Taekwondo Life Magazine's Podcast
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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. Nominated as the "Best Podcast on Long Island" 2020, 2021, and 2022!Named the "#1 Taekwondo Podcast You Must Follow in 2021" by Feedspot.
Episodes
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Ruby Garnet Talks "DogWood" With TKD Life Magazine
Ruby Garnet Talks "DogWood" With Master Marc Zirogiannis, fromTKD Life Magazine. A Marine veteran of the Iraq war and longtime government intelligence expert, this mother of three eventually followed a childhood dream of movie stardom, and is seeing it fulfilled with the opening of the film...
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Take Action- Support Korea
In this episode Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the United States' threats to withdraw support for South Korea and what actions can be taken to use your voice to influence US governmental policy to confirm our friendship with South Korea, one of ur greatest modern allies. Please post and share...
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Moustapha Diakhate Post Fight Interview-PFLNY
Light Heavyweight Bout: Moustapha Diakhate (6-0-1) defeated Darryl Walker (2-1) via TKO (strikes) at 2:35 in round one. Moustapha Diakhate (6-0-1) kicked off the main card with a bang, as he crushedDarryl “The Sacred Beast” Walker (2-1) by TKO in the opening round. Diakhate, who was fighting for...
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“Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva Post Fight Interview-PFL NY
The co-main event saw the triumphant return of #1-“Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva (16-0), as she defeated #6-Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (9-6) by unanimous decision. Stepping into the cage for the first time in over a year, Ditcheva looked as sharp as ever, as she put on a striking clinic and...
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PFL CEO John Martin Discusses the MVP Promotions Merger
PFL CEO John Martin Discusses the MVP Promotions Merger on July 31, 2026 after the fight at UBS Arena.
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PFLMMA NY Wrap Up Show
Master Marc Zirogiannis breaks down his coverage of the July 31, 2026 PFL MMA event and the merger of PFL and Most Valuable Promotions. UBS Arena played host to an action-packed night of mixed martial arts as PFL New York Presented by Arkham lit up the Big Apple with unforgettable performances…
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Talking Taekwondo with the Goddess of Slots
Talking Taekwondo with the Goddess of Slots. Master Marc Zirogiannis talks Taekwondo and more with Lorraine Ziff, the Goddess of Slots, and 3rd Dan Taekwondo Black Belt. Lorraine Ziff, known as the Goddess of Slots, joined Master Marc Zirogiannis on Taekwondo Life Magazine Live to discuss her...
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Talking "Above & Below" with Director Jesse V. Johnson
During a Mexican shark dive, five friends are ambushed after discovering cartel cocaine. Trapped in a shark cage, Tatiana and Kaley are forced by the cartel to retrieve a bag of drugs on the seafloor. Battling legendary Great White sharks, dwindling air, and armed killers, the survivors mount a...
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The Post IVR Head Shot Challenge World
Master Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo master and International Referees looks at The Post IVR Head Shot Challenge World. Master Zirogiannis discusses his perspective on the Taekwondo game in the months after the elimination of Coach's challenges for head shots under the IVR system.
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USAT Freestyle Rules Summary
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.
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Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend- Movie Review
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…
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The Furious Will Leave You Speechless
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...
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The Father Of Mexican Taekwondo Passes Away
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...
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The 2026 Pan Am Taekwondo Championships Wrap Up
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...
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USA Taekwondo's National Demonstration Team Roll Out
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…
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The World Taekwondo IR Refresher-Charlotte Wrap Up
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.
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One Spoon of Chocolate Movie Review
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...
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Breaking News: Kukkiwon Dissolves US Branches
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...
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Breaking News: WT Rule Changes Effective June 2026
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.
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The Forbidden City Giveaway
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,...
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The Legacy of Chuck Norris
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/
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March Martial Arts Movie Madness
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…
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Blades of the Guardians-Movie Review
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…
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TKD LIFE'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
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…
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Book Review: These Fists Break Bricks
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…
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Best Martial Arts Films of 2025
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:...
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New Taekwondo Sparring Rules for 2026
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…
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Three New Taekwondo Books Out for the Holidays
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....
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The Nov/Dec 2025 Issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine is Available Now
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...
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Scott Adkins' Prisoner of War Giveaway
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…
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World Taekwondo Elections and Rules Changes From Wuxi
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.…
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Director Brandon Slagle Talks Affinity
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…
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Director Brandon Slagle Interview Postponed
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
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Marko Zaror Talks Affinity Movie Release
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...
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I Am Very Angry at the Taekwondo Community
I Am Very Angry at the Taekwondo Community. Master Marc Zirogiannis talks about the reaction of Taekwondo Masters and Grandmasters on the Right and Left in light of the Charlie Kirk Murder. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore- Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the Clemson University tour stop of…
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Does Anyone Understand The 2025 Kukkiwon Presidential Elections?
Does Anyone Understand The 2025 Kukkiwon Presidential Elections? The Kukkiwon Elections are scheduled to take place in less than two weeks and there is almost no published information about the candidates and their views. Who is running? Was are there plans to succeed one of the one most...
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Board of Directors Awards 8th Military World Summer Games 2027 to the US
The International Military Sports Council proudly announces that the 8th CISM Military World Summer Games 2027 will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. This landmark decision, made by the CISM Board of Directors on Saturday, March 29th, marks the highly anticipated return of the Military…
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Olympic history at the IOC: Thomas Bach passes presidency to Kirsty Coventry
Olympic history at the IOC: Thomas Bach passes presidency to Kirsty Coventry On Olympic Day, which takes place on 23 June each year to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympic Games in 1894 based on the initiative by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Bach symbolically passed the key for Olympic...
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Breaking News: USA Taekwondo CEO Steve McNally Elected to PATU Board
CHARLOTTE, NC – USA Taekwondo is proud to announce that its CEO, Steve McNally, has been elected as Vice President of the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU), the continental governing body recognized by World Taekwondo. McNally’s election to the PATU Executive Council as Vice President marks a...
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IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry shares her vision for the Olympic Movement
IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry has been speaking about her vision for The Olympic Movement, as she prepares to officially lead the organisation from June 23. Coventry is creating history by becoming the first female, and first African, to lead the International Olympic Committee. Coventry…
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Happy Birthday Scott Adkins/Diablo Movie Review
Happy Birthday Scott Adkins/Diablo Movie Review. As Scott Adkins, the greta martial arts movie star turns forty-nine (49) years old we take time to honor him and to review his great new Martial Arts action film Diablo. Diablo, starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror is a a must see martial arts…
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Ballerina- Hollywood Premiere Red Carpet Interviews
Ballerina- Hollywood Premiere Red Carpet Interviews. Ballerina- Hollywood Premiere Red Carpet. Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Norman Redus, and the great Keanu Reeves speak. Following premieres in cities around the world, the Hollywood Black carpet marked the final major stop in BALLERINA’s…
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Ballerina- Paris Movie Premiere Highlights
Ballerina- Paris Movie Premiere Highlights. The BALLERINA global press tour has officially concluded, following stops in London, Berlin, and Paris. The tour kicked off in London with Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves, followed by events in Paris and Berlin with cast and filmmakers. The film's US...
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Ballerina-London Premiere Interviews
Celebrity Interviews at the London premiere of the newest martial arts action film from the John Wick Universe, Ballerina. Interviews with: Ana DeArmas, Ian, McShane, Chad Stahelski, and Keanu Reeves.
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Three From Well Go USA- China, Korea, and Japan
Master Marc Zirogiannis talks about three recent releases from Well Go USA. These films are: Hunt the Wicked from China, The Old Woman with the Knife from Korea, and 11 Rebels from Japan. To read our complete reviews and find out more visit: http://www.tkdlifemagazine.com
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GTTF Honors its 2nd Anniversary with a Global Kick a Thon
GTTF Honors its 2nd Anniversary with a Global Kick a Thon May 4, 2025 (NYC, NY)– To honor its 2nd Anniversary the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation will be holding a historic international Taekwondo Kick-a-thon on Friday May 16, 2025. GTTF members throughout the world will participate in a...
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Tony Jaa's Striking Rescue Movie Review
Tony Jaa Returns to Form in Striking Rescue. In this surprisingly good release from Well Go Entertainment, Thailand's Tony Jaa stars in this Chinese martial arts, action film available digitally NOW and hitting Blu-Ray May 13, 2025. NOTE: we have several copies of Striking Rescue to give away on...
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Breaking News: AB1333 is Dead
Breaking News: AB1333, California Self-Defense Legislation, is Officially Dead. In Episodes 258 and 259 Master Marc Zirogiannis covered some controversial, proposed legislation from California that would, potentially, limit victims' rights. Tonight, we learned that this California Legislation is...
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The Accountant 2 SXSW Red Carpet- Director Gavin O' Connor
The Accountant 2 SXSW Red Carpet- Director Gavin O' Connor THE ACCOUNTANT 2 SXSW World Premiere Red Carpet PHOTO CREDIT: Todd Williamson for Amazon MGM Studios In attendance was Director Gavin O’Connor, star and producer Ben Affleck, stars Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda,...
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The Accountant 2 SXSW Red Carpet- Jon Bernthal
The Accountant 2 SXSW Red Carpet- Jon Bernthal THE ACCOUNTANT 2 SXSW World Premiere Red Carpet PHOTO CREDIT: Todd Williamson for Amazon MGM Studios In attendance was Director Gavin O’Connor, star and producer Ben Affleck, stars Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison...
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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. Nominated as the "Best Podcast on Long Island" 2020, 2021, and 2022!Named the "#1 Taekwondo Podcast You Must Follow in 2021" by Feedspot.
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