Master G, VII Degree
Michelle Golino-Crisco "Master G." has studied the art of authentic Taekwon-Do "TKD" for over 40 years. Throughout decades of insuperable dedication, she managed the martial arts careers of more than 1,000 souls. Master G. is a 2nd generation student and master instructor of the art with a history dating back to its founder, General Choi Hong Hi. She is a 2x World Champion, Certified International Instructor, trauma-trained professional, self-defense guru and survivor of gun and domestic violence. Her story, faith and passion moved her to organize A Charity Empowered to Save Souls (ACETSS.org) in 2021. ACETSS.org, a 501(c)(3) empowering individuals of all ages and abilities to protect themselves from acts of violence and aggression. World Class Taekwon-Do is the largest fundraising arm of ACETSS.org. SEE OUR 2023 IMPACT VIDEO HERE! Master G. serves as Chief Instructor, guiding students to become their "best self". She was featured in Stroll Magazine, the Sanford Herald and more for her work serving individuals with disabilities and for her lifetime dedication to the art of authentic Taekwon-Do. Master G. earned her BS in Business Administration from Southern CT State University and served in public and private accounting for over 25 years. Today, she resides in the community in which she serves with her husband and four children. Follow her on YouTube @EmpowerWithMasterG!
DAN CERTIFICATIONS
I degree 1985
ITF-USTF# A-1-3910
II degree 1988
ITF-USTF# A-2-744
III degree 1997
ITF-USTF# A-3-682
IV degree 2001
ITF-UITF#A-4-408
V degree 2005
ITF-UITF# A-5-13
VI degree 2015
ITF-UITF# A-6-24
VII degree 2019
ITF-UITF #A-7-17
PRESS RELEASES
Thrive, Elevating the Amputee Community
Sanford Herald, Women's Self Defense
MARTIAL ARTS RESUME
Began training age 10, Branford, CT (1980)
First Female Promoted to I Degree in Original School (1985)
Member in Good Standing, ITF/USTF (1985 - 2002)
Member in Good Standing, UITF (1997-Present)
Authentic ITF Certifications (as pictured on this page) & Seminars:
1st through 4th issued/stamped under authority of General Choi Hong Hi, after the General's passing
in 2002, 5th and 6th degrees signed/authorized by Grand Master Hwang, Kwang Sung.
Certified International Courses & Seminars with Grand Masters & Masters (1985-present)
General Choi Hong Hi IX degree, founding Father of Taekwon-Do (CT, NY and NJ, 1985-1989)
Grand Master Miguel Reyes, IX degree, UITF (CT 2022, 2023)
Grand Master Hwang (Kwan Sung Hwang) IX degree, KATU, now UITF. (CT, MA, FL, 2003-2019)
Grand Master Charles E. Sereff, IX degree, USTF. (CT, NJ, PA, VT, MA, 1985-2002)
Grand Master Osvaldo Rios Olivero, IX degree, ATF, President PANAM GAMES, (FL, 2017)
Master Michael Bonfiglio VIII degree GTF. Ms. G.'s original Taekwon-Do instructor (CT, 1980-1995)
Master Harris Bonfiglio VIII degree, GTF. Ms. G.'s original Taekwon-Do instructor (CT, 1980-1995)
...and many others such as the late Master Benny Rivera, and Master Choi Jung Hwa.
World Championships
1989 New Haven, CT USA, 1st Place Individual Female Pattern, 1st Place Individual Female Sparring
Present: General Choi Hong Hi
2003 Thessaloníki, Greece, 3rd Place Individual Female Pattern
Present: Grand Master Hwang, Kwang Sung
Present: Grand Master Rhee, Ki Ha
Career Accomplishments
Founder, A Charity Empowered to Save Souls, ACETSS.org, a non-profit organized to empower souls through self-defense and authentic taekwondo. Nearly 2,000 souls empowered in the first two years.
Most accomplished power break: 9-board turning back kick (video here) - Circa '98.
Most accomplished power hand: 2-board suspended knife hand, 4-board downward reverse knife hand.
Fierce competitor and champion of numerous awards for pattern (tul), board-breaking (kyulpa) and sparring (kyoruggi) from 1983-2008
Guest Instructor for various Taekwon-Do schools throughout New Haven and Fairfield County CT, (1989-1997)
Owner/Chief Instructor Eastern Taekwon-Do, Monroe, CT 1997-2010, World Class Taekwon-Do, Lake Mary FL 2010-present.
Coach, Mentor, Trainer and Choreographer for Multi-Award-Winning Eastern TKD Demonstration Team
Chief Instructor for anti-bullying, self-defense (ho-sin-sul) program throughout New Haven, CT Magnet schools from 2004-2006
Founder Eastern Comradeship Awards, 2005-201.
Guest Instructor for various Taekwon-Do schools throughout Seminole County, FL (2013-2014)
Chief Instructor, World-Class Taekwon-Do (J. Douglas YMCA 2015-2020, post-covid Reiter Park, Longwood.)
Creator, 911 Women's Self-Defense Program (2016)
Founder Central Florida ITF TKD Championships (2018-2020)
DAN PROMOTIONS BY MASTER G
Irfan Ali-Amin, I Dan 8/8/20
Irfan Ali-Amin, II Dan 3/26/22
Maryam Amin, I Dan 8/8/23
Rey Arriaga, I Dan
David Aucello, I Dan
Alex Beaupre, I Dan
Amanda Benson, II Dan
Thomas Cicarelli, I Dan
Laia Demartino, I Dan 3/26/22
Christopher Dodge, I Dan
James Dodge, I Dan
James Donnelly, I Dan
Toni Fiorillo, I Dan
Toni Fiorillo, II Dan
Toni Fiorillo, III Dan
Richard Fisher, I Dan
Paul Friedman, I Dan
Michael Gibilicso, I Dan
Michael Gibilisco, II Dan
Mason Golino, I Dan 8/8/20
Mason Golino, II Dan 8/26/22
Neal Gosain, I Dan
Neal Gosain, II Dan
Sonya Gosain, I Dan
Sonya Gosain, II Dan
Sonya Gosain, III Dan
Brian Griffin, I Dan
Riley Grubb, I Dan 5/18/23
Linda Halko, II Dan
Robert Halko, I Dan
Christian Hays, I Dan 8/8/20
Nathaniel Hays, I Dan 10/8/22
Zoe Hays, I Dan 3/26/22
Kai Hedin, I Dan
Dorian Hernandez, II Dan, 8/7/19
Dorian Hernandez, III Dan, 8/5/23
Luc Hoefle, I Dan
Persephone Hoefle, I Dan
John Hurley, I Dan
Eric Julian, I Dan
Eric Julian, II Dan
Mary Rose Julian, I Dan
Mary Rose Julian, II Dan
Ashley Kuligowski, I Dan
Eric Lambert, I Dan
Dan Manuzzi, I Dan
Dan Manuzzi, II Dan
Karen Manuzzi, I Dan
David Martin, I Dan 8/8/20
Joseph Martin, I Dan 8/8/20
Billy Martinski, I Dan
Jordan Miles, I Dan
Jordan Miles, II Dan
Jordan Miles, III Dan
Paul Monks, I Dan
Alan Montesdeoca, I Dan 8/8/20
Alan Montesdeoca, II Dan 5/18/23
Justin Nicolett, I Dan
Mark Palmer, I Dan
Hersh Parikh, I Dan
Hersh Parikh, II Dan
Hersh Parikh, III Dan
Bill Piacitelli, II Dan
Andrew Pokladowski, I Dan
Renee Powell, I Dan 8/8/20
Rene Powell, II Dan 10/8/22
Derek Redfern, I Dan
Mathew Romaniello, I Dan
Greg Socha, I Dan
Mathew Socha, I Dan
Mathew Socha, II Dan
Nia Smith, I Dan
Nikhil Tasker, I Dan
Nikhil Tasker, II Dan
Nikhil Tasker, III Dan
Rahul Tasker, I Dan
Luc Walker, I Dan
Mike Walker, I Dan
Mike Walker, II Dan
Justin Way, I Dan
Marc Wobschall, I Dan
Alexis Zeko, I Dan
Alexis Zeko, II Dan
Timothy Zeko, I Dan
Timothy Zeko, II Dan
Jeremy Zimmerman, I Dan
Jeremy Zimmerman, II Dan
Forgive me if I have forgotten anyone. Please contact me to be added to this list.
Yours truly in Taekwon-Do, Master G.
