Mr. Guerrero, born in Kentucky and raised in Vegas and Mrs. Guerrero of South Bend, IN met on the mat. These well-credentialed black belts sparred their way into marriage and a big move to Champaign where they took over the responsibility of owning and teaching at Leaders for Life Martial Arts. 

 Listen as the power couple talk about their roles in life and in the business. Where he concentrates on teaching and instruction, she handles the bulk of paperwork and complaints. The perfect partnership. These two martial arts leaders are also researched experts in coaching, teaching, children and the desire to improve and grow. During our interview we talk about why they encourage parents to stay during classes and cheer their kids on rather than silence themselves behind glass, the three pillars of confidence, discipline and respect, promoting a team atmosphere with teachers and parents, when it's OK to quit, what the philosophy behind "1 percent improvements" is, giving specific praise to your kiddo over a general "good job," facing bullying and maybe the hardest thing to hear: why giving a kid a phone will end their childhood. Gulp. 

Emily Harrington, here! Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and host of the HyperLocal(s) Podcast. Each week I bring you a pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. In an effort to provide a way for those that don’t want a public podcast, but still have a story to tell friends and family, I’ve created, In Retrospect: A HyperLocal(s) Project, a private podcast. Visit hyperlocalscu.com/in-retrospect

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