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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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-Ping Cast 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.