About
Trusted Guard Martial Arts is true to traditional martial arts and everything it enconpasses, in particularly, personal achievement.
Master Barrett is a 6th Degree Master and second generation American in Hwa Yu Won Do ( from the Royal Guard of Korea). He is one of the elite in the country who has actual advanced training after black belt.
He answers directly to Grand Master Gregory Jump who has been his instructor for over 35yrs.
Master Barrett grew up in north east El Paso, Tx., where he trained under, then President of Choi Family Martial Arts/Chung Ki Hap Ki Do, Grand Master Gregory Jump and earned his black belt. El Paso is also where he started his Tae Kwon Do career.
He spent 8.5yrs in South Korea where he studied Hap Ki Do, Tang Soo Do, and touched on Tukong. He also spent some time training South Korean Army Officers.
5th Degree in Traditional Tae Kwon Do
3rd Degree in Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do
(More credentials upon request)
I enjoy every aspect of my job. From practicing and teaching martial arts, helping people acheive their goals, seeing people make break throughs, and working with individuals of all ages, I love what I do.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I start with a personal analysis, which is just a few questoons to see what your goals are, how I can best help you, and if There are any medical concerns before we get started. Then give you a quick to and guidlines. Get a top on you. We bow in and get started.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
6th Dan Hwa Yu Won Do (Hap Ki Do)
5th Dan Traditional Tae Kwon Do
3rd Dan Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do
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How did you get started teaching?
I was inspired by those whom taught me. Being able to affect someone's life by just a little can create great outcomes. For example, if I roll a ballstraight it ends up in one destination. If I change the the direction by even one degree, the ball ends up in a completely different destination.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with virtually every kind of student you can think of and been successful with them.
Students with adhd, asbergers, autism, childrens 2.5 yrs of age and up, elderly, amputees, virtully every walk of life vices included.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure they are more about YOUR training.