Articles posted by "Master Gorino"
Size Of The Dog- Part II
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Self-defense is a state of mind. Being physically fit is important, but so is a strong and focused mind. Be self-aware. Know your environment and check out your area at all times. When I go out [...]Read more
Benefits of Tae Kwon-Do for Special Needs Children
Why Tae Kwon-Do? Before I even had children, I knew I wanted to get them involved in martial arts. When I realized that I was going to be a parent of two special needs children, though, it became even more important to me than ever. Tell us about your children… Rose [...]Read more
The Mind & Body Work Together
John & Public Speaking John was a drill sergeant in the Marines who later became a state trooper. He then went to law school and passed the bar exam. John is tough, smart, and driven to succeed. He was also terrified of public speaking. The mere thought of talking to a [...]Read more
An Amazing Journey: Hamza’s Mother
Hamza’s Mother Describes His Journey It has really been an amazing journey for Hamza at Master Gorino’s! Throughout the years, Hamza has achieved so much studying Tae Kwon-Do. What Changes Have You Seen In Hamza? His motor skills have developed tremendously, particularly [...]Read more
Size Of The Dog
”It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” There are misconceptions about self-defense. Some people think it’s all about a bunch of tricks and quick moves. Others think it’s about being a tough guy, that the biggest and strongest always [...]Read more
Michael’s Friendship Club
(I recorded a conversation with eleven year old Michael and his stepmother, Pamela, about Mike’s Friendship Club and how he started it at school.) Pamela: I got Michael into Tae Kwon-Do because of his struggles in school and to help with his confidence. And he took [...]Read more