My children have trained at Legacy Tae kwon-do for the last 6 years. We initially introduced Tae kwon-do to our children as an activity similar to dance, gymnastics or any other physical program, and as a means of introducing physical activity into their weekly schedule. At the same time we searched for an activity that would help deal with social issues such as bullying at school. My wife and I thought Tae kwon-do might be a good way of increasing physical activity as well as building confidence while healing self esteem issues. After 6 years of training, numerous successful tests and tournaments, countless Legacy Tae kwon-do social activities and 2 Degrees of Black Belts I can confidently attest that Tae kwon-do succeeded in both respects. My kids have been able to again freely manifest the genuine traits that had been socially suppressed in the past, and in that pursuit, they attained a designation that will be theirs long after their training subsides.
We find Legacy Tae kwon-do to be a reputable facility that provides the physical essentials that we were looking for in an activity, as well as the aid we required for our kids in today’s society. We believe that the promotional structure of Tae kwon-do via grading to attain higher color belts is rewarding as well as inspiring. We found that our kids would become inspired and driven to strive for more success with every promotion while finding that they were inspiring others to succeed as well.
As an adult student I find Legacy Tae kwon-do to be an ideal avenue for personal fitness and weight control. Tae kwon-do proved to be a model route to improve physical well being as well as a means to relieve stress from everyday life. Training in the Tae kwon-do discipline provides a resolve for the above mentioned issues; in fact, attacks them while striving to achieve new goals within the art itself, thus making the success of personal issues an effortless benefit of the training. Legacy trainers provide the instruction, motivation and experience to ensure success.
As a family, and as individuals, we are pleased that the trainers at Legacy bring a family orientated background to the training sessions and grow with the students as they progress. We find the Facciolo’s proficient and committed instructors, with a wealth of knowledge derived from years of experience. Additionally, the Facciolo’s have a solid understanding of their student’s everyday lives outside of Legacy and they strive to use Tae kwon-do to support their students with personal and scholastic endeavors whenever possible. We believe this to be possible because all trainers both permanent and guest, have either trained with or been trained by the Facciolo’s and have a genuine passion for the student, the discipline, Legacy and the Facciolo’s respectively. All trainers strive to make all participants feel a sense of belonging while keeping true to the structure of the Tae kwon-do discipline.
Mr. S. D’Elia II Dan
I enrolled my son in the Legacy Taekwondo program when he was 8 years old. We saw right from the first lesson that it would teach him respect, self-discipline, self-control and self-esteem. The whole-person approach to exercise, engaging the body, mind and spirit in every class is exactly what my son thrives on. The instructors are friendly, professional, informative and patient. I will be keeping him at Legacy Taekwondo right through to his Black Belt!!
I am writing this character reference on behalf of Ms. Franca Facciolo, owner of Legacy Taekwan-do, whom I’ve had the privilege of knowing for a number of years. My children and I are students of her studio.
In the years that I have known Ms. Facciolo I have been impressed with the dedication and diligence she exhibits in teaching and guiding her students. Professionally, she is meticulous in her approach when instructing and directing lessons and has a significant ability to deliver favorable results to beginners, mid-stream students and finally, those who have attained a high degree of ability. She is trusted by both parents and students for her wonderful temperament and mentoring mannerisms.
From a personal perspective, Ms. Facciolo has demonstrated a giving and generous nature in her free time. She uses her influence to benefit the community. She has organized fund raising events with financial proceeds' going to the charity her studio sponsors. I would fail, if I didn’t mention an extremely successful event she organized for a young student who was stricken with a grave illness a few years ago. Her personality is one inherit with admiration, respect, morality and ethic.
At all times I have found Ms. Facciolo to be honest, reliable, vigilant, conscientious, courteous and compassionate. I am happy to provide further information if required.
