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IOC President Thomas Bach opening remarks ahead of Executive Board meeting in Paris. Publication Date 20th July 2024 Location Paris, France Games Edition Paris 2024 Copyright © 2024 - International Olympic Committee - All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One Week Until USAT Nationals 2024 in Fort Worth Texas.   *This episode is presented by Bet Online.  Use the promo Code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus 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 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 perpetrator bit and fought, but the family restrain...

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 the Taekwondo Tournaments have improved over the y...

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 Rest in Peace. We will keep you posted on an...

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. But while the elite duo is forbidden...

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 use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% Welcome...

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 Flying Swordsman (2023), from Well Go USA are availab...

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 cancellation of the Bruce Lee inspired seri...

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 a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recove...

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/ *This episode has been presented by Bet Online. Pleas...

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 preceded by a day seminars, Taekwondo kinship, edu...

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 dead in the horror film GANGNAM ZOMBIE , debuting o...

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 Film Debuts Exclusively on Hi-YAH! On July 21 Bef...

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. One Ranger is Distributed by Lionsgate. Johnson also...

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 retirement to exact revenge on a group waging a brut...

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. The result was a large response from the comm...

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 of 2022, Master Kim had been battling an uncom...

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 line 3. The first four (4) entries wins *This e...

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 a full, independent investigation the allegation...

IOC 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 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 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:...

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 of your subscription to us on Instragram...

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 Promo code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome Bonus Hos...

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 the word out on this Independent, passion project...