February 22, 2021 (NYC)- Marc Zirogiannis, Taekwondo Life’s Editor-in-Chief, brings some big news in the world of Mixed Martial Arts with an an announcement from Bellator MMA, the latest from the world of the Professional Fighters’ League (PFLMMA), and an update on the Floyd Mayweather-Logan … Continue reading Big News from Bellator MMA and PFLMMA
February 17, 2021 (Seoul Korea)- Korean Falcon Soars into PFL’s 2021 Season. On February 3, 2021 the Professional Fighter’s League (PFLMMA) announced its 2021 return to fighting after cancelling its 2020 season due to the Global Pandemic. As part of its expanded card of exciting … Continue reading Korean Falcon Soars into PFL’s 2021 Season
February 15, 2021 (Tampa, Fl)- Grandmaster Robert “Sugar” Crosson is a legendary martial artist, author, teacher, uniform designer, and weapons creator. Marc Zirogiannis, Editor-in-Chief of Taekwondo Life Magazine, spoke with Grandmaster Crosson from his personal trophy room in Tampa, Florida. Grandmaster Crosson, a student of … Continue reading Grandmaster Robert “Sugar” Crosson Interview
February 3, 2021 (NYC)– The PFLMMA has rolled out its 2021 line up with some exciting additions to its stable of fighters. Among the notable additions to the list of talented fighters is the signing of Jo Sungbin, “The Korean Falcon“. This marks … Continue reading Korean Falcon Joins PFLMMA for 2021
February 2, 2020 (NYC)-“Warrior” is the Bruce Lee inspired, Shannon Lee produced martial arts action series, which premiered on Cinemax in 2019. The show was met with critical success and admiration from the martial arts community. Despite consistent discussion of low viewership, the show … Continue reading Will “Warrior” Be Saved?
January 21, 2021 (Seoul, Korea)–At yesterday’s Kukkiwon election Grandmaster, Dong Sup Lee, was named the newest Kukkiwon President. Grandmaster Lee is 64 years old. He was a member of the 20th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. Additionally, he is a 9th Dan, … Continue reading Kukkiwon Elects New President
January 25, 2021 (Cuba)-On this week’s episode Taekwondo Life Magazine revisits the 2008 Summer Olympic incident, which resulted in the ban of Cuban Taekwondo athlete, Angel Matos, for life. This episode uses a recent Texas high school incident as the launching point to discuss a … Continue reading The Angel Matos Olympic Ban
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January 11, 2020 (NYC)- More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021) is the new film by Kevin Derek, director of 2016’s The Real Miyagi. It is everything the title says, and more. The documentary is the real life story of the beloved actor and comedian … Continue reading More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story-Movie Review
January 11, 2020 (NYC)-Master Super Stretch, Dennis Torres, one of the earliest members of the famed Guardian Angels, joins Taekwondo Life Magazine for a discussion of the founding of the organization in 1979, the mission of the Guardian Angels, and its current status. Master … Continue reading Talking with Master Dennis “Super-Stretch” Torres
