Taekwondo Life Magazine's Podcast

Taekwondo Life Magazine's Podcast

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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September 30, 2025 16 mins

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:        Chilean martial-arts star Mar...

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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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September 16, 2025 12 mins

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-ray™ and DVD exclusive...

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September 13, 2025 8 mins

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 the 2021 Turning Point USA college tour at Memorial Auditorium at Tillman Hall in Clemson, South Carolina.


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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 consequential President's, Dong Sup Lee?   Master Marc Zirogiannis, Internationally Certified Kukkiwon Master expresses his concern in this ep...

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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 World Summer Games after an eight-year hiatus since Wuhan, China hosted the Games in

  1. It also represents an historic moment,...
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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 House from one Olympic champion to another in a moment of historical significance. Coventry, a double Olympic champion in swimming ...

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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 significant milestone for the United States, and he brings more than a decade of experience in national governance, international relations...

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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 was elected the 10th President of the organisation at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece in March, succeeding Thomas Bach who h...

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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 movie and in theaters and on streaming services now.

SYNOPSIS:

After his release from prison, one man makes it his mission to right a terr...

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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 global tour, culminating in one last big moment with the full cast in attendance just ahead of the film’s June 6 theatrical release. Ana de Arm...

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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 premiere will be on June 3rd at iconic TLC Chinese Theater.


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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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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

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 marathon to register as many kicks as possible during an allotted sixteen (16) minute period.

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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 Blu-Ray.  Clink this link to enter https://tkdlifemagazine.com/contact-us/ and use the Code "Striking Rescue Giveaway"


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March 13, 2025 7 mins

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 killed due to the backlash to the impact of the bill.

Master Marc provides a quick update on the status of the bill and its future.

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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, Allison Robertson, Grant Harvey, Presley Anderson, Vincent Juskalian, Avery Taylor, producer Lynette Howell Taylor, and executive prod...

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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 Robertson, Grant Harvey, Presley Anderson, Vincent Juskalian, Avery Taylor, producer Lynette Howell Taylor, and executive producers Dani B...

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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 Robertson, Grant Harvey, Presley Anderson, Vincent Juskalian, Avery Taylor, producer Lynette Howell Taylor, and executive producers Dani Bernfeld, Allison Winter, and Matt Damon.

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