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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. *Presented by Bet Online. Your Online Sports Book episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Bet Online is your Online Sports Book expert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 *Presented by Bet Online. Your Online SportsBook Experts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. *This episode presented by Bet Online. Bet Online is your online sports book expert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Thanksgiving 2021 from Taekwondo Life Magazine. This episode offers thanks to our loyal listeners and readers. *Presented by Bet Online. Bet Online is your online Sports Book Expert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by Bet Online. Bet Online is you online sports book expert.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Presented by Bet Online. Bet Online is your online sports book experts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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)* This episode is presented by BETONLINE. BET ONLINE is your online Sports Book expert.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by BET Online. Your online sports book experts.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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-wanCast: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*Presented by Bet Online. The Online Sports Book Expert.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by Bet Online. Bet Online is your online Sportsbook expert.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.For more information visit: www.nyopentkd.orgIn 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.*This episode is Presented by Bet Online. Bet Online is your online sports book expert.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. To find our more about Master Yang visit: http://www.yang-taekwondo.comTo find her great book on kindle or in paperback visit:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093BT3TJD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B093BT3TJD&linkCode=as2&tag=kathrynyang-20&linkId=bae2be39e23e9b36ef5b6f22d98e42bd*Presented by Bet Online** Presented by Balance7. Free Shipping with code: BLEAVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.On this week’s program, Marc Zirogiannis explores the question of Keanu Reeves’ Martial Arts Superstardom.*This episode is presented by Bet Online, your online sports book experts.**Get free shipping at Balance7 when you use the code: BLEAVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Don't forget to vote for The World Taekwondo Demonstration Team, including members of the Team-M Taekwondo Team, as they have moved on to the finals in America's Got Talent.*This episode is presented by Bet Online, your online Sportsbook experts.**This episode is presented by Balance7. get FREE Shipping with the code: BLEAVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by Bet Online, your online sports book experts.**Presented by Balance 7. Go to Balance7.com and use the code BLEAV for FREE shippingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by Bet Online**This episode also presented by Balance7. Use the code BLEAV at checkout for your FREE giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by Bet OnlineMrs. New York America official website: http://mrsnyamerica.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsnyamericaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/2021mrsnyamerica/Jessica Fabus Cheng personal links: www.jessicafabuscheng.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicafabuscheng/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_fabus_cheng/Duchenne muscular dystrophy advocacy page: https://www.parentprojectmd.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 graphicCast: Masanori Mimoto, Miu, Takashi Nishiona, Takaya Aoyagi, Tasuko Nagase, Satoshe Kibe and Kazunori YajimaCredits: Directed by Kensuke Sonomura, script by Jiro Kaneko.A Well Go USA release.Running time: 1:17*Presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Presented by BET OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.* This episode is presented by BET Online.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Check out our magazine resources, or USA Taekwondo's website for a list of all upcoming events, competitions, and seminars.*Presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.* Free Bacon for a year? Sign up for a limited time at www.MoinkBox.com/BLEAV* This episode presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Be sure to check out our sponsor, Heavy Bag Pro, a great App to accompany and teach you to work the heavy bag.**Presented by Bet Online***Free Bacon for a Year? visit www.moinkbox.com/bleavSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. For updates on this, and other Olympic information, as well as other events please visit: www.tkdlifemagazine.com*Presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*This episode is presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Presented by Bet OnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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!Links below!Jason's Team-IN-Training 'WHY' (lls.org)https://pages.lls.org/tnt/nyc/flypig2...​*Presented by Bet Online and Kaenon SunglassesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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!The Paper Tigers is a Winner! *Presented by BetOnlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Presented by BetOnline and Kaenon. To save 15% off your first pair of Kaenon glasses use the code: KAENONCAST15See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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).*Presented by BetOnline and Kaenon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. *“presented by BetOnline”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.“Presented by eBay, the world’s best destination for discovering great value and unique selection”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Sponsored by BetOnline – Your Online Sportsbook Experts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.*Sponsored by BetOnline - Your Online Sportsbook Experts! Head to the website BETONLINE.AG or use your mobile device to sign up today and receive your 50% welcome bonus on your first deposit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.This episode contains our synopsis and review of this Magnolia Pictures, Magnet Release.For our written review and exclusive photos visit: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2021/03/03/a-look-at-ip-man-kung-fu-master-2021/“Presented by eBay, the world’s best destination for discovering great value and unique selection”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.For more information visit www.teamusa.orgThis episode presented by Betonline.agSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Head to Betonline.ag or use your mobile device to sign up today and receive your 50% welcome bonus on your first deposit. That’s Betonline.ag BetOnline – Your online sportsbook experts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Check out this written movie review and other great martial arts movie reviews at our website:www.tkdlifemagazine.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.