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A look at the USAT Freestyle Rules heading into 2026 USAT Nationals to be held in Charlotte, NC from July 1-5, 2026. This is taken from the most recent USA Taekwondo Referee Vice Chair Poomsae Slide Deck. 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 reviewed the new Well Go USA Release: Ip Man Kung Fu Legend Synopsis:        The thrilling follow-up to 2019’s Ip Man: Kung Fu Master , director Li Liming’s IP MAN: KUNG FU LEGEND follows the Wing Chun icon as he attempts to open his own martial club after leaving his police career behind. When a western boxing gym buys up all of the property belonging to the local martial...

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

The Father Of Mexican Taekwondo Passes Away. May 16, 2026 (Mexico) – Dai-won Moon , the legendary Grandmaster, and Father of Mexican Taekwondo passed away today at 83  years old.    Grandmaster Moon, “ Gran Maestro “, a Korean immigrant to Mexico,  educated in the United States, brought and popularized modern Taekwondo in Mexico since his arrival there in the late 1960’s.  Grandmaster Moon saw the...

Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the wrap up of the US performance at the 2026 Pan American Taekwondo Championships held in Rio, Brazil from May 7-11. Here is how Mundo Taekwondo summarized the United States' Taekwondo Performance " Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the wrap up of the US performance at the 2026 Pan American Taekwondo Championships held in Rio, Brazil ." Hosted by Simple...

USA Taekwondo's National Demonstration Team Roll Out. USA TAEKWONDO UNVEILS FIRST‑EVER TEAM USA NATIONAL TAEKWONDO DEMONSTRATION TEAM   — A NEW ERA BEGINS This July in Charlotte, NC, the nation’s top demonstration teams will battle for history at the 2026 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships, where one team will earn the title of the inaugural Team USA National Demonstration Team. The champions w...

The World Taekwondo IR Refresher-Charlotte Wrap Up.  A brief discussion of World Taekwondo's International Referee Refreshers in Kyorugi and Poomsae which just came to a close on May 4, 2026.   These were held at The National Center of Excellence for USA Taekwondo in Charlotte North Carolina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

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

Breaking News: Kukkiwon Dissolves US Branches. It has been confirmed that the one year old Kukkiwon branch system put in place by former Kukkiwon President, Dong Sup Lee, has been dissolved. What will replace this system?  Will it simply revert to the consolidated system pre-last year system?  We will find out and we will keep you informed. Checkout our Episode 274: Does Anyone Understand the Kukk...

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 stra...

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, li...

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-bla...

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://taekwondolif...

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.co...

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 compan...

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 Simpleca...

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 Si...

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 ww...

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 captu...

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 r...

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:  ...

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 fo...

Marko Zaror Talks Affinity Movie Release with Master Marc Zirogiannis.    Marko Zaror and Master Marc last spoke in March 2023 on the release of Zaror's Film, Fist of the Condor . These two martial artists talk this new Well Go USA Release, its inception, its fight choreography, and its relevance to modern "hot topic" issues. AFFINITY debuts on Digital on September 30th and also hits Blu...