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Train for Life owner highlights multigenerational martial-arts business after move to Fairfield

City of Fairfield · August 7, 2026
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Summary

Sonny, owner of Train for Life, described his family's martial-arts legacy, the studio's expansion after relocating to Fairfield, and the business's mix of classes and retail offerings for children and adults.

Sonny, who identifies himself as the owner of Train for Life, told listeners that the school expanded after it moved to Fairfield and now combines martial-arts classes, fitness programming and a retail shop. "Once we moved to Fairfield, we expanded," he said, noting classes for children starting at age 4 and a retail section selling equipment and apparel.

Sonny framed the business as a family tradition: "My grandfather opened up on the street... back in 1962," he said, describing himself as a "0.333 generation martial artist." He said the studio offers programs for a range of goals — weight loss, fitness, and youth development — and highlighted the energy of his coaching staff as a distinguishing feature.

He described how revenue supports facility upkeep and customer amenities, saying the money covers the facility and "the best quality of equipment" as well as sanitary standards and parent waiting areas. Sonny closed by directing listeners to the City of Fairfield’s social channels to view more programs.