About
Unified TaeKwon-Do, Scottsville Road School offers quality martial arts, self defense, and fitness programs to men, women, and children of all ages, and emphasizes a philosophy of good health, physical and mental conditioning and awareness, and the belief that martial arts can develop indomitable character, self-confidence and values.
Kwan Jan Nim Dwayne McKinney
The Unified Tae Kwon-do, Gold Fist school is under the leadership and instruction of 7th Degree Black Belt Grandmaster Instructor Dwayne McKinney. Grandmaster McKinney brings over 20 years of martial arts experience to his school in the Greater Rochester area.
Coming from a family of martial artists, Grandmaster McKinney began his arts career under the instruction of Sr. Grandmaster Bu Kwang Park, co-founder of the Unified Taekwon-do Federation. After an extensive career in the tournament circuit, this six-time Western New York State Grand Champion decided to take his career to another level by giving some of his time and experience back to the youth of Rochester. He inititated and instructed a Taekwon-do program at the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester from 1992-1994, at which time he opened his own school in the 19th ward. In October 1996 Grandmaster McKinney moved the Unified Taekwon-do school to its present location on 202 Scottsville Rd.
In 1999 during the preparation of their wedding Mr. and Mrs. McKinney were featured on the National Cable program "The Wedding Story". A Television crew followed the couple and wedding party over a period of two weeks, leading up to their wedding day. The episode is often repeated on the show.
Coming from a family of martial artists, Grandmaster McKinney began his arts career under the instruction of Sr. Grandmaster Bu Kwang Park, co-founder of the Unified Taekwon-do Federation. After an extensive career in the tournament circuit, this six-time Western New York State Grand Champion decided to take his career to another level by giving some of his time and experience back to the youth of Rochester. He inititated and instructed a Taekwon-do program at the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester from 1992-1994, at which time he opened his own school in the 19th ward. In October 1996 Grandmaster McKinney moved the Unified Taekwon-do school to its present location on 202 Scottsville Rd.
In 1999 during the preparation of their wedding Mr. and Mrs. McKinney were featured on the National Cable program "The Wedding Story". A Television crew followed the couple and wedding party over a period of two weeks, leading up to their wedding day. The episode is often repeated on the show.
