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225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsTaekwondo'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.
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A Tribute to Master Vincent Lo
April 14, 2024 17:06 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBA 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 *This episode is brought to you by Bet Online.
Baby Assassins 2 Blu-Ray Giveaway
March 19, 2024 14:41 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBCheck out Taekwondo Life Magazine's Blu-Ray giveaway of the new martial arts action film, Baby Assassins 2. Direct message us your info on Social Media using the message "Baby Assassins 2 Giveaway" 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 th...
Fight or Flight
March 09, 2024 02:30 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBMaster 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? *This episode is presented to you by BET Online. Visit BET ONLINE and use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus Image Thumbnail: “Bully Boy” by Prawny
The Flying Swordsman Movie Giveaway
December 29, 2023 01:57 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBAfter 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. Three DVD Copies of The Flying Swordsman (2023), from Well Go USA are available with the code: SWORDSMAN GIVEAWAY *This Episode is presented by BETONLINE. Use the promo: ...
The Death of Warrior
December 22, 2023 20:37 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBBruce 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" Master Marc Zirogiannis breaks down the cancellation of the Bruce Lee inspired series, Warrior. In 2020 the original iteration of the show on Cinemax was cancelled and went to HBO Max. ...
John Woo's Violent, Silent Night is a Bold Experiment That Works
November 27, 2023 14:01 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBJohn 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 o...
Jackie Chan's RIDE ON Blu-Ray Giveaway
October 13, 2023 17:17 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBTaekwondo 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. Check out or review of Jackie Chan's Ride On: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2023/10/13/jackie-chans-ride-on-is-a-fun-family-film/ *This episode has been presented by Bet Online. Please use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus. http://www.beonline.ag Email Taekwon...
2023 Kukkiwon Global Cup Wrap Up Show
October 05, 2023 17:06 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBMaster 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, D...
Gangnam Zombie Movie Giveaway
September 07, 2023 14:52 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBTaekwondo 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 dire...
Night of the Assassin Movie Review
August 10, 2023 21:29 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBMaster 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. *This epis...
Bleav In Jesse V, Johnson-Talking One Ranger
July 20, 2023 02:20 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJesse 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, hi...
Night of the Assassin Blu-Ray Giveaway (FREE)
July 18, 2023 11:17 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBWritten 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 ...
The Proper Way to Hold Kicking Paddles
July 02, 2023 00:25 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBEvery 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. The result was a large response from the community and numerous comments shaping a great discussion on the proper way to hold Taekwondo Kick...
Master Jimmy Kim Memorial
June 26, 2023 11:33 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBMaster 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. H...
Fist of the Condor Blu-ray Giveaway
June 20, 2023 02:41 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBFist 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 [email protected] 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 ht...
Coach Gareth Brown Suspension Recap
June 04, 2023 17:34 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBMaster 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 h...
IOC Message on 50 Years of World Taekwondo
May 29, 2023 00:29 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBIOC Message on 50 Years of World Taekwondo. Hear the Congratulatory Message from IOC President Thomas Bach for World Taekwondo's 50th Anniversary. *This Episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus
The 2024 Pathways Have Been Released
May 25, 2023 18:45 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe 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: https://www.teamusa.org/-/media/USA_Taekwondo/2023-National-Team-Info/2024-TKD-OG-Athlete-Selection-...
Donnie Yen's Sakra Movie Giveaway Contest
May 16, 2023 03:43 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBDonnie 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. Here is all you have to do: Visit our Profile on Instragam: https://www.instagram.com/taekwondoli... "Follow" our page Message a screenshot of of your subscription to us on Instragram with the Phrase "SAKRA Contest". Be sure to provide a way to follow up for us to send you the prize of...
2023 NCTA Collegiate Taekwondo Championships Wrap Up Show
April 17, 2023 18:04 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBMaster 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. To find out more about how you can get involved in Collegiate Taekwondo in your area visit: https://ncta-usa.com/contact/ This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the Promo code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome Bonus
Marko Zaror Interview-Fist of the Condor
April 05, 2023 02:09 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMaster 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... Fist of the Condor, The Hi-Yah ...
John Wick: Chapter 4 is a Great Martial Arts Action Film
March 16, 2023 02:09 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMaster 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. Jo...
Talking the USOPC NGB Audit of USA Taekwondo
March 03, 2023 17:25 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBTalking 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...
The Largest College Taekwondo Tournament Ever!
February 25, 2023 23:57 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBMaster 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 wh...
The Biggest USA Taekwondo Team Trials in History
February 17, 2023 18:01 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBMaster 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 m...
What Do the Changes in Cadet Weight Classes Mean For Your Athlete?
February 06, 2023 01:17 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBWhat 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. This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the code BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus. Thumbnail: "scaled" by wader is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Ukraine's Response to the IOC Olympic Decision
February 04, 2023 00:59 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBMaster 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 Box...
Taekwondo Life Magazine-Promo
February 04, 2023 00:20 - 42 seconds - 671 KBA promo for the World's #1 Taekwondo Podcast.
Taekwondo Confirmed for 2028 Paralympic Games
January 31, 2023 17:22 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBTaekwondo 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. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the code: BLEAV to get your 50% welcome Bonus.
Talking Russia in the 2024 Paris Olympics
January 27, 2023 13:48 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBTalking 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 Rus...
The January/February 2023 Issue is Now Available
January 14, 2023 17:34 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBThe 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 To order please visit: https://tkdlifemagazine.com...
The 2022 Wrap Up Show
December 26, 2022 14:58 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBMaster 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. *This episode has been presented by Bet Online. Be sure to use the code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus.
BLEAV in Julio Cesar Carlos-Taekwondo Champion
December 16, 2022 22:46 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBJulio 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 World...
Top 5 Martial Arts Movies of 2022
December 09, 2022 01:53 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBTaekwondo 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 *Presented by Bet Online. Use the Code:BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus
Jason David Frank- In Memory
December 02, 2022 21:54 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBOn 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...
BLEAV in Master Marc
November 22, 2022 04:21 - 8 minutes - 8 MBIn 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. This episode introduces the Taekwondo Life audience to Master Marc Zirogiannis for the first time, following the second part of the physical Masters' Exam, which took place this past weekend. *This ep...
BLEAV in PKA Worldwide-Talking with CEO Joe Corley
November 18, 2022 00:18 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBTaekwondo 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 fou...
2022 USATKD Poomsae Grand Slam Wrap Up Show
November 10, 2022 22:03 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBThe 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. This episode is presented ...
The ECTC Season Gets Underway
October 25, 2022 15:46 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBHost, 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 uniqu...
Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday Movie Review
October 10, 2022 10:36 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMarc 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 Accid...
Taekwondo Detective Guards Korean President
September 26, 2022 17:46 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBThe 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 assi...
The 91st Kukkiwon International Masters Course
September 13, 2022 15:45 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBThis 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...
The Summer of 2022
August 30, 2022 16:05 - 7 minutes - 7 MBMarc 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 * This episode is presented by Bet...
The 2022 Taekwondo Hall of Fame Ceremony
August 22, 2022 11:10 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBMarc 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 realit...
The 2022 USAT National Wrap Up Show
August 08, 2022 01:21 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBMarc 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. *This show is presented by Bet Online. Use the NEW promo code: BLEAV50 to get your 50% Welcome Bonus.
Lee Zeldin Attack Breakdown
July 25, 2022 12:21 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBLast 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. * This episode is presented by Bet Online. http://www.betonline.ag Use...
Baby Assassins Movie Review
July 22, 2022 11:04 - 4 minutes - 4 MBBaby 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. How...
Talking Concussions
July 11, 2022 14:53 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBTaekwondo 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. *T...
July 4th Event Update Show
July 03, 2022 02:07 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBAn 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. Additionally, LIVE MMA will take place in NYC on July 8, 2022. To watch this event LIVE, or on PPV, please visit: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2022/06/11/karnage-mma-ppv-live-in-n...
Pathways to the Paris 2024 Olympics
June 28, 2022 02:40 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBMarc 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 https://olympics.com/en/news/pathway-to-paris-2024-taekwondo-qualification-system-explained?fbclid=IwAR11Z7K_rOv9cHGsuXN8GwpyNm1Ab...