that our students learn and practice respect for others, have self-discipline, and practice self-control. We also are active in the community and are involved in a number of charities. We also offer courses in leadership.

WP: What is your most popular program?

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SH: Most of our students are between the ages of four and 10, so the programs that benefit those ages are the most popular. We teach teens and adults also.

WP: What do you feel is a benefit about being a small business in Walpole?

SH: We enjoy being part of the Walpole business community. We like the close-knit feeling that Walpole has to offer. It gives us a chance to fulfill our commitment to the community and the people who call the area home.

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