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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 keep this going. Check out our merch store as the best way to support our mission: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/?source=dashboard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, television, and print media.   It is a great read. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.magzter.com       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Japanese and held in a Philippine POW camp. Before the entire colony embarks upon the Bataan Death March, Wright and his fellow prisoners are forced to compete in brutal death matches for the entertainment of their captors. Adkins puts in a career best performance as the man who may be able to save them all.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 which are discussed by Master Marc Zirogiannis. Catch our exclusive interview with WT President Dr. Chung-won Choue at in the new issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine.  Available everywhere.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Marko Zaror is Bruno, an ex-SEAL struggling with PTSD. He lives a life in fear of his demons until one day when he discovers a beautiful woman with no past of her own. Together they begin to build a life, but when she disappears, Bruno must return to his violent past if he’s going to save her from a shocking conspiracy in this riveting, fast-paced sci-fi action film from director Brandon Slagle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 exclusively through Amazon® on September 30 Synopsis:        Chilean martial-arts star Marko Zaror is Bruno, an ex-SEAL struggling with PTSD. He lives a life in fear of his demons until one day when he discovers a beautiful woman with no past of her own. Together they begin to build a life, but when she disappears, Bruno must return to his violent past if he’s going to save her from a shocking conspiracy in this riveting, fast-paced sci-fi action film from director Brandon Slagle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 episode.

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, as this will be the first time the United States will be the host country, further reinforcing the country’s commitment to international military sports cooperation and diplomacy. Read: https://tkdlifemagazine.com/2025/08/19/cism-announces-award-of-2027-military-world-summer-games-to-charlotte-nc/

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 from Zimbabwe (2004, 2008), was elected as the 10th IOC President at the 144th IOC Session this March in Olympia, Greece. She is the first woman and the first African ever to hold the IOC’s highest office and has been elected for a term of eight years. The key, designed by Spanish artist André Ricard, who also created the torch of the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 and the Olympic fire crucible at the Olympic Museum, was first passed during the handover from Juan Antonio Samaranch to Jacques Rogge in 2001. More than 700 assembled guests – including IOC Members, athletes, Olympic Movement representatives, delegates from international organisations, political leaders and IOC staff – witnessed an emotional ceremony. When the key was handed over, the audience rose for a standing ovation. A standing ovation also followed when Thomas Bach received the Olympic Order in Gold from Kirsty Coventry. The Olympic Order is the highest honour granted by the International Olympic Committee to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the Olympic cause through their contribution to the Olympic Movement.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.