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Mancino Academy Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Erie, Pennsylvania
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mancinoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (814) 882-1575
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending Mancino Academy for about 3 years and has had a very positive experience here.”
“My Wife trained with John Mancino for self-defense training and couldn't have been more happy with the professionalism & expertise”
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“My Wife trained with John Mancino for self-defense training and couldn't have been more happy with the professionalism & expertise”
What students say
“Mancino is a very knowledgeable instructor and makes the class both educational and fun for the children.”
“I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great quality martial arts training and a friendly atmosphere!”
“For the past 6 months my kids have gained self confidence, physical fitness, balance, and memorization skills.”
“I competed at state competitions and national and always finished at or near the top.”
“Master Mancino has a way of helping each individual participant reach his/her goals while developing a team atmosphere.”
“Jon is a great guy and has helped me tremendously with my confidence i recommend this for anyone looking for a new hobby to take up!”
From the reviews
Mancino Academy is the greatest place to go for Tae Kwon Do. Jon Mancino is a dedicated coach and is great with kids. My son worked hard and achieved his 2nd Degree Black Belt. The extracurricular activities allow the kids to become friends and have fun in other situations as well.
I highly recommend Mancino Academic. Jon Mancino is VERY qualified and excellentwith the kids. My 2 boys trained there. My oldest achieved 3 degree black belt and was a 9 time state champion. Jon makes it fun while teaching discipline.
I trained at Mancino Academy from 1992-2013. Master Mancino is a top notch instructor. I competed at state competitions and national and always finished at or near the top. Best taekwondo training resides at Mancino Academy!
We have had a great experience at Mancino Academy! My children look forward to attending class. They would go to class everyday if they could. I’m beyond impressed about how much both of my children have learned in the four months that they have attended the Academy. Mr.
New to taekwondo? Start at Mancino Academy Martial Arts
Mancino Academy Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Mancino Academy Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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