Student Stories

  Raising My Voice: Tamara’s Story 12 years ago, I sat in on my sorority sister’s Tae Kwon-Do class. Before that hour-long session was over, I signed myself up.  When I came in, I was very soft-spoken. In many ways, I still am! I also wasn’t very assertive, and didn’t [...]Read more

Day One I was intimidated to walk through the doors and step out on the floor that first day.   “I’m not a martial artist,” I thought. “How are they going to treat me?”  But, I was welcomed from day one with smiles and encouragement. My wife and my two children [...]Read more

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

A Mother’s Perspective On Master Gorino’s Tae Kwon-Do “I was shy and quiet growing up, and I didn’t want Alexia to be like me.” I want her to be more outgoing and to be able to speak in front of people without being afraid or scared. But most of all, I want her [...]Read more

Pop Quizzes Sister Eduardo loved to surprise our classroom with pop quizzes. The test was always placed face down and we couldn’t turn it over until she gave us permission. My anxiety and nerves went into overdrive. What does the test cover? Do I know the answers? Am I going to [...]Read more

Giovani’s dad talks about his sons experience at Master Gorino’s Tae Kwon-Do. Why did you choose Mater Gorino’s Tae Kwon-Do? I couldn’t have done it by myself. My son was four years old and I wanted to make sure he grew up having confidence in himself. I [...]Read more