After returning to Rochester in 2007, Mr. Gartland searched for a place to continue practicing Taekwondo. He had trained under Grand Master Mark D. Good in Michigan and couldn't find a school in Rochester that taught traditional TKD at that same level. He reached out to GM Good about starting a school here, and in June 2008, classes at Journey Christian Church began.
Unlike many schools, Mr. Gartland teaches TKD for the love of the art — not for money. His belief is simple: pure Taekwondo should be available to everyone, not just those who can afford expensive classes. All classes are conducted by Mr. Gartland, under the ongoing guidance of GM Good. Every promotion test held at Journey Christian Church is streamed live to Grand Rapids, Michigan for grading.
"A HUGE thanks to Grand Master Mark D. Good for his guidance, encouragement, and unwavering commitment to teaching Tae Kwon Do. This school would not be here without GM Good's help."
Taekwondo History
2/2/2005
Started Taekwondo at Good Institute under Grand Master Mark D. Good
11/8/2008
Tested for 1st Dan Black Belt
3/13/2010
Tested for 2nd Dan Black Belt
4/15/2012
Tested for 3rd Dan Black Belt
2005–2019
2022–2023
Attended 15 Tae Park World Class Taekwondo Tournaments
2010–2019
Attended 9 Senior Master Lewis' Taekwondo National Seminars
2024–2026
Attended Good Taekwondo Association Seminars
Personal History
1965
Born in Rochester, NY
1983
Graduated Charlotte Junior/Senior High School
1985
Graduated Monroe Community College — Associates in Geology
1988
Married Jaci Voetberg
1990
Graduated SUNY Brockport — BS in Geology
2004
Moved to Hudsonville, MI
2005
Started TKD under Grand Master Mark Good at Tae Park Taekwondo
2007
Moved back to Rochester, NY
2008
Founded Journey Taekwondo at Journey Christian Church
Professional History
1984–1997
Staff Geologist — Ward's Natural Science
1997–2010
Computer Consultant for various companies
2010–present
Owner — Gartland Technologies, LLC