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Since starting at the Williamsville location, my son has learned skills that he carries into his life outside of the Dojang.
He is more lively at school, more helpful around the house, and more competitive in his other sports. I wanted Tae Kwon Do to be something that gave him the drive and motivation to become better in all facets of his life, and that is exactly what has happened. I’m proud to see [...]Read more
Being a young multicultural girl, it was scary to feel unwelcomed in certain places but at Master Gorino’s, every culture, gender, race, and religion is accepted, respected, and loved.
The dojang has given me a wonderful family, including many people who I would never have met otherwise. We all come together with the common interest of Taekwondo but we all leave the dojang with new and different experiences. Many of my classmates are friends that I will keep in [...]Read more
Grand Master Gorino has taught me Tae Kwon-Do since I was 9 years old.
Now I am 19 years old and the benefits of the program have taught me more than any other sport, or school program can even reach for. Grand Master Gorino’s commitment to excellence and his love for his students shows in his teaching. Growing up with ADHD, Dyslexia and many other [...]Read more
65 years ago in Fairbanks, Alaska, I was a green belt on the U.S. Air Force Judo Team. As they say, time flies by.
However, I wanted to get back into better shape and learn more self defense. Master Gorino and I had some frank conversations about my safety and if this would be a good fit, since I was 85 years old at the time. I am currently an 86 year old yellow belt and look forward to […]Read more
I started my first formal martial art experience at Master Gorino Taekwondo.
I embrace adversity, it is what keeps me going. Through time I improved my physical abilities and knowledge of the art. I attribute my self-improvement to the great instructors throughout my experience. The instructors are welcoming, kind, and patient with you. Eventually, I had [...]Read more
Through Tae Kwon Do my family is better able to defend itself, is in better shape, has made new friends, become more disciplined, and has grown closer.
I thought that it was for my family until about six months later when my youngest son asked why I wasn’t also in Tae Kwon Do. I decided then to join since this was one of the few activities that families can do together. I have come to know, and be friends with, many other […]Read more