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Episodes
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/
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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
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.
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 www.tkdlifemagazine.com or www.magzte...
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 captured by the Japan...
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 rules changes have been approved whic...
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...
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 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...
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.
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...
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
- It also represents an historic moment,...
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 ...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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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