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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. Nominate ...
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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 perpe…
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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 th…
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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 …
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Check 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. …
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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? *This episode is presented to you by BET Online. Visit BET ONLINE and …
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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. Three DVD Copies of The Fly…
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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" Master Marc Zirogiannis breaks down the can…
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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…
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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. 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/ *Thi…
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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 p…
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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 d…
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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 …
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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. On…
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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 re…
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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 o…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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. Here is all you have to do: Visit our Profile on Instragam: https://www.instagram.com/taekwondoli... "Follow" our page Message a screenshot of o…
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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. 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 P…
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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…
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