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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

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://www.teamusa.org/-/media/USA_Taekwondo/2023-National-Team-Info/2024-TKD-OG-Athlete-Selection-Procedures.pdf?la=en&hash=2C972073F7FE93DC918B1B95E304ECDC014E7FD1 Please Like and subscribe to us for all the upcoming Taekwondo and Olympic news and more. Bet Online

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 with the Phrase "SAKRA Contest". Be sure to provide a way to follow up for us to send you the prize of you win. Must be over 18 years old. Film has a runtime of approximately 131 minutes and is rated R for violent content Submit by 11:59PN EDT on Thursday May 18, 2023. Here is the plot of this Chinese film, "When a respected martial artist is accused of murder, he goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story and the unknown enemies working to destroy him." Donnie Yen is hot and he can be yours, exclusively from Taekwondo Life Magazine. *Presented by Bet Online. Visit http://www.betonline.ag and use the prompt Code BLEAV for your welcome Bonus.

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/ Bet OnlineBLEAV

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. Read our review at: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2023/03/2... Fist of the Condor, The Hi-Yah Original film Debuts in select Alamo Drafthouse theaters on April 4th and is Exclusively on Streaming Service Hi-YAH! beginning April 7, 2023, from Well Go USA Entertainment. *This Episode is presented by BET ONLINE. Use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus

Master Marc Zirogiannis offers his perspectives on the release of the newest installment in the John Wick movie series, John Wick: Chapter 4. Master Zirogiannis had the opportunity to get an early press screening of the film in NYC, and here is his review. The film is a great martial arts action movie. The film solidifies Reeves as the greatest martial arts action movie star of this generation. It is an explosive, well filmed thrill ride. This is must see, and then see again cinema. John Wick: Chapter 4 will be released by Lionsgate on March 24, 2023. To read our written review please visit: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2023/03/15/john-wick-chapter-4-movie-review-5-5-stars/ *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promo code BLEAV to get your 50% welcome bonus

Talking the USOPC NGB Audit of USA Taekwondo. Master Marc Zirogiannis provides a discussion of the recent United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee's (USOPC) NGB Audit of USA Taekwondo's practices and procedures as they related to USAT as the National Governing Body of Taekwondo. Master Zirogiannis breaks down the findings and corrective actions and compares the actual findings of the report to the rhetoric posted on social media about the nature of the findings, and the current state of USA Taekwondo and its leadership. *This episode has been presented by Bet Online. Be sure to to use the Promo code: BLEAV when opening your account to receive your 50% WELCOME Bonus.

Master Marc Zirogiannis talks to you about The Largest College Taekwondo Tournament Ever! On Sunday February 26th the ECTC and Princeton University will host the largest collegiate taekwondo tournament in US history. This event will feature head to head sparring and Poomsae as some of the regionals top colleges share off in Taekwondo competition. These include Harvard, Princeton, Rutgers, Stonybrook, SUNY-Cortland, and so many more. Check out the competition and the standings and see who will reign supreme as the NCTA Nationals approach this April in Boulder, Colorado. *This episode has been presented by Bet Online. Use the code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus.

Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses The Biggest USA Taekwondo Team Trials in History. The 2023 USA Taekwondo Team Trials wrapped up this past weekend, as the Big Game was getting under way, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 2023 Team USA National Team Trials took place right here in Tulsa Feb. 10 through 12 at the Cox Convention Business Center. This year's team trial event was only for senior, junior, cadet, and ultra world-class sparring and poomsae athletes. Qualified athletes include those who medaled at a USATKD Major event and athletes who are ranked highly in both the World Taekwondo and U.S. National rankings. *Presented by Bet Online. Use the Promo Code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus.

What Do the Changes in Cadet Weight Classes Mean For Your Athlete? Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the announcement that World Taekwondo will now consider height and weight for Cadet Sparring athlete divisions. BLEAV Thumbnail: "scaled" by wader is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the Ukrainian Response to the IOC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutral athletes. Two weeks ago we discussed the IOC's controversial decision regarding Russian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That episode was called "Talking Russia in the 2024 Paris Olympics." In response to the IOC's decision there have been strong and unequivocal responses from President Zelinsky of Ukraine, the Foreign Minister, and former Boxing Olympian, Wladimir Klitschko. We will continue to cover this story as it plays out on the world stage. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the code BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus. Photo credit for Thumbnail: "Weltmeisterschaftskampf Wladimir Klitschko vs Jean-Marc Mormeck" by Fotometz is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

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Taekwondo Confirmed for 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. This will mark the third time Taekwondo is part of the Paralympic program. Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses this announcement and the expansion of the movement for Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the code: BLEAV to get your 50% welcome Bonus.

Talking Russia in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this episode Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the IOC's decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the 2024 Pros Games. While this statement and decision reinforced the decision to ban Russian and Belarus, as nations, from the games, it also created pathways for their athletes to compete in the games. This decision was met with condemnation by Nancy Armour, of USA Today. Ms. Armour's Editorial attacks the decision as acquiescent to Russian and its President. Her attack was not only on the decision, but pointed directly at IOC President Thomas Bach. Others applauded the decision as a way to protect hardworking athletes that are not political and have no political agenda, per se. What do you think? We would love to hear from you. Bet OnlineBLEAV to receive your 50% welcome bonus. The Thumbnail is "Vladimir Putin - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2009" by World Economic Forum is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

The January/February 2023 Issue is Now Available in Digital and Print and Master Marc Zirogiannis gives an overview. Kukkiwon President Dong Sup Lee. The 50th Anniversary of the Kukkiwon. USA Taekwondo News. World Taekwondo News. The Top 5 Martial Arts Movies of 2022. The value of the mouthguard. Grandmaster Douglas Cook’s Article. Taekwondo Master guards Korean President. PKA Worldwide signs Taekwondo’s Julio Cesar Carlos. Much, much more To order please visit: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2023/01/13/the-january-february-2023-is-now-available/ *Presented by Bet Online. Visit www.betonline.ag and use the code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus

Master Marc Zirogiannis provides an overview of the highlights and most trafficked content across the various platforms where Taekwondo Life Magazine can be found. Thank you for your continued support. *This episode has been presented by Bet Online. Be sure to use the code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus.

Julio Cesar Carlos becomes the first fighter to sign with PKA Worldwide as the legendary kickboxing organization is set to make its highly anticipated return. Carlos is a six-time world champion in taekwondo and the reigning New York state GAMMA champion. Born in Queens, New York Carlos first began training at the age of four years old under the influence of his family. Now he is set to take center stage as the franchise fighter for this revamped Professional Kickboxing League. PKA Worldwide is often regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern day MMA having introduced professional kickboxing with an "Americanized" style to the public in 1974. They've put on many events with large audiences broadcasted on major televised platforms such as ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN and SHOWTIME. "I'm a flashy kicker trying to bring something new to the stage. That's the thing about PKA, we're looking for the best stand up strikers in the world. It's a little different than what we see now and days. UFC MMA is big and all that but personally for me the way to figure out who the best martial artist is you have to look at the skill, the technique and the striking. That's he cool thing about PKA... only striking, only stand up, you have to throw eight kicks above the belt each round and if you don't you get penalized. So now we get to test out those things; the spins, turning kicks... all that old school thing that was kind of lost." Carlos expressed. Master Marc Zirogiannis had the opportunity to interview Julio about his life, training, and this new milestone in his career. Julio Cesar Carlos is a fighter to watch. Is Julio the next Bill "Superfoot" Wallace? We will soon find out! Follow Julio Cesar Carlos : https://instagram.com/juliotkd?igshid... https://www.facebook.com/julio.c.carlos * Presented by Bet Online, Use the code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus. http://www.betonline.ag

Taekwondo Life Magazine's, Marc Zirogiannis, reviews our picks for the top 5 martial arts movies of 2022. Here is our list of the Best of 2022: #5- Bullet Train- Starring Brad Pitt. #4- The Gray Man- Starring Ryan Gosling #3- The Round Up- Starring Don lee. #2- Baby Assassins-Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa #1- Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday- Starring Scott Adkins *Presented by Bet Online. Use the Code:BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus

On November 19, 2022 Jason David Frank, better known as White/Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver, passed away at the age of 49. Later news reports would reveal his death a suicide. Frank was a talented martial artist, have black belts in multiple styles, including Taekwondo. He was, in addition to being a television actor, was an MMA fighter and Martial arts school owner. Jason David Frank, apparently, was a strong influence on worldwide martial arts' student enrollment. He seems to have suffered mental health issues and depression. He leaves behind a wife and four children. *This episode has been brought to you by BET Online. Use the Promo Code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus

In this episode Taekwondo Life Magazine Host and Editor, Marc Zirogiannis, gives a first hand account of the road to becoming a Taekwondo Sabumnim. This episode is a follow up to Episode 181, which was an account of the 91st Kukkiwon International Masters' Course held in NYC this past Summer. This episode introduces the Taekwondo Life audience to Master Marc Zirogiannis for the first time, following the second part of the physical Masters' Exam, which took place this past weekend. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Visit Bet Online and use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus.