Bedste Tae Kwon Do-podcasts (2024)

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Martial Arts Reaction) 1:20:49

3y ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the best Hollywood-made martial arts film Taekwondo Matters has seen so far. In this episode, we conclude the first season of Taekwondo Matters by tackling the different disciplines of martial arts seen in this latest Marvel film. To help us out, my daughter Bronte Lacsamana, a film enthusiast, Taekwondo…

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“No medals can compare to changing diapers, burping and feeding.” 1:33:03

3y ago1:33:03

1:33:03

World and Asian Poomsae champion Jean Pierre, or JP, Sabido believes that none of his championships can come close to his current life as husband to fellow TKD instructor Pauline, and as hands-on dad to hyperactive toddler Chap and baby sunshine Beau. As Covid 19 figures continue to surge in Bacolod City, JP and Pauline teach, train and send young …

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Pinoy [Taekwondo] Big Brother, Stephen Fernandez 1:58:59

3y ago1:58:59

1:58:59

In the sprawling hierarchy of the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA), martial arts legend Stephen Fernandez easily elicits respect due to his approachable personality, emphatic listening and diplomatic skills to get even the most intransigent fellow to meet him at least halfway. A former collegiate and national champion, two-time Olympian, and …

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Twin towers Rhezie and Rheza Aragon have big dreams 1:00:46

3y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Twins Rhezie and Rheza Aragon, nicknamed Zing and Zang, believe that as long as they got each other, everything would be right as rain. The Lanao del Norte-born martial artists only started practicing taekwondo in 2016. After being scouted at Cagayan de Oro, they were recruited by National University, and the rest was history. The martial art that …

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Taekwondo jin Dave Cea follows his dreams 49:36

3y ago49:36

49:36

Dave Cea, a 22-year old taekwondo athlete, does not let COVID-19 get him down or derail his dream for more wins with the Philippine team. "At the end of the day, the biggest challenge that I face is from my own mind," says the Butuan native. His weltenschauung (philosophy) is to believe in himself and do what he loves.…

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Vargas brothers blaze new trails in the U.S.A. 1:46:08

3y ago1:46:08

1:46:08

Bobby and Dean Vargas, Taekwondo legends in the 80s-90s, now teach a more family-oriented version of the Korean martial art in sunny Southern California. But underneath the friendly suburban exterior, Quest Taekwondo produces future champions and martial artists with indomitable spirit and integrity.…

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"In poomsae, the real work happens in the dark," say the brothers Dustin and Rico Mella 1:16:01

3y ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Filipino siblings Dustin and Rico Mella are martial artists whose lives, like millions of millennials the world over, are “engulfed” by social media. More so during the Covid-19 pandemic. But the two Taekwondo international champions have a way of keeping themselves calm, and grounded. They share the secrets of their success, both on the mat, and i…

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“Back-to-back-to-back-to-back” Filipino Taekwondo champion Roberto “Kitoy” Cruz 1:49:20

3+ y ago1:49:20

1:49:20

“You can’t just show up, and expect to win,” says Roberto Cruz, a six-time gold medalist in the Southeast Asian Games. Coach “Kitoy” knows whereof he speaks. He also bagged gold, silver and bronze metals in the Asian Championships, plus three silvers and two bronze plums in the World Championships. Now a successful coach in the Philippines, Coach “…

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Ernesto “Buboy” Guzman, Jr., Builder of Champions 1:34:47

3+ y ago1:34:47

1:34:47

Ernesto Guzman, Jr., does not just practice martial arts, but lives the life of a martial artist way up in the northeastern Luzon province of Cagayan, some 12 hours from Manila. Here, in the currently locked down city of Tuguegarao, he runs the Guzman Taekwondo Academy where he teaches young kids to be champions of life. “Buboy”, as he is fondly ca…

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Meet Noelyn Rose Campos, former CSB varsity, PH team jin turned beauty queen 1:06:17

3+ y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Martial artist Noelyn Rose Campos is running for 2021 Miss Universe Philippines. Long shot? Who cares! What counts is that she inspires women, children and those going through mental health issues that they can weather life’s storms, and achieve their dreams. To vote for Noelyn: Download the Miss Universe Philippines app. Android - https://bit.ly/3…

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International Referee Ricky Santiago says success of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics shows that Taekwondo electronic scoring system is here to stay 1:46:26

3+ y ago1:46:26

1:46:26

Ricky Santiago gives a sneak preview of the new technological developments that will be unveiled at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The end goal, he explains, is the holy grail of transparency which began after the judging controversies which beset the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

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Father and daughter champion Jins Jojo and Jocel Ninobla share how world-class Poomsae binds them together, at home and in the Philippine Team 1:19:49

3+ y ago1:19:49

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"It’s all in God’s plan, and in His time."Jojo and Jocel Ninobla reveal the secrets of their success, both in and out of the dojang, competition mat, and at home. It is an inspiring story. A tale where a father and daughter’s competitive fire, indomitable spirit, love of God, and closeness as a family, continue to sustain them during these dark, de…

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Pauline Lopez bounces back after missing Tokyo Olympics 1:13:52

3+ y ago1:13:52

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Filipino taekwondo jin Pauline Lopez tells “Taekwondo Matters” how she continues to train, keep in shape, and pick up where she left off from her interrupted university studies. Missing the Tokyo Olympics still rankles, of course, but Pauline is more philosophical about her loss nowadays. “I know one thing for sure is that anytime adversity comes m…

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Gen Z Jins Niko Macasaet and Lucas Llarena give a sneak peek into the future of Philippine Taekwondo 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

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We interview two Gen Z taekwondo black belts, Niko Macasaet and Lucas Llarena. Niko and Lucas are among the two thousand jins participating in the first ever 2021 Smart/MVP Sports Foundation Asian Taekwondo Poomsae and Speedkicking Championships from July 10-11.

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Juvy Crisostomo and Rinna Babanto: Millennial taekwondo jins on a mission 1:26:34

3+ y ago1:26:34

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Breaking off from their 10-day quarantine at the Linden Suites Hotel, Filipino TKD Poomsae standouts Juvenile Crisostomo and Rinna Babanto talk about their martial arts passion, embrace of failure, team focus, and personal growth. One is a poker-faced introvert of few words, with a mind of steel; the other is an adventurous, socmed-savvy Cebuana, w…

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Jeordan Dominguez, Darius Venerable, and Marvin Mori ⁠— Millennial “Artists Martial” 1:50:24

3+ y ago1:50:24

1:50:24

Interview with Jeordan Dominguez, Darius Venerable, and Marvin Mori, three poomsae champions who believe in living in the moment and firing up their dreams. Get to know these young guys as they describe how they transitioned from their kyorugi days to poomsae, which is now giving them successes in the national and international circuits. Along the …

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Japoy and Janice Lizardo raise their kids the Taekwondo way 1:57:03

3+ y ago1:57:03

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Interview with former Philippine team Kyorugi flag-bearer Japoy Lizardo, and his wife, world poomsae champion Janice Lagman. The most recognized Taekwondo couple in the country are now applying the lifelong lessons they've picked up from the martial art to raising their own family.

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Jade Zafra believes that "the woman who wins, is the woman who thinks she can" 1:31:09

3+ y ago1:31:09

1:31:09

Interview with Jade Zafra, grounded PAL stewardess and taekwondo champion. She talks about winning and losing, a dream job that turned into a nightmare, teaching, family, a masters at AIM, and living life with a greater purpose.

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Allain Keanu Ganapin is a fighter through-and-through 1:03:51

3+ y ago1:03:51

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Interview with Allain Keanu Ganapin, a Philippine martial arts para-athlete and a man with a mission. He will not let any physical disability get in his way to his dream of martial arts glory. Follow Allain's journey in this episode. This is our second episode of Taekwondo Matters. Expect more exciting stories up ahead.…

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Kurt Barbosa books ticket to Tokyo Olympics 1:01:38

3+ y ago1:01:38

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Interview with Kurt Barbosa on his journey to realize his taekwondo dream. We tackle the origins of his first taekwondo lessons, from his long, arduous road through the taekwondo school system, palaro, and regional games to his National University UAAP championship run, from his first years with the national team and his first international matches…

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Welcome fellow martial artists! 9:08

3+ y ago9:08

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Joel Lacsamana shares his passion for Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts.Feeling down because of the Covid-19 pandemic? Don’t be: Tae Kwon Do teaches us the martial spirit, and a fighting mindset which is crucial for these trying times, and challenges up ahead. Whether you’re a sabumnim currently juggling virtual classes and training sessions for y…

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Episode 17 - Most Grievous Fault 1:26:49

12+ y ago1:26:49

1:26:49

After a long break, we have returned to discuss the things we did while we were gone. We talk moving, baby showers, delivery persons, furniture, and what do you think was in that box anyway? We answer more Yahoo! questions and discuss guilt-inducing changes to your favorite prayers. We wrap up the show by WATCH OUT! Phew, that was close! I can't be…

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Episode 16 - Hair of the Dog 1:25:20

12+ y ago1:25:20

1:25:20

It's the not-special-in-any-way episode where Melanie and Josh talk about their weird (awesome) dog. We answer embarrassing questions from a popular, terrible advice website. A guy spells "fruits" like the sugary children's cereal. We take a call from everyone's favorite audience participation expert. And we end the show by talking about things tha…

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Episode 15 - Lego Room 1:19:47

12+ y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

In this episode, we wish our moms a Happy Mother's day, and we wish Melanie and some of her nameless pregnant friends a Happy Expectant Mother's Day. Kyle rambles on and on about Minecraft. The conversation pushes through a gray area and eventually emerges in a utopia, where we only pay for the things we want. Melanie is forced to talk to people at…

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Episode 14 - Thtar Warth 1:13:40

12+ y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

In this episode, we talk about BBC nature documentaries. Then we discuss pop culture items like: creepy little girls who bring dogs back to life and the merits of nudity in HBO original series. Finally, we discuss baby names, nick names, bear names, and Baby names.

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Episode 13 - Tampon Regimen(t) 1:20:39

12+ y ago1:20:39

1:20:39

It's Mel's golden birthday! We talk about leap birthdays, and the scientific questions that we might be able answer by studying twins born into different years or astralogical signs. We talk about menstrual songs, some movies we've seen recently, and some phrases in other languages that might come in handy in a specific situation. Kyle gets confirm…

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Episode 12 - This Episode is a Metaphor for Phillip Seymour Hoffman's Publicist 2:01:41

12+ y ago2:01:41

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We start the show strong, by not doing anything for Earth Day. Then we talk (guess?) about learning for about an hour. We talk about the inherent humor of swapping gender roles in certain films. Then we plagiarize a few stories. And finally, Steven carries the burden for all of our listeners.

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Episode 11 - The Unknowable Inifinity of Space 2:02:47

12+ y ago2:02:47

2:02:47

We break the rules by talking about religion and politics. We apologize and demand apologies. We talk about confirmation bias and the terrible effects it has on people who aren't aware of it. We have a super nerdy edition of Versus where we talk about dinosaurs, space magic, and whether a Supermassive Black Hole can be used as a pun, or just a sugg…

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Episode 10 - Hypnobirthed Easter Bullfrog 1:48:32

12+ y ago1:48:32

1:48:32

Happy Easter! We celebrate by talking about some of the non-religous aspects of the holiday. Melanie explains how she's going to trick her mind into not feeling pain, which causes us to all feel relaxed and sleepy. We pretend to be a count from Austria. Blehh. We talk for music for an hour, and Melanie tells us about this one Halloween song she kno…

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Episode 9 - Conformity 1:37:39

12+ y ago1:37:39

1:37:39

We apologize to our foreign listeners. We talk about the teacher's dilemma between promoting self-confidence and teaching correct pronunciation. We talk about high school fashion. We discuss the latest movies and video games. And we wrap up the show with our haiku contest. This is your last chance to enter!…

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Episode 8 - Baby Bump Fetishism 1:24:50

13y ago1:24:50

1:24:50

In this episode, we discover that Kyle is amused by things that the rest of the gang finds boring. Melanie has a "math" dream. Melanie and Josh convince Kyle to see 21 Jump Street. Melanie goes maternity clothes shopping, and Kyle tells unprovoked baby-belly-touchers that they have emotional problems. Finally we help Josh prepare for his phone inte…

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Episode 7 - Ours Goes to 11 1:30:23

13y ago1:30:23

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We talk about traffic tickets and strategies for getting out of them. We guilt Melanie into joining Twitter. We play Versus: Hygiene Edition. We start a new segment designed to offend people with non-American accents. And finally, we reveal the top prizes for the Haiku Contest and use my computer to render all of the entries unintelligable. Sorry.…

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Episode 6 - Feedback Loops and Natural Selection 1:29:20

13y ago1:29:20

1:29:20

In this week's show, we welcome back a special guest and review what happened during "the lost episode". We talk about weird dreams, and Kyle takes it to a kind of a weird place. We listen to and comment on the current state of royalty-free music, and ultimately decide not to use any for the theme song. We talk about PBS telethons, old music, Rick …

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Episode 4 - We've Got a Name! 1:24:06

13y ago1:24:06

1:24:06

In this week's show, we finally decide on a name! We talk about embarrassing situations, and Kyle apologizes for things. We talk about Socrates and what it meant to us at 6 years old.We discuss haikus, Scrabble, and people who are bad at poetry. We play a round of Versus: Actor Edition. And we wrap up the show by playing your voice messages and rea…

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Episode 3 - Embarrassment is a Karate Gi 1:13:07

13y ago1:13:07

1:13:07

It's the third episode of the podcast, where we talk about dreams, karate gi's, MFA programs and "jamming out". We also answer your calls and take your naming suggestions. This week, we are offering the podcast as one long episode, or divided into smaller pieces.

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Episode 2 - The Naming Contest is Underway 1:43:39

13y ago1:43:39

1:43:39

In the second episode of the podcast, we go all over the place. We recorded so much audio, that we decided to cut it into a bunch of smaller pieces. Plus it allowed me to cut out my awkward segues. Enjoy!

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Episode 1 - Child Rearing Techniques 1:08:00

13y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

It's the first episode of the podcast! In this episode we...

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