
D.E.L.T.A. Meeting
Master Gorino will be meeting in Dojang 2 with all of our Junior Leaders and Dedicated Enthusiastic Loyal Teaching Assistants.
Master Gorino will be meeting in Dojang 2 with all of our Junior Leaders and Dedicated Enthusiastic Loyal Teaching Assistants.
Break up to 20 boards using your favorite martial art techniques! Wood will be breaking, music will be pumping, and we’ll have plenty of Black
Due to the Yellow Stripe Test, on October 12 the Wednesday 7:30pm class (Adult Blue Stripe through BoJoDi) will meet at 8:15pm instead for an
Come cheer on our White Belts as they test for their Yellow Stripe Belts on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30pm. There will even be a
On October 8th, we will host an in-house martial arts tournament. It is open to all students from White Belt to Black Belt. There are
Tournaments are a fantastic way to gain valuable knowledge while having fun and making friends. I participated in hundreds of tournaments and learned something at
There are two major types of Tae Kwon-Do being practiced today; Olympic (or sport) Tae Kwon-Do and the Traditional (Martial Art) Tae Kwon-Do. My First
* We are closed Friday, Sept. 2nd through Monday, Sept. 5th. We will reopen for classes as usual on Tuesday, Sept. 6th. Happy Labor Day!Yellow
I get very excited about summer training. I enjoy the way my muscles feel when it is hot outside. It is always a different kind
It is interesting that we use the word “raise” or the phrase “bring up” when rearing our children. I have been educating children for
How would you like to improve your martial art by attending the most important event of the year…and have a great time doing it? Well,
Our Dojang will be closed Monday, May 30th for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, May 31st. God bless our troops!
Formal pretests will take place during your normal class time. You will be receiving your test application for your next belt at this time. Green
Please understand that I have nothing against runners. I believe that people who do physical activity to better themselves are better off than those who
In just over one week, we will be hosting the premier tournament event in the USA. Our tournament will boast over 15 martial art schools
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of my students and their family members for being a part of my dojang. Together
Our fantastic 16th Annual Superpages Invitational Tournament is just around the corner… Saturday, May 28th, we will be hosting our biggest tournament of the year! Students
Get started with our free month trial program. Our child trial starts Monday, 5/2 @ 6:00pm, our adult/jr. trial starts Tuesday, 5/3 @ 7:30pm. Please call 836-5425
Grandmaster Summers is coming to town just to teach you some awesome Tae Kwon-Do stuff! Please sign up at the front desk.
Informal pretests will be held during your regular classes. Green Belts and Higher must bring their student manuals. No wood or music is needed.
We will be closed for the Easter Holiday Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd. We will reopen for classes as normal on Monday, April
BBC/MC Special Workout with SaBum-Nim: Friday, May 6th. Free workout just for BBC and MC members! Child workout is at 6:30pm, Adult/Jr. workout is at 7:30pm. *
Our Child and Adult beginners will be testing for their first belts! Children will test on Monday at 6:00pm, Adults/Jrs. will test on Tuesday at
On 4/18 & 4/19 Master Gorino’s Pil-Sung Tae Kwon-Do hosted “Buddy Days”. This time there was a theme associated with them: “Break-A-Board/Break-A-Bad Habit”. Our students
This is a national level tournament in your own backyard! Schools from all over the East Coast and Canada will travel to compete in our tournament.
Come support our White Belts as they test for the rank of Yellow Stripe. New Yellow Stripes and their families and friends Will also feature
This is your chance to train with multiple, world renowned Masters! Sign up at the front desk.
Open to Yellow Belts through BoJoDi, all ages, and Go-Mas. 45 minutes of everything you need to know for your upcoming test. $20 per student,
D.E.L.T.A. members and Junior Leaders are invited to attend a teaching meeting at 6:30pm.
Master Gorino will be hosting a special free workout for all Black Belt Club and Masters Club members. Please sign up at the front desk.6:30pm –
* We are closed Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23rd for Easter weekend. We will resume for classes as normal on Monday, April 25th.
Buddy days are coming up! This is a chance for everyone, all ages and ranks, to bring their friends to class. On Monday, April 18th
One child and one adult/jr. will be selected to represent our school in the Musical Form Championships at the Superpages Tournament on Saturday, May 28th.
This is your chance to compete against Tae Kwon-Do students from around the world! Grand Master J.S. Park hosts an amazing tournament, sure to be
One of the main functions of the dojang is to provide a safe and positive place to train and learn. In order for this
Board Breaking Extravaganza: Saturday, April 9th @ 1:45pm. Break up to 20 boards using any technique you want. We’ll have music pumping and Black Belts there
Board Breaking Extravaganza: Saturday, April 9th @ 1:45pm. Break up to 20 boards using any technique you want. We’ll have music pumping and Black Belts there
Master Presti of Presti Karate will host a tournament that is for “kids only”. Competitors must be 18 years or younger. We will be supporting
Prospective students can begin their Tae Kwon-Do training with a free month of classes! Please call (716) 836-5425 or email info@gorinotaekwondo.com to get started.
This is your chance to compete against Tae Kwon-Do students from around the world! Grand Master J.S. Park hosts an amazing tournament, sure to be
One of the main functions of the dojang is to provide a safe and positive place to train and learn. In order for this to
Board Breaking Extravaganza: Saturday, April 9th @ 1:45pm. Break up to 20 boards using any technique you want. We’ll have music pumping and Black Belts there
Board Breaking Extravaganza: Saturday, April 9th @ 1:45pm. Break up to 20 boards using any technique you want. We’ll have music pumping and Black Belts there
Master Presti of Presti Karate will host a tournament that is for “kids only”. Competitors must be 18 years or younger. We will be supporting
Prospective students can begin their Tae Kwon-Do training with a free month of classes! Please call (716) 836-5425 or email info@gorinotaekwondo.com to get started.
Students that tested for a new rank will receive their belts and certificates during their normal class times. All family and friends are invited to
Child Color Belt Test Schedule:11:00am – Children testing for the ranks of Yellow Belt through Blue Stripe.12:00pm – Children testing for the ranks of Blue
Adult/Jr. Color Belt Testing Schedule:6:00pm – Adults/Jrs. testing for the ranks of Yellow Belt through Blue Stripe.7:00pm – Adults/Jrs. testing for the ranks of Blue
Grandmaster Summers Sparring Clinic: Grandmaster Summers will be teaching a special sparring clinic. Free for BBC/MC members, general admission is $25. Please sign up at the
Black Belt points testing for Child Black Belt through Adult Black Belt. Points test applications will be handed out during classes.
Naturally, when people find out I teach Tae Kwon-Do, their first question is “did you ever have to use it?” The next question is, “why
Grandmaster Summers will be teaching a special sparring clinic. Free for BBC/MC members, general admission is $25. Please sign up at the front desk.
Grandmaster Summers will be teaching a special sparring clinic. Free for BBC/MC members, general admission is $25. Please sign up at the front desk.
Open to Yellow Belts through BoJoDi, all ages, and Go-Mas. 45 minutes of everything you need to know for your upcoming test. $20 per student,
On March 11th, our dojang will host another “info-social” at the dojang. These events are open to all students and family members. The info-social is
Formal pretests will take place during your normal class time. Green Belts and Higher need wood to break. Red Belts and Higher need wood and
Our Child and Adult beginners will be testing for their first belts! Children will test on Monday at 6:00pm, Adults/Jrs. will test on Tuesday at
Master Gorino is going to “jail” to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You can help by donating “bail” money to the following
Sign up by Feb. 23rd to compete in this fantastic tournament. See poster/front desk for details.
The P.M.A.E.A. (Professional Martial Art Educators Association) is growing in numbers and strength. Currently there are 6 members including: Master Gorino’s Pil-Sung Tae Kwon-Do, Bill
Usually the phrase, “working the system” has bad connotations associated with it. However, working the success system I’ve set up for students and their
February 19th marked the date of this year’s Annual School Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Although we offer many events and “happenings” at the dojang, the
This week’s birthdays:2/23 – Il-Dan Rob Hennessy2/25 – Demetrius Sayles2/26 – Phil Rooss2/27 – Anthony WilliamsHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Informational teaching meeting for our Dedicated Enthusiastic Loyal Teaching Assistants.
Come support our White Belts as they test for the rank of Yellow Stripe. Will also feature a performance by our demo team, G-FORCE.Due to
One of the most exciting Dojang events of the year, student get to break up to 20 boards with any crazy technique they choose! Please
Black Belt Pretest for Child and Adult/Jr. BoJoDis who received pretest letters. Upon passing the pretest, students will be testing for Black Belt in June
This is the fourth and final Black Belt Test Practice. This practice is mandatory for all test candidates. Pizza party for all test helpers after
Come cheer on our students as they test for the rank of Black Belt! Candidates will perform forms, self-defenses, board breaking, as well as self-designed
This is the second of four Black Belt Test practices. Test candidates must bring their bios and musical form music to practice with them.
Informational teaching meeting for our Dedicated Enthusiastic Loyal Teaching Assistants.
Come support our White Belts as they test for the rank of Yellow Stripe. Will also feature a performance by our demo team, G-FORCE.Due to
This week’s birthdays:2/14 – Jaden Syharath2/17 – I-Dan Ellsworth, Nicholas Green2/18 – Lisa Mack2/20 – Robert HumphreyHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Informational teaching meeting for our Dedicated Enthusiastic Loyal Teaching Assistants.
This week’s birthdays:2/7 – Il-Dan Mr. Heffley2/8 – Christian Hines, Tyler Becker, Rickwon Mason2/9 – Nicholas Benden, Brendan Kelleher2/10 – Go-Ma William Eaton2/11 – Go-Ma
As you know, I always kid about MMA. I call it Mixed Up Martial Arts. As a traditionalist, I believe that although they are very
Our January tournament went off without a hitch! SaBum-Nim was so proud of his students especially all of the Black Belts who not only were
On Friday and Saturday (1/28 &1/29), Master Gorino’s students competed in the PKC National Tournament in Erie, Pa. The martial art tournament was hosted by
Because the Kubaton is often times associated with Martial Arts weapons, one may assume that this “short stick” wields an ancient history like many of
One of the big steps we can all take as students or parents of students, is to take our training out of the dojang and
Last December, our Dojang held a Kick-A-Thon to raise money for Cradle Beach Camp. Students gathered pledge money for performing over 500 kicks to raise
Kicking, punching, self-defense and other physical aspects of training are only part of your total martial art experience. Participating in other venues will raise your
On February 19th, Master Gorino’s Pil-Sung Tae Kwon-Do will be holding its 15th Annual School Banquet and Award Ceremony. This is a yearly event that
I am about to reach my first full month as a 2nd Degree Black Belt, and it feels great! Although I haven’t quite gotten used to being
At this time of year many people start making New Year Resolutions. As a Tae Kwon-Do instructor and martial artist, I have found it more
At the Hearthstone Manor. Our Banquet is always a blast! There is great food, music, dancing, a performance by our school’s demo team, G-FORCE, and awards
Come support our White Belts as they test for Yellow Stripe! Following testing there will be a demo by G-FORCE, our school’s demo team. Students
We will be showing “Shrek: Forever and After.” Admission is free, please pick up tickets at the front desk.
Annual School Banquet and Awards Ceremony: Saturday, February 19 at The Hearthstone Manor. Our Banquet is always a blast! There is great food, music, dancing, a
This tournament is open to all students of all ages and ranks. Compete in forms, weapons, sparring or flag-sparring. All competitors in the Beginner Division (Beginner through
This new website is awesome! Check out all of the new features. You will also find material on the site changing regularly. Videos! Articles! Pictures!
The Friendship Tournament (12/4/10) was incredible and fun as well. This was the first Friendship Tournament we have held since the year 2000. It was
On Friday 12/9 our dojang held a Kick-A-Thon to raise money for Cradle Beach Camp. Students volunteered to go out and get pledges for the
Our lobby and/or viewing room is a place where two things occur. Families get to observe students training and the front desk takes care of
The future of many martial arts schools is being driven by tough economic challenges, a huge influx of low standard facilities and the “sport” models
If there is one question I have often heard too often, it is“Is this good enough?” I heard it as a musician, as a schoolteacher,
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