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Master Marc Zirogiannis presents the 2024 Taekwondo Wrap Up Show. *Presented by Bet Online. Mention BLEAV for your Welcome BonusΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Masters Marc Zirogiannis unveils the Top 10 Martial Arts Films of 2024. You can read the entire article, with links to our reviews, at Taekwondo Life Magazine's website. Check out our new Merchandise Store: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Use the Promo Code for a 10% discount: Patreon24 *This Episode is presented b…
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Day 5 Recap of the 2024 World Poomsae Championship- Hong Kong Check out our new Merchandise Store: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Use the Promo Code for a 10% discount: Patreon24 *This Episode is presented by Bet OnlineΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 4 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships. Check out our new Merchandise Store: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Use the Promo Code for a 10% discount: Patreon24 *This Episode is presented by Bet Online Clarification- Eric Gun was Part of the Gold winning U30 Teams for …
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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 3 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships. Check out our new Merchandise Store: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Use the Promo Code for a 10% discount: Patreon24 *This Episode is presented by Bet OnlineΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 2 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships. Check out our new Merchandise Store: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Use the Promo Code for a 10% discount: Patreon24 *This Episode is presented by Bet OnlineΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Master MARC ZIROGIANNIS Recaps Day 1 of the 2024 World Taekwondo Hong Kong Championships. Check out our new Merchandise Store: https://taekwondolifemagazine-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Use the Promo Code for a 10% discount: Patreon24 *This Episode is presented by Bet OnlineΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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The 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, the 13th edition of the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, will be held in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Coliseum from November 30 to December 4, 2024. The tournament is classified as a G-8 event.[1][2] The event will be organized by World Taekwondo and the „Hong Kong, China Taekwondo Association“. T…
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John Wick 10th Anniversary Interviews. Interviews with Keanu Reeves, Chad Stahelski, Ian McShane, and Erica Lee, Producer on the 10th Anniversary of the release of John Wick. *This episode is presented by Bet Online.Από τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Master Marc Zirogiannis recounts his meeting with, now President, Donald J. Trump. *This Episode Presented by BETONLINEΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Master Marc Zirogiannis' review off the new Well Go USA Release, Bangkok Dog. After intercepting a shipment of drugs from Thailand and discovering five dead bodies amidst the illicit cargo, special agent Andrew Kang (D.Y. Sao) arrests the international drug cartel’s Los Angeles-based operative (Brian Le) and impersonates him to go deep undercover i…
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Charlotte, NC (September 30, 2024) - USA Taekwondo has been honored with the prestigious title of #1 Member National Association (MNA) in Governance by World Taekwondo at the recent General Assembly held in Korea, finishing ahead of the other 200+ member countries. This recognition highlights USA Taekwondo's commitment to excellence and transparent…
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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the critically acclaimed, martial arts, short-film, Dojo. This independent project has won more film awards than any independent film ever, over 485. This is an excited, well constructed martial arts and action film that will delight martial artists, martial arts fans, and action film fans, alike. Check out our wri…
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Olympic Order awarded to French President Emmanuel Macron. This is from the IOC’s Official Statement. We are a member of the Official Olympic Press Corp. The President of France Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order on Wednesday 28 August by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, at an official ceremony held at …
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It’s Olympic Para-Taekwondo Week. After years of working hard and now weeks after the close of the Paris 2024 Games the wait is finally over. The world will be watching this week as the world’s best Para-Taekwondo Athletes go for the Gold. Master Marc Zirogiannis breaks down the basics of ParaTaekwondo for the 2024 Paralympic Games. *Presented By B…
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Master Marc Zirogiannis talks Olympic Taekwondo-Day 4 and The Chile v South Korea (M-80KG) Controversy. Special thanks to US Coach, Andrew Park, for providing invaluable information for this episode. Any errors in explaining the facts are attributed to me, and not to him. All of our episodes can also be found on our You Tube Channel. *This episode …
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Master Marc Zirogiannis recaps some of the highlights of Day 2 and Day 3 of the Olympic Taekwondo matches. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promo code BLEAV for your first bet credit of up to $250Από τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Mexico v. Tunisia (F-49kg) Breakdown. Master Marc Zirogiannis provides a breakdown of the Preliminary match controversy in the F -49 Match between Mexico and Tunisia at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as Taekwondo moves to the main stage. *This episode is presented by Betonline. Use the Promo Code BLEAV for your credit of up to $250…
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It’s Olympic Taekwondo Week. It’s Olympic Taekwondo Week. After years of working hard and now weeks into the Paris 2024 Games the wait is finally over. The world will be watching this week as the world’s best Taekwondo Athletes go for the Gold. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promos code: BLEAV for your discount…
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Olympic Boxing Follow Up- She's Not a Man. Master Marc Zirogiannis provides the latest stunning updates on the Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy. This is a follow up to Episode 233 where we discussed outrage over the possibility that Algerian's winning Olympic Boxing match over Italy was due to the entry of a Transgender athlete creating an unfair …
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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses the Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy, where an Algerian Transgender Boxer defeated a biological woman in a record 46 seconds at the Paris 2024 Olympics today. Imane Khelif, the boxer in middle of Olympics gender storm, forced a tearful first opponent to quit 46 seconds into her Olympic FIght at the Paris 2024 Olym…
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Master Marc Zirogiannis talks when and where to Watch Taekwondo in the Olympics in Paris 2024. From USA Taekwondo's Facebook page: WATCH LIVE AS TEAM USA TAEKWONDO ATHLETES FIGHT THEIR WAY TO THE TOP OF THE PODIUM AUGUST 8: FAITH DILLON - F-57KG AUGUST 9: CJ NICKOLAS - M-80KG KRISTINA TEACHOUT - F-67KG AUGUST 10: JONATHAN HEALY - M+80KG CLICK HERE …
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Special Team Trial For New Poomsae Divisions. With the announced new recognized pairs and teams divisions being contested at the upcoming 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong from November 30 - December 3, USA Taekwondo will hold a special Team Trials event at the 2024 U.S. Final Taekwondo Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma Septemb…
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Olympics Crowd Boos Convicted Child Predator. Steven Van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having illegal relations with a 12-year-old girl in England, made his controversial Olympic debut Sunday against Italy, on the sand at the Eiffel Tower Stadium. *This Episode is presented by Bet Online By Maarten van Has…
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Paris Organizers Apologize For Disrespect with ‘Last Supper’. Paris Olympics organizers apologized to anyone who was offended by their rendering of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” during the glamorous opening ceremony, but defended the concept behind it Sunday. *This episode is brought to you by Bet Online @BetOnlineag_ag @Bleav @bleav3116 T …
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South Korea was wrongly introduced as North Korea at the Opening ceremonies of the the 2024 Paris Olympic Games last night. Olympic organizers have been forced to issue a "deep apology" after South Korea's athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony in Paris last night. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use th…
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Winter Olympic 2034 Awarded to Salt Lake City Utah. Salt Lake City-Utah will host the XXVII Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2034 . This decision was taken by the IOC Members today during the 142nd IOC Session Paris. The Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 delegation was led by the Governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, the Mayor of Salt Lake City, Erin Mendenhall…
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Today, hundreds of Olympic athletes representing the athletes of the territories of all the 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic Team made a powerful call for peace. Four days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, they gathered in a solemn moment in the Olympic Village. Wea…
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IOC President Thomas Bach opening remarks ahead of Executive Board meeting in Paris. Publication Date 20th July 2024 Location Paris, France Games Edition Paris 2024 Copyright © 2024 - International Olympic Committee - All Rights Reserved.Από τον Bleav Podcast Network
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One Week Until USAT Nationals 2024 in Fort Worth Texas. *This episode is presented by Bet Online. Use the promo Code BLEAV for your 50% Welcome BonusΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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Master Marc Zirogiannis discusses how a Texas Taekwondo Family heroically saved a rape victim this week and held the perpetrator until the police came to arrest him. The A Family, owners of Yong-In Taekwondo in Katy, Texas intervened to foil a rape in progress this week. They risked their lives and health to rescue a young woman in peril. The perpe…
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A follow up to our Tribute to the late, Master Vincent Lo. Master Marc Zirogiannis explores the future of TRUE REFEREES.ORG. Taekwondo Referees United for Excellence is a Referee advocacy group and union forged to advocate for the rights of Taekwondo Referees. While the relationship between the Referee Community and the Organizing committees for th…
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 Fly…
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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 can…
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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…
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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/ *Thi…
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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 p…
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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 d…
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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 …
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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. On…
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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 re…
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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.…
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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 o…
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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…
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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 …
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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 BonusΑπό τον Bleav Podcast Network
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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…
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