Own your story.
Defy every doubt.
Meet Maggie
Maggie Messina is a x50 world champion martial artist, coach, and advocate who has dedicated her life to empowering others.
From overcoming hardship in the foster system to becoming a x30 gold medalist and founder of TaeCole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness, she has trained thousands and championed equity in martial arts through her Female Fighters Matter Too movement.
Whether on the mat or the stage, Maggie inspires people to break barriers, take ownership of their stories, and rise beyond limitations. The Master’s Method™ is a proprietary approach developed by Maggie Messina to help people master the vulnerability, discipline, acceptance and agency required before transcending it.
Proving Premier Marital Arts on Long Island
Since 1996, Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness has been a cornerstone of martial arts in New York. Founded by Master Maggie Messina, her Albertson-based school has trained tens of thousands, fostering growth in mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned martial artist, you'll find a supportive community committed to personal growth, lifelong learning, and giving back.
TaeCole Parent
“My 4-year old son has made so much progress just after four months at TaeCole.”
TaeCole Parent
“One of the best places for children to learn important life skills!”
A Non-Profit for Women Athletes
Founded by Maggie Messina, Female Fighters Matter Too (FFM2) is a movement dedicated to leveling the playing field for female athletes. After experiencing firsthand the inequities in martial arts competition, Messina made it her mission to create opportunities for women in sport karate and beyond. Through FFM2, she has organized free training camps, seminars led by female champions, and advocacy efforts to ensure women receive the recognition they deserve. Beyond martial arts, Messina inspires women nationwide to break barriers and pursue their ambitions with confidence and resilience.
An Author & Storyteller
Maggie Messina is a two-time author who shares the raw, unfiltered truth of her life—growing up in poverty, the foster care system, and overcoming unimaginable hardships. Through her books, she transforms personal struggles into powerful lessons on resilience, self-discovery, and defying the odds.
Making Maggie: Little Miss Tri-County
Maggie’s memoir is a deeply personal account of her harrowing childhood, growing up with a drug-addicted mother, battling abuse, addiction, and eating disorders, and ultimately breaking free from the cycle of suffering. Making Maggie is the story of survival, grit, and transformation—a testament to what it takes to rewrite your own story.
Tattered Laces
A compelling exploration of life’s hidden lessons, Tattered Laces challenges the idea that pain is punishment—instead, it is a catalyst for growth. In this deeply reflective work, Maggie exposes the societal systems that keep us small and inspires readers to embrace challenges, break free from destructive cycles, and step into their true potential.
“Learning about the Master’s Method™ gave me so much direction and clarity. It was truly life changing.”
— Katy F.
The Master’s Method
Mastery begins with you.
Unlock what’s already within.
Maggie has distilled her life philosophy into what she calls, The Master’s Method™, a framework that helps people master vulnerability, discipline, acceptance, and agency before transcending it. This method fuels her work at TaeCole Tae Kwon Do, her nonprofit Female Fighters Matter Too (FFM2), and her speaking engagements worldwide.
Get in Touch
You're an athlete navigating your career, an entrepreneur starting fresh, or someone ready to take control of your circumstance. Whatever it is, it's time to own your story and defy every doubt.
Reach out below if you’re interested in learning more about The Master’s Method™ or booking an engagement.