Porco’s Karate Academy

Specialties

Porco’s Karate Academy teaches the ancient Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. While there are many benefits to studying this art including improved confidence, respect, humility and perseverance, the three primary purposes of the art are: 1) Self Defense 2) Physical Fitness 3) Self Discipline

Tang Soo Do focuses on more than just physical techniques. Directly translated «Do» means «way of life». The Tang Soo Do practitioner should strive to live a good life both in and out of the studio in accordance with the codes, creeds, and tenants of the martial art.

History

Established in 1983.

With over 30 years of service, Porco’s Karate Academy is the areas longest running martial arts school teaching the ancient Korean art of Tang Soo Do.

Porco’s Karate Academy was founded by Master Michael Porco Sr. (5^th Degree Master). His wife, Sylvia Porco (2^nd Degree Black Belt) and his son, Master Michael Porco Jr. (4^th Degree Master) play an integral part of the studio’s operation.

Having trained extensively under Grandmaster Robert E. Beoudoin, the Porco family and their instructors now use the teachings and philosophies of the art of Tang Soo Do to help others build life skills that transcend the studio and into their everyday lives.

«We build warriors for today’s world.»

Meet the Business Owner

Michael P.

Business Owner

Master Porco Sr. began his martial arts journey over 35 years ago in 1965. He trained for several years until being drafted into the military and thereupon serving his country in Vietnam. After serving he began teaching his son and his friends martial arts in the basement of their home. As his class continued to grow in size Master Porco Sr. moved his students to a studio in Woodbury, CT and later to Sandy Hook, CT where it remains today.