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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 funeral arrangements through our Social Media *This episode is brought to you by Bet Online.

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 from executing targets or enemies under any circumstances, two aspiring rival hitmen decide to eliminate the competition while they’re vulnerable—leading to a lightning-fast showdown between trained killers.  Country of Origin:    Japan *This episode is present by BetOnline. Use the promo code: BLEAV to get your 50% Welcome Bonus

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 Bonus Image Thumbnail: “Bully Boy” by Prawny

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 available with the code: SWORDSMAN GIVEAWAY *This Episode is presented by BETONLINE.  Use the promo: BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus  

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 series, Warrior.  In 2020 the original iteration of the show on Cinemax was cancelled and went to HBO Max.   Now it is going to Netflix, but will there be a season 4? *This episode is presented by Bet Online.   Use the promo code BLEAV for the 50% Welcome Bonus.

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 recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life’s mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son’s death. Full of Woo’s signature style, Silent Night redefines the action genre with visceral, thrill-a-minute storytelling. Silent Night hits theaters in the US on December 1, 2023. *This episode is sponsored by Bet Online.   Head over as use the promo code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus

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. Please use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus. http://www.beonline.ag Email Taekwondo Life and use the phrase "Ride On Giveaway" for your free copy, while supplies last.  @wellgousa  #RideOn

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, education, and sharing stories and  concerns from Masters around the globe. Kukkiwon President, Dong Sup Lee was in attendance, as was the esteemed, Taekwondowon Demo Team,  North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper was presented with an honorary Black Belt for his State's support of taekwondo. This episode is presented by Bet Online.   Use the Promo Code: BLEAV to get your 50% Welcome Bonus

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 on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD September 26 from Well Go USA Entertainment. GANGNAM ZOMBIE is directed by LEE Su-seong (Memories, House with a Good View) and stars Ji Il-ju (Blades of Blood), PARK Ji-yeon (Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp) from the chart-topping girl group T-Ara, and CHO Kyung-hoon (North Korean Guys). To enter just email: marc@tkdlifemagazine.com Be sure to mention "Gangnam Zombie Giveaway" *This episode is presented by Bet Online.  Use the Prompt Code BLEAV to get your 50% welcome Bonus #GangnamZombie @WellGoUSA

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 Before Hitting Digital, Blu-ray™ & DVD August 8 The film contains English subtitles. *This episode is presented by Bet Online.  Use the promo code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus

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 talks about his previous film, White Elephant, Starring Michael Rooker, his love of cinema, his work on creating large scale cinema with small scale budgets. Talking With Jesse V. Johnson is always a great time. Look for the special edition of One Ranger on Blu-Ray-available everywhere. You can check out our review of One Ranger: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/?s=one+ranger&orderby=relevance&order=DESC *Presented by Bet Online.   Use the promo Code BLEAV for a 50% Welcome Bonus.

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 brutal campaign of terror against local villagers. NIGHT OF THE ASSASSIN stars Shin Hyun-joon (Guns & Talks, Son of a General II & III), Lee Mun-sik (Night in Paradise), and Kim Min-kyung (Pipeline, Spiritwalker). Email us at TKDLIFEMAGAZINE@GMAIL.COM by 11:59PM on July 20, 2023 for your FREE Blue-Ray copy of Night of the Assassins.  Use "Night of the Assassin Giveaway" in the subject line. *Presented by Bet Online.  Use the promo code BLEAV for your welcome Bonus #NightoftheAssassin @WellGoUSA,@HiYAHTV @wellgousa @HiYAH The trailer for Night of the Assassin can be found here: https://youtu.be/ouwM98ftf8o

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 community and numerous comments shaping a great discussion on the proper way to hold Taekwondo Kicking Paddles. To See the post and poll: https://www.reddit.com/r/taekwondo/comments/14nm6g7/how_do_you_hold_your_kicking_paddles/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 *This episode is presented by Bet Online.  Use the Promo code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus

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 uncommon and aggressive autoimmune disorder called Dermatomyositis that primarily attacked his lungs. He was hospitalized on Memorial Day due to breathing difficulty and low blood oxygen level and he was transferred to ICU last week until he passed. There will be more information, but the family requests privacy at this time." *This episode is presented by Bet Online.  Use the promo code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus

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 episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promo code: BLEAV for your 50% Welcome Bonus http://www.betonline.ag   https://youtu.be/CloEF2x0iIY

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 allegations were considered unfounded and the suspension was lifted clearing the path to Coach Brown to head to Baku for the World Championships. Master Marc looks at the facts, as well as the Social Media gossip surrounding the suspension and the statement of the person who actually filed the allegations. *Presented By Bet Online.   Use the Promo Code: BLEAV to get your 50% welcome bonus

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. This episode is presented by Bet Online.  Use the Promo Code BLEAV to get your 50% Welcome Bonus.

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/ This episode is presented by Bet Online.   Use the Promo code: BLEAV for your 50% welcome Bonus