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Taekwondo's #1 podcast, featuring interviews, news, training techniques, and information about Taekwondo from the pages of Taekwondo Life Magazine. We Celebrate Life Through Taekwondo, and here is the place to hear the best guests and get the most updated information on the art and sport of Taekwondo. From coverage of the Summer Olympics to the latest martial arts action film reviews, Taekwondo Life Magazine is always first on the scene with the most thorough coverage and enjoyable. Nominated as the "Best Podcast on Long Island" 2020, 2021, and 2022!Named the "#1 Taekwondo Podcast You Must Follow in 2021" by Feedspot.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Moustapha Diakhate (6-0-1) defeated Darryl Walker (2-1) via TKO (strikes) at 2:35 in round one.

Moustapha Diakhate (6-0-1) kicked off the main card with a bang, as he crushedDarryl “The Sacred Beast” Walker (2-1) by TKO in the opening round. Diakhate, who was fighting for the first time on American soil, scored an early takedown and eventually got to full mount. From there, it was all Diakhate, as he punished Walker with heavy strikes to get the stoppage win and make a massive statement in his PFLdebut.

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The co-main event saw the triumphant return of #1-“Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva (16-0), as she defeated #6-Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (9-6) by unanimous decision. Stepping into the cage for the first time in over a year, Ditcheva looked as sharp as ever, as she put on a striking clinic and landed a takedown. Kielholtz gave a valiant effort, but in the end, the PFL’s top Women’s Flyweight was just too much to handle. “Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva Post Fight Interview-PFL NY on July 31, 2026 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. ‪@Bleav‬

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PFL CEO John Martin Discusses the MVP Promotions Merger on July 31, 2026 after the fight at UBS Arena.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis breaks down his coverage of the July 31, 2026 PFL MMA event and the merger of PFL and Most Valuable Promotions.

UBS Arena played host to an action-packed night of mixed martial arts as PFL New York Presented by Arkham lit up the Big Apple with unforgettable performances and thrilling finishes. The event comes on the heels of yesterday’s landmark merger announcement between MVP and the PFL. MVP Co-Founders, Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidaria, joined Chief Executive Officer John Martin cageside for the event which created the new platform under the MVP banner. Several global combat sports stars were in attendance to witness this incredible night of action including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Islam Machachev, Kamaru Usman, Royce Gracie and PFL Interim World Champion Johnny Eblen.

In the main event, #C-Usman Nurmagomedov (22-0, 1NC) continued his reign of dominance with a first round TKO of previously-undefeated challenger #3-Archie “King” Colgan (13-1) to retain the PFL Lightweight World Championship. Nurmagomedov put his striking arsenal on full display as he dropped Colgan with a well-placed head kick followed by a left hook. Colgan survived momentarily, but the champ put the challenger away with a pair of brutal uppercuts and ground and pound, all in the opening round.

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Talking Taekwondo with the Goddess of Slots. Master Marc Zirogiannis talks Taekwondo and more with Lorraine Ziff, the Goddess of Slots, and 3rd Dan Taekwondo Black Belt.
Lorraine Ziff, known as the Goddess of Slots, joined Master Marc Zirogiannis on Taekwondo Life Magazine Live to discuss her martial arts journey and entertainment career. She holds a 3rd-degree Taekwondo black belt and has parlayed a viral casino jackpot video into a full influencer and acting career. Two upcoming projects — a TV series (Unsuited-Tom Arnold and Dan Lauria) and a film shooting in Nashville — were highlighted as major next steps.

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During a Mexican shark dive, five friends are ambushed after discovering cartel cocaine. Trapped in a shark cage, Tatiana and Kaley are forced by the cartel to retrieve a bag of drugs on the seafloor. Battling legendary Great White sharks, dwindling air, and armed killers, the survivors mount a brutal fight to outsmart their captors and escape. Marc Zirogiannis talks, once again, with famed Independent Filmmaker and Director Jesse V. Johnson in the week before the opening of the new action, shark thriller, "Above & Below".

Jesse V Johnson's current release THIEVES HIGHWAY (Jan. 2026), starring Aaron Eckhart, is on the January 2026 The New York Times Top 5 "What to Watch" list. From Collider: THIEVES HIGHWAY is not only now available on Hulu, but it has shot to the number one spot on the streamer's Top 10 list. His previous film with Eckhart, CHIEF OF STATION (2024), also starring Olga Kurylenko and Alex Pettyfer, was #2 on Hulu (Aug. 2024) and outperformed on all platforms. Johnson had his major TV directing debut with Rise of the Merlin: The Pendragon Cycle (Jan. 2026), where he helmed multiple large-scale battle sequences and key emotional scenes, directing Episode 3 and the action-packed finale, Episode 7. His films are often hard-edged and feature imaginative and visceral action but also career-highlight performances from actors, his films are character driven and known to contain complex and emotional performances. Johnson's standout film came in 2019 with AVENGEMENT, the British crime thriller starring Scott Adkins. His Debt Collectors films, THE DEBT COLLECTOR (2018) and DEBT COLLECTORS (2020), starring Scott Adkins and Louis Mandylor, have generated an enormous cult following. Johnson is also highly respected for his critically acclaimed female-centric thrillers: BOUDICA (2023), starring Olga Kurylenko, and HELL HATH NO FURY (2021), starring Nina Bergman. Johnson has been a prominent figure in the stunt world since TOTAL RECALL (1990). He has performed stunts on films including WAR OF THE WORLDS, TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES, and AVATAR. His feature debut as writer and director came with THE PACKAGE (2012), starring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Dolph Lundgren. He has gone on to direct movies with some of the world’s most prominent action stars, including Antonio Banderas, Aaron Eckhart, John Malkovich, Thomas Jane, Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren, Olga Kurylenko and WWE superstar, Steve Austin. ABOVE & BELOW is a 95-minute thriller directed by Jesse V. Johnson and scheduled for release in select theaters on July 29, 2026.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo master and International Referees looks at The Post IVR Head Shot Challenge World. Master Zirogiannis discusses his perspective on the Taekwondo game in the months after the elimination of Coach's challenges for head shots under the IVR system.

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A look at the USAT Freestyle Rules heading into 2026 USAT Nationals to be held in Charlotte, NC from July 1-5, 2026.

This is taken from the most recent USA Taekwondo Referee Vice Chair Poomsae Slide Deck.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis reviewed the new Well Go USA Release: Ip Man Kung Fu Legend

Synopsis:

The thrilling follow-up to 2019’s Ip Man: Kung Fu Master, director Li Liming’s IP MAN: KUNG FU LEGEND follows the Wing Chun icon as he attempts to open his own martial club after leaving his police career behind. When a western boxing gym buys up all of the property belonging to the local martial community, it’s up to Ip Man to save this tradition from destruction. Dennis To returns as Ip Man in this action-packed follow-up.

IP MAN: KUNG FU LEGEND debuts on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD July 14 from Well Go USA Entertainment.Country of Origin: China

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SYNOPSIS:

After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.

Read our written review

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The Father Of Mexican Taekwondo Passes Away.

May 16, 2026 (Mexico)– Dai-won Moon, the legendary Grandmaster, and Father of Mexican Taekwondo passed away today at 83 years old.

Grandmaster Moon, “Gran Maestro“, a Korean immigrant to Mexico, educated in the United States, brought and popularized modern Taekwondo in Mexico since his arrival there in the late 1960’s. Grandmaster Moon saw the possibilities of using Taekwondo to improve the lives and athletics of the Mexican people and built a monolithic empire through his vision and national network. Today Taekwondo is one of the most popular sports practiced in the country, and Mexico is a force to be reckoned with in the international Taekwondo arena.

Read the entire obituary at: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2026/05/16/the-father-of-mexican-taekwondo-passes-away/

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the wrap up of the US performance at the 2026 Pan American Taekwondo Championships held in Rio, Brazil from May 7-11.

Here is how Mundo Taekwondo summarized the United States' Taekwondo Performance "Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the wrap up of the US performance at the 2026 Pan American Taekwondo Championships held in Rio, Brazil."

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USA Taekwondo's National Demonstration Team Roll Out.

USA TAEKWONDO UNVEILS FIRST‑EVER TEAM USA NATIONAL TAEKWONDO DEMONSTRATION TEAM— A NEW ERA BEGINS

This July in Charlotte, NC, the nation’s top demonstration teams will battle for history at the 2026 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships, where one team will earn the title of the inaugural Team USA National Demonstration Team. The champions will take center stage with a featured performance at the 2027 U.S. Open Championships in Las Vegas, NV. Registration opens w/e April 17, 2026 at usataekwondo.sport80.com.

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The World Taekwondo IR Refresher-Charlotte Wrap Up. A brief discussion of World Taekwondo's International Referee Refreshers in Kyorugi and Poomsae which just came to a close on May 4, 2026. These were held at The National Center of Excellence for USA Taekwondo in Charlotte North Carolina.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis reviews the new martial arts action thriller, One Spoon of Chocolate, from RZA and Quentin Tarantino. This film, from Variance Films, is hitting theaters on May 1, 2026. It one of the Best Movies of 2026 already. Violence, martial arts action, and great storytelling, and filmmaking are the foundations of this great movie.

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Breaking News: Kukkiwon Dissolves US Branches.

It has been confirmed that the one year old Kukkiwon branch system put in place by former Kukkiwon President, Dong Sup Lee, has been dissolved.

What will replace this system? Will it simply revert to the consolidated system pre-last year system? We will find out and we will keep you informed.

Checkout our Episode 274: Does Anyone Understand the Kukkiwon Presidential Election, where we questioned whether the new President would keep these branches active.

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A preview of the new World Taekwondo Sparring Rule changes approved at the 2026 Junior World Championships.

These include Increase in the point gap, boundary GJ changes, and new penalties for delaying in the last 10 seconds.

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THE FORBIDDEN CITY – an award-winning, action-packed tale of two strangers seeking truth and vengeance -- debuting on Digital March 17 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD April 21 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Get your copy today by messaging "Forbidden City Giveaway".

From Gabriele Mainetti, director of They Call Me Jeeg Robot and Freaks Out, comes the action-packed tale of two strangers seeking the truth and vengeance. Mei arrives in Rome looking for her missing sister and, along the way, meets Marcello, who is desperate to find his father. Together, they will fight their way through the Roman underworld. Filled with lightning-paced martial arts,THE FORBIDDEN CITY is an action epic not to be missed.

Country of Origin: Italy

THE FORBIDDEN CITY has a runtime of approximately 138 minutes and is not rated.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses The Life and Legacy of Chuck Norris, who passed away on March 19, 2026.

You can read our complete Obituary at: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2026/03/23/my-thoughts-on-chuck-norriss-passing/

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March Martial Arts Movie Madness. Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS gives a preview of four great martial arts movies released in the month of Marc. These are terrific films and you should see them all.

Mexicali- released March 13, 2026
Lone Samurai- released March 17, 2026
The Forbidden City- released March 17, 2026
Blazing Fists -released March 31, 2026

Check out all the reviews, trailers, links at our website.
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Master Marc Zirogiannis reviews the new Well Go USA Theater please, Blades of the Guardians.

BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS follows Dao Ma, the “second most wanted fugitive,” who is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the “most wanted fugitive,” to Chang’an.

Check out our review at: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2026/02/17/dont-miss-blades-of-the-guardians-2026/

Director

Yuen Woo-PingCast
Jet Li,
Wu Jing,
Nicholas Tse,
Yosh Yu,
Chen Lijun,
Sun Yizhou,
Cisha,
Li Yunxiao,
Tony Leung Ka Fai,
Max Zhang,
Kara Wai,
Zhang Yi

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2026 Marks the 10th Year of Taekwondo Life Magazine serving the International Martial arts community. We have been serving the Taekwondo community around the world in print, digital, and in our podcast. We try to continue to bring you the most relevant and finest Taekwondo content and hope to keep this going.

Check out our merch store as the best way to support our mission: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/?source=dashboard

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These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung-Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World is reviewed by Master Marc Zirogiannis. This book by Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali is a really wonderful look through text and images about the advent of martial arts in the United States through movies, television, and print media. It is a great read.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis brings us his list of the Best Martial Arts Films of 2025.
1. Ballerina
2. Diablo
3. Prisoners of War
4. Ghost Killers
5. Jade
6. Baby Assassins 3
7. Affinity
8. Wick is Pain
9 Nobody 2
10. Karate Kid Legends

Check out the full article at our website:
https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2025/12/11/top-10-martial-arts-films-of-2025/

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International Referee and host, Master Marc Zirogiannis, highlights some of the Key World Taekwondo Sparring rules changes voted on in Wuxi and rolling out January 1, 2026.

Master Marc Discusses:

The removal of IVR head Challenges by Coaches
Six point rule for turning head kicks
Elimination of One Corner Judge
New Sensing Gloves for Punches
Six Weight Categories for the Olympics

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Three New Taekwondo Books Out for the Holidays. Master Marc Zirogiannis unveils three new books available for the holidays. 1.Kill or Be Killed: Real World Self Defense for Tae Kwon Do Masters by Master Marc Zirogiannis, 2.Environmental Self Defense for Everyone by Master Marc Zirogiannis, and 3. General Choi's Testament: The Journey Continues by Grandmaster* Peter Sanders.

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The Nov/Dec 2025 Issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine is Available Now. The issue features and exclusive interview with World Taekwondo President Dr. Chung-won Choue. The issue also features articles by Marine Dave Young on Tournament Security, Grandmaster Douglas Cook's "The Academic Side of Taekwondo", a feature on Grandmaster Chun Rhee and much, much more.

The magazine is available at www.tkdlifemagazine.com or www.magzter.com

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Scott Adkins' Prisoner of War Giveaway. Win a Blu-Ray copy of Scott Adkins new World War II, Martial Arts Action film, "Prisoner of War" today. It releases on November 11, 2025. Contact us with the phrase "Prisoner of War Give-away".

Synopsis:

Starring martial arts icon Scott Adkins as British SAS officer James Wright, PRISONER OF WAR tells the story of a soldier captured by the Japanese and held in a Philippine POW camp. Before the entire colony embarks upon the Bataan Death March, Wright and his fellow prisoners are forced to compete in brutal death matches for the entertainment of their captors. Adkins puts in a career best performance as the man who may be able to save them all.

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October 23, 2025-World Taekwondo Elections and Rules Changes From Wuxi. The General Assembly and elections are completed in Wuxi, China as the World Championships get underway. President Choue has been re-elected. Astana, Kazakhstan has been selected as the home of the 2027 World Championships. New and returning Vice-Presidents and Council Members have been elected.

Additionally, some rules changes have been approved which are discussed by Master Marc Zirogiannis.

Catch our exclusive interview with WT President Dr. Chung-won Choue at in the new issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine. Available everywhere.

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Director Brandon Slagle Talks Affinity. Today is the release day for Marko Zaror’s new martial arts action film, Affinity. Master Marc Zirogiannis talks to Affinity’s Director, Brandon Slagle, about his perspectives on the film and how he views Directing action films.

AFFINITY debuts on Digital on September 30th and also hits Blu-ray™ and DVD exclusively through Amazon® on September 30

Synopsis: Chilean martial-arts star Marko Zaror is Bruno, an ex-SEAL struggling with PTSD. He lives a life in fear of his demons until one day when he discovers a beautiful woman with no past of her own. Together they begin to build a life, but when she disappears, Bruno must return to his violent past if he’s going to save her from a shocking conspiracy in this riveting, fast-paced sci-fi action film from director Brandon Slagle.

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While Director Brandon Slagle Interview has bee Postponed due to an unfortunate accident you can still check out Well Go USA's release of Marko Zaror's new martial arts film, Affinity, on September 30, 2025.

Check out our review and interviews here: www.tkdlifemagazine.com

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Marko Zaror Talks Affinity Movie Release with Master Marc Zirogiannis. Marko Zaror and Master Marc last spoke in March 2023 on the release of Zaror's Film, Fist of the Condor.

These two martial artists talk this new Well Go USA Release, its inception, its fight choreography, and its relevance to modern "hot topic" issues.

AFFINITY debuts on Digital on September 30th and also hits Blu-ray™ and DVD exclusively through Amazon® on September 30

Synopsis:

Chilean martial-arts star Marko Zaror is Bruno, an ex-SEAL struggling with PTSD. He lives a life in fear of his demons until one day when he discovers a beautiful woman with no past of her own. Together they begin to build a life, but when she disappears, Bruno must return to his violent past if he’s going to save her from a shocking conspiracy in this riveting, fast-paced sci-fi action film from director Brandon Slagle.

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I Am Very Angry at the Taekwondo Community. Master Marc Zirogiannis talks about the reaction of Taekwondo Masters and Grandmasters on the Right and Left in light of the Charlie Kirk Murder.

Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore-

Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the Clemson University tour stop of the 2021 Turning Point USA college tour at Memorial Auditorium at Tillman Hall in Clemson, South Carolina.

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Does Anyone Understand The 2025 Kukkiwon Presidential Elections? The Kukkiwon Elections are scheduled to take place in less than two weeks and there is almost no published information about the candidates and their views. Who is running? Was are there plans to succeed one of the one most consequential President's, Dong Sup Lee? Master Marc Zirogiannis, Internationally Certified Kukkiwon Master expresses his concern in this episode.

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The International Military Sports Council proudly announces that the 8th CISM Military World

Summer Games 2027 will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. This landmark decision, made by

the CISM Board of Directors on Saturday, March 29th, marks the highly anticipated return of the

Military World Summer Games after an eight-year hiatus since Wuhan, China hosted the Games in

It also represents an historic moment, as this will be the first time the United States will be the

host country, further reinforcing the country’s commitment to international military sports cooperation

and diplomacy.

Read: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2025/08/19/cism-announces-award-of-2027-military-world-summer-games-to-charlotte-nc/

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Olympic history at the IOC: Thomas Bach passes presidency to Kirsty CoventryOn Olympic Day, which takes place on 23 June each year to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympic Games in 1894 based on the initiative by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Bach symbolically passed the key for Olympic House from one Olympic champion to another in a moment of historical significance. Coventry, a double Olympic champion in swimming from Zimbabwe (2004, 2008), was elected as the 10th IOC President at the 144th IOC Session this March in Olympia, Greece. She is the first woman and the first African ever to hold the IOC’s highest office and has been elected for a term of eight years. The key, designed by Spanish artist André Ricard, who also created the torch of the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 and the Olympic fire crucible at the Olympic Museum, was first passed during the handover from Juan Antonio Samaranch to Jacques Rogge in 2001. More than 700 assembled guests – including IOC Members, athletes, Olympic Movement representatives, delegates from international organisations, political leaders and IOC staff – witnessed an emotional ceremony. When the key was handed over, the audience rose for a standing ovation. A standing ovation also followed when Thomas Bach received the Olympic Order in Gold from Kirsty Coventry. The Olympic Order is the highest honour granted by the International Olympic Committee to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the Olympic cause through their contribution to the Olympic Movement.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – USA Taekwondo is proud to announce that its CEO, Steve McNally, has been elected as Vice President of the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU), the continental governing body recognized by World Taekwondo.

McNally’s election to the PATU Executive Council as Vice President marks a significant milestone for the United States, and he brings more than a decade of experience in national governance, international relations, and athlete development to the Pan American leadership team. His appointment reflects a growing recognition of the United States’ role in shaping the future of the sport in the Americas and worldwide.

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IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry has been speaking about her vision for The Olympic Movement, as she prepares to officially lead the organisation from June 23. Coventry is creating history by becoming the first female, and first African, to lead the International Olympic Committee. Coventry was elected the 10th President of the organisation at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece in March, succeeding Thomas Bach who has served as President since 2013.

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Questions Asked:

How does it feel to take on such a vital role?
Did you always feel like more than an athlete?
You grew up playing many sports. When did Swimming take priority?
How important are your values from African upbringing?
How do you strike a balance of work and family?
How has motherhood shaped your leadership?

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Happy Birthday Scott Adkins/Diablo Movie Review. As Scott Adkins, the greta martial arts movie star turns forty-nine (49) years old we take time to honor him and to review his great new Martial Arts action film Diablo. Diablo, starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror is a a must see martial arts movie and in theaters and on streaming services now.

SYNOPSIS:

After his release from prison, one man makes it his mission to right a terrible wrong by revealing a secret that could end his life. Scott Adkins stars as Kris Chaney, a warrior who seizes the daughter of a Colombian gangster to fulfill a noble promise to the young girl’s mother. When her father enlists both the criminal underworld and the terrifying psychotic killer El Corvo (Marko Zaror) to exact his revenge, Kris will need to draw upon everything he has ever learned — in and out of lockup — to stay alive and keep his word.

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Ballerina- Hollywood Premiere Red Carpet Interviews.

Ballerina- Hollywood Premiere Red Carpet. Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Norman Redus, and the great Keanu Reeves speak. Following premieres in cities around the world, the Hollywood Black carpet marked the final major stop in BALLERINA’s global tour, culminating in one last big moment with the full cast in attendance just ahead of the film’s June 6 theatrical release. Ana de Armas walked the special black carpet for the screening of the highly anticipated action film set in the John Wick universe. She was joined by co-stars and franchise veterans Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and Anjelica Huston, along with new cast members Norman Reedus, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Castañeda, and Gabriel Byrne, bringing together both legacy and fresh faces from the John Wick world. They were joined by director Len Wiseman, producers Chad Stahelski, Erica Lee, and Basil Iwanyk, and writer Shay Hatten.

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Ballerina- Paris Movie Premiere Highlights.

The BALLERINA global press tour has officially concluded, following stops in London, Berlin, and Paris. The tour kicked off in London with Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves, followed by events in Paris and Berlin with cast and filmmakers.

The film's US premiere will be on June 3rd at iconic TLC Chinese Theater.

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Celebrity Interviews at the London premiere of the newest martial arts action film from the John Wick Universe, Ballerina.

Interviews with:

Ana DeArmas, Ian, McShane, Chad Stahelski, and Keanu Reeves.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis talks about three recent releases from Well Go USA. These films are: Hunt the Wicked from China, The Old Woman with the Knife from Korea, and 11 Rebels from Japan.

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GTTF Honors its 2nd Anniversary with a Global Kick a Thon

May 4, 2025 (NYC, NY)– To honor its 2nd Anniversary the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation will be holding a historic international Taekwondo Kick-a-thon on Friday May 16, 2025. GTTF members throughout the world will participate in a marathon to register as many kicks as possible during an allotted sixteen (16) minute period.

The purpose of the Kick-a-thon is not only to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the founding of the GTTf, but also “to contribute to the restoration and preservation of traditional Taekwondo for World Peace”.

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Tony Jaa Returns to Form in Striking Rescue. In this surprisingly good release from Well Go Entertainment, Thailand's Tony Jaa stars in this Chinese martial arts, action film available digitally NOW and hitting Blu-Ray May 13, 2025.

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Breaking News: AB1333, California Self-Defense Legislation, is Officially Dead.

In Episodes 258 and 259 Master Marc Zirogiannis covered some controversial, proposed legislation from California that would, potentially, limit victims' rights. Tonight, we learned that this California Legislation is killed due to the backlash to the impact of the bill.

Master Marc provides a quick update on the status of the bill and its future.

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The Accountant 2 SXSW Red Carpet- Director Gavin O' Connor

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 SXSW World Premiere Red Carpet PHOTO CREDIT: Todd Williamson for Amazon MGM Studios In attendance was Director Gavin O’Connor, star and producer Ben Affleck, stars Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Grant Harvey, Presley Anderson, Vincent Juskalian, Avery Taylor, producer Lynette Howell Taylor, and executive producers Dani Bernfeld, Allison Winter, and Matt Damon. Directed by Gavin O'Connor Produced by Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor p.g.a., Mark Williams Written by Bill Dubuque Starring Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson and J.K. Simmons Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. Rated R | 125 Minutes @AmazonMGMStudios @AccountantMovie @ArtistsEquity #TheAccountant2

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The Accountant 2 SXSW Red Carpet- Jon Bernthal THE ACCOUNTANT 2 SXSW World Premiere Red Carpet PHOTO CREDIT: Todd Williamson for Amazon MGM Studios In attendance was Director Gavin O’Connor, star and producer Ben Affleck, stars Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Grant Harvey, Presley Anderson, Vincent Juskalian, Avery Taylor, producer Lynette Howell Taylor, and executive producers Dani Bernfeld, Allison Winter, and Matt Damon.

Directed by Gavin O'Connor Produced by Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor p.g.a., Mark Williams Written by Bill Dubuque Starring Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson and J.K. Simmons Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help.

In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. Rated R | 125 Minutes @AmazonMGMStudios @AccountantMovie @ArtistsEquity #TheAccountant2

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THE ACCOUNTANT 2 SXSW World Premiere Red Carpet PHOTO CREDIT: Todd Williamson for Amazon MGM Studios In attendance was Director Gavin O’Connor, star and producer Ben Affleck, stars Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Grant Harvey, Presley Anderson, Vincent Juskalian, Avery Taylor, producer Lynette Howell Taylor, and executive producers Dani Bernfeld, Allison Winter, and Matt Damon.

Directed by Gavin O'Connor Produced by Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor p.g.a., Mark Williams Written by Bill Dubuque Starring Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson and J.K. Simmons Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help.

In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis interviews Legislative Director of the California Rifle And Pistol Association, Rick Travis, on the impact and status of AB 1333.

AB 1333 was the subject of last week's very popular show with this description, "Last week, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced AB 1333 to update the state’s self-defense laws. The legislation explicitly clarifies that Californians must avoid resorting to fatal actions when they have the opportunity to de-escalate or disengage from a conflict outside their homes, with the aim of preventing violent confrontations. Master Marc Zirogiannis takes a Quick Look at both side of the issue. Is this a sensible piece of Self Defense Legislation, or an anti-victims’ rights bill."

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Last week, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur introduced AB 1333 to update the state’s self-defense laws. The legislation explicitly clarifies that Californians must avoid resorting to fatal actions when they have the opportunity to de-escalate or disengage from a conflict outside their homes, with the aim of preventing violent confrontations.

Master Marc Zirogiannis takes a Quick Look at both side of the issue. Is this a sensible piece of Self Defense Legislation, or an anti-victims' rights bill.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis provides a 100 Yards Review and BluRay Giveaway. 100 Yards was named as one of the Top 10 Martial Arts films from China. It was released late in 2024 by Well Go USA.

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Usman Nurmagomedov Retains Bellator Lightweight World Title in Epic Main Event Bout Against Paul Hughes.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (January 25, 2025) - Usman Nurmagomedov versus Paul Hughes delivered on all the hype and anticipation surrounding the World Title Fight since it was announced.The main event of PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series saw a 25-minute battle between the prides of Dagestan and Ireland, with Nurmagomedov remaining unbeaten after receiving the nod from two of the three judges sitting outside the SmartCage (47-47, 48-46, 48-46). After the majority decision win, Nurmagomedov had nothing but respect for his opponent.“This is for you guys, Paul Hughes, you are the man, brother you’re tough, I underestimated this guy,” Usman Nurmagomedov said. “But I’m still undefeated, undisputed Bellator Lightweight Champion.”After his incredible performance, Hughes made it clear he would love a rematch in Belfast, “It played out how I expected, I’m so gutted and disappointed I lost. I thought I won the fight, I probably left some in the tank, I need to leave everything behind next time. I really thought I was going to win,” Paul Hughes said. “The PFL believed in me and I believe in the PFL. We have to do the rematch in Belfast, it has to be in Belfast, I think I’ve earned this.”PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series is the inaugural “Road to Dubai” event following the signing of a groundbreaking multi-year partnership between the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai Sports Council (DSC), and the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses Emergency Preparedness in the Dojang.

How prepared is your Dojang for a student accident? A parental Heart Attack? An allergic reaction, fire, flood, or any emergency? These are the questions explored in this episode.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis presents the 2024 Taekwondo Wrap Up Show.

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Masters Marc Zirogiannis unveils the Top 10 Martial Arts Films of 2024. You can read the entire article, with links to our reviews, at Taekwondo Life Magazine's website.

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Day 5 Recap of the 2024 World Poomsae Championship- Hong Kong

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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 4 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships.

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Clarification- Eric Gun was Part of the Gold winning U30 Teams for the US. In error we suggested he was doing Freestyle pairs.

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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 3 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships.

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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 2 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships.

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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 1 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships.

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The 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, the 13th edition of the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, will be held in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Coliseum from November 30 to December 4, 2024. The tournament is classified as a G-8 event.[1][2]

The event will be organized by World Taekwondo and the „Hong Kong, China Taekwondo Association“. The World Championships will be hosted in Hong Kong for the first time.[3][4]

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John Wick 10th Anniversary Interviews. Interviews with Keanu Reeves, Chad Stahelski, Ian McShane, and Erica Lee, Producer on the 10th Anniversary of the release of John Wick.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis recounts his meeting with, now President, Donald J. Trump.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis' review off the new Well Go USA Release, Bangkok Dog.

After intercepting a shipment of drugs from Thailand and discovering five dead bodies amidst the illicit cargo, special agent Andrew Kang (D.Y. Sao) arrests the international drug cartel’s Los Angeles-based operative (Brian Le) and impersonates him to go deep undercover in the Bangkok criminal underworld. But as he works to gain the trust of higher-ups in the gang’s inner circle, the line between cop and criminal becomes increasingly blurred, leaving him—and his agency—to wonder whether he’s gotten in too deep to ever make it out alive.

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Charlotte, NC (September 30, 2024) - USA Taekwondo has been honored with the prestigious title of #1 Member National Association (MNA) in Governance by World Taekwondo at the recent General Assembly held in Korea, finishing ahead of the other 200+ member countries. This recognition highlights USA Taekwondo's commitment to excellence and transparent leadership within the global taekwondo community. The top five MNAs were USA, Korea, Italy, France and Great Britain.

This acknowledges USA Taekwondo's devotion to efforts in implementing best practices in organizational governance and strategic planning. The achievement follows the organization's success last year when it was named the best MNA in the Pan American region.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the critically acclaimed, martial arts, short-film, Dojo. This independent project has won more film awards than any independent film ever, over 485.

This is an excited, well constructed martial arts and action film that will delight martial artists, martial arts fans, and action film fans, alike.

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Olympic Order awarded to French President Emmanuel Macron.

This is from the IOC’s Official Statement. We are a member of the Official Olympic Press Corp.

The President of France Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order on Wednesday 28 August by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, at an official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris.

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It’s Olympic Para-Taekwondo Week. After years of working hard and now weeks after the close of the Paris 2024 Games the wait is finally over. The world will be watching this week as the world’s best Para-Taekwondo Athletes go for the Gold.

Master Marc Zirogiannis breaks down the basics of ParaTaekwondo for the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis talks Olympic Taekwondo-Day 4 and The Chile v South Korea (M-80KG) Controversy.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis recaps some of the highlights of Day 2 and Day 3 of the Olympic Taekwondo matches.

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Mexico v. Tunisia (F-49kg) Breakdown. Master Marc Zirogiannis provides a breakdown of the Preliminary match controversy in the F -49 Match between Mexico and Tunisia at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as Taekwondo moves to the main stage.

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It’s Olympic Taekwondo Week.

It’s Olympic Taekwondo Week. After years of working hard and now weeks into the Paris 2024 Games the wait is finally over. The world will be watching this week as the world’s best Taekwondo Athletes go for the Gold.

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Olympic Boxing Follow Up- She's Not a Man. Master Marc Zirogiannis provides the latest stunning updates on the Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy. This is a follow up to Episode 233 where we discussed outrage over the possibility that Algerian's winning Olympic Boxing match over Italy was due to the entry of a Transgender athlete creating an unfair advantage.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy, where an Algerian Transgender Boxer defeated a biological woman in a record 46 seconds at the Paris 2024 Olympics today.

Imane Khelif, the boxer in middle of Olympics gender storm, forced a tearful first opponent to quit 46 seconds into her Olympic FIght at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis talks when and where to Watch Taekwondo in the Olympics in Paris 2024.

From USA Taekwondo's Facebook page:

WATCH LIVE AS TEAM USA TAEKWONDO ATHLETES FIGHT THEIR WAY TO THE TOP OF THE PODIUM

AUGUST 8:
FAITH DILLON - F-57KG

AUGUST 9:
CJ NICKOLAS - M-80KG
KRISTINA TEACHOUT - F-67KG

AUGUST 10:
JONATHAN HEALY - M+80KG

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SCHEDULE AND LIVE LINKS:

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Special Team Trial For New Poomsae Divisions. With the announced new recognized pairs and teams divisions being contested at the upcoming 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong from November 30 - December 3, USA Taekwondo will hold a special Team Trials event at the 2024 U.S. Final Taekwondo
Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma September 20 - 22. This team trial event will only select pairs or teams for select divisions that did not have a winner declared at the January Team Trials in
Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Olympics Crowd Boos Convicted Child Predator.

Steven Van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having illegal relations with a 12-year-old girl in England, made his controversial Olympic debut Sunday against Italy, on the sand at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.

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Paris Organizers Apologize For Disrespect with ‘Last Supper’.

Paris Olympics organizers apologized to anyone who was offended by their rendering of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” during the glamorous opening ceremony, but defended the concept behind it Sunday.

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Winter Olympic 2034 Awarded to Salt Lake City Utah. Salt Lake City-Utah will host the XXVII Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2034 . This decision was taken by the IOC Members today during the 142nd IOC Session Paris.

The Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 delegation was led by the Governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, the Mayor of Salt Lake City, Erin Mendenhall, the President of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), Gene Sykes, and the President of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, Fraser Bullock.

IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Salt Lake City and Utah are long-time friends of the Olympic Movement, and we are confident that they will organise exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games, just as they did years ago. The legacy of 2002 is tangibly and passionately alive in Utah. The legacy of 2034 starts today.”

Governor Cox said: “The Olympics and Paralympics represent so much more than competition. At its core, the Olympic Movement is about building community and celebrating excellence, things we do really well in Utah. More than 80 per cent of Utahns and 100 per cent of our elected leaders supported our Olympic bid. We're ready to host another Olympic Winter Games, and we can't wait to welcome the world back to Utah in 2034.”

There was a final report by Karl Stoss, IOC Member and Chair of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Winter Games, the IOC body responsible for monitoring and analysing interest in hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Winter Youth Olympic Games.

“Olympic Winter Games in Utah represent a fantastic opportunity,” he said. “This very strong project benefits from an exceptionally high level of public and political support. The athletes will benefit from great facilities and opportunities this project has to offer.”

Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 has the ambition to extend the transformative benefits of Salt Lake City 2002 to a new generation and make the resources and experience of Utah available for the benefit of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

It is fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020 and 2020+5, as well as regional socio-economic development plans, especially around creating long-term benefits for the region and potentially the country, for example by expanding existing sports and social programmes for young people and athletes.

The Games will be hosted in world class, 100 per cent existing or temporary venues, and will assist efforts to drive sustainable change in Utah.

“During our visit, the Commission was able to see first-hand these excellent venues and to witness the immense experience and expertise that exists,” explained Mr Stoss. “Enthusiasm for the Games was palpable in every interaction we had, both at the venues and in meetings with athletes, sports leaders, politicians and the private sector.”

Erin Mendenhall, the Mayor of Salt Lake City, said: “Salt Lake City and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement are deeply connected through values - our commitment to diversity, love for our youth and the tireless work to preserve our environment. These principles are shared through the lens of sport. I can’t imagine a better partnership than the one we continue to forge with our Olympic partners.”

“This a great day for winter sport in the United States and around the world,” said USOPC President Gene Sykes. “The Games vision brought forth by the Salt Lake City-Utah team – inclusive of state and city leaders, the remarkable bid team and the community that showed support for this effort throughout – has been collaborative and forward-looking from the very start. We are thankful to the IOC and to Karl Stoss who led the Future Host Commission, and we look forward to the process of organising what we know will be terrific Games in 2034.”

Fraser Bullock, President and CEO of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, said: “Today's decision by the International Olympic Committee is as much about the Olympic and Paralympic Movement as it is about Salt Lake City-Utah. We are proud to show the world how our living legacy brings value to our communities, enriches the lives of youth, and helps contribute to the world of sport.”

Before the vote, IOC Members were able to put questions to Mr Stoss and to the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 leadership.

Serious concerns were expressed about recent developments in the United States around the challenge to the supreme authority of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which could have negative implications for international sports events held in the USA.

In their presentations, Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 and the USOPC confirmed that they are fully committed to compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, and that their dedication to clean sport and to the coordinated international anti-doping effort led by WADA is absolute.

IOC Member John Coates, Chair of the IOC’s Legal Affairs Commission, confirmed that the Olympic Host Contract will be strengthened in relation to WADA and the World Anti-Doping Code. The IOC has reinforced the current language in order to protect the integrity of the international anti-doping system and to allow the IOC to terminate the Olympic Host Contract in cases where “the supreme authority of the World Anti-Doping Agency in the fight against doping is not fully respected or if the application of the World Anti-Doping Code is hindered or undermined”.

This measure has been fully supported by the State of Utah and the USOPC.

There were 83 ‘yes’ votes for Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 by IOC Members, 6 ‘no’ votes and 6 abstentions, out of 89 valid votes.

Today, hundreds of Olympic athletes representing the athletes of the territories of all the 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic Team made a powerful call for peace. Four days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, they gathered in a solemn moment in the Olympic Village. Wearing scarfs with the message “Give peace a chance” and holding flags with the same words, they emphasised the powerful role that sport can play to foster peace and mutual understanding. The event included athletes from NOCs whose countries are currently in conflict or war with each other.
Games EditionParis 2024
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IOC President Thomas Bach opening remarks ahead of Executive Board meeting in Paris. Publication Date 20th July 2024 Location Paris, France Games Edition Paris 2024 Copyright © 2024 - International Olympic Committee - All Rights Reserved.

One Week Until USAT Nationals 2024 in Fort Worth Texas.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses how a Texas Taekwondo Family heroically saved a rape victim this week and held the perpetrator until the police came to arrest him.

The A Family, owners of Yong-In Taekwondo in Katy, Texas intervened to foil a rape in progress this week. They risked their lives and health to rescue a young woman in peril. The perpetrator bit and fought, but the family restrained him until the Sheriff's Office arrived.

Feel free to submit any stories you have about Taekwondo Heroes in your neighborhood.

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A follow up to our Tribute to the late, Master Vincent Lo. Master Marc Zirogiannis explores the future of TRUE REFEREES.ORG. Taekwondo Referees United for Excellence is a Referee advocacy group and union forged to advocate for the rights of Taekwondo Referees. While the relationship between the Referee Community and the Organizing committees for the Taekwondo Tournaments have improved over the years there may still be a place for TRUE REFEREES to mobilize and leverage the community for the benefit of its members.

The TRUE REFEREE elections will be held at this years USAT Nationals, Fort Worth, Texas in July 2024.

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A Tribute to Master Vincent Lo, who passed away this weekend. Master Lo passed away this week. He was an international WT Taekwondo Referee, NCTA former Board member, CUTA Board member, seminar instructor, President of True Referees and so much more. This episode highlights some of the tributes that have been released on his sudden passing. May he Rest in Peace.

We will keep you posted on an funeral arrangements through our Social Media

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After being suspended from their agency due to a rules violation, two highly skilled teenage assassins are forced to get “real” jobs to make ends meet. But while the elite duo is forbidden from executing targets or enemies under any circumstances, two aspiring rival hitmen decide to eliminate the competition while they’re vulnerable—leading to a lightning-fast showdown between trained killers.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses fight, flight, freeze, and fawn response.

Master Zirogiannis discusses whether a 13 year old boy's response to being pushed and grabbed was voluntary, or involuntary? Can a person's natural, involuntary response be altered-or is it set in stone?

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After a wicked plot to steal a hidden fortune results in the death of two renowned warriors, the map leading to the treasure’s rumored location inexplicably disappears. But when the map is finally located a decade later, the eight assassins from the original plot re-emerge only to be challenged by a mysterious swordsman.

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Bruce Lee's "Warrior won’t be returning for a fourth season on Max.

However, the existing three seasons of the martial arts crime drama are set to find additional audiences as Netflix has picked up the series’ library in a co-exclusive deal with Max in Warner Bros. Discovery streamer’s markets. -Deadline"

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John Woo's Violent, Silent Night is a Bold Experiment That Works. Master Marc Zirogiannis reviews the newest film from Directorial legend, John Woo, entitled Silent Night.

From legendary Director John Woo and the producer of John Wick comes this gritty revenge tale of a tormented father (Joel Kinnaman) who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death. Full of Woo’s signature style, Silent Night redefines the action genre with visceral, thrill-a-minute storytelling.

Silent Night hits theaters in the US on December 1, 2023.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine is giving away four (4) Blu-ray copies of the new Jackie Chan family friendly martial arts action film, Ride On. This film is presented by Well Go USA and will be available on October 24, 2023.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis gives an overview of the 2023 Kukkiwon Global Cup, which wrapped up this week in Selma-Smithfield, North Carolina.

The 2023 Kukkiwon Global Cup was a US gathering of International Masters, Grandmasters, Athletes, Coaches, and Spectators for Competition in Sparring, Poomsae, Board Breaking, and Demonstrations. The event was preceded by a day seminars, Taekwondo kinship, education, and sharing stories and concerns from Masters around the globe.

Kukkiwon President, Dong Sup Lee was in attendance, as was the esteemed, Taekwondowon Demo Team, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper was presented with an honorary Black Belt for his State's support of taekwondo.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine presents a Blu-ray giveaway for the upcoming Well Go USA release, Gangnam Zombie.

In the wealthy Gangnam district in the heart of Seoul, mass chaos ensues when previously normal people suddenly begin viciously attacking other citizens, leading an elite former taekwondo athlete to take on one final match against the walking dead in the horror film GANGNAM ZOMBIE,debuting on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD September 26 from Well Go USA Entertainment. GANGNAM ZOMBIE is directed by LEE Su-seong (Memories, House with a Good View) and stars Ji Il-ju (Blades of Blood), PARK Ji-yeon (Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp) from the chart-topping girl group T-Ara, and CHO Kyung-hoon (North Korean Guys).

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Master Marc Zirogiannis reviews Night of the Assassin, a new South Korean film distributed by Well Go USA. This a great new film released this week on Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD.

Check out our complete written review of Night of the Assassin at: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2023/08/09/night-of-the-assassin-is-a-really-good-time/

The Action-Adventure Film Debuts Exclusively on Hi-YAH! On July 21 Before Hitting Digital, Blu-ray™ & DVD August 8

The film contains English subtitles.

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Jesse V. Johnson is one of the most highly regarded Indie filmmakers in the world today. He has been a guest on our program several times surrounding the release of such films as Hell Hath No Fury, Triple Threat, and Avengement. In another great interview he talks with Master Marc Zirogiannis about his recent Thomas Jane Neo-western, One Ranger. One Ranger is Distributed by Lionsgate.

Johnson also talks about his previous film, White Elephant, Starring Michael Rooker, his love of cinema, his work on creating large scale cinema with small scale budgets.

Talking With Jesse V. Johnson is always a great time.

Look for the special edition of One Ranger on Blu-Ray-available everywhere.

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Written and directed by first-time auteur Kwak Jeong-deok, the action-packed adventure NIGHT OF THE ASSASSIN exclusively debuts on Hi-YAH! July 21, before landing on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD August 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Set in Korea’s Joseon-era and featuring spectacular swordplay, the film follows a deadly assassin who comes out of retirement to exact revenge on a group waging a brutal campaign of terror against local villagers. NIGHT OF THE ASSASSIN stars Shin Hyun-joon (Guns & Talks, Son of a General II & III), Lee Mun-sik (Night in Paradise), and Kim Min-kyung (Pipeline, Spiritwalker).

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Every Taekwondo Dojang around the world uses Taekwondo kicking paddles to train their athletes. For thirty (37) years Master Marc Zirogiannis had the laces facing the holder. Recently he observed that high performance coaches hold the pad with the laces facing the kickers. On that basis he began a quest to see what the standard around the globe is.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis talks about the unexpected passing of Taekwondo 1988 Olympic Gold medal winner and legend, Jimmy Kim this weekend in his home state of California from a rare disease.

Statement from the family of Master Jimmy Kim (4/11/67- 6/23/23):

"Master Jimmy Kim passed peacefully last night at 8:40 pm at UCSD Medical Center.

Since May of 2022, Master Kim had been battling an uncommon and aggressive autoimmune disorder called Dermatomyositis that primarily attacked his lungs. He was hospitalized on Memorial Day due to breathing difficulty and low blood oxygen level and he was transferred to ICU last week until he passed.

There will be more information, but the family requests privacy at this time."

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Fist of the Condor Blu-ray Giveaway. Taekwondo Life Magazine, in connection with Well Go USA and Hi-YAH! has four (4) copies of Fist of the Condor on Blu-Ray to giveaway. The contest ends at 11:59PM on Wednesday June 21, 2023. Entry is simple: 1. Email your information to tkdlifemagazine@gmail.com 2. Put "Fist of the Condor Giveaway" in the subject line 3. The first four (4) entries wins *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus http://www.betonline.ag https://youtu.be/CloEF2x0iIY

Master Marc Zirogiannis talks about the recent Suspension of USAT National Team Coach Gareth Brown, and subsequent reinstatement after a thorough investigation.

On April 27, 2023 USA Taekwondo announced the suspension of Team Coach Gareth Brown based upon allegations made against him, and a Safesport investigation being conducted. Last week, after a full, independent investigation the allegations were considered unfounded and the suspension was lifted clearing the path to Coach Brown to head to Baku for the World Championships.

Master Marc looks at the facts, as well as the Social Media gossip surrounding the suspension and the statement of the person who actually filed the allegations.

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IOC Message on 50 Years of World Taekwondo. Hear the Congratulatory Message from IOC President Thomas Bach for World Taekwondo's 50th Anniversary.

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The USA Taekwondo pathways to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics in Taekwondo have been released to guide athletes and coaches as they attempt to represent the United States as a Taekwondo Olympiad.

Master Marc Zirogiannis gives an overview of the pertinent points for qualification for US Taekwondo competitors. The complete written pathways are available for viewing here:

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Donnie Yen's latest martial arts action film, SAKRA, hits Blu-ray and DVD on June 13, 2023. Taekwondo Life is pleased to give away Four (4) copies of this Blu-ray film before it is released by Well Go USA.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis gives his perspectives on this year's highly successful 2023 NCTA National Taekwondo Championships, which was held April 14-17, 2023 in Boulder Colorado.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis interviews martial artist and movie star, Marko Zaror on the limited theatrical release of his new Chilean martial arts film, Fist of the Condor. This independent film is a love letter to martial arts movies. Zaror talks about his martial arts background, his love of martial arts movies, and how John Wick 4 has helped to get the word out on this Independent, passion project.

Read our review at: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2023/03/2...

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Master Marc Zirogiannis offers his perspectives on the release of the newest installment in the John Wick movie series, John Wick: Chapter 4. Master Zirogiannis had the opportunity to get an early press screening of the film in NYC, and here is his review. The film is a great martial arts action movie. The film solidifies Reeves as the greatest martial arts action movie star of this generation. It is an explosive, well filmed thrill ride.

This is must see, and then see again cinema.

John Wick: Chapter 4 will be released by Lionsgate on March 24, 2023.

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Talking the USOPC NGB Audit of USA Taekwondo. Master Marc Zirogiannis provides a discussion of the recent United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee's (USOPC) NGB Audit of USA Taekwondo's practices and procedures as they related to USAT as the National Governing Body of Taekwondo.

Master Zirogiannis breaks down the findings and corrective actions and compares the actual findings of the report to the rhetoric posted on social media about the nature of the findings, and the current state of USA Taekwondo and its leadership.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis talks to you about The Largest College Taekwondo Tournament Ever! On Sunday February 26th the ECTC and Princeton University will host the largest collegiate taekwondo tournament in US history.

This event will feature head to head sparring and Poomsae as some of the regionals top colleges share off in Taekwondo competition. These include Harvard, Princeton, Rutgers, Stonybrook, SUNY-Cortland, and so many more.

Check out the competition and the standings and see who will reign supreme as the NCTA Nationals approach this April in Boulder, Colorado.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses The Biggest USA Taekwondo Team Trials in History. The 2023 USA Taekwondo Team Trials wrapped up this past weekend, as the Big Game was getting under way, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The 2023 Team USA National Team Trials took place right here in Tulsa Feb. 10 through 12 at the Cox Convention Business Center.

This year's team trial event was only for senior, junior, cadet, and ultra world-class sparring and poomsae athletes.

Qualified athletes include those who medaled at a USATKD Major event and athletes who are ranked highly in both the World Taekwondo and U.S. National rankings.

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What Do the Changes in Cadet Weight Classes Mean For Your Athlete? Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the announcement that World Taekwondo will now consider height and weight for Cadet Sparring athlete divisions.

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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the Ukrainian Response to the IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral athletes. Two weeks ago we discussed the IOC's controversial decision regarding Russian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That episode was called "Talking Russia in the 2024 Paris Olympics."

In response to the IOC's decision there have been strong and unequivocal responses from President Zelinsky of Ukraine, the Foreign Minister, and former Boxing Olympian, Wladimir Klitschko.

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Taekwondo Confirmed for 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. This will mark the third time Taekwondo is part of the Paralympic program.

Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses this announcement and the expansion of the movement for Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.

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Talking Russia in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this episode Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the IOC's decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the 2024 Pros Games. While this statement and decision reinforced the decision to ban Russian and Belarus, as nations, from the games, it also created pathways for their athletes to compete in the games.

This decision was met with condemnation by Nancy Armour, of USA Today. Ms. Armour's Editorial attacks the decision as acquiescent to Russian and its President. Her attack was not only on the decision, but pointed directly at IOC President Thomas Bach.

Others applauded the decision as a way to protect hardworking athletes that are not political and have no political agenda, per se.

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The January/February 2023 Issue is Now Available in Digital and Print and Master Marc Zirogiannis gives an overview.

Kukkiwon President Dong Sup Lee. The 50th Anniversary of the Kukkiwon. USA Taekwondo News. World Taekwondo News. The Top 5 Martial Arts Movies of 2022. The value of the mouthguard. Grandmaster Douglas Cook’s Article. Taekwondo Master guards Korean President. PKA Worldwide signs Taekwondo’s Julio Cesar Carlos. Much, much more

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Master Marc Zirogiannis provides an overview of the highlights and most trafficked content across the various platforms where Taekwondo Life Magazine can be found. Thank you for your continued support.

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Julio Cesar Carlos becomes the first fighter to sign with PKA Worldwide as the legendary kickboxing organization is set to make its highly anticipated return. Carlos is a six-time world champion in taekwondo and the reigning New York state GAMMA champion.

Born in Queens, New York Carlos first began training at the age of four years old under the influence of his family. Now he is set to take center stage as the franchise fighter for this revamped Professional Kickboxing League.

PKA Worldwide is often regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern day MMA having introduced professional kickboxing with an "Americanized" style to the public in 1974. They've put on many events with large audiences broadcasted on major televised platforms such as ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN and SHOWTIME. "I'm a flashy kicker trying to bring something new to the stage. That's the thing about PKA, we're looking for the best stand up strikers in the world. It's a little different than what we see now and days. UFC MMA is big and all that but personally for me the way to figure out who the best martial artist is you have to look at the skill, the technique and the striking. That's he cool thing about PKA... only striking, only stand up, you have to throw eight kicks above the belt each round and if you don't you get penalized. So now we get to test out those things; the spins, turning kicks... all that old school thing that was kind of lost." Carlos expressed.

Master Marc Zirogiannis had the opportunity to interview Julio about his life, training, and this new milestone in his career. Julio Cesar Carlos is a fighter to watch. Is Julio the next Bill "Superfoot" Wallace?

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Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, reviews our picks for the top 5 martial arts movies of 2022.

Here is our list of the Best of 2022:

5- Bullet Train- Starring Brad Pitt.

4- The Gray Man- Starring Ryan Gosling

3- The Round Up- Starring Don lee.

2- Baby Assassins-Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa

1- Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday- Starring Scott Adkins

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On November 19, 2022 Jason David Frank, better known as White/Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver, passed away at the age of 49. Later news reports would reveal his death a suicide. Frank was a talented martial artist, have black belts in multiple styles, including Taekwondo. He was, in addition to being a television actor, was an MMA fighter and Martial arts school owner.

Jason David Frank, apparently, was a strong influence on worldwide martial arts' student enrollment.

He seems to have suffered mental health issues and depression.

He leaves behind a wife and four children.

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In this episode Taekwondo Life Magazine Host and Editor, Marc Zirogiannis, gives a first hand account of the road to becoming a Taekwondo Sabumnim. This episode is a follow up to Episode 181, which was an account of the 91st Kukkiwon International Masters' Course held in NYC this past Summer.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis talks with Joe Corley - CEO, Jeff Smith - President, Sports Operations, Rick Roufus - Global Director of Fighter Development from PKA Worldwide about the exciting rebranding and changes coming to this historic Combat Sports League.

About PKA Worldwide-

Once a staple of televised combat sports in the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s, and a precursor to today’s modern hybrid styles of fighting, PKA and its’ CEO Joe Corley are often credited as one of the founding fathers of modern-day MMA. Corley first introduced professional kickboxing to the public nearly 50 years ago with an “Americanized” style in which opponents are allowed to hit each other with punches and kicks above the waist. However, elbows, knees, clinch fighting and grappling are all forbidden.

Launched in 1974, the PKA went on to garner huge national audiences on ABC, CBS and NBC, and formed long-time broadcast partnerships with cable giants ESPN and SHOWTIME while producing over 1,000 hours of unforgettable televised action.

Now, PKA WORLDWIDE returns with the search for the sport’s greatest striker as they seek to crown new PKA WORLDWIDE World Champions.

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The 2022 USATKD Poomsae Grand Slam Wrap Up Show features Marc Zirogiannis' personal wrap up and explanation of this amazing Taekwondo event. The Poomsae Grand Slam is a 20 point competition featuring the top in the world class individual, pairs, and teams recognized, and freestyle divisions will be invited to participate in the Grand Slam. The Grand Slam is a Major Tournament that can earn athletes valuable points towards making the 2022 World Championship team.

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Host, Marc Zirogiannis, discussed the launch of the 2022-2023 Easter Collegiate Taekwondo Conference Season with its first event having been held at MIT this past weekend.

From the ECTC website, "The Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference (ECTC), formerly known as the Ivy Northeast Collegiate Taekwondo League (INCTL), is a 501(c)3 non-profit collegiate league, active since 1983, that seeks to foster the development of student-athletes in Taekwondo. The ECTC offers a fun, intense, and unique team-oriented competition experience featuring Olympic-style sparring and forms competition at all levels by hosting five tournaments each academic school year at schools around the Eastern United States. Clubs from among 30 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada vie for the League Cup each academic year by accumulating points at each of the league tournaments."

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Marc Zirogiannis reviews Scott Adkins' newest martial arts action film, Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday. This is a sequel to 2018's great film, Accident Man. Accident Man 2 is a really great martial arts action film.

Set in Malta, the story revolves around the interruption of Adkins’ new life, as he is forced to protect the ungrateful son of a mafia boss, save the life of his only friend, and rekindle his relationship with his maniacal father figure.

As 2022 races into the 4th quarter Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday is the easily one of the best martial arts action films of the year.

Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday hits theaters and On Demand services on October 14th.

This one is worth seeing. It is really a good time.

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The United Nations General Assembly took place this week in NYC. Among the visiting international representatives visiting the United States was South Korea’s current President, Yoon Suk-yeol.

During United Nations’ week security is extremely heightened. There is a massive coordination of efforts between international security forces, Federal law enforcement, and the New York City Police Department to keep the influx of international dignitaries safe. As part of the security detail assigned to protect the South Korean President was NYPD Detective, Myungsun “James” Thorsten, together with three (3) other distinguished NYPD officers. Detective Thorsten happens to be a Korean- American, as well as a 4th Dan Taekwondo candidate.

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This past weekend KTA NY and Kukkiwon conducted a multi-day Live International Masters Course and Pool/Dan Examiner Course in Queens, NYC. These Live training and testing sessions were attended by Masters and Grandmasters from all over the world. The Live training followed 18 hours of online training and the passing of a rigorous exam.

Marc Zirogiannis, host and Black Belt, attended the course and discusses his experiences and feedback on the course preparation, the course content, and The Kukkiwon mission.

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Marc Zirogiannis takes a look at just a few of the amazing Taekwondo events that took place over the course of the Summer of 2022. From the USAT Grand Prix series to the Nassau County Korean-American Cultural event.

Taekwondo Life Magazine talks about:

The USAT Grand Prix Series
The AAU Nationals
The USAT Nationals
The Taekwondo Hall of Fame Induction
Taekwondo Summer Camp
The Kukkiwon Demo Team
The Nassau County Korean-American Celebration
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Marc Zirogiannis reports from the 2022 Taekwondo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which took place on Friday August 19, 2022at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, USA.

The Taekwondo Hall of Fame is the brainchild of Grandmaster Gerald Robbins. Grandmaster Robbins was a guest of Taekwondo Life Magazine back in March 2019. He explained how he conceived of a way to preserve and honor modern Taekwondo History in 1998 and how by 2006 the The Taekwondo Hall of Fame became a reality.

After a two year hiatus in inductions due to the Global Pandemic The Taekwondo Hall of Fame is back in 2022 to continue its mission of honoring the legends of the art and sport.

This year's inductees included Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park, the first US Olympic Coach for the United States; Grandmaster Dong Won Kang, the author of "How to Become a Grandmaster-Secrets of Life's Success"; and Grandmastermaster’ Kim Se-hyeok, Korea's winningest Olympic Coach.

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Marc Zirogiannis takes a brief look at the 2022 USAT Nationals, which just wrapped up in Salt Lake City. The USAT Nationals are the culmination of the sport year for Taekwondo sparring, Poomsae, and Demonstrations.

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Last week NYS Gubernatorial Candidate, Lee Zeldin, was attacked by a man at a campaign rally in Monroe NY. Fortunately for Rep. Zeldin he was not seriously hurt, and the man has been charged in NYS and Federally.

Marc Zirogiannis analyzes the attack and how Zeldin and his team's flawed response to discuss the proper way to handle such an attack.

This is a discussion of real world self defense training and its value.

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Baby Assassins is Fast and Fun! Baby Assassins is the latest release from Well Go USA Entertainment to come out of the Japanese market and it is both fast and fun. This well paced and well Directed action comedy can not help but engage you from the opening scene.

Synopsis Upon graduation, highly trained teenage assassins Chisato and Mahiro are informed by upper management that they will need to hold down “normal” jobs as a cover, and—even worse—they’ll be forced to share an apartment. However, after an unfortunate run-in with a Yakuza member, the two must band together to survive an epic fight for their lives.

BABY ASSASSINS, debuting July 22 exclusively on the martial arts streaming service Hi-YAH! before hitting Digital, Blu-rayTM and DVD August 16 from Well Go USA Entertainment.

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Taekwondo is a combat sport. In that regards there always exists the potential for a head trauma that could result in a concussion. Both USA Taekwondo and AAU Taekwondo have protocols in place to protect athletes who experience head trauma. The question is: How well does these organizations communicate with each other to protection of sparring athletes? Marc Zirogiannis talks about the protections necessary to potentially circumvent the established Taekwondo concussion protocols.

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An update on some Taekwondo events occurring on or about the July 4th Weekend and beyond. These include the weekend Kukkiwon Expo taking place in Washington DC. The AAU Nationals are also taking place this weekend in Las Vegas. The USAT Nationals will be taking place later this month in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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We also give an update on the 2022 Pan American Taekwondo Championships where the USA National Poomsae team had a stellar performance.

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Marc Zirogiannis takes a look at the, just announced, Taekwondo pathways to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. World Taekwondo released a guidance document for Taekwondo nations and athletes. Much of the information is contained in the document and much of the information is the same as has been since the Sydney 2000 Olympics. That document can be found here

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In this episode Marc Zirogiannis looks at the 2022 Grand Prix East USA Taekwondo event which took place this past weekend in Daytona Beach Florida.

The Grand Prix East is the 3rd event in the Grand Prix series leading up to the 2022 Taekwondo Nationals, which will take place on Salt Lake City, Utah this year.

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Marc Zirogiannis provides a review of the new Jesse V. Johnson action film, White Elephant (2022). This is the last film of Bruce Willis

The film is the long delayed brain child of former stunt man, writer, and Director Jesse V. Johnson. The plot is simple-“When two cops witness an assassination attempt, a ruthless crime boss orders Gabriel Tancredi, an ex-Marine turned mob enforcer, to eliminate any and all threats.” However, like many Johnson films the plot is just the pretext for showcasing the rich characters and launching point for great action and violence.

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USATKD is proud to announce the 2-year appointment of our National Poomsae Coaching Staff: Head Coach Dan Chuang and National Coaches Jung Jin and Huy Nguyen.

The coaches have worked together since 2016 and are excited to launch from the immense success of the 2022 World Poomsae Championships where Team USA captured 3 gold, 8 silver, and 15 bronze. With the goal of developing a team deep with talent, the staff will focus on our Talent ID Program, National Poomsae Academy, Poomsae University, and high level domestic and international competition.

Poomsae High Performance Manager Barbara Brand is certain that our staff has what it takes to achieve USATKD’s ultimate goal, “I'm confident that this well-experienced coaching team will ensure that our development programs prepare US athletes to dominate the medal podium at every international championship."

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IP MAN: THE AWAKENING, the Well Go USA Entertainment release debuting exclusively on the martial arts streaming service Hi-YAH! this Friday (May 20)before hitting Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD June 21 from Well Go USA Entertainment.

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World Taekwondo (WT) has revised the sport's rules to make it more interesting after receiving criticism during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for "foot fencing". Foot fencing is where athletes keep one leg in the air and hop on the other foot in an attempt to score a kick with the lofted leg. It is technically legal but considered bad form.

Marc Zirogiannis, host of Taekwondo Life Magazine, does an overview of the new rule changes. He discusses the reasons for the changes and the expected impact on the Sport of Taekwondo Sparring.

Notable Changes

-Best of 3 format

the back of the head in the clinch is not allowed

-no penalty if you fall after scoring a valid spin kick

-Gam geom for moving back or to the side 3 times without attacking

-You can lose a round after receiving 5 gam geoms (in a best of 3)

-Point gap is now 12 points per round

-Video replays can be used for the head regardless of whether they hit the headgear or the face, previously only appeals for kicks to the face would be accepted

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The Goyang 2022 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships took place on April 21-24 as over 900 athletes and 224 officials from 63 countries retuned after a 4 year hiatus. Korea retained its dominance by garnering 20 Gold medals. Taipei took second (2nd) place. The United States, landing in third place (3rd) garnered a total of 28 medals and had their best showing since the event launched in 2006.

It is truly an exciting time for Taekwondo and Poomsae and Taekwondo Life Magazine will be with you every step if the journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 WT Poomsae Championships.

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The Goyang 2022 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships is set to get underway on April 21-24 as a record 760 athletes and 224 officials from 63 countries will take part in the event after a four-year break.

The 2020 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships were cancelled due to the Global Pandemic. During that time Online Poomsae practice and competition became a huge part of Taekwondo practice. We did a program in November 2020 called' "How Poomsae Saved Taekwondo"

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Now, after a 4 year delay, the largest and most prestigious Taekwondo Poomsae event in the world will commence with this week. Athletes have been training and competing for this global event. Marc Zirogiannis discusses the background and what to expect as 2022 Goyang gets underway.

The World Championships will be live streamed for the first time on the World Taekwondo YouTube channel to meet the growing demand for the sport.

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Marc Zirogiannis takes a look at the April/May 2022 issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine which is available now in digital and print. https://tkdlifemagazine.com/subscribe...

The issue includes an in-depth interview with Amster Tony Byon. To see his full interview see: https://youtu.be/ze-aPy9OHJA

The issue also includes content from the Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo, USA Taekwondo and the IOC. Dr. Casey Jones, Todd Jonas, Grandmaster John Ha and Grandmaster Douglas Cook all have great contributions to this edition.

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Coach Peter Bardatsos and Master Joseph Lupo join Taekwondo Life Magazine for a look at their upcoming Legends Ultra II Seminar (April 29-30, 2022). This is an amazing opportunity for Ultra Sparring athletes to get train, bond, and prepare for the remainder of the 2022 Taekwondo competition season.

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Master Tony Byon spoke with Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis in February, 2022 as a precursor to his Cover Story for the April/May 2022 issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine.

Master Byon is a lifelong Taekwondo practitioner, a competitor, Coach, and Master. He is actively working with the Jamaican National Taekwondo Team as his prepares to qualify an athlete for the Paris 2024 Summer Games.

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How To Improve Your Local Taekwondo Tournament (Part 2)- We take a look at the top five (5) of ten of the top things local Taekwondo Organizers can do to improve the tournament experience for spectators, athletes, and coaches.

Part 1 can be found here: https://youtu.be/xYCfpjOpt5o

Here are the Top 5:

Require Schools To Have Adequate Coaches Available.
Have a Pre-tournament Meeting with Masters and Coaches
Properly training computer operators and corner Judges.
Have enough Volunteers to cover contingencies
Use Certified Officials and Referees

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Offer Real Food-
Pick an adequate venue -
Prepare preliminary division brackets ahead of tournament -
Have better board breaking rules.-
Strictly enforce no spectators or students on the floor rule when not competing -

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March 8, 2022 marks the United Nations' 2022 International Women's Day. At Taekwondo Life Magazine and in the Taekwondo world we honor our prominent and exciting women all over the world. While there are so many women we could feature we have limited time so on the episode we are spotlighting just a few that represent a broad spectrum. All women inside and out of Taekwondo should be celebrated and honored every day.

Here is our short list:

Kyosanim Jessica Kwansnik
Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips
Amy Johnston
Carissa Fu
Nina Park
Master Elva Pai Adams

3 Master Erica Linthorst

Jessica Fabus Cheng
Master Amely Moras

Of course we can not forget Ana Zolotic- Tokyo 2020 Gold Medal Winner for the United States and featured in two interviews for Taekwondo Life Magazine.

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Monday, February 28, 2022- The Official Statement of the IOC on Russian Athletes. The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) discussed again today the dilemma the Olympic Movement is currently facing after the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government and the government of Belarus through its support in this.

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The Taekwondo Photo Shared Around The World. As international unrest captivated the entire world this week one photograph transcended the violence and military engagement as Russia entered the Ukraine. That photo showed a Russian Taekwondo Athlete sitting with a Ukrainian Taekwondo athlete in the spirit of competition and harmony. This photograph depicts the best of Taekwondo and the best of all of us.

Host and Editor, Marc Zirogiannis, discusses this photograph and others. He discusses the statement released by The Ukrainian Taekwondo Federation in the wake of the invasion and the IOC's response to Russia's violation of the Olympic Charter by engaging in a conflict while the Beijing Paralympics have not even taken place yet.

Zirogiannis reads the UTF statement and discusses his hope that sport can transcend the geo-political and military differences of fighting nations.

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Fistful of Vengeance (2022)-Movie Review. Fistful of Vengeance is a martial arts fantasy directed by Roel Reine' Starring Iko Uwais and Lewis Tan. This Netflix original film picks up where the cancelled series, Wu Assassins, left off. I give it a rating of 3/5 stars.

Marc Zirogiannis provides his review of the new Wu Assassins film for Netflix. He discusses the relationship of the movie to its source material and how it fits into the career trajectories of its martial arts stars- Uwais and Tan.

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Tae Kwon Dog: The Power Within is a terrific Children's book (6-10 yr olds) which merges a love of the world's most practiced martial art and a love of mankind's best friend. Marc Zirogiannis, Editor-in-Chief, talks with the author about her Taekwondo background, how this project came about, and the lessons she hopes to teach with this project. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations by Susan Szecsi.

TAE KWON DOG - The Power Within Tae Kwon Dog breaks boulders with his bare paws, spins out of sight in thin air, empowers the weak and timid to face their fears, and makes bullies shake and run. Some call him a martial arts superhero, others think he possesses some magical power. But this once scruffy pup turned canine black belt knows his most awesome secret power isn’t magical at all. And anybody can have it if they dare to believe. Do you dare?

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The International Olympic Committee once again approved Taekwondo as an addition to the Summer Games. Since its Demonstration in Seoul, Korea in 1988 Taekwondo practitioners have been able to look forward to being part of the International Festival of competition every 4 years. 2028 will be no exception. Now Taekwondo practitioners from 211 jurisdictions will converge on Los Angels for the Summer Games in 2028.

Here is the official Press Announcement from the International Olympic Committee as the Beijing 2022 Winter Games are underway.

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Grandmaster Suh Chong Kang Passes at 92. On January 30, 2022, Grandmaster Suh Chong Kang, passed away this week at the age of 92. In 1949, Grandmaster Kang founded his own kwan, which he named Kuk Mu Kwan. Grandmaster Kang, a 2009 Taekwondo Hall of Fame Inductee, was a historic figure in the founding of modern Taekwondo and its introduction to the United States.

Grandmaster Kang is survived by Grandmaster Chungsun Kang (Irvine California), Grandmaster Hosun Kang (Edison New Jersey), and Grandmaster Taesun Kang Jersey City, New Jersey Services for Grandmaster Kang were held today at Kim’s Funeral Home in Fort Lee, NJ.

The full Obituary may be found at: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2022/02/01/grandmaster-suh-chong-kang-passes-at-92/

On another sad note Bob Wall, O'Hara from Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon, passed away on the same day as Grandmaster Kang.

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The USAT Eastern Athlete Academy took place this past weekend in Gainesville Virginia at the Dojang of US Tigers. Sparring athletes, Poomsae athletes, Coaches, masters, and families traveled from all over the region to converge on Gainesville for 2+ days for training, working out, and learning under the tutelage of experienced and dedicated coaches. Simultaneously USAT certified Referees in Poomsae and Kyrugi were learning about the most recent changes in rules and working together with the camps for a real world, tournament style training experience. Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life Magazine's host, provides his thoughts on the event.

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2022 is in full swing in the world of Taekwondo events. USATKD has a number of Championships, tournaments, and Developments Camps scheduled in the United States through April 2022. AAU Taekwondo has scheduled their calendar through their Championships, occurring in July 2022. Even the Kukkiwon will be hosting a 50th Anniversary Expo in The United States this summer.

Check out all of these websites or www.tkdlifemagazine.com for complete list of upcoming Taekwondo Events.

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As season 4 of Cobra Kai continues to dominate Netflix's #1 spot in 2022 we take a look at the series and its impact on Taekwondo practice and Dojang enrollment. As of January 10, 2022 Cobra Kai Season 4 has been #1 on Netflix since New Year's Day. Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, asks this questions as he provides his analysis and review of this season on The Karate Kid spin off.

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As we enter 2022 the worldwide Taekwondo community will be focusing on their new goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. In this episode Marc Zirogiannis discusses the difference between Achievement Goals and Performance Goals. He also talks about how to make sure your goals are not simply unactualized dreams. Finally Taekwondo Life Magazine's host discusses how to live life as a person who has achieved, or failed to achieve, your yearly goals.

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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Kukkiwon, the worldwide Taekwondo Headquarters. This is a replay of our March 2020 episode and comes as President Grandmaster Dr. Lee Dong Sup prepares to kick off the Anniversary year. Hopefully this episode provides a little background on the origins and purpose of the Kukkiwon.

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A lot happened over the course of the past week in the world of Taekwondo. Marc Zirogiannnis covers a few highlight in this "catch up" episode on those highlights, including the Official announcement that Taekwondo would be a part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Additionally we cover: -The wrap up of the USAT sanctioned 2021 NJ Metro Taekwondo Tournament; -The appointment of the youngest person, first woman, and US centered, Master Amely Moras, to be the Chairperson of the World Taekwondo Referee Committee; -The induction of Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park to the Taekwondo Hall of Fame. We are happy to use our platform to disseminate all important information from the world of Taekwondo, regardless of discipline.

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Top 10 Martial Arts Films of 2021. 2021 was a great year for Martial Arts movies. The globalization of entertainment combined with the multitude of outlets for viewing and streaming martial arts movies is a benefit to martial arts movies fans. We have had a chance to seen many of the movies released this year; however, if there was a great martial arts movie we missed please be sure to let us know. We would be happy to screen and review it. Here is our list of the Top 10 Martial Arts films of 2021: #10: Mortal Kombat #9: Ip Man-Kung Fu Master #8: Bruised #7: Castle Falls #6: Kate #5: More Than Miyagi #4: The Protege’ #3: Nobody #2: Raging Fire #1: The Paper Tigers

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On November 21, 2021 Kukkiwon President Lee-Dong-Sup presented former United States President an honorary 9th Dan Black Belt. For some this was an outrageous misstep. For others it was a triumphant moment. While it is not 100% clear all of the factors that went into the decision to issue this honor, what is clear is that it caused a significant backlash and controversy. The controversy caused World Taekwondo, the sports arm of Taekwondo to issue a statement distancing itself from this decision. Marc Zirogiannis discusses the controversy and the statement issued by World Taekwondo.

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Master Valerie Loureda Bellator MMA 271 Win-Breakdown. Earlier tonight (Friday November 12, 2021) 4th Dan Taekwondo Master, Valerie Loureda, won her match against Taylor Turner in a split decision in Bellator MMA #271.

In this episode, Marc Zirogiannis, LIVE during the match, breaks down the victory and calls the "play by play". On Taekwondo Life Magazine's card Master Loureda clearly won all three rounds for a unanimous decision; however, one judge awarded the decision to Loureda's opponent.

The fight was distinct in Mixed Martial Arts, as there was not one instance where the fighters ended up on the ground, or engaged in any ground game, whatsoever. The victory was marked by Loureda's domination of the stand up game, mostly with a series of hand combinations and some footwork. At the closing seconds of Round 1, Loureda unloaded a signature spinning back kick, causing some damage to her 5ft 10 inch opponent. In the closing seconds of the fight itself Master Loureda devastated Turner with a shocking blow to the face the drew blood; given more time this may have ended in a TKO.

This marks Lourdes's 4th Professional win, in which three (3) were won by KO.

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When does an athlete, or a coach, or team have to apologize for winning? If they cheat, for sure! If they gloat, and they treat the losing team disrespectfully, then yes. How about when they simply win big- fair and square, with dignity, but they win really, really big? In Taekwondo Life Magazine's estimation the answer is that you never have to apologize for doing your best and winning in a fair manner. However, a recent series of cases and laws may make winning big a "quasi-criminal act." While this might sound outrageous-it is true.

In 2017 Nassau County, NY passed a law saying that in high school football any team winning by more than 42 points is subject to sanctions, and that this team will be deemed per se "unsportsmanlike", not from their behavior, but from the point gap alone. Further exploration of this law makes it clear; the winning team, and coach, regardless of how they conducted themselves, or their play, will be sanctioned if they exceed the 42 point gap in order to save the losing team from embarrassment. Perhaps the goal is noble, but is the solution just?

Today's episode looks at this outrageous rule, its relationship to Taekwondo competition, and its implications for our young people.

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Famed Director, Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, and writer, Jesse V. Johnson returns to the show to discuss his new, highly acclaimed film, Hell Hath No Fury (2021). This Well Go USA Entertainment release hits theaters next week.

Directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Nina Bergman, Daniel Bernhardt, Louis Mandylor, Timothy V. Murphy, Dominiquie Vandenberg and Josef Canon; HELL HATH NO FURY is at its essence a story about one woman who single-handedly takes on the might of the German war machine, a ragtag unit of US infantrymen, and the likes of the French resistance as each faction searches for a cache of gold stolen by the Nazis.

Taekwondo Life Magazine has consistently covered Johnson's films, including his Scott Adkins' collaborations in The Debt Collector Films, Avengement, Accident Man, and Savage Dog. Johnson is also responsible for The Beautiful Ones, The Mercenary, and Triple Threat. All these films have the common link of elevating the level of drama, cinematography, acting's and direction on action films.

Hell Hath No Fury is a triumph of film making. Be sure to check out our review on our website.

· Director JESSE V. JOHNSON (Triple Threat, Avengement, The Debt Collector)

· NINA BERGMAN (Doom: Annihilation, Assassin X, video game Call of Duty: Black Ops 4)

· DANIEL BERNHARDT (The Matrix Reloaded, John Wick, Atomic Blonde)

· LOUIS MANDYLOR (The Debt Collector, My Big Fat Greek Wedding I and II)

· TIMOTHY V. MURPHY (Snowpiercer, Sons of Anarchy)

· DOMINIQUIE VANDENBERG Former French Foreign Legion Special Forces soldier and knife-fighting technician (Triple Threat, The Mercenary, Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York)

· JOSEF CANNON (Helsing University)

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Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, talks with martial artist, martial arts movie star, writer, Director, and action choreographer Daniel Bernhardt about his upcoming release, Hell Hath No Fury. This film features Daniel as a Nazi SS Officer in the midst of love and betrayal in France During World War II. This film was Directed by Jesse V. Johnson and is being distributed by Well Go USA Entertainment. Hell Hath No Fury co-stars Louis Mandylor, Nina Bergman, Dominique Vandenberg, and Timothy V. Murphy.

Daniel Bernhardt has appeared in such films as Atomic Blonde, Nobody, The John Wick Films, The Matrix films, HBO's Barry, and many, many more. He made his film debut succeeding Jean Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport 2 (1996) (I incorrectly identified this as Kickboxer 2 in the intro and I do apologize).

Daniel talked to us from Prague, where he is currently filming a new action film.

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HELL HATH NO FURY, the Well Go USA Entertainment release in select North American theaters November 5 and on Digital November 9.

Directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Nina Bergman, Daniel Bernhardt, Louis Mandylor, Timothy V. Murphy, Dominiquie Vandenberg and Josef Canon; HELL HATH NO FURY is at its essence a story about one woman who single-handedly takes on the might of the German war machine, a ragtag unit of US infantrymen, and the likes of the French resistance as each faction searches for a cache of gold stolen by the Nazis.

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ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU, the Well Go USA Entertainment release on digital October 19. You can find out more about this film at: https://www.wellgousa.com/films/escap...

Synopsis- Dramatically constructed based on a true story: as civil war rages in Mogadishu, rival North and South Korean diplomats are left trapped. With no aid from either government, their only shot at survival may require uniting with bitter adversaries to escape.

Director: Ryoo Seung-wan

Cast:

Kim Yoon-seok (The Chaser, The Yellow Sea)

Huh Joon-ho (Kingdom, Illang: The Wolf Brigade)

Zo In-sung (The Classic, The Great Battle)

Koo Kyo-hwan (Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula, Netflix’s Kingdom: Ashin of the North)

Joung Man-sik [Jeong Man-sik] (The Swordsman, Rampant)

Kim So-jin (The Spy Gone North, The King)

Run Time: 121 mins

-review by Marc Zirogiannis, Editor in Chief

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In the 2019 blockbuster film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino scripted a controversial and memorable scene where his lead character, Rick Dalton, encounters and fights a very brash and arrogant, Bruce Lee. Despite the film's fictional nature the scene, and the positive response to the film, the scene created an uproar in the martial arts community. Shannon Lee, Bruce's daughter, criticized this depiction of her father. Taekwondo Master, Michael Moh, who portrayed the legendary martial artist, philosopher, and movie legend found himself on the defensive for his portrayal. Tarantino, however, was unapologetic, and stood behind his hyperbolic version of the world's most influential martial artist.

In September of 2021 Netflix released a 2016 film, Birth of the Dragon, which fictionally retells the story of Bruce Lee's legendary fight with Wong Jack-man. This film, similarly, depicts Bruce Lee as a brash and arrogant young man with a big mouth and a bad temper.

Are these two depictions accurate, or are they an attempt to tear down the image of the iconic face of modern martial arts?

In this episode Taekwondo Life Magazine talks with scholar and martial artist, Peter Zirogiannis, about this very topic. Peter supports his position with his research on the life, writings, personal interactions, and interviews of Bruce Lee that the world has to remember him by. Peter also discusses the impact of these depictions on the Legacy of Bruce Lee.

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The New York Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival has been one of the largest Taekwondo tournaments and cultural events in New York State, for over ten (10) years. The event features World Class Sparring and Poomsae, Grass Roots Sparring and Poomsae, Board Breaking, Weapons, and Demo Team Competition. Additionally, this event features the food, songs, and music of Korea-exposing spectators to the culture of Korea, the birthplace of the world's most practiced martial art, Taekwondo. Finally, this event is a charitable event, raising funds for the Julianna Buongiovanni Scholarship Fund. The event will take place on Saturday October 9, 2021 at the College of Mt. St. Vincent in Riverdale, NYC.

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In this episode Marc Zirogiannis also thanks the fans and subscribers of Taekwondo Life Magazine for our third (3rd) nomination as the Best Podcast in the Bethpage Federal Credit Union's "Best of Long Island 2022" contest.

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Shijak Author-Master Kathryn Yang is the guest on this week's program. Master Yang is a Harvard trained lawyer, a Taekwondo Master, and the author of an inspiring work of sports fiction, Shijak-To Begin: A Modern Martial Arts Story. She talks to Marc Zirogiannis about this book, about her taekwondo career and about how she has adapted the impact of the Global Pandemic on her urban NYC Dojang. Master Yang is an inspiring and interesting martial artist with a background in Shotokan Karate, ITF Taekwondo, and WT Sparring.

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Keanu Reeves is one of the best known movie stars in the world. His pictures have grossed more than $6 billion dollars worldwide. The Matrix Trilogy and the John Wick Films have accounted for more than $2 billion in box office ticket sales over the past two decades. These are among the best and most influential films of a generation, and they make Keanu Reeves, potentially, the biggest martial arts movie star that ever existed.

While most people may not consider him a martial arts movie icon because, even by his own words he only knows, “movie kung fu“, there is a compelling argument to support the moniker, “#1 martial arts movie star in the world.”

While Reeves does not have a traditional martial arts background he began training in the martial arts for the first Matrix (1999) film, undergoing four months of daily intensive training prior to the start of shooting that blockbuster film. His work with Yuen Woo-Ping, Hong Kong’s acclaimed martial arts action choreographer, resulted in stunning fights and weapons scenes. Had it stopped there Reeves would still be responsible for one of the best martial arts and sci-fi films ever made; however, there was so much more to come.

Reeves went on to train intensely and release two more Matrix films, which were filled with martial arts action fight scenes. Neo’s fight scenes with Morpheus, Agent Smith, and The Agent Smiths are as good as any ever filmed. Reeves also paired with Woo-Ping to star in, and Direct, Man of Tai Chi (2013), a true martial arts combat film. The climax of that film involves Reeves and Tiger Chensquaring off in a classic, “old school’ fight scene.

2014 brought John Wick, a film by Chad Stahelski, in which Reeves again underwent 3-4 months of intensive training in martial arts and weapons to result in a stunning and pivotal film which transformed the genre and spawned two beloved sequels (with a 3rd in pre-production). The Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and weapons realism in those films set new standards in movie making, and martial arts fight choreography.

With Ten (10) martial arts action films, $6 billion dollars in box office gross, and serious martial arts training in Taekwondo, Kung Fu, BJJ, Judo there is no question that Keanu Reeves is not only a martial arts movie star, but perhaps, the biggest that ever graced the Silver Screen.

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The USA Taekwondo team's, Evan Medell, won the historic Bronze medal as Taekwondo debuted in the 2020 Paralympics on International Taekwondo Day. Brianna Salinaro and Evan Medell were the first US Athletes to represent the USA Taekwondo program as the action got underway in Tokyo for the 2020 games (happening in 2021). On September 4th, International Taekwondo Day, Salinaro had been eliminated from medal contention; however, Medell went on to secure a Bronze medal spot behind Croatia and Gold Winning Iran.

Parataekwondo sparring mirrors Olympic Taekwondo sparring but for the elimination of punches and head kicks. The game is intensified by a 3 tier kick scoring criteria for body kicks: regular (2 points), turning (3 points), and spinning (4 points).

Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life Magazine host and Editor in Chief, discusses this historic event as well as the commemoration of International Taekwondo Day.

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The World Taekwondo Demonstration has wowed the world with their high flying, aerial stunt executing, board breaking, and breathtaking performances on NBC's primetime hit show, America's Got Talent. What started out as a long shot, Golden Buzzer saving pass in the preliminary rounds has turned into an international groundswell of support from taekwondo fanatics and newcomers around the world. In the last round the public votes were significant and the judges were amazed. This week the World Taekwondo Demonstration team, comprised of 8 Americans, some of the members of Team-M, make their way to the finals and continue to expose our great art to the world.

Taekwondo Demonstrations have always been a way to showcase the "Best of the Best" of our art and to attract people unfamiliar to Taekwondo to or Dojangs. Marc Zirogiannis, host and Editor in Chief, discusses the impact of Taekwondo Demonstrations, and the impact of this exciting display of Taekwondo's best.

The episode also contains a tribute to Grandmaster Bok Man-Kim, who passed aways last week at the age of 86 years old. Grandmaster Kim appeared in a 2016 edition of Taekwondo Life Magazine in connection with the release of his Photo-History of Taekwondo.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine's look at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Taekwondo results and their impact on the future of this global martial art. After spending three years covering the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics taking place in 2021 we look at the, now concluded, Taekwondo results. What is the state of South Korea's Taekwondo program? Has Taekwondo become a truly global martial art? How did the US fair against China and other countries? How did Paige McPherson and Ana Zolotic each make history for the US Taekwondo program? We answer all these questions in this episode.

We also pay tribute to Japan's Sonny Chiba. Sonny was one of the most influential martial arts action stars of the 1970's with his film, The Street Fighter. He died at 82 in Japan, shortly after the Olympics ended, ov COVID-19.

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Martin Campbell is the famed Director of such films as James Bond's Goldeneye, Casino Royale, Jackie Chan's The Foreigner, and more. His newest action drama, The Protege', opens August 30th worldwide. This is the story of a child rescued by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) and becomes the world's most skilled contract killer. After her mentor is murdered she goes on the hunt for his killer in this gritty, action film. Michael Keaton also stars.

Marc Zirogiannis, editor of Taekwondo Life Magazine, sat down with Campbell for an interview about the film, its stars, and his approach to action Directing. This is a great conversation about a sensational new action film. The film is being released by Lionsgate.

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Bleav in Jessica Fabus Cheng. Jessica Fabus Cheng was listed as one of Taekwondo Life Magazine's "10 Women to Watch". This distinction was for a reason; she is a mover and shaker and has just been named 2021 Mrs. New York America. In November, 2021 she will compete for the title of Mrs. America.

Jessica is a health care worker, a spokesperson for Duchenne muscular dystrophy advocacy, and a serious Taekwondo Black Belt competitor. She has been actively involved in the expansion of the Sports Poomsae movement in the United States and competed as a National Team member. She has been balancing all of these commitments in the midst of becoming a new Mom.

She talks to Marc Zirogiannis, in this episode, about her entrance into the Taekwondo world, her love of Poomsae, and pageantry, and her passion for muscular dystrophy advocacy.

TAEKWONDO ACCOMPLISHMENTS

-Started Taekwondo as an adult and fell in love with the powerful graceof poomsae.

-U.S. Open 2x Bronze medalist.

-2017 National Champion and Team Trials winner (with Jessica Mari Ayres and Ly Ngo) in Team Poomsae.

-Made the U.S. National Poomsae Team.

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A look at Well-Go USA's Hydra, a Japanese Martial Arts action thriller. Look for Hydra on Hi-Yah!, on Blue-ray, DVD and POD NOW! Hydra Is a Small Film That Packs a Big Punch. Hydrais a Japanese martial arts action action drama released by Well Go USAthis week. The film marks Kensuke Sonomura’s directorial debut and stars Masanori Mimoto as Takashi, the lead role. It is surprisingly good. Hydra is Japanese with English Subtitles.

MPA Rating: unrated, violence, sometimes graphic

Cast: Masanori Mimoto, Miu, Takashi Nishiona, Takaya Aoyagi, Tasuko Nagase, Satoshe Kibe and Kazunori Yajima

Credits: Directed by Kensuke Sonomura, script by Jiro Kaneko.

A Well Go USA release.

Running time: 1:17

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On July 25, 2021 Team USA's 18 year old Sensation, Ana Zolotic made history as the first US Women's Taekwondo athlete to earn a Gold Medal since Taekwondo became a recognized Medal Sport. Here is a re-broadcast of our episode from 2019 as she was beginning her training in the USA National Center of Excellence, on her way to a future Olympic career. Congratulations to Ana and all of Team USA!

Anastasija Zolotic is a rising star in the competitive Taekwondo landscape. She is one of the exciting young stars of the USA Taekwondo program. While her future is bright, and her career is just beginning, she has already amassed an impressive record. At just 17 years old she has already had a Gold medal winning performance at the Pan Am games. Her medal winning performance at her very first Senior Grand Prix made her the youngest Taekwondo athlete in the world to win a medal at a Grand Prix. Ana talks with Marc Zirogiannis about her love of Taekwondo and about USA Taekwondo's "National Center of Excellence" in Colorado Springs, where she will be training full time with Coach Gareth Brown. Coach Brown, together with Coach Paul Green, recently moved to the U.S to coach the her, and the rest of the USA team. Ana is on the fast track to make the 2020 US Olympic Taekwondo team.

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach speaks with Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, about the current state of readiness for the Olympics, the spectator decision, the arrival of first Olympic athletes in Tokyo, and more. President Bach has visited the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, to see how the Olympic Games will use cutting-edge technology to bring the action to viewers across the globe. With ten days to go until the Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony, President Bach viewed the unprecedented operation, which will broadcast double the coverage of the Olympic Games Rio 2016 across TV and digital and uses technology that enables ‘virtual’ support in stadiums to cheer on the athletes.

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After weeks of discussion and deliberation the five (5) major parties involved in planning the 2020 Summer Olympic games came to the decision that No Spectators would be allowed as cases of COVID-19 rise in Japan and vaccination rates remain very low (5%). The International Olympic Committee (IOC), The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), The Tokyo Organizing Committee (TOC), The Tokyo Municipal Government (TMG), and The Government of Japan (GOJ), have unanimously decided to ban spectators from the games and to lock down the city.

Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life Magazine's Editor in Chief and host, discusses the implications of this decision on Japan, the Games, and the athletes. He also discusses Thomas Bach's personal message to the athletes as well as the unique alternative and technological ways the IOC is looking to reach fans as the Games begin in less than three (3) weeks.

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On June 25, 2021 USA Taekwondo's Grand Prix East got under way in Greenville, South Carolina. This was the 3rd major post-Covid event hosted by USAT in order to allow Taekwondo athletes to return to competition in Poomsae and Sparring in preparation for the USAT Nationals.

Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life Magazine's host and editor, attended the event as a Certified USA Taekwondo Nationally Certified Referee. On this episode Marc reflects on the event, its organization, and its execution.

The Grand Prix events featured live competition of Taekwondo Kyorugi, poomsae, Sports Poomsae, Demo Teams, Board Breaking, and Freestyle Forms.

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Will Fans Be Allowed At The Tokyo Olympics? The answer to this question can be found in the Statement on Spectator Capacities at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 issued on 21 June, 2021. The statement was issued by the five parties, namely the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the Government of Japan (GoJ), in a meeting to discuss spectator limits for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Marc Zirogiannis breaks down the statement of the 5 agencies and discusses the implications for Olympic fans. Check out all of our Olympic videos on our You Tube Channel Playlist.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine looks at the announcement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Refugee Team. Twenty-nine athletes competing across 12 sports and from 13 host National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will be part of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) Tokyo 2020. The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved the composition of the team.

The athletes were selected from among the refugee athletes currently supported by the IOC through the Olympic Scholarships for Refugee Athletes programme. They will send a powerful message of solidarity and hope to the world this summer, bringing further awareness to the plight of over 80 million displaced people worldwide.

Addressing the athletes, the IOC President said: “Congratulations to all of you. I speak on behalf of the entire Olympic Movement when I say that we cannot wait to meet you in person and to see you compete in Tokyo. When you, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the athletes from the National Olympic Committees from all over the globe, finally come together in Tokyo on 23 July, it will send a powerful message of solidarity, resilience and hope to the world. You are an integral part of our Olympic community, and we welcome you with open arms.”

These include 3 players in the Sport of Taekwondo: Dina Pouryounes Langeroudi, Kimia Alizadeh, and Abdullah Sediqui.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine has been covering every step of the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul Exhibition fight since it was announced last year. We brought to the attention of the world how Fanmio had postponed the fight, without a new date, and continued to take fan money. On Sunday June 6th the fight did happen and this episode provides a wrap up of the actual event. For those that are unaware, Showtime Sports stepped in and seems to have saved this event. On the eve of the fight Logan Paul stood 7 inches taller, 55 lbs heavier, and 18 years junior to Mayweather; Mayweather is the winningest fighter of all time. How did that play out in real time. Check out this episode for the truth on the event and what occurred. For the entire history of the event check out our prior videos in the series.

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Marc Zirogiannis talks about the best seller book, Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly, by Evy Poumpouras. The host and Editor of Taekwondo Life Magazine talks about the books three sections: Protection, Reading People, and Influence. Poumpouras has woven her autobiographical experiences as a US Secret Service Agent and famed polygrapher into an entertaining and practical book on learning practical skills for mental and physical self defense and how to maximize your communication with people in personal and professional settings. The book is an essential read for people in and out of the martial arts.

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With only two months left before the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Games in Tokyo the infection rates in Tokyo are on the rise. Vaccination rates are low. There is confusion and panic over whether the games will happen, or if they should. Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life Magazine's Editor in Chief, presents some updates on this topic and a look at the IOC's position on whether the games will happen at all.

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Master Valerie Loureda Update- Bellator 259. On Friday May 21, 2021 Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda returned to the ring for Showtime's Bellator 259. Master Loureda faced Hannah Guy in her 3rd Bellator fight, which appeared on the Main Card for the first time. Although Master Loureda suffered her first defeat, the fight did go to the decision of the judges, and she did very well. Taekwondo Life Magazine's host, Marc Zirogiannis, discusses the fight and its implications for Master Loureda (3-1) in this post fight episode. Taekwondo Life Magazine has been following the career of Master Loureda since her foray into the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The episode also includes Loureda's complete pre-figtht Press Conference attended by Taekwondo Life.

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As the world emerges from the Global COVID-19 Pandemic, Taekwondo Life Magazine's Editor and host, Marc Zirogiannis, discusses the emergence of live Taekwondo events in the middle part of 2021. We look at some of the upcoming events, their sponsors, and caveats to look out for before traveling to out of state venues to compete in these tournaments. How has the tournament scene changed since before the Pandemic? What should you do to be ready? How will the 2020 (now 2021) Tokyo Olympics be impacted? We discuss all of this and more. For more information of upcoming AAU Taekwondo and USA Taekwondo events check out Taekwondo Life Magazine's calendar of events.

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A discussion of the overhaul of the USA Taekwondo Officiating program and a look at AAU Taekwondo's latest Referee appointment.

From our April/May 20210 Issue-USA Taekwondo has completed its restructure of referee leadership following a comprehensive review and interview process, providing a strong platform moving forward for the recruitment, development and retention of current and future referees in the United States. Vastly experienced referee John Seiber has been named as the Referee Chairman for the two year 2021-2022 period, and is charged with making the program the most respected in the world and delivering the best educated and most talented referees in any country, along with developing the next generation of referees and referee leadership.

Marc Zirogiannis gives an overview of the USAT Taekwondo Officials program. He discusses changes in the structure and leadership. The episode also explores the enhancements to the AAU Taekwondo Officials program with the appointment of Grandmaster Kenny Kuek to an important role.

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Kyosanim Jason Aptekar joins Marc Zirogiannis to discuss his commitment to service and its relationship to the principles of Taekwondo. Jason has embarked on a mission to raise funds for some worthy causes. Sunday May 2, 2021 is Jason's first Challenge of 2021 - a virtual Half Marathon for The Flying Pig Marathon of Cincinnati. Raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is just one of the challenges in Jason's Year of Challenge and Service in Tribute to the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and the Ongoing Fight Against Cancer!!! Jason is asking you to Donate, contact FIVE friends, and ask each to donate and tell another five friends.

We are a community stronger together!

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From Taekwondo Life Magazine's Review: The Paper Tigers is a winner! When I heard that the film's Writer and Director, Quoc Boa Tran, opted to take The PaperTigers off the Hollywood studio track and produce this martial arts movie project using the Crowd-Funding route I became very curious. Before seeing the film I had very low expectations for it. I presumed that while the story was interesting, that the film would play out as a low budget, well intentioned, poorly executed project. Nothing could be further from the truth. This film is a testament to the creative vision of its creator and the clear "buy in" of the cast and crew. This is one of the best films I have seen in years.

The Paper Tigers will be in theaters and on VOD May 7, 2021. I highly recommend it. This movie will make you feel good and warm your heart. I look forward to seeing it again!

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Is It Time For A Class Action Against Mayweather and Fanmio? Months after the heavily marketed Floyd Mayweather- Logan Paul exhibition fight was postponed there is still no meaningful information about the new date. There has been no official announcement about the state of this event. Where is all the money collected from the fans that paid for this phantom event? Perhaps $29,000,000 collected to date? You can check out all our prior videos on this matter on this channel. Hear host and 3rd Dan, Marc Zirogiannis, talk about the best course of action for addressing this disaster. Should fans sue? Is this a criminal matter? Why won't Mayweather respond to our inquiries? We are a proud member of the Bleav Sports and Podcast Network.

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A look at Chakra Meditation. In May of 2021 Taekwondo Life Magazine did an introductory program on the benefits of meditation for Taekwondo practitioners. In that episode we outlined some of the different types of meditation programs that exist. In this episode Marc Zirogiannis takes a deep dive into a specific type of meditation; Chakra Meditation. This type of meditation focuses on the various Chakra points of the human body and explores their function, their relationship to energy fields, and their purpose. The episode concludes with a simple guided Chakra Meditation. You may wish to listen to the second half of this episode in comfortable clothes, sitting in lotus position, in the comfort of your own home. The guided meditation portion of this episode is also available on our YouTube Channel. The music used to accompany the guided meditation is "Meditation" by StepanBel licensed from Envato under a Music Standard License (29884407).

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James Killingsworth is a Pharmacist, 5th Dan Taekwondo practitioner, and author. He speaks to Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, about his upcoming book release, Martial Art Over 50: One Man's Dream-The Inner Aspect. This amazing Taekwondo and martial arts resource was written from the perspective of a practitioner that dove into his martial arts journey after his 40th birthday. His book discusses many areas of practice, including stretching, avoiding injury, nutrition, sparring, tournament preparation, meditation, and more. James studied Taekwondo in Texas, under the jurisdiction of the ATA. His book will be available in April 2021 on Amazon, and everywhere books are found.

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Marc Zirogiannis takes a look at the new Kung Fu television series, launching on The CW on April 7, 2021. This reimagined version of the 1972 show, which starred David Carradine, stars Olivia Liang in the leading role. The show is a contemporary show about a a young women's journey from San Francisco to a Shaolin Monastery to discover herself. After her Master is murdered she returns to the US to search for her Master's killer. The episode also takes a look at Bruce Lee's connection to the original series and its successors.

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As a member of the IOC New Media Corp., Taekwondo Life Magazine offers the thoughts of IOC President, Thomas Bach, on the preparation for the 2020 Summer Games taking place in Tokyo in 2021. The question on everyone's mind is, "Will the 2020 Olympics happen?". Additionally people want to know what safety measures are being provided to athletes, coaches, and media in the event the games take place. Thomas Bach answers these questions for Marc Zirogiannis.

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Marc Zirogiannis interviews 1988 Olympic Taekwondo Gold medalist, Dana Hee. Dana Hee is a Taekwondo practitioner, 1988 US Gold Medal Taekwondo Olympian, Stuntperson, actress, and motivational speaker. Abandoned, kidnapped and abused as a child, Dana Hee grew to be a young woman with no self-confidence or self-esteem. She even ended up on the streets all alone. Yet, in an inspirational story of success, she captured an Olympic Gold medal and then became one of Hollywood’s most successful stuntwomen. She chronicles her life journey in her new book, One Step with Courage: The Story of My Life From Olympic Gold Medalist to Hollywood Stuntwoman. She joins Marc Zirogiannis for a talk about how her approach of taking "one step with courage" helped her to overcome a challenging childhood and great adversity in order to stand on top the Olympic podium crowned, among the 1st women, ever to win a Gold medal in Taekwondo for the United States. Dana is a remarkable and inspiring woman.

In 1988, when Dana Hee won her Gold Medal, she was coached by Grandmaster, YH Park, the US Olympic Taekwondo Coach and Grandmaster. Coach Park is also the longtime Grandmaster of Taekwondo Life Magazine Editor and Host, Marc Zirogiannis.

Dana also was a stunt performer in the original Mortal Kombat (1995) film series, which is being re-booted and re-released in a new form in 2021.

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Ip Man: Kung Fu Master (2021), the latest film in a series of stories about the life and legacy of Bruce Lee’s legendary Wing Chu Master, Ip Man, hits the US market this week.

IP MAN: KUNG FU MASTER harks back to Ip’s early days before the Communist Revolution in 1949. Ip, portrayed by Dennis To for the third time as the martial artist who famously tutored Bruce Lee, was then a police captain who was framed for the murder of a ruthless but honorable mobster, and targeted for vengeance by his dangerous daughter. Forced to quit the force, Ip soon also has to contend with the arrival of the Japanese army in Guangzhou.

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USA Taekwondo announced the opening of an alternate spot on the USA Taekwondo Olympic team for the Tokyo Games. The spot is in the Female 57 KG Category. A spot has been announced for the USA Taekwondo team for the, now postponed, 2020 Olympic Games. This is an opportunity for an athlete to match skills against other potential sparring athletes for a coveted spot on Team USA. In the event a first string athlete can not compete this athlete will have the chance to shine. Applications are due by March 10, 2021.

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Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life's Editor-in- Chief, brings some big news in the world of Mixed Martial Arts with an an announcement from Bellator MMA, the latest from the world of the Professional Fighters' League (PFLMMA), and an update on the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul Fight scheduled for the 20th of February. Taekwondo Life Magazine runs a vibrant Taekwondo in MMA section featuring Taekwondo practitioners in the world in mixed martial arts. We have been actively covering the breaking news in the matter of the Mayweather-Logan Paul spectacle.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine has been following the Mayweather-Logan Paul exhibition fight since it was announced. Marc Zirogiannis sheds light on a the scam being perpetrated against the public in the Fanmio Boxing promoted event. This episode is presented by EBay, the world’s best destination for discovering great value and unique selection.

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Talking with the legendary Martial Arts Master Grandmaster Robert "Sugar" Crosson. Marc Zirogiannis, Editor-in-Chief of Taekwondo Life Magazine, spoke with Grandmaster Crosson from his personal trophy room in Tampa, Florida. Grandmaster Crosson, a student of the legendary Moses Powell, has almost 60 years of experience in the the martial arts. He has won 23 World Titles and has earned over 4000 martial arts awards. He is a ten (10) time Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. Grandmaster Crosson discusses his significant martial arts journey through Karate into a variety of practices, which included weapons creation and mastery. He continues to teach self-defense and martial arts through his Sugar Ryu Jiu-Jitsu system. Grandmaster Crosson has two book projects in the work. He is an inspiration to 3 generations of martial artists.

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A look at the new documentary film, More Than Miyagi-The Pat Morita Story. This Kevin Derek project provides a look at the iconic and beloved Japanese-American actor and comedian who brought The Karate Kid's central character to life. Pat Morita was known for his role as the wise Japanese Sensei of the 1980's blockbuster, The Karate Kid, but he was much more than this in real life. He was a pioneer actor and comedian, forging the way for other Asian-American stars at a time when Hollywood sunned Asian-Americans. His complex life and mind are the subject of this endearing and funny look at this memorable man. Marc Zirogiannis provides his thoughts on the film, the man, and his place in the Cobra Kai world. This film has shot up the iTunes documentary charts since its release in early February, 2021.

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A look at Season 3 of the hit Karate Kid spin-off series, Cobra Kai. The highly anticipated release of the former YouTube property delivers an engaging and enjoyable continuation of the Karate Kid series.

While the series is corny and predictable, it is also still very watchable. It works, in part, because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. There is an underlying recognition throughout the series that this is entertainment for the sake of entertainment.

The Cobra Kai Series has clearly done more to excite interest in martial arts practice than any other project since the original film series that spawned this project. I have heard from numbers of Dojang owners that can trace new student enrollments, even during the difficulty of the pandemic, directly to Cobra Kai viewership. That alone says a lot about how the series has connected with a generation that wasn’t even born when Daniel LaRusso fought Johnny Lawrence in the All Valley Karate Tournament.

While the 3rd season continues to develop its new story line and trade off its origins, it also continues to create back stories which make the characters more multi-dimensional than those created in the John Avildsen film.

The biggest weakness of the season is that it is a little light on training and fight sequences. I expect the next season, which is already in the works, will have more of these scenes because of the already foreshadowed storyline.

The strength continues to be the power of William Zabka to engage, interest, and entertain.

Cobrak Kai Season 3 does not disappoint.

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A look at the International Olympic Committee's lifetime ban against Cuban Taekwondo Player, Angel Matos, which was the result of his assault on the Center Taekwondo Referee during the Bronze Medal round of the 2008 Summer Olympics. This episode looks at the sanctity of the official in Taekwondo and other sports. A recent incident at a Texas High School football game where a player, Emmanuel Duran, charged an official after a controversial call lead to ejection, suspensions and criminal charges. Taekwondo Life Magazine examines this incident and uses it to examines the 2008 Angel Matos incident as well as the controversial 1988 Roy Jones, Jr. Olympic boxing match.

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Master Ronnie Malina returns to the program to discuss his new book, Above and Beyond: Heartfelt Stories of the American Police Officer. This book is an attempt by Malina, a seasoned law enforcement officer, martial artist, and author to tell stories of the good works done by fellow police officers. Too often the news has been littered with tales of the "bad cop", but Malina tells a very different story. We see humanity, generosity, and compassion through the eyes of dedicated civil servant. Malina also discusses the impact of the pandemic on his home of Sugar land, Texas, and his martial arts training. Above and Beyond: Heartfelt Stories of the American Police Officer is available everywhere books are sold.

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Master Super Stretch, Dennis Torres, one of the earliest members of the Famed Guardian Angels, joins Taekwondo Life Magazine for a discussion of the founding of the organization in 1979, the mission of the Guardian Angels, and its current status. Master Stretch discusses martial arts training in the organization and the community martial arts program run by Angels. This training, including Taekwondo, helps children develop good character, leadership skills, and helps keep them physically fit and safe in a difficult time. This is a rare, must hear interview with a man who has been at the forefront of this volunteer organization for over 40 years.

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In December, 2020 Taekwondo Life Magazine joined the Bleav Podcast Network, the #1 Podcast network for Sports and Professionals. Host, Marc Zirogiannis, discusses why we made this decision and how it will impact the future of Taekwondo Life Magazine's show and programming. #DoYouBleav?

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As 2020 draws to a close Taekwondo Life Magazine takes a look at this very difficult year. From the Taekwondo community's approach to the global Pandemic to a look at the growth of Taekwondo Life Magazine's multi-media platform into an international powerhouse this episode brings our occasional and new listeners up to date on everything happening in our universe. Hear who made the list of top 5 episodes of the year. Also, hear what areas of the world Taekwondo community are the most loyal listeners to our platforms.

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As the second decade of the 21st Century draws to a close we figured it was a good a time as any to list our top 5 fight scenes so far this Century. The criteria for this list was that the film needed to be a martial arts film released since the year 2000, and the fight scene needed to be a “person to person” fight. Fight scenes with multiple opponents were excluded. Here are our Best One-on-One fight scenes of the 21st Century, so far. Can you guess which films we chose? Have your own suggestions, visit us at www.tkdlifemagazine.com and let us know.

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Will the Tokyo Olympics Ever Happen? The 2020 Tokyo Olympics was one of the many casualties of the Worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Only three (3) prior times in the modern history of the Summer Games have the Olympics been cancelled. In early 2020 the IOC decided to delay the start of the games due to the worldwide medical crisis. Now as the year 2021 approaches, and the world is still in the grips of dealing with the impact of the pandemic, will the games be further delayed, or even cancelled? Will the worldwide Taekwondo athletes that have been training so hard be deprived of their shot at Olympic glory? If the games take place, what impact will the interruption of sparring training have on their performance? What protocols will need to be in place to keep athletes and spectators safe if the games do take place? These questions are explored by Taekwondo Life Magazine's host, Marc Zirogiannis, in this look at the modern history of the games.

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Steve Grogan has been practicing Wing Chun Kung Fu since 1995. Unfortunately, martial arts don't exist in a bubble for any of us. Other things in life prevented him from attending class as much as he wanted, a fact that he mentions up front. You can't call him 'Sifu,' but you CAN call him a problem solver. The purpose of THE LONE WARRIOR book and app is to show people how they can come up with a home-based training routine when they can't make it to class on a consistent basis. When he wrote it, Steve was referring to the fact that sometimes you don't have the time or money to go, but in a world where COVID has run rampant, the book is even MORE relevant. Steve joins Taekwondo Life Magazine to talk about this and other books and a Wing Chun mobile Training App that he has written and created.To find out more about Steve Grogan:Geek Wing ChunSupport the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)

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Mike Tyson took on Roy Jones, Jr on Saturday November 28, 2020 for a historic fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Taekwondo Life Magazine covered the entire event; from the press junkets prior to the fight, the weigh-in, the match, and post-fight analysis. This episode provides a look at this long awaited event, a break down of the judge's scorecards, and final decision in this match up. Mike Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champion in the history of the sport. Roy Jones Jr. was a former US Boxing Olympian, having made his debut at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, where Taekwondo first got its chance to be featured as a demonstration sport. It was the same 1988 Olympics where Taekwondoist, Herb Perez, earned a Gold Medal for the United States. Tyson has been out of commission for 15 years. Jones retired more than 2 years ago. These men were on a course to fight in the 1990's but circumstances did not allow it. Now they meet, in combat, 3 decades lates. Both men are in their 50's, but this didn't stop this event from being the largest Pay Per View event in the history of sports. Hear Marc Zirogiannis' take on the fight and what is to come.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine's special coverage the MEDIA DAY Press Conference for the historic Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr. match to be held on Saturday November 28, 2020 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Hear Jones and Tyson in their own words at this event.

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Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life Magazine's host, recommends some essential reading for Taekwondo practitioners. From practical books on Taekwondo to techniques to books on self and life improvement there are boundless books to choose from. Taekwondo Life Magazine provides some insight into a handful of book that are worth an investment of time and energy for the modern Taekwondo practitioner. These books include the newest release from bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon, to the controversial book by Alex Gillis, which has created a rift between Gillis and host, Marc Zirogiannis.

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As the Global Pandemic of 2020 began to escalate Taekwondo schools around the world began to close their doors, indefinitely. Many Taekwondo schools made monumental changes in their delivery mechanisms, implementing online classes and alternative training programs to provide a lifeline to their student populations. While these programs were able to help individuals train during the pandemic there was no ability to practice sparring under the conditions of social distancing, and in a virtual setting. Sparring has always been the centerpiece of Taekwondo competition; it was the basis of the recognition of Taekwondo as an Olympic Medal sport. As the months dragged on, with no sparring, the Taekwondo community needed to do something to energize and re-engage its worldwide population. What would it take to accomplish this goal? The answer-the explosion of Poomsae practice and competition. Poomsae was an area of Taekwondo that has been around for centuries, but only recently became an area of Sports Competition. During the age of COVID, thanks to technology and the creativity of the world Taekwondo community, safe, virtual tournaments could be held, offering high level competition in the age of the Pandemic. From USA Taekwondo's Summer of Poomsae to the 2020 NY Open Taekwondo Virtual Championships Poomsae took center stage. In this episode Marc Zirogiannis, USAT Certified Poomsae Referee and host, talks about the emergence of Sports Poomsae during the Global Pandemic.

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Amy Johnston is an American Actress and 3rd Degree Black Belt. She has been a stunt double on major films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Deadpool. She has starred in such martial arts action films as Lady Blood Fight, and Female Fight Squad. Following her first two films Johnston starred in the award winning short film titled The Gate. She is constantly working as an actress and martial artist in popular video games such as Tomb Raider and Spiderman. Amy also played the very memorable "Jane The Ripper" in Scott Adkins' Accident Man. Amy is also the author of an acclaimed guidebook on industry of stunt doubling, How to Stunt in Hollywood. She spoke with Marc Zirogiannis about her training, success, and goals for the future. Amy was recently featured in a documentary on the history of Stuntwomen in Hollywood.

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2020 saw the rise of the greatest worldwide medical crisis in 100 years. Sickness and death have not been the only consequences of this global pandemic. The world has seen a rise in anti-Asian sentiment as a result of misconceptions, conspiracy theories, and ignorance about the nature and origins of COVID-19. The era has been marked by political figures in the U.S. calling the virus "Kung Flu" and "Chinese Flu", to acts of violence against Asians in countries around the globe. The behavior of some individuals has been disturbing. In some cases the acts are clearly criminal. Brave members of the martial arts community, including Cung Le and Into the Badlands', Daniel Wu, have used their Social Media platforms to highlight and bring attention to this international plague of hate. Taekwondo Life Magazine is committed to using its voice to speak out against hate of any kind. We express of our love and commitment to our Asian brothers and sisters around the globe and we thank them for their contributions to the world.

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Nina Park is a 3rd Dan Taekwondo practitioner, musician, songwriter, and world traveler. After 13 years of yoga practice Nina became a certified yoga teacher in order to help others discover the life improving benefits of this practice. As a second generation Taekwondoist Nina offers a unique perspective on the benefits of yoga study for the Taekwondo practitioner. She talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis about her journey from living as a Korean-American woman, living in the United States, to traveling to Asia to live and work in the music and entertainment business. In this episode Nina demystifies some of the common misconceptions about Yoga and talks about how it has impacted her physical and mental well-being throughout travels. Nina is the recent author of the published article "How Yoga Changed My Life". The video version of this episode appears on our You Tube Channel. You can learn more about Nina Park at:

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Gabriella Corvina is a Martial Artist and Actress known for her Martial Arts and Action Films. She has over 17 years of martial arts experience, including Boxing, Kick-Boxing, American Kenpo Karate, Filipino Arnis, and Brazilian Jui Jitsu. She came to the attention of Taekwondo Life Magazine when she showcased her fighting skills in an Oikos Yogurt Commercial, of all places. She has appeared with prior guest, Thekla Hutyrova, in a number of videos, including some high end action and stunt videos. She is among the rising stars of female martial arts action stars producing, directing, fight choreographing, and starring in exciting content on her way to stardom. She sat down (virtually) with Marc Zirogiannis to discuss her training, her life and her plans for super-stardom.

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Friday September 4, 2020 marked International Taekwondo Day. Taekwondo Life Magazine compiled some messages from our Taekwondo Family. From Grandmaster YH Park in NY to Master Monsour del Rosario of the Philippines, as well as from Taekwondowon and World Taekwondo in Korea (where it is already World Taekwondo Day). Master Erica Linthorst shares a special message from TKD Go For the Gold. Please enjoy, be safe, and think about how Taekwondo has made your life better as World Taekwondo Day approaches.

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Guest, Grandmaster Keith Vitali, talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine about his martial arts life and career. Keith Vitali is the legendary, Taekwondo trained, full contact fight champion, movie star, producer, teacher, and author. He was named one of the 10 best All-time, full contact, and point fighter in the world by Black Belt Magazine.

His legendary film with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, Wheels on Meals, is often hailed as containing some of the best martial arts, action fight scenes in movie history.

He talks with 3rd Dan, Marc Zirogiannis, on the release of his new anti-bullying book, Victor Stops the School Bully. Master Vitali wrote this empowering book with the help of his grandson as part of his commitment to using the martial arts to end bullying.

Grandmaster Vitali is a true martial artist. In this episode he walks us through his martial arts journey, and shares a fascinating and comedic look at how his training in the martial arts brought him to the Golden Harvest film family, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the covers of almost two (2) dozen martial arts magazines.

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Master David Zabransky is a Taekwondo Master, Retired NYC Police Sergeant, and family man, including being the father of four Taekwondo students. He began his training in college, under the tutelage of Grandmaster Y.H. Park, as part of his preparation for a life in law enforcement. After 30 years he made his way up the ranks of the police department and the Taekwondo hierarchy. He talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, about his life and career. He shares his thoughts on the changes in martial arts training, understanding Taekwondo goals, his life, and career. Master Zabransky is the winner of the prestigious 2016 Taekwondo Golden Award for philanthropy and contributions to the spread of Taekwondo. This is a truly thoughtful and insightful conversation.

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Kickstart Kids is a martial arts character development program non-profit organization, formed by Chuck Norris on August 16, 1990 as the Kick Drugs Out of America Foundation. In 1992, with the help of former President George H.W. Bush, the program was officially implemented in four schools in the Houston area: Burbank, Central, Hamilton, and Hogg. Today, the program operates in over 60 schools throughout Texas. The program is taught in mostly middle/junior high schools and some high schools. They currently serve almost 10,000 of today's youth, making a positive impact in their lives by teaching character through karate. The stated mission of Kickstart Kids is to teach character through karate to empower youth with core values, such as discipline and respect, to achieve their greatest potential. Marc Zirogiannis talks with Martial Arts Master and Chief Director of Operations, John Kurek, about the organization, its structure, its mission, and its future. The audio component of the episode is available everywhere podcasts are heard. (Some connection issues caused some slight disruptions in the stream-my apologies)

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Sabumnim Edward Park, Certified Sixth Degree Black Belt, and Head Master Instructor at the YH Park Taekwondo Academy of Levittown, NY is the guest host on this week's episode. He is a second generation Taekwondo master. In addition to being a superior martial artist, instructor, and philanthropist, Master Edward developed a series of creative, virtual ways to keep his Taekwondo students engaged during the COVID-19 Pandemic. One of his programs included a Facebook Live interview series with Masters and Instructors from the Academy. In this episode he interviews Taekwondo Life Magazine's Editor-in-Chief and 3rd Dan Black Belt, Marc Zirogiannis. While Zirogiannis normally plays the role of host, in this episode he is the guest. Topics include the origins of Taekwondo Life Magazine, the evolution of Taekwondo over the past 3 decades, and more.

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On August 7, 2020, Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda secured a TKO over Tara Graff in Bellator MMA #243 at the Mohegan Sun. Master Loureda, in the closing seconds of the second round, finished the fight with two devastating punches and a top mount. We bring you her post fight remarks as part of our continuing coverage of her fight and career. Look for the full audio version of the preliminary Press conference, the fight, and post fight coverage on our Podcast. Check out the full fight commentary by Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis:

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Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda decisively defeated Tara Graff in Bellator MMA #243 on August 6, 2020. In the closing seconds of Round 2, it was not Taekwondo kicks, but a flurry of hook punches that finished Graff. Bellator #243 took place at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, with no spectators. The preliminary fights were simulcast on YouTube. Loureda is now 3-0 with Bellator and Taekwondo Life Magazine awaits her next bout. Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, called the fight as it happened. This episode is a summary of the pre-fight, the round-by-round calls, and the post-fight victory celebration. In the days following this match Master Loureda signed a new contract with Bellator MMA. Scott Coker, President of Bellator, spoke about Loureda's dedication and growth in the sport.

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Talking The Power of Nunchi is the topic of this week's episode. What is Nunchi? Korean born and raised people know Nunchi as the art of instantly understanding what people are thinking and feeling, in order to improve your relationships in life. It emphasizes using all your five senses and the all-important sixth sense, as well as speed, and listening twice as much as you speak. In 2019 Euny Hong introduced the world to The Power of Nunchi with her New York Times' best selling book, The Power of Nunchi. Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, discusses Hong's book, The Power of Nunchi, and how this intuitive skill set can help the Taekwondo practitioner in their life, martial arts practice, careers, and, even, their sparring. This is not a paid endorsement. To purchase Euny Hong's Best Selling book:

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The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success

Lauren Mary Kim is a martial artist, dancer, stunt person, and motion capture artist. After earning her Taekwondo Black Belt she went on to study Wushu, Kali, weapons and more as she emerged as an esteemed Hollywood martial arts stunt and action star. She talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis about her work with Jackie Chan, Michael Jai White, Iko Uwais and the top martial artists in the entertainment today. Lauren Mary Kim is one of the hardest working and most visible people on the action scene today, whether it is in Marvel's Daredevil or The Mandalorian you can find Lauren's work. She has recently expanded her visibility with the production of some high end video productions such as You Tube's "Kali Diaries". (Look for Episode #10 featuring Taekwondo). Lauren Mary Kim is a person to watch now and as the Pandemic subsides and she gets back to racing cars, slinging swords, and kicking butts.

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Dr. Paul Ledesma joins Taekwondo Life Magazine for a discussion of the Extreme Mist Portable Sanitizing Solution for Your Dojang. This sanitization delivery mechanism, derived from Ron Laikind's The Extreme Mist Portable Cooling System, may be the convenient, efficient, and effective solution to addressing sterilization and sanitation in the COVID-19 era. This device is being used in Dojangs, Gyms, and Fitness facilities around the country as a way to insure athletes, parents, and club members that their Dojang owner cares about their health and safety. THIS IS NOT A PAID ADVERTISEMENT but an interview explaining, demonstrating, and answering questions about the system.

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JuJu Chan is "The Female Bruce Lee", or at least that is what she has come to be called by her international fan base. Juliana 'JuJu' Chan is a Hong Kong-born American actress, martial artist, model, singer, scholar, and writer. She was also a winner in the Miss Chinatown USA 2009 pageant. Juju was a member of the Hong Kong National Taekwondo Team and an international medalist and Taekwondo Demonstration Team member. Parallel to her martial arts and action star pedigree she has developed her skills as an actress. The two areas have converged to make her a leading martial arts action star in recent years. In this episode she talks during the pandemic with Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, about her work in such hits as Scott Adkins' Savage Dog, the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel, as well as the Netflix martial arts series, Wu Assassins. Juju Chan is a true mixed martial artist and weapons aficionado and is constantly working to live up to the esteemed nickname she has been given. She was recently featured in Mike Fury's best selling book, Life of Action II.

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Martial Arts Growth with Mike Gowans is the topic of this week's episode. Mike Gowans is the founder and CEO of a company designed to assist Taekwondo Dojang owners, and martial arts business people, in developing and maximizing their sales and student recruitment strategy. According to Mike "MartialArtsGrowth.com helps martial arts entrepreneurs understand business as a network of simple systems. We focus on finding and solving problems with quality products and services focused around the student. We strive daily to deliver real value, to increase our efficiency and forever reach for perfection." Mike talks with Taekwondo Life Magazine about the foundations of his business and course, his target audience, and what his course and resources can do to assist Dojang owners define their marketing message to connect them with ideal prospects and candidates for their training. While this episode comes amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic Mike Gowans actually started his business prior to the pandemic. Mike discusses how his system can assist Dojang owners through the Pandemic and beyond as business environments continuously change and evolve. THIS IS NOT A PAID ENDORSEMENT but an interview.

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Mike Fury's Life of Action is a two part compendium of some of the greatest martial arts and action film stars of the last 50 years. Mike Fury joins Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis to discuss his sold-out Life of Action and the recent release of Life of Action II, the highly anticipated sequel. Mike is a martial artist, a journalist, and action film aficionado. His two books have taken readers behind the scenes of some of the best action and martial arts films, with such superstars as Scott Adkins, Cung Le, Zoe Bell, Juju Chan, Gareth Evans to name just a few. In-depth interviews, rare photos, and filmographies are the hallmarks of these beautiful coffee-table volumes, that are available at Mike's website or everywhere books are sold. Mike's passion for action films and the arts is infectious and his unfettered access to the stars, directors, and filmmakers makes him a terrific guest. The video version of this episode appears on our You Tube Channel.

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Life of Action II: Interviews with the Men and Women of Action Cinema

Life of Action: Interviews with the Men and Women of Martial Arts and Action Cinema

Dave Young joins Marc Zirogiannis for a talk about the newly released "Dave Young Issue (July/August 2020)" of Taekwondo Life Magazine, his book, self-defense training, and working with Taekwondo Dojangs in the Pandemic. Dave Young is an internationally recognized personal safety and defensive tactics expert who is a long-standing member of the Taekwondo Life Magazine Board of Directors and sits on several professional boards and panels. He is Founder and Director of Arma Training and US Fighting Systems, and a Co-Founder of Vistelar. Dave is the author of the book, How To Defend Your Family and Home (2019), and edged weapons designer who travels both domestically and internationally to train others, including Taekwondo Masters, Instructors, and Students. Dave's regular written contributions to Taekwondo Life Magazine have been lauded for their useful and substantive content.

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How to Defend Your Family and Home: Outsmart an Invader, Secure Your Home, Prevent a Burglary and Protect Your Loved Ones from Any Threat

We are talking AAU Taekwondo on this episode of Taekwondo Life Magazine. Grandmaster Bobby Stone, the AAU Taekwondo National Chair, joins Marc Zirogiannis for a discussion on the history and purpose of AAU Taekwondo. AAU Taekwondo and its 15,000 members have been a part of the Amateur Athletic Union since 1974. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is an amateur sports organization based in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs. It has more than 700,000 members nationwide, including more than 100,000 volunteers. The AAU was founded on January 21, 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports. The philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever".

Grandmaster Stone clarifies the distinction between the mission of AAU Taekwondo and USA Taekwondo. He outlines the components of the AAU Taekwondo program and his goals as National Chair of this important institution.

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Thekla Hutyrova Talks Taekwondo, Tricks & Marvel Stunts with Marc Zirogiannis on this episode of Taekwondo Life Magazine Live. Thekla is a Taekwondo trained martial artist, stunt person, and professional martial arts tricking specialist. Her innate talent and hard work lead her from the traditional martial arts to demonstrations and into the world of extreme martial arts and specialized "tricking". Thekla's dexterity and high level martial arts abilities lead her to become a stunt person, having performed in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Deadpool 2, and more. She is also a star of the unusual world of video game motion capture star, having lent her skills to a number of famous video games. Thekla provides a look at her journey and offers her opinion on the value of martial arts training for people in society. In addition to being a star, Thekla is a gifted instructor, master of weaponry, and, as this interview will convey, a kind and thoughtful human being. She is someone to watch.

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Phil Pierce is a Master of Mental Combat. After surviving a vicious attack he began to train in Taekwondo as a means of self-defense and self-development. He began the study of Kung Fu and began a journey traveling the world and studying the martial arts. He trained extensively in China, Thailand, the United States, as well as his home country of the UK. Phil has become a prolific author of books on the martial arts' as well as practical self-defense, including the highly popular, Mental Combat: The Sports Psychology Secrets You Can Use to Dominate Any Event! He is a Martial Artist, a Fitness Coach, Instructor, and writer. He talks with Marc Zirogiannis about his journey and good fortune to have first hand experience training with leading authorities including world champions, Chinese masters and stars of film and TV.

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Mental Combat: The Sports Psychology Secrets You Can Use to Dominate Any Event!

Hi-YAH! Martial Arts Movie Channel is the subject of this week's episode. Hi-Yah! is the new martial arts and Asian action movie channel from Well Go USA Entertainment. The channel, available in stand alone, or as an add-on to several streaming services including Amazon prime, features hundreds of hours of programming, refreshed monthly, including favorites from Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Johnnie To, Yuen Woo-Ping and more. Well Go is a film distribution company that specializes in bringing the best of martial arts cinema to North America, Latin America, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Some highlights include Tai Chi Hero, Ip Man 3, Police Story, and the critically acclaimed The Assassin. Taekwondo Life Magazine's Editor, Marc Zirogiannis, provides an in depth look at this new martial arts streaming service after immersing himself in the world of international martial arts action for several weeks. (This is a review and not a paid promotional advertisement)

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The legacy of Master Robert J. Clark is significant on the spread of Taekwondo in the United States, yet most modern practitioners have never heard his name. Born in 1913 he was a scholar and athlete, having earned a spot on the 1932 US Olympic Swim Team. Dr. Clark was a military trained man, and in his travels came to be acquainted with Grandmaster Duk Sung Son, the world renowned Chung Do Kwan master. The two men formed an unusual friendship, which would solidify the place of Taekwondo in the United States. In the 1960's Clark became one of the 1st nine Black Belts issued by Grandmaster Son in the United States. Dr. Clark went on to write two English textbooks, called "Korean Karate: The Art of Taekwondo", and "Black Belt Korean Karate." As a professor and economist he traveled the United States, and the world, teaching, literally, thousands of students the ancient Korean art before his passing at 95 years of age. Taekwondo Life's Editor-in-Chief, Marc Zirogiannis, discusses the life and legacy of Dr. Robert Jenkins Clark in this episode, as well as his personal experience training under Dr. Clark, in the 1980's in New York. Clark died on December 28, 2008

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Korean Karate: The Art of Tae Kwon Do

The Films of Iko Uwais are among the best martial arts action films ever made. Although Uwais had small roles in the films Rogue One and Man of Tai Chi, the world was, largely, unaware of the catalogue of action films he had starred in. It was not until his lead role in the English speaking, martial arts action series, Wu Assassins, premiered on Netflix that U.S. audiences became more aware of him. Iko was discovered by filmmaker, Gareth Evan, while Evans was in Indonesia making a documentary on Pencak Silat, the indigenous martial art. Together they formed a partnership, leading to a series of action films, including, 2009's Merantu, The Raid, and the Raid 2. Iko went on to star on one of the best martial arts action films of all time, The Night Comes For Us. Iko's charm and personality has helped him to penetrate the U.S. film market, starring with Mark Wahlberg and Dave Bautista in recent films. In this episode, Taekwondo Life's Editor, Marc Zirogiannis, explores why Iko Uwais might be the most important martial artist to hit the big screen since Bruce Lee.

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Scott Adkins is the leading martial arts movie star in the world today. Growing up in the United Kingdom he had a passion for martial arts and the movies. By age 9 he began his martial arts journey, starting with Judo, and moving on to Taekwondo. He later ventured into the study of Ninjutsu, Krav Maga, Karate, Wushu, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai, and Capoeira. This interview with Taekwondo Life Magazine comes on the release of Scott's highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 Jesse V. Johnson collaboration, The Debt Collector. Debt Collectors (2020) released in the United States on May 29, 2020 to both critical and fan acclaim.

Scott spoke with Editor, Marc Zirogiannis, amidst the Corona quarantine about his dual passion for movies and the martial arts. Scott talked candidly about his process for choosing and making high quality martial arts films. In this episode we learn about his journey from the Hong Kong movie scene, where he won the Jackie Chan Award in 2017, to becoming a leading man, fight coordinator, co-writer, and producer of such movies as Accident Man, Avengement, Triple Threat, Ninja, Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, Savage Dog, and the upcoming Adrian Bol film, Legacy of Lies.

This interview provides a great insight into a bright, driven, and successful man and martial artist that has charted his own roadmap for personal and professional success.

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Debt Collectors (2020) is bloody good fun. This sequel to the 2018’s The Debt Collector, picks up shortly after the explosive end of the original film. A nearly healed French and Sue are reunited for a few final debt collections for their old boss, Tommy, (Vladimir Kulich skillfully reprising the role), as a payback for saving their lives. In the tradition of its predecessor, the duo’s journey to Las Vegas and back to Los Angeles is fraught with obstacles and adversity as vehicles for the film’s bone-crushing action sequences. As the story unfolds we learn that these jobs are more than they appear to be, and have a dangerous connection to their deceased nemesis, Barbosa.

Debt Collectors defies the typical notion that “buddy films” have to be formulaic to be successful. Furthermore, it defies the convention that sequels are rarely as good, or even better than, their predecessors. Debt Collectors is fun, explosive, well-scripted, and well directed movie in its own right. As a stand alone it equals, or surpasses The Debt Collector, as a film. Jesse V. Johnson, together with Scott Adkins, have carved out a niche’ as filmmakers that have elevated the action film from a genre where the script and dialogue are ancillary. Their films elevate the elements that support the action and fight choreography as holistic and indistinguishable elements of a great film.

In this episode Marc Zirogiannis discusses The Debt Collector Series and reviews this action film.

Debt Collectors hits DVD and streaming services on May 29th. I highly recommend it. In fact, during this time when people are consuming more video content, I recommend you make a double-feature of it. Watch these two films back-to-back. They are worth the investment of your time.

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Stay at Home with Chuck Norris and his exciting martial arts movie catalogue. Chuck Norris is a living legend, and one of the most visible martial artists of the 20th Century. Chuck Norris represents the bridge between the low budget “Shaw Brothers” and “Golden Harvest” Asian, martial arts films of the 60’s and 70’s and the high budget action films of today. The latter group includes films like The Matrix, John Wick, and Ip Man. In this episode, Marc Zirogiannis, shares his recommendations on the best Chuck Norris films, available on streaming services and on DVD. The five (5) Chuck Norris Films recommended by Taekwondo Life are:

5. Way of the Dragon (1972)- Chuck Norris in the Bruce Lee Classic. This is also known as “Return of the Dragon“.
4. Good Guys Wear Black (1978) - Norris' breakthrough lead role.
3. A Force of One (1979)- Norris and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace. 2. Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)- Norris and Kung-Fu's David Carradine.
1. The Octogan (1980)- The most notable Chuck Norris martial arts action film.

You can not go wrong with any of the movies on this list. If you like these there are 25 other films in the Chuck Norris filmography you can get acquainted with.

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Monsour del Rosario is the Pride of The Philippines. He is a former 1988 Olympic Medal Winner, a Master of Taekwondo, a respected political leader, a movie star, and human rights advocate. He came to the attention of Taekwondo Life Magazine when we screened his award winning Sci-Fi, martial arts action film Blood Hunters: Rise of The Hybrids. What we discovered was that he is the most respected and visible Taekwondo practitioner to ever emerge from the Philippines. He talks to Marc Zirogiannis about his Taekwondo journey, his film career, his rise in politics, and his current volunteer work helping health care workers on the front line of the COVID-19 crisis.

Monsour is a gifted martial arts Master and Renaissance Man. He was a member of the Philippine National Taekwondo team. He is the Philippine Taekwondo Association Secretary General. He has become an important friend of Taekwondo Life Magazine and we expect to utilize his experience and perspective to report further on Taekwondo Life in Southeast Asia.

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Talking Meditation is the theme of today's episode. Mediation is an essential part of any Taekwondo and wellness program; however, most Taekwondo practitioners do not fully practice it. There are multiple types of meditation, including breathing, visualization, and Transcendental Meditation. In this episode, Marc Zirogiannis, host of Taekwondo Life Magazine and author of The Beginner's Guide To Meditation, explores these types of meditation. He outlines the benefits of regular meditation and leads you into the best practices for a successful session. The listeners get a guided walk through an abbreviated Mantra Meditation session. Additionally, some quintessential works on the subject are explored, including the works of Bob Roth, Russell Simmons, and Rhonda Byrne. Whether you have never tried meditation, or are a seasoned professional, there is something for you in this episode.

Marc's Booklet on meditation:

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Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple

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BOB is probably one of the most iconic and recognizable members of the martial arts community. He can be found in almost every Taekwondo Dojang in the country; however, what do most practitioners really know about BOB? Probably, not a lot. They know him as the stern faced figure that is always amenable to a roundhouse kick to the head or a punch to the ribs. But where did he come from? The Body Opponent Bag (BOB) was released 40 years ago by the Century Martial Arts Supply company and has changed the way Taekwondo Martial arts practitioners train and prepare for competition. Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, looks at the genesis of BOB, his history, and his use in this fun episode.

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The 1993 World Taekwondo Championships might be the most important Taekwondo event in modern history. While Taekwondo began to flourish around the globe as an international sport Dr Un Yong Kim and the leaders of the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation set their sites on full Olympic recognition as a medal sport. To that end the 11th World Taekwondo Championships, organized by Yeon Hee Park, Yeon Hwan Park, Hwa Chong and other Korean-American Masters, was to be held at the historic Madison Square Garden in 1993 to decide the fate of Taekwondo. This event, bringing athletes from around the globe to the "Mecca of Sports" drew the attention of the entire sports world and the International Olympic Committee. Its success prompted the IOC's decision to grant full recognition status to Taekwondo and propel its worldwide popularity. Marc Zirogiannis explores the history, the challenges, and the success of the 1993 World Taekwondo Championships in this episode.

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William Joseph Hill is a martial artist, actor, producer, and the author of the new sci-fi, martial arts novel, Cyber Fighter. Hill talks to Marc Zirogiannis about his new release, the first book in an exciting trilogy. He is a multi-talented and driven individual that grew up in Hawaii and whose life journey in the martial arts and entertainment have converged in the development of this exciting project. Find out about how The Karate Kid and Enter The Dragon influenced his martial arts journey, as well as how he nearly became a Taekwondo practitioner. He also discusses his comedic YouTube series, That Darn Girlfriend.

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Cyber Fighter (The Cyber Fighter Saga)

US Taekwondo Center's Master Myoungho Jun is the cover story of the March-April 2020 issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine. In the this episode we break down the issue "cover to cover". The issue includes news from the Kukkiwon, USA Taekwondo, and World Taekwondo. Dave Young, a frequent contributor, writes about self-defense programs. Grandmaster Doug Cook contributes "The Benign Battlefield". We review Jesse V. Johnson's martial arts masterpiece, The Mercenary. The issue also features a memorial look at Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park and an interview with The Power of Nunchi's Euny Hong. Be sure to check out this look at the issue and the issue itself at www.tkdlifemagazine.com

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The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success

At the airdate of this episode the United States and the entire world are under quarantine as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Traditional "face-to-face" Taekwondo practice came to a screeching halt by the middle of March in most of the world. Dojangs and Gyms throughout the United States, and much of the world, were forced to close, temporarily, as part and parcel of the quarantine rules, and social distancing mandates implemented by Governments and medical protocol. So what did this mean for Taekwondo practice and the Taekwondo community? Does this mark the end of Taekwondo and martial arts practice? The inspiring answer is No. Creative Taekwondo Masters throughout the country have responded with the tenacity that you would expect from these practitioners with an Indomitable Spirit. Marc Zirogiannis explores how these innovators have marshaled modern technology to provide engagement and classes online using Facebook Live, YouTube, Zoom Video Conferencing and more.

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What is the Kukkiwon? The Kukkiwon flag hangs in Dojangs in almost 200 countries around the globe. While Taekwondo practitioners all over the world have heard and seen the name, Kukkiwon, how many understand what the Kukkiwon is? In this episode, Editor-in-Chief and host, Marc Zirogiannis, explores the history of the Kukkiwon. What are its origins. What is the history of the Kukkiwon? How was it started? What is the relationship of the Kukkiwon to the ITF, to World Taekwondo, and to the USAT? What is the Kukkiwon's role in curriculum development? These questions and more are explored in this episode. For Taekwondo practitioners under the authority of the Kukkiwon, all over the world, this episode provides some perspective and guidance about the value of their Kukkiwon issued Dan certificates.

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"Why I Quit Taekwondo" was a video uploaded to YouTube by Sensei Andrew "Ando" Mierzwa in December, 2019. This video, generating over 300,000 views, amassed a lot of discussion and controversy over the content, or perhaps, over the title. Does Sensei Ando hate Taekwondo? Is Sensei Ando a real martial artist? Why did Sensei Ando publish this video? Marc Zirogiannis decided that rather than talk about this video and its meaning to talk directly to the man and the martial artist. In a revealing interview with Taekwondo Life Magazine Sensei Ando answers these questions and more. Sensei Ando, despite the controversy, reveals himself to be a real martial artist in pursuit of helping people achieve their maximum potential through his "Happy Life Martial Arts" platform.

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Jude Bond is Chief Executive Officer of Cannaphyll Hemp-Infused Topicals,the new hemp-infused topicals line. Jude is a determined marketing pro with 20 years of branding, design, production, data and leadership experience. He is a multilingual graduate of Columbia College, NYC, and a veteran of numerous agencies and four start-ups. Cannaphyll has been delicately formulated to soothe and respond to symptoms of pain and inflammation in skin, muscles, nerves and joints. Cannaphyll has created a suite of hemp-infused topical skin care products using only premium quality, US-grown hemp. The topical infusions are formulated with a proprietary blend of exotic plant extracts to maximize uptake and delivery. Cannabidiol (CBD), a naturally occurring phytocannabinoid found in the hemp (cannabis) plant, has been used by humans for over 2,500 years. One of the nature’s strongest anti-inflammatory compounds, CBD binds with the body’s network of endocannabinoid receptors to effectively respond to a range of conditions including anxiety, sleep disorder, inflammation, pain, tension, neuropathy, arthritis, staph/mrsa, streptococcus and more.

Cannaphyll has created a suite of hemp-infused topical skin care products. With 97% organic ingredients, all U.S. made the topical infusions are formulated with a proprietary blend of exotic plant extracts to maximum uptake and delivery. Targeted to active-lifestyle boomers, fitness-enthusiast Gen-Xers, mobility-challenged seniors, high-performance athletes, and chronic pain sufferers. Cannaphyll delivers a rapid and powerful response to a broad spectrum of conditions affecting skin, muscles, nerves and joints.

In this episode, Jude Bond speaks frankly with Taekwondo Life Magazine about Cannaphyll and CBD products. He answers Marc Zirogiannis' questions, and debunks many myths, on the use of these products for Taekwondo athletes and competitors. This is truly an educational program.

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March 21, 2020 marks the 1st Anniversary of the passing of Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park. The loss of Grandmaster Park was a loss to the International Taekwondo Community of a Olympic Taekwondo Pioneer, a champion, a Grandmaster, a family man, a community leader, a teacher, and a humanitarian. In this episode, Taekwondo Life Magazine provides some thoughts on his legacy to the Taekwondo Community from people who knew, loved, and respected him. Guests include Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park, Brother of Yeon Hee Park, Seven Time Korean National Champion, and Former U.S. Olympic Team Coach, Grandmaster John Buran- President & CEO of Flushing Bank, Grandmaster Mark Sommer, Sari Sommer- 2nd Dan Black Belt,Grandmaster Robert Strangio, Master Edward Park,and Marc Zirogiannis, 3rd Dan Editor-in-Chief.The story of Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park is an American success story. The story of a Korean immigrant who started out with many barriers which he overcame to become a prominent international figure in his field. Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park lived a true Taekwondo Life.

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Cheryl Lewis Trains Hard; that is her simple, winning philosophy. Cheryl is a professional stunt woman, dancer, actor, aerialist, puppeteer and more. Cheryl is a unique, multi-discipline performer. Because of her desire to learn and master new skills, Cheryl has performed in modern dance companies, in musicals, on cruise ships & live stage shows. She has performed as an aerialist/in-line skater/tumbler/stunt performer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom stage show “Tarzan Rocks”. Cheryl has danced in operas at the Washington National Opera, The New York City Opera and at The Metropolitan Opera.

Cheryl Lewis is an all around athlete. She has experience in numerous martial arts including Taekwondo, where she trains with Taekwondo Life Magazine former guest, Master Simon Rhee, in Kung fu, where she trains with Sifu David Morizot, in Wushu, Karate, Kendo, and in Kickboxing. She studied for several years during her work and stay in Japan. She is also experienced in tumbling, wire and harness work, swords, stair and pratt falls, in line skating, and swimming.

Cheryl Lewis is known for I Am Legend (2007), American Gangster (2007), Salt (2010), and Straight Outta Compton (2015). She will be appearing in Wonder Woman 1984 later this year.

Cheryl Lewis is a graduate of host, Marc Zirogiannis' Alma Mater, Hofstra University.

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Dan Mason is Taekwondo's Strongman. He is a Taekwondo Black Belt, Muay Thai practitioner, BJJ purple belt, and competitive Kickboxer. Dan's martial arts pursuits culminated in a 4-0 kickboxing and a 9-2 MMA career. Once he retired from competitive martial arts he found passion in CrossFit and opened CrossFit Thrive. He next progressed into Strongman Competition and Powerlifting. He currently coaches online powerlifting and strongman teams. Dan talks with Taekwondo Life about his life and training, about his upcoming marriage, and his incredible understanding of human physiology and biology. Dan's understanding of the human body, together with his experience in Taekwondo and weightlifting has made him uniquely gifted at tailoring personalized strength and fitness routines for athletes and martial artists.

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Wadi Jones is a martial artist, professional dancer, stunt person, and instructor at the International Stunt School. As a younger man he studied Taekwondo, wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu. For such a young man, at the infancy of his career, he has a great understanding of the integration of mind and body. He talks with Marc Zirogiannis of Taekwondo Life about the parallels between martial arts and dance, which he used during his time on the hit television show, "So You Think You Can Dance". Wadi has appeared as a stunt person on such shows as Netflix's Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. He is a gifted communicator, teacher, and performer. While honing his skills in front of the camera he is also looking to transition to work behind the camera and behind the scenes producing, directing, and leading fight choreography. Wadi Jones' career is one to watch as he lives his best Taekwondo Life.

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Chuck Johnson is a Michigan born Taekwondo Master, international action film actor, and stunt man based in Tokyo, Japan. He is a 2-time state and 2 time (non-Olympic) national champion, is one of the official martial arts instructors of the US Embassy in Tokyo, and also holds ranks in Capoeira, Karate, Kobudo, and Judo. He also has experience in boxing, kickboxing, wing chun kung fu, krav maga, hapkido, hanmudo, and Tai Chi. In 2001, Chuck became the intercollegiate Taekwondo champion of Hong Kong when originally he had only come to the tournament to watch. Chuck also has extensive personal security experience and has worked on security teams for everyone from Sylvester Stallone, Jackie Chan, and Taylor Swift to the Oil Minister of Saudi Arabia.

Chuck is also a long time martial arts writer, and his writing has been published in Japan Today, Fight Master, and Roda Magazine, among others.

His action career began in 2004 when he was scouted by a talent agency for his martial arts skill and was cast in Godzilla: Final Wars. While on set, he met Japanese action director, Yuji Shimomura and shortly after began his study of East Asian style fight choreography under his tutelage along with action directors, Go Ohara, and Kiyokazu Tanaka. In 2005, he began to study Method Acting under acting coach Shelley Mitchell, and went on to also study the Meisner method.

Master Johnson talks to Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, about his life and career and his Quiet Flame Productions. Chuck trains and manages the Quiet Flame Stunt Team, Japan's only native English speaking stunt team.

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Taegeuk is a set of Poomsae, or defined pattern of defense-and-attack forms, used to teach Taekwondo. It is the predominant set of forms used around the globe by Dojangs studying under the authority of the Kukkiwon. In this informative episode Taekwondo Life Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Marc Zirogiannis, gives a brief overview of the form-set. He breaks down the progression of each of the eight Taegeuk forms, which guide a colored belt Taekwondo student on their journey to 1st Dan Black Belt. It is the hope that by developing a greater understanding of the Taegeuk forms, and their place in a student's journey, that our listeners will find greater meaning to their practice of these beautiful and important patterns.

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Sherri LaShomb is the NCTA's Medical Director. She is a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and a Certified Athletic Trainer. Her training and passion for sports makes her uniquely qualified to work with high level, competitive athletes such as Team USA's Taekwondo practitioners.

Dr. LaShomb talks with Marc Zirogiannis, Editor-in-Chief of Taekwondo Life Magazine, about her representation of the USA in such competitions as the Pan Am Games (2011, 2015), The World Taekwondo Championships (2015), The World Poomsae Championships (2015, 2017), The Summer Olympics (1996, 2016) and many other national and international events.

Dr. LaShomb has been named Athletic Trainer of the Year and USA Taekwondo's Outstanding Medical Staff member. She is part of the network of non-athlete professionals that help to keep Taekwondo athletes in top condition and free from injury.

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Legends Sport Taekwondo Seminar Part 2 will take place in Whitestone, NY on Saturday January 19, 2020. This seminar is the brain child of Master Joseph Lupo, Jr. and Coach Peter Bardatsos of the New York Black Belt Center. Coach Bardatsos is an 8x US National Team member, former Olympic Candidate, and former US National Team Coach. The seminar features 2012 US Olympic Bronze Medalist, Terrence Jennings. Jennings was also a Bronze Medalist at the Pan Am Games and is the WCAP Team Coach. In this interview with Marc Zirogiannis, Coach Bardatsos and Master Lupo discuss the evolution of this important sparring seminar and how they are hoping to raise the level of US Taekwondo training for athletes throughout the country. They discuss their Taekwondo lineage, their goals for their seminar, and their love of the greatest martial art in the world.

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2019 was a phenomenal year for Taekwondo Life Magazine. We launched this podcast in March 2019 to supplement our print and digital magazine. Every Monday we release new content we hope will educate and entertain our audience. In 2019 our guests ranged from high performing USAT Taekwondo Athletes to martial arts action stars. We featured Taekwondo practitioners in the mixed martial arts arena and professionals whose work helped to elevate martial arts practice. Every episode received high praise from fans and critics alike. I have no favorite episodes-I loved them all. This episode provides a wrap up of the Top 5 Episodes of the year (through December 1, 2019). Listen and find out which 5 Podcast episodes received the highest ratings this year. We are always open to guest and episode suggestions. Feel free to email your suggestions to: tkdlifemagazine@gmail.comInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)

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Cynthia Correa Nazario is the face of Taekwondo practitioners in their 20's in the United States. She is an accomplished Taekwondo black belt. She began training at her father's Dojang in Queens, NY, New Beginning Taekwondo, at an early age. She became a highly ranked National Sparring competitor and has earned numerous medals and accolades in local, National, and USA Taekwondo competitions. She has continued to train and teach while maintaining an impressive 4.0 college grade point average in her pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications.

Cynthia talks to Marc Zirogiannis about the very real struggle of Taekwondo students in the college demographic to continue to meet the financial demands of high level competition while balancing the costs of education. This is an important weakness that plagues the United States' Taekwondo community and that we have discussed it on numerous episodes. Ms. Nazario thoughtfully articulates the struggle in her personal narrative, and also tells us how practicing this beautiful art has helped her to always live her best Taekwondo Life.

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Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis attended the 2019 PFLMMA Championship Press Conference held on Friday December 27, 2019 at Madison Square Garden. This Press Conference is part of the final segment of the 2019 season for the PFL and the opening of the New Year's Eve Championship bout. In attendance were the PFL officials, including CEO Peter Murray and Head of Fighter Operations, Ray Sefo, former Taekwondo Life Magazine Podcast Guest. Additionally, all of the contenders for the 6 division belts were present, including Main Event headliners, Olympian Kayla Harrison and opponent, Larissa Pacheco. The winner of each division will go home with the Division Belt and $1 Million. Here is the entire Press Conference, recorded LIVE.

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In November 2019, Taekwondo practitioner and martial arts action star Michael Jai White assumed the mantle of The Black Dragon in New York City at the opening ceremonies for the 2019 Urban Action Showcase. This episode contains highlights from Marc Zirogiannis' interviews and recordings from the evening.

At a formal ceremony attended by 100’s of martial artists, martial arts film makers, fans, and Press, Jai White received "The Mantle of the Black Dragon" from 4 Legendary Dragons of the world Martial Arts Entertainment, Taimak- The Last Dragon; Don “The Dragon” Wilson; Cynthia Rothrock, “The Lady Dragon”; and the original Black Dragon, Grandmaster Ron Van Clief.

In addition to these 4 Legendary Dragons the mantle was signed and endorsed by over a dozen other martial arts superstars in attendance at the Times Square event, including Fred "The Hammer Williamson" and Michael DePasqaule, Jr.

The title of the Black Dragon was bestowed upon GrandMaster Ron Van Clief, competitive champion and motion picture star, by Bruce Lee in the 1970’s and became synonymous with Van Clief’s identity. Michael Jai White is an accomplished martial artist, having earned black belts in multiple styles and having in starred in such Hollywood Blockbusters as Spawn and The Dark Knight. Taekwondo Life Magazine featured a review this summer of White’s film Triple Threat, in which he co-starred with Scott Adkins and Iko Uwais. He also appeared on the cover of the September 2016 issue, highlighting an interview conducted by correspondent, John Kerwin.

The evening's speeches focused, not only on the careers of White and the presenters but on the positive role that martial arts and martial arts cinema played in empowering Urban youth to achieve their best lives, accomplish their goals, and to overcome socio-economic adversity.

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Taekwondo is a Gift!. This is the essential message of Master Chan Lee, second generation Taekwondo practitioner, and 6th Dan Master. Master Lee started the pursuit of martial arts at the age of 5 and he his been not only perfecting his technique, but also elevating the profession of Taekwondo Instruction ever since. After earning a degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin he assumed the leadership of his father, Grandmaster J.K. Lee's, chain of successful Taekwondo Dojangs in the Wisconsin region. Having been named one of Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 he has set out to become an invaluable resource for other martial arts instructors throughout the United States looking to increase the penetration of martial arts practitioners in the country from its current 3%. Master Lee discusses with Marc Zirogiannis his life, and his American Sabumnim Association, which conducts an annual summit of Taekwondo leaders who engage in training, education and networking.

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His Taekwondo Schools: J.K. Lee Taekwondo Academy

American Sabumnim Association: ASA

Social Media: @ChanLee

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Pete Alonso is the 2019 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year. He was also the 2019 MLB Home run Leader, the single-season leading home run leader by a NY Met, and the all time home run leader (53) in a rookie season in Major League Baseball history. While these facts may be known to baseball fans around the globe, what is less known about Pete Alonso is his love for Taekwondo and his history with the martial art. Pete Alonso talks with host, Marc Zirogiannis, about his life and accomplishments on and off the baseball diamond. Pete discusses his love of board-breaking and reveals his favorite martial arts movie star. Pete Alonso, in his short career, has demonstrated the attributes of a Taekwondo practitioner. He has lived a life as a role model, exuding the virtues of respect, humility, perseverance, self-control, and honesty. Find our how The NY Mets' superstar is living his best Taekwondo Life.

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Instagram: pistol_pete20
Twitter: @Pete_Alonso20

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Samery Moras is a 4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and former US Team competitor. She is a 6-time US Collegiate National Champion and Team Member in Olympic-style Sparring. She is also the owner of AMYS Martial Arts, which has two locations in Utah.

Samery has one of the largest Taekwondo channels on YouTube where she shares her passion of Taekwondo through tutorials, training tips, and Taekwondo vlogs. In 2018 she was selected by YouTube as a NextUp Creator and was invited to a week-long intensive creator camp.

In this interview with Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis, she not only discusses her life and training but breaks down one of her instructional video blogs on "Common Kicking Mistakes Taekwondo Practitioners Make."

This is a great look at Samery as a practitioner, athlete, and unconventional instructor of the world's most beloved martial art.

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YOUTUBE: Samery Moras Taekwondo

Website: https://samerymoras.com

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Justin Faiferlick is the inaugural head coach for the Iowa Central College Taekwondo program. Faiferlick led five Iowa Central students to state championships in the spring 2015 through Faiferlick Martial Arts before ICCC started their program.

Faiferlick talks with Marc Zirogiannis about his over 32 years of Martial Arts experience and his work for the Iowa Air National Guard. Justin is a 6th degree black belt in Taekwondo and holds a black belt rank in Sogo Ryu Bujutsu. He has competed at the highest level on competitions winning 6 state championships and 4 national titles and competed in international competitions for the USA. He is also the owner of Faiferlick Martial Arts in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Justin is a certified Level II coach and referee through USA Taekwondo and is a Team USA Project Coach. He is also the head coach for the U.S. Air Force. His coaching experience spans 30 years for a variety of sports including martial arts, football, wrestling, and golf. He is married to Deann Faiferlick and has two children, Kelsey and Michael.

Master Faiferlick is the current Vice-President of the National Collegiate TKD Association.

To Find our more about Master Justin Faiferlick:

His Dojang: Faiferlick Martial Arts
NCTA: National Collegiate TKD Association
Facebook: Justin Faiferlick

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Jesse V. Johnson is a martial artist, writer, and Director. He is a "Triple Threat" of the the action-film genre. From competitive martial artist to Stuntman to filmmaker he has embarked on a journey to change the way people view martial arts action films. Together with Scott Adkins, Taekwondo action star, he has combined great scripts, solid stories, and beautiful cinematography with realistic fight scenes to make the next generation of martial arts action films. He talks with Marc Zirogiannis about his approach to films and fights and his love of Taekwondo poomsae. Jesse V. Johnson has laid waste to the notion that low budget has to mean bad film making. His recent films include Accident Man (2017), Savage Dog (2017), The Debt Collector (2018), Triple Threat (2019), and Avengement (2019).

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His website: www.jessevjohnson.com

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Steven Lambert is one of the most famous stuntmen to have ever worked in movies. He never dreamt of being a Hollywood star when he grew up on streets of Brooklyn, NY in the 1950's. After moving to California it was his practice and training in the martial arts, first with Taekwondo, and then onto Kung-Fu, that paved the way for his Hollywood journey. In this episode he talks to Marc Zirogiannis about his new book, From The Streets Of Brooklyn To The Halls Of Hollywood, which chronicles his life and career. His mastery of the martial arts lead him to work with and beside screen legends such as Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sho Kosugi, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Ford, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, and James Woods, and filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, and Roland Emmerich, and the infamous producers Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus of the infamous Cannon Group. Steven Lambert is a film and martial arts legend. His good natured and candid approach to Hollywood's inside made this a fun conversation to have and to hear.

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From the Streets of Brooklyn to the Halls of Hollywood

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Steven Lambert: From The Streets Of Brooklyn To The Halls Of Hollywood

Anastasija Zolotic is a rising star in the competitive Taekwondo landscape. She is one of the exciting young stars of the USA Taekwondo program. While her future is bright, and her career is just beginning, she has already amassed an impressive record. At just 17 years old she has already had a Gold medal winning performance at the Pan Am games. Her medal winning performance at her very first Senior Grand Prix made her the youngest Taekwondo athlete in the world to win a medal at a Grand Prix. Ana talks with Marc Zirogiannis about her love of Taekwondo and about USA Taekwondo's "National Center of Excellence" in Colorado Springs, where she will be training full time with Coach Gareth Brown. Coach Brown, together with Coach Paul Green, recently moved to the U.S to coach the her, and the rest of the USA team. Ana is on the fast track to make the 2020 US Olympic Taekwondo team.

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https://www.teamusa.org/usa-taekwondo/athletes/Anastasija-Zolotic

Instagram: @ana.zolotic
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November 2019 marks the 30th Anniversary of the release of the martial arts classic film, "Best of the Best". This is the most influential Taekwondo movie ever made. The film was the passion project of second generation Taekwondo practitioners, Phillip and Simon Rhee. Phillip Rhee's 1980 representation of the United States' Taekwondo Team against the South Korean team in the championships of the Asia Games formed the basis of his screenplay for the film. Master Simon Rhee was the stunt coordinator and co-stars in the film. Master Rhee talks with Marc Zirogiannis about his childhood illness, his work on this historic film, and his work in almost 200 motion picture and television projects. Master Simon Rhee is one of the most prolific and highly regarded stunt people and action choreographers in the entertainment business. He is also a true martial artist. He still devotes time from his busy schedule to teaching and running his legendary Dojang. Look for his upcoming projects in 2020 and beyond.

To find out more about Best of the Best:

Best of the Best

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Simon Rhee's Taekwondo Center: http://www.simonrhee.net
Instagram: @SimonRhee

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Team-M is a world class Taekwondo demonstration team that started in San Jose, CA in 2004. They started out as a small group of athletes in a garage dojang. Since their inception they have become an international sensation, participating in over 300 events worldwide. Team-M was inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame in 2007. The late, Grandmaster John Rhee, father of Taekwondo in the U.S., personally complimented Team-M for a job well done at our New Jersey performance. Team Captain and World Poomsae Championship Gold Medalist, Alvin Jong, spoke to Marc Zirogiannis about the Team's history, its mission, and its future. This episode provides a great inside look at the work, sacrifice and passion required to become an elite level Demonstration Team.

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Website: Team-M
Facebook: @mteamtkd
Instagram: @mteamtkd
YouTube: Mteamtkd

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What drives Assemblyman Ron Kim? Ron Kim is a Korean born immigrant who, when elected to the NYS Assembly in 2012, became the first and only Korean-American elected official in New York State. After working in his family's small business in Queens, NYC Ron went on to college and graduate school before entering the public service arena. He worked in government, behind the scenes, before running for his current seat.

Ron discusses with Taekwondo Life Magazine the challenges of living, working, and serving the people in one of the most ethnically diverse areas in all of the United States, the 40th Assembly District of NYS.

Ron Kim's civic and humane approach to representation lead to him receiving an honorary award from the Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Headquarters, at the 2016 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival.

Listen to Ron Kim discuss how he is leading his best Taekwondo Life.

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Assembly website: Assemblyman Ron Kim
Facebook: @rontkim

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Age is just a number. This is the philosophy of 67 year old, 3rd Dan Black Belt, Angelo Bonilla. Bonilla, born and raised in New York City, went on to become a NYC bilingual education teacher with the NYC Public School system in 1986. It was not until Angelo turned 55 years old that his Taekwondo journey began. It was at that age that he turned from parent and grandparent of a Taekwondo student to a student himself. Now, more than 12 years later, he is on the road to earning his 4th Dan, which he hopes to achieve by age 71. Angelo discusses his entry into the martial arts with Taekwondo Life Magazine, his challenges, and the benefits of starting training as a mature student. In 2014 Angelo retired from teaching, giving him more time to devote to his training. He trains at the home of former US Olympic Coach, Yeon Hwan Park, at the famed YH Park Taekwondo Academy of Levittown, NY.

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Facebook: @AngeloBonilla

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Website: www.yhpark.com
Facebook: @yhparktaekwondo

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Mastery and the Mindset to Succeed is the topic of this episode. Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis talks with Chandler Walker, the founder of Chan's Logic and Stone Age Fuel. Chandler studied Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Nevada Reno. Diving deep into the gut and brain connection, and Epigenetics, or why we think and feel the way we do, and how our lifetime interactions make the brain create shifts in our thinking. In Chandler's nearly 10 years of martial arts experience he started by pursuing a blended style of Tae Kwon Do, then moving to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai Kickboxing while finally finding a true passion for Thai Boxing. He discusses his platform for helping athletes, martial artists, and individuals achieve success in their performance and in their life.

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Chan's Logic: www.chanslogic.com
Stone Age Fuel: Stone Age Fuel
Facebook: @chanslogic

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Master Ali Ghafour is a 4 time Canadian National Taekwondo Team member, 2008 Olympic hopeful, entrepreneur, and CEO of 20/20 Armor. After being in and around the competitive Taekwondo arena since the age of 13 Master Ghafour has now embarked on a journey to raise the level of credibility and visibility of competitive sparring. Through the implementation of his "easy to use" electronic sparring equipment he is speaking to athlete's in the language of today's generation; the language of video gaming. In his interview with Marc Zirogiannis, Master Ghafour discusses his start in Taekwondo training, his Canadian Taekwondo journey, his current project, and the future of Taekwondo as a professional sport. To Find out more about Master Ghafour and 20/20 Armor:20/20 Armor Webste: http://2020armor.comAli Ghafour Instagram: @AliGhafour20/20 Armor Instagram: @2020armorSupport the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)

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Step on the Mat is the new book by martial Artist, author, and family man, Ninja Nguyen (pronounced "Wynn"). Ninja joins Taekwondo Life's host, Marc Zirogiannis, for a discussion of his life and training, as well as his recent book release.

Ninja Nguyen was born in Vietnam and fled to the United States during the height of the Vietnam Conflict. While he studied fighting it was not until the birth of first child that he truly began the path to becoming a martial artist.

Now with the release of his new book by Lioncrest Publications, Step on the Mat: Life Lessons of a Ninja, he provides martial artist and lay people strategies for achieving success and happiness in your life.

Listen to this episode and read Ninja's book to hear the remarkable story of this man's transition from "bad boy" to role model using the martial arts.

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http://xtremeninja.com/Instructors/Master-Ninja-Cuong-Nguyen

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https://www.amazon.com/Step-Mat-Life-Lessons-Ninja/dp/1544513216

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Step on the Mat: Life Lessons of the Ninja

Mindy Kelly is skilled at the art of self-defense. She began her martial arts journey at the age of 4. Her intense love for the martial arts lead her to multiple world titles, work in music videos, and, eventually, fight choreography in major motion pictures. In 2019 her life's commitment culminated in her assumption of the role as lead stunt and martial arts fight coordinator on the Riley Stearns black comedy, The Art of Self Defense, starring Jesse Eisenberg. She talks about her career, the subject of toxic masculinity in the martial arts and entertainment business, and her philosophy on life with host, Marc Zirogiannis.

The Art of Self Defense was released in July 2019 from Bleecker Street Media. To find out more about the film visit:

To follow Mindy Kelly:

Facebook: @mindytheninja

Instagram: @mindytheninja

Official Website: www.mindy-kelly.com

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Ronnie Malina is a 5th Degree Black Belt and 17 year law enforcement officer in Rosenberg, Texas. He is also the author of a Listening to the Masters: Insight, Knowledge, and Wisdom From Today's Martial Arts Masters (2019). Ronnie talks with host, Marc Zirogiannis, about his childhood drive to train in the martial arts, his martial arts journey, and his heartfelt desire to honor his teacher, master, and mentor, Grandmaster Ralph Jaschke.

The result of this passion project was Listening to the Masters, a compilation of lessons from a cross section of martial arts masters and respected practitioners of different styles.

This conversation is a great compliment to Master Malina's important work and a offers a compelling behind the scenes look at his process in creating this memorial piece of martial arts history.

Ronnie Malina's Book may be found at:

Buy Listening to the Masters

Connect with Ronnie Malina on Social Media:

@RGMalina

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Listening to the Masters: Insight, Knowledge, and Wisdom from Today's Martial Arts Masters

Grandmaster C.M. Griffin reveals five "must see" martial arts films in this episode. Kwanjanim Griffin is a Grandmaster in the Korean art of Hwa Rang Do, as well as a practitioner of Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu. Additionally, he is a lifelong film and television professional. The combination of these two passions has resulted in a series of wonderful submissions to the print and digital version of Taekwondo Life Magazine over the years.

In the this episode he explores five essential martial arts films, and discusses their impact on the martial arts and film world. He also discusses the current state of martial arts entertainment.

Through his lens we get a chance to see how martial arts and martial arts films have evolved in the last 50 years.

To watch some of Grandmaster Griffin's Videos visit:
From The Dojang

To follow Grandmaster Griffin on Social Media:
Facebook: @GriffinKwanjang

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Marc Zirogiannis is joined by Dr. Robyn Odegaard and Russ Bruzzano, the founders of the Whole Food Muscle Club and the authors of a new book, How to Feed a Human: The Whole Food Muscle Way. They discuss understanding people's relationship to food as part and parcel of embarking on a plan to achieve maximum health and fitness through diet and exercise. As former competitors in volleyball and bodybuilding, respectively, Dr. Robyn and Russ understand the real challenges Taekwondo athletes and martial artists face on an ongoing basis, whether it involves "cutting weight" for a tournament, or simply optimizing health and performance. They provide practical solutions to bridging "the gap between WHAT you WANT to do and knowing HOW to actually do it."To Find out about the Whole Food Muscle Club:The Whole Food Muscle Club: www.WholeFoodMuscle.comFacebook: @RnRJourneyToHealthInstagram: @rnrjourneytohealthTo Purchase their book- How to Feed a Human: The Whole Food Muscle Way visit Amazon, or anywhere books are sold.Support the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)

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Eddie Cha talks with host, Marc Zirogiannis, fresh off his coaching victory of Chan Sung Jung, "The Korean Zombie", at UFC's Fight Night 154.

Eddie Cha is a martial artist and west coast fight coach, having trained some of the highest level UFC and Bellator MMA combatants. In this episode he discusses his life and career. He shares his thoughts on tailoring coaching protocols to meet the strengths and weaknesses of fighters, as well as the need to help fighters develop their "Fight IQ". He is currently a member of the famed FightReady coaching staff.

Coach Cha shares his feelings on traditional martial arts and provides sound advise for fighters and coaches getting started in combat sports and martial arts.

To find out more about Coach Eddie Cha visit:

FightReady: https://fightready.com
Facebook: Eddie Cha
Instagram: @Eddie_Cha

Note: In the episode we incorrectly stated the UFC event # as 238 (sorry)

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Join Coach Jim Haxton as he takes us on a behind the scenes look at the 2019 USA Taekwondo Nationals from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Coach Jim is the staff photographer for Taekwondo Life Magazine, a Taekwondo Black Belt, and the father of a nationally ranked sparring competitor, Jillian Haxton.

Coach Jim gives us a 4 day look at his trip to the Nationals, his perspectives on the level 1 Coaching seminar he attended, a view of the weigh-ins, and his take on competition day.

For those uninitiated, and those experienced, in National competition this interview provides a great overview of what occurs when 5000 competitors converge on a US city for a week of high level competition.

Coach Jim is a sparring coach at the YH Park Taekwondo Academy in Levittown, NY.

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On June 14, 2019 Master Valerie Loureda proved to the Mixed Martial Arts world that she is a legitimate force to be reckoned with. Loureda, on only 8 weeks notice, engaged in her 2nd professional bout in six months, at Bellator 222. In that fight she outlasted and outfought her opponent, Larkyn Dasch, for a decisive and unanimous 3 round decision on the biggest stage in professional sports, Madison Square Garden.

Taekwondo Life Magazine's host and Editor, Marc Zirogiannis, joined by Master Edward Park, 6th Dan Taekwondo Master, sat ringside, on press row for the evening's event. This unusual episode was recorded at MSG to highlight the fighter's entrance, fight highlights, the victory announcement, and the post-fight press conference during the progress of the evening's events. The hope is that the lister will get a realistic sense of the adrenaline and excitement felt during this great fight.

In the 3 rounds, while Loureda was not able to knock out her opponent, she did not appear to tire. Cardio conditioning is an integral part of Taekwondo training. Master Loureda delivered a series of well executed Taekwondo strikes and kicks in the match. Dasch appeared frustrated throughout as she attempted to land some decisive blows on Loureda but was unable to make contact.

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Ray Sefo is not only one of the most accomplished professional fighters of the last 30 years, but he is also the President of Fight Operations for the PFL. Sefo's distinguished fighting career comprised of almost 100 professional fights in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts. PFl, the Professional Fighter's League, has taken a revolutionary approach to the Mixed Martial Arts game. Fighters in 6 weight classes embark on a journey towards a $1million purse, under a point-based, bracketed system, which rewards fighters for not just victories, but early finishes. This set up mirrors other mainstream professional sports brackets such as baseball and American football, but is unique to the combat sports arena.In this conversation with Taekwondo Life Magazine's Marc Zirogiannis, Ray Sefo discusses his professional career, his unique position as a seasoned fighter to be the face of a sports combat organization, and what can be expected from the remainder of the 2019 PFLMMA season. The Championships are expected to take place on New Year's Eve at the "Mecca of Sports", Madison Square Garden.Taekwondo Life Magazine has followed the PFL since it's inaugural season. We have attended 2019's PFL1-3 on Long Island, and previously interviewed Taekwondo trained, Alex "Spartan" Nicholson, for it's weekly Podcast.Professional Fighters League has signed a two year deal with ESPN for broadcasting of it's live events, placing it alongside the UFC as part of ESPN's attention to Mixed Martial Arts.To Find out more about PFL visit: https://www.pflmma.comFacebook: @ProFightLeagueInstagram: @PFLMMATo find out more about Ray Sefo: Instagram: @sugarraysefoFacebook: @SugarRaySefoSupport the show (https://squareup.com/store/tae-kwon-do-life-magazine/item/podcast-support-donation)

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What does it take to become a Kukkiwon certified 8th Dan Black Belt? Grandmaster Sung C. Kim, the youngest Grandmaster in the United States, and one of the youngest in the world, provides a detailed look at the testing process, the preparation needed to get ready for this intensive experience, and the responsibility associated with holding such a prestigious rank.

Grandmaster Kim is an esteemed Taekwondo Leader and the owner of Master Kim's Taekwondo Institute, having 3 locations in the Rochester NY area. He provides some meaningful insight into the role individual practitioners, Instructors, and Masters can play in forging positive and meaningful results for students and for society in general.

Grandmaster Sung C. Kim is steeped in traditional ways and values, but he is also the future of Taekwondo in the world. Find out how he is helping people life their best Taekwondo Life.

You can find out more about Master Kim's Taekwondo: https://masterkims.com
You can follow Grandmaster Kim on Social Media:
Facebook: @mktkd1
Instagram: @mktkdroc

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Alex "The Spartan" Nicholson is a Taekwondo trained Mixed Martial Artist fighting for the $1 million Heavyweight purse in the 2019 Professional Fighter's League season. Following Alex's split decision in PFL3 on Long Island he talked to Marc Zirogiannis about his nickname, his Taekwondo roots, his evolution as a fighter in the UFC and PFL, his family and life. Alex is a true warrior. TRUE STORY- during the course of Marc Zirogiannis' interview with Alex he stepped on a roofing nail, yet he choose to continue the interview- unfazed. The next stage in Alex's quest will take place on August 8, 2019 in Atlantic City at PFL6. To follow Alex "The Spartan" Nicholson on Social Media:

Instagram: @spartanlife32
Facebook: @spartanlife32

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Cung Le is humble but deadly man, skilled in a multitude of combat and traditional arts. While he is skilled in Sanshou Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Kung-Fu, and wrestling, it is Taekwondo where his path to superstardom began. From Taekwondo and wrestling champion to the Strikeforce's Middle weight MMA champion, he was feared for his no-holds barred style and fierce kicks. This is why it shocked the world when he departed the UFC to further his Hollywood career as an action star, stunt coordinator, fight coordinator, writer, and producer. But such is the life of this determined and complex family man that has the capacity to set his mind on a goal, chart a course, and achieve it. Cung Le talks to Marc Zirogiannis about his life and training and about what lies ahead as he blazes the next chapter in the book that is his life. To find out more about Cung Le visit his official site: https://www.cungleofficial.com. Follow Cung Le on Social media at:
Facebook: @cungle185
Instagram: @cungle185

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"Taekwondo for All" is the dream of 8th Dan Master Michael Sirota. Grandmaster Sirota is the leading advocate and educator in the area of Para-Taekwondo. Para-Taekwondo is a broad spectrum of Taekwondo for people, both adults and children, with special needs. Marc Zirogiannis explores the development of Para-Taekwondo for Master Sirota in his personal teaching programs, as well as his work over the last 20 years globalizing the movement through his Global Para Taekwondo Consultancy, as well as other platforms. You can find out more about Para-Taekwondo, or learn about Grandmaster Sirota's online Instructor certification course for Para-Taekwondo instructors at:
www.parataekwondo.com

www.parataekwondo.org

www.sirotasalchymy.com

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In 1987 Taekwondo competitor Herb Perez changed the modern Taekwondo landscape by becoming the 1st American to defeat a Korean athlete and become World Taekwondo Champion. In 1992 he earned the distinction of becoming a US Olympic Gold medalist as Taekwondo was making its bid to become a fully recognized medal sport. These are just a few of his amazing accomplishments, in and outside of the taekwondo arena. Master Perez not only runs 5 successful Gold Medal Martial Arts Dojangs in California, but is also the Mayor of Foster City, California. As well as gracing the covers of numerous martial arts and sports magazines, Grandmaster Perez was the subject of an earlier article in Taekwondo Life Magazine, by Master David C. Hayes, regarding his life, career, and public service. He is truly a champion in every sense of the word. To find out more about Grandmaster Perez visit his Dojang website: Gold Medal Martial Arts or his Social Media Accounts: Herb Perez

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Master Maggie Messina graced the cover of the March/April 2019 issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine. In addition to being an accomplished martial artist, 7th degree Black Belt, instructor, and Dojang owner, she is a leading force for positive evolution in the area of parity for female sparring competitors with her role in Swerve and FFM2. In this episode she speaks with host, Marc Zirogiannis, about this and more. You can pick up Master Messina's issue of Taekwondo Life at https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2019/03/20/the-april-2019-issue-is-now-available-in-print-and-digital/. You may find out more about her Dojang-Taecole Taekwondo at http://taecoletkd.com. Follow her on Social Media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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One year after the passing of Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee Taekwondo Life Magazine takes a look at the life, impact, and legacy of this legendary figure, whose persona transcended just one martial art. From his humble beginnings in the 1930s Korea until his death on April 30, 2018, Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee lived a life of personal service, of innovation, and of patriotism to the American ideals. 7th Dan master Francis Pineda, lifelong Jhoon Rhee student and instructor, joins the program and shares some personal and intimate stories about the man and his vision for a world where Taekwondo was a vehicle for personal and societal improvement. Master Chun Rhee, head instructor of the Falls Church, Va. Jhoon Rhee Dojang, and son of the late Grandmaster, shares his perspectives on his father's life and contributions to Taekwondo and the world.

To find out more about the Jhoon Rhee Taekwondo schools visit: http://jhoonrhee.com
Master Pineda's location: https://arlingtonkicks.com
Master Chun Rhee's Location: http://jhoonrheetkd.com

Some great books about Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee's life include his work, Bruce Lee and I, and a beautiful new book called, A Tiger Roars: The Story of Jhoon Rhee.

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Bruce Lee and I

A Tiger Roars: The Story of Jhoon Rhee, Martial Arts Legend

Dr. Peder Piering is a 2nd Dan Black under Grandmaster JK Lee. He is a Sports Psychologist, author of Master Mental Toughness, and the host of a highly successful sports Podcast called Ignite Your Life. Marc Zirogiannis and Dr. Piering discuss his role in helping athletes overcome adversity and achieve optimal performance. To find our more about Dr. Piering or follow his many important ventures please visit: www.igniteyourlife.org

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Master Mental Toughness: Insights Into Peak Performance Through Modern Day Science and the Ancient Martial Arts

Taekwondo competitor, instructor, Master, and advocate, Erica Linthorst, joins the program to discuss "Aging Up and Staying in the Game", her impressive competitive resume, her world travels, and TKD Go For the Gold. Master Linthorst, a writer, as well as practitioner, has been published in Taekwondo Life Magazine, as well as other martial arts magazine. She brings a positive and unique perspective to the state of Taekwondo competition and her role as change agent. To find out more about Master Linthorst and TKD Go for the Gold please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665840370511780/about/

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Not only was Stephen Lambdin the USA's Heavyweight Taekwondo Medal contender in the 2016 Rio Olympics but he is also the most accomplished male Taekwondo athlete in the history of the United States. In this episode Stephen discusses his journey and progress towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, his successes and struggles, as well as his views on the question of whether he is an athlete or a martial artist? In this episode Stephen reveals his personal choice for favorite film-hint, it's not "Best of the Best". You can find out more about Stephen Lamdin at http://stephenlambdin.com or follow him on Instagram @StephenLambdin

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50 year veteran of the martial arts, Michael Matsuda, joins Taekwondo Life Magazine to discuss his perspectives on the recent history of the martial arts in the United States, martial arts journalism, and his founding of the "brick and mortar" Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank California. This episode touches Taekwondo but more, as we discuss the place of martial arts in the history and cultures of the places where the arts have originated and the preservation of that history through places like his institution.

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Into the Badlands action star and Taekwondo 2nd Dan Sherman Augustus joins Marc Zirogiannis for a follow up interview to his 2018 interview for the print and digital edition of Taekwondo Life Magazine. Sherman takes us on a behind the scenes look at the wrapping up of Into the Badlands as well as what lies ahead in his remarkable career, in and out of the Nathaniel Moon persona He also reveals his mother's opinion of our story about him. To follow Sherman August on Twitter look for @ShermanAugustu2

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7th Dan Master Simon Scher talks about his Instagram kicking project, the origins of his stretching appliance, the Si-Stretcher, training completeness in Taekwondo and much more. Master Scher is a martial artist, writer, teacher, and internet sensation. Mr. Scher has contributed several dynamic training articles to Taekwondo Life Magazine. You can find our more about Simon Scher on his Facebook Page.

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Accredited Sports Dietitian, Erica Stephens joins Marc Zirogiannis from her home base of Australia to discuss her ebook Nutrition for Taekwondo, her Taekwondo career, and her work consulting with high level athletes in the area of diet and sports nutrition. Erica Stephens provides some practical advise for Taekwondo athletes on diet and getting ready for competition. This is an informative and interesting discussion. To find out more about Erica Stephens and her work please visit: https://www.nutritionfortaekwondo.com

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Attorney at Law and martial artist, Neil H. Greenberg, Esq, joins the Podcast to discuss his article, which appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine, on the Federal Courts overturn on New York State's ban on Nunchuck's. A lively discuss ensues on this and other topics. To find out more about Neil Greenberg's law practice visit: www.nhglaw.com

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9th Dan Taekwondo legend and founder of the Taekwondo Hall of Fame joins Taekwondo Life Magazine for an interview. Mr. Robbins talks about his Taekwondo journey from competitor to the founder of a resource for the preservation of Taekwondo history. Master Robbins shares some insights from his, almost 50 years, of the practice of Taekwondo. For more information on The Taekwondo Hall of Fame please visit www.taekwondohalloffame.com

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A frank discussion of the responsibility of martial arts instructors to behave in an appropriate way in light of some of the recent controversies over criminal, and immoral behavior. The HBO Documentary, "Leaving Neverland" is used as the catalyst for a discussion about what is required of a Martial Arts instructor in regards to their behavior around and towards their students. Some specific criteria are outlined and discussed. Marc Zirogiannis is the host and uses his article as the basis for the discussion.

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With the passing of Taekwondo Legend, Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park, on March 21, 2019 we take a look at his life and contribution to the art and sport of Taekwondo. From his days in Korea as a youth to his contributions to the recognition by the IOC of Taekwondo as a Medal sport and beyond Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park was a living legend. He was revered and loved and we highlight some immediate reactions to his passing.

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Some reflections from our Editor's sit down interview with Into The Badlands' Sherman Augustus plus a recap of the March/April 2019 Issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine. Finally, a discussion of how being present focused can help your Taekwondo training. Also highlighted are magazine submission guidelines.

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March 19, 2019- We are ready to launch our Taekwondo Life Magazine Podcast. Marc Zirogiannis, Editor-in-Chief and 3rd Dan tests out the equipment and provides a brief overview of what to expect from future Podcasts.

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