FAQs

7 Reasons Why Children Should Practice Martial Arts
A parent’s job is to raise their child to become a good adult. An outstanding adult. Tae Kwon-Do instills the core values every person should live by. Here are seven reasons why I believe children should practice martial arts. 1. Discipline Children need discipline. All children [...]Read more

How to Choose a Tae Kwon-Do Teacher
Before choosing a martial arts school, I think it’s important to ask yourself, “Am I looking for a fighting instructor or a mentor?” Instructor or Mentor? Some schools have a reputation for fighting. The intensity level is highly competitive and aggressive. These schools will [...]Read more

Am I Too Old to Begin Martial Arts?
As a guy who’s about to turn 61, the answer is no. Americans consider aging a debilitating process. But for eastern cultures it’s the opposite. They study martial arts daily. It’s a way of life, and let me tell you, they’re in much better shape than us. During one of my trips to [...]Read more

3 Reasons Why Women Should Take Tae Kwon-Do Classes
Why a woman studies Tae Kwon-Do is ultimately unique to her specific needs and reasons, but there are common reasons I’ve learned from women who have asked me about studying martial arts. Here are three of the top reasons. 1. Self-Defense We live in an aggressive society and [...]Read more

What Age Should You Begin Tae Kwon-Do?
What age should you begin studying or practicing Tae Kwon-Do? I’m a firm believer in the younger the better. Toddlers We have a Tigers program for 3 to 5-year-olds. It’s a Romper Room type setting where we get kids to love Tae Kwon-Do and to develop confidence, [...]Read more

What Should You Expect in a Tae Kwon-Do Class?
A question that I often get asked by potential students is, “What happens in a Tae Kwon-Do class?” I’ll tell you what happens… you become awesome! What you can expect in Master Gorino’s Tae Kwon-Do class Truly, I believe every student in my school becomes a [...]Read more