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Duane Johnson is turning his law enforcement experience and passion for giving back to the community into a new business venture by opening There’s No Quit Kickboxing & Self Defense. On Friday, September 28 he will celebrate the grand opening with by hosting a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. The business is located inside The Phillips Center, 1317 7th Ave, Suite A in Marion. Johnson spent 15 years in law enforcement in Marion and Florida before retiring. His time in Florida was spent as a criminal investigator working with victims and their families at a time when they feel helpless. He’s using knowledge learned as a defensive tactics instructor, ground fighting instructor, and kickboxing instructor to do good in the community. “I kept thinking if only these victims had learned some sort of self-defense skills, maybe the wouldn’t have been a victim,’ Johnson stated. “Now I’m able to give the community the opportunity to prepare today for something that might happen tomorrow.” Why ‘There’s No Quit’? Johnson says its phrase that has inspired him throughout his adult life to get through whatever has been thrown his way. He ends each kickboxing class with a reminder: They may see us struggle, but they’ll never see us quit! In addition to self-defense and kickboxing for individuals, Johnson also caters to businesses. He offers self-defense classes for specific occupations as well as active shooter training. The public is welcome to stop by an open house at There’s No Quit Kickboxing & Self Defense from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday. Learn more by visiting theresnoquit.com