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Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 253: Scaling Sales PlaybookScaling sales is a crucial process for any growing business, involving the implementation of tools, systems, and coaching to optimize sales team performance. AJ Mahar, Sales Performance Coach at Sellfire shares how by integrating AI-driven solutions, structured training, coaching and innovative methodologies, organizations can effectively accelerate and scale their sales growth.Highlights include:His journey into sales and his passion for helping organizations scale.How AI is transforming the sales landscape and the importance of having a repeatable methodology for success. Key concepts from his book with co-author But...2025-03-0438 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Stephen TapilatuStephen Tapilatu Personal information Nickname The Dragon Nationality Dutch Born March 17, 1972 (age 52) Groningen, Netherlands Sport Country The Netherlands Sport Taekwondo, MMA, kickboxing Rank Teakwondo ITF 7 Dan Club Sportcenter tapilatu / Teakwondo Groningen(TKDG) Team Golden Glory (MMA) Now coaching National team, ITF Netherlands Achievements and titles World finals Canada 1990, Malaysia 1994 Regional finals 1990 Davos, 1992 Koszalin Updated on 8 February 2013 Stephen Tapilatu (born March 17, 1972, in Groningen) is a prominent Dutch martial artist who has achieved success at the highest level primarily in ITF but also in WTF taekwondo. He began taekwondo at the age of 8 under the tutelage of his black belt father, Wijnand...2025-02-2656 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Mr Stuart Anslow VIMr Anslow began his martial arts journey around 1986 (whilst still at high school), dabbling in arts such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun and even Ninjitsu. At college he studied both Judo and Fencing, before finally settling on Ch'ang Hon (ITF) Taekwon-do in early 1991 at Wembley Taekwon-Do School, under the instructorship of Master David Bryan (then a 5th degree) and Mr John Pepper, 2nd degree. During his formative years in Taekwon-do, he also got the opportunity to study some Jiu-Jitsu as well as training along side his friend (Dave Arnold), a Shotokan black belt, for many years. He graded to...2024-12-291h 23
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Mariusz Steckiewicz VIII Part 1Master Mariusz is a 8th degree black belt and professional ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer and sports coach, currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He has been into sports since his early teenage years, following his greatest passion, ITF Taekwon-Do, which he has been studying ever since. He has over 30 years of experience in training and coaching including a successful competitive career that includes 3 gold medals from the ITF Taekwon-Do European Championships (1996, 1997, 1999) and 6 gold medals from the Polish Championships. Most notably, he has coached Finland and Vietnam’s national teams. Under his lead, Finland rose fro...2024-11-101h 12
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookOccupation: Spy: Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Spy Thrillers Audiobook by Ted AllbeuryListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 727371
Title: Occupation: Spy: Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Spy Thrillers
Author: Ted Allbeury
Narrator: Barry Foster, Christian Rodska, David Mcalister, Full Cast , James Bolam, James Kerry, John Forbes-Robertson, Kate Binchy, Kim Thomson, Louise Germain, Margaret Robertson, Michael Cochrane, Michael J. Shannon, Michael Melia, Nigel Hawthorne, Robert Beatty, Steve Hodson, Susannah Fellows
Format: Unabridged
Length: 17:42:06
Language: English
Release date: 09-12-24
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Espionage
Summary:
A collection of full-cast dramatisations and original radio plays from master storyteller Ted Allbeury plus bonus programmes
Described by Len...2024-09-125h 42
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Title: Occupation: Spy: Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Spy Thrillers
Author: Ted Allbeury
Narrator: James Kerry, Louise Germain, Michael Melia, John Forbes-Robertson, Kim Thomson, Michael J. Shannon, David Mcalister, Barry Foster, Robert Beatty, Margaret Robertson, James Bolam, Susannah Fellows, Michael Cochrane, Kate Binchy, Full Cast, Steve Hodson, Ni
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 17 hours 42 minutes
Release date: September 12, 2024
Genres: Espionage
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A collection of full-cast dramatisations and original radio plays from master storyteller Ted Allbeury – plus bonus programmes Described by Len Deighton as ‘a classic writer of espionage fiction’, Ted Allbeury based...2024-09-125h 42
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageOccupation: Spy: Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Spy Thrillers by Ted AllbeuryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/727371 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Occupation: Spy: Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Spy Thrillers Author: Ted Allbeury Narrator: James Kerry, Louise Germain, Michael Melia, John Forbes-Robertson, Kim Thomson, Michael J. Shannon, David Mcalister, Barry Foster, Robert Beatty, Margaret Robertson, James Bolam, Susannah Fellows, Michael Cochrane, Kate Binchy, Full Cast, Steve Hodson, Ni Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 42 minutes Release date: September 12, 2024 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: A collection of full-cast dramatisations and original radio plays from master storyteller Ted Allbeury – plus bonus programmes Described by Len Deighton as ‘a classic writer of espionage fiction’, Ted Allbeu...2024-09-1205 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalKingsley Amis: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: I Spy Strangers, I Want It Now, All Free Now based on Girl 20 and more by Kingsley AmisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/760330to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Kingsley Amis: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: I Spy Strangers, I Want It Now, All Free Now based on Girl 20 and more
Author: Kingsley Amis
Narrator: Anna Calder-Marshall, Tom Watson, Ken Stott, Iain Cuthbertson, Gayle Hunnicutt, Full Cast, Peter Jeffrey, Freddie Jones, Christopher Cazenove, Robert Hardy, Alan Bennett, Nigel Anthony
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2024
Genres: Historical
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Adaptations of Kingley Amis’s great novels and acclaimed short stories Novelist, poet and critic Kingsley Amis was one of Britain’s greatest post-war writers. A mast...2024-08-086h 30
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master John Mcilvaney VIIPart 1 of my interview with Master John Mcilvaney from Scotland.👊 Master Mcilvaney is able to tell us of his 44 years in Taekwon - Do. The interview includes many anecdotes and accounts of his early days and experiences with FGM Rhee Ki Ha and other Pioneers of Taekwon-Do.👊 Master Mcilvaney talks about how he and his fellow students embraced the “Martial” side of training as they were lead by highly impressive hard core instructors that walked the walk. 👊 He takes us right up to the present times and what he is most passionate about today. Master Mcilvane...2024-06-261h 01
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Mel Steiner IXMel Steiner is a Martial Arts instructor and competitor with a 9th Dan in TaeKwon-Do. Among his many accomplishments he is listed on Who’s Who in American Martial Arts, and also included in Marquis’ Who’s Who in the South and Southeast. Grandmaster Steiner is a Certified International Instructor, as well as a Certified International Umpire. In 1989, he was inducted into the International Karate Hall of Fame. In 1994, he was one of only five in the U.S. to be recognized by the International Taekwon Do Federation as “Outstanding Instructor” Grandmaster Steiner began his Martial Arts training in 1969 and began teac...2024-01-292h 10
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Nick Symonds VIIIMaster Symonds has practiced Taekwon-Do since 1989 and gained 1st degree in 1993 under the instruction of Master Nardizzi. He was then selected by Master John Taylor to represent Great Britain at the 1995 European Championships and since then he has gone on to attend 13 European Championships, 2 European Cups and 2 World Championships. Master Symonds has won numerous National championships and over 20 World, European and International medals while representing and Captaining the ITF National Team from 1995 to 2010 under Master Gary Miller, Master Andrew Whitley and Master Thomas Denis. The highlights of his competition career are: 1995 European 1st degree Patterns bronze medalist (Germany)1996 European...2023-11-081h 06
The Divorce PodcastShould assets be split 50/50 in a divorce? with Joshua RozenbergIn this episode, Kate is joined by Joshua Rozenberg and David Hodson to discuss whether 50/50 is a fair way to divide money and property during a divorce or separation. About the episode:In April 2023, the Law Commission of England and Wales launched a review of the laws determining how finances are divided between couples when they divorce or end a civil partnership. Kate, Joshua and David explore ‘fairness’ and whether 50/50 is consistently fair in the Law Commission's Review of rules around how money and property should be divided. They look at the current law a...2023-09-1844 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Russell Dennis VIIIRussell Dennis has been training in Martial Arts for the majority of his life. He started Taekwon-do in 1986, which he continues to train in and develop his knowledge. He presently holds an 8th Dan black belt (Master level) and is still very active in the Taekwon-do community working as an International Instructor, umpire and grading examiner with the International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF). Master Dennis runs the instructors courses for ‘Taekwon-do Impact’ (London and the South East), has been a member of the ITF-England Discipline and Ethics committee and the ITF-England technical director. He is an Instructing Master for ITF-England and is s...2023-07-071h 15
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master James Tjin A TonGM James has had an illustrious career in Taekwon-Do with many remarkable experiences to be heard. Below are his comments on meeting the Founder General Choi Like many Taekwon-Doins, everyone has very nice memories of our General Choi Hong Hi. It started with my 4th dan examination in Pyong Yang (N-Korea) 30-06-89, during the World Games.A unique experience as I, together with Sahyun Wijnand, we were the only ones who passed the exam before him. After that, many seminars and examinations followed, 5 degree 230593 in Groningen with the smallest IIC. * During a seminar, I had to perform ap chagi...2023-07-0755 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Val DouglasGrand Master Douglas began his Taekwon-Do career in 1973 at Dublin’s number 2 club in Sean McDermott Street. Under Mr Robert Howard now (G.M Howard).In his 50 years of TaeKwon-Do, Grand Master Douglas has not only limited his skills to the physical side of TaeKwon-Do. He is also the organiser of many Courses, Seminars, National and International Tournaments; Grand Master Douglas has been on various committees to promote TaeKwon-Do around Ireland. He has been a highly regarded instructor for over 46 years. From 2002-2007 he coached the ITF Ireland National squad with distinction.From 2007 -2009 he was th...2023-05-261h 06
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Sandy Dunbar VIIIFull time ITF Taekwon-do International Instructor & Examiner.Current rank of 8th Degree Master.Former member of ITF Tournament & Umpire Committee and current Chairman of All Europe Taekwon-do Federation Tournament & Umpire Committee.Chairman of TKDSL.AA group for International Taekwon-do Federation in Scotland.2023-04-231h 35
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Gerhard Brunner"Commit your spirit to the pursuit of excellence!"Kwan-Jang-Nim Gerhard Brunner was born in Munich and has been actively practicing Taekwondo for over 45 years. He has been teaching taekwondo for several decades and was appointed 9th DAN in September 2022 by the Secretary General of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) in Korea for his numerous contributions to the spread of taekwondo. After setting up a number of schools in Germany, he moved to the USA in 1997. There he opened the first traditional Taekwondo school in Tampa, Florida. In addition, he is the first certified Kimoodo instructor in the...2023-04-0854 min
The Stardust CenturyEpisode 8 - Reverse Ditto(This podcast has some swearing)Tonight on The Stardust Century.Britney Spears goes on a journey to become a Pokemon Master. We celebrate Biscuit Christmas, and we buy me a birthday present from my favourite shop. Written, performed and produced by David PaulStaring Carla HodsonGeneva GoldenbergI would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land.I would also like to pay respect to the Wurundjeri Elders,past and present, and extend this respect to Aboriginal and...2023-02-1558 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Earl WeissEarl Weiss is a 9th dan black belt in the ITF style of Taekwon-Do. He was one of the last people to test for master's rank under Choi Hong Hi. Weiss is a prolific author on the topic of Taekwon-Do and is a frequent contributor to publications such as Totally TaeKwonDo magazine.Biography* 1971 - 1973 Judo at Niles North High School, Skokie, Illinois* 1972 - 1988 American Taekwon-Do Institute, Morton Grove, Illinois - Under the direction of Dr. Gregg Youstra VI Dan. ITF # A-6-13* 1974 - Ju Jitsu Self Defense training under Sensei Ben Bergwerf - Now head of...2022-07-291h 04
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Dr. John A. Johnson VIDr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Sports and Taekwondo from Kyung Hee University South Korea, and was professor in the Humanitas College at the same University. He is a Co-Founder and Vice-President of iACT. He is the Executive Director for the International Association for Taekwondo Research (IATR), the copy editor for the Journal for the International Association of Taekwondo Research (www.jiatr.org), and a reviewer for two other international journals. He has published research articles on Taekwondo Philosophy and Education. In other academic work, Dr. Johnson has presented his research in South Korea, Mexico, Russia...2022-06-202h 16
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Willy Van de MortelGrand Master Willy van de Mortel wvdmortel16@gmail.com www.difesasports.nl Deurne, NetherlandsStart with Taekwon-Do in 1976:1e Degree: year: 1981 2e Degree: year: 1983 3e Degree: year: 1988 4e Degree: year: 1993 5e Degree: year: 1996 6e Degree: year: 2001 7e Degree: year: 2006 8e Degree: year: 2013 9e Degree: year: 2021H-1-82 H-2-31 H-3-18 H-4-15 H-5-9 H-6-4 H-7-3 H-8-2 H-9-2International Instructors Courses:Date: 18-11-1994 Date: 25-10-1996 Date: 04-06-2000 Date: 02-07-2000 Date: 11-03...2022-05-021h 18
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Mr Philip HawkinsPhilip Hawkins 5th degree ITFPhilip has always held an interest in the history of TaeKwon-Do, and has been fortunate to meet, train with and interview many of the pioneering Grandmasters. He has travelled to Korea, Canada, USA and Europe to conduct interviews, which have been published in various martial arts magazines. Combat, TaeKwon-Do Times, Taekwondo and Korean martial arts, MAI, Totally TaeKwon-Do, ITF magazine.Opening Photos in the video are with General Choi Hong HI (Germany) and at Virginia Water, Windsor.2022-05-0235 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Eddie MinyardGrandmaster Eddie Minyard was introduced to Martial Arts (Judo), in 1965. His step-father was a soldier, who had trained while on active duty and then trained his twostepsons. Eddie then began training in Judo and Shorei Ryu Karate, in Moline, Iltaking a bus for 45 minutes each way to the school.While in the US Army in Vietnam, GM Minyard saw a demonstration of Taekwon-Do,presented by the ROK White Horse Division, at the RECONDO School in Nha Trang. Itbecame clear that Taekwon-Do was what he wanted to study. After returning home...2022-02-181h 09
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Mark Hutton VIIIMaster Mark HuttonMaster Hutton began training in 1981 under Master Sutherland who was assistant to GM MacCallum in Bathgate which is located in Central Scotland.Bathgate was a successful full-time Academy when he joined and was always steeped in TKD tradition with First Grand Master Rhee a regular visitor for grading.This ensured the Academy was ITF to the core.Master Hutton's classes always centre around the importance of ensuring all his students and Instructors are well versed in all aspects of TKD from explosive fundamentals (dynamic & static) and Tuls to Ho Sin Sul for all, with...2022-01-141h 12
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Chris MalarkeyMaster Chris Malarkey Owner/Operator of CMTKD in Belleville, NJ5th degree black belt in traditional Taekwon-Do25+ years of experienceTaught by 1st generation student: Grandmaster SJ Kim, 9th dan(direct pupil and bodyguard of the founder of TKD: General ChoiHong Hi)Former Owner/Operator of Complete Taekwon-DoFeatured in Overtime Hustlin' Magazine June 2021 (2-page spread)2019 recipient Best of Bergenfield Award for best Taekwon-DoschoolRecord Holder (9 boards skipping side kick 2018)Former head instructor of GRTKD 2007-2018Grand Champion Sparring 2017 TKDI InvitationalThe Chief...2021-12-271h 29
Black Belt InterviewsThe Life of Pioneer Grand Master Jong Soo Park. As told by Master GorinoGrand Master Jong Soo Park 1941 - 2021 Master Park was born in 1941 in Chung-Nam, Korea. He holds a 9th Dan black belt in Tae Kwon-Do. At the age of 14, and since then, he has been the instructor of the Police Training Centre of Chun Bok in Korea and of the famed Tiger Division of the Korean Army.In 1964, he became Korean National Champion, and in 1965 he made a trip on request of the Korean Government, as demonstrating this art before the highest civil and military authorities of the countries they visited. In that same year, he was invited to...2021-12-211h 23
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Wim BosTaekwon-Do career: 1968-2021 = 53yearsOn September 1968 at the age of 15, after having played soccer for 6 years, started to train in Taekwon-Do. Black Belt Promotions: 1972 : 1st degree 1974 : 2nd degree1977 : 3rd degree1981 : 4th degree1985 : 5th degree1990 : 6th degree1996 : 7th degree2003 : 8th degree2010 : 9th degreeOther achievementsCompetitor career:* 7 times Dutch National Champion period 1970-1978* European Champion in sparring category -63 kg on 1976Chairman career:* Chairman of Tournament & Umpire Committee for the All European Taekwon-Do Federation (AETF) from 1993 to 2005* Chairman of Tournament & Umpire Committee for the...2021-11-191h 42
Black Belt InterviewsTae Kwon Do Pioneer Special - Interview with Grand Master Woo Jin JungPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1942– Born in Ul-Ju-Gun, Kyng Sang Nam Do, South Korea1970– Earned a B.A. Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Han-Yang University1971-Immigrated to the U.S.1972– Established the Tae Kwon Do Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa1979– Established New Life Fitness World fitness club1981– Established Tri-Mount Publication, Inc.– First published the Tae Kwon Do Times1982-9– President of the Korean-American Society of Iowa1985-88– First U.S and Canadian Tae Kwon Do tour to Korea (Hosted by TKD Times)1987– Coordinated sister city founding betwe...2021-10-181h 32
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Steve Ng Hong Aik2021-10-091h 10
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Christine Young VIIChristine YoungProfessional Taekwon-Do, Fitness & PT Instructor, co-founder The Martial Arts Academy, Tauranga NZChristine started training in Taekwon-Do in 1985 and gained her black belt in 1990.Christine has cross trained in Aikido and Kyokushinkai Karate whilst at Victoria University, NZ, from 1988 - 1992.And again in Aikido at Oxford University, England, from 1996 - 1997.A highlight of being a student of martial arts is to be able to train with many masters, instructors and friends from around the world.Christine moved to Tauranga in 2006 and started the Hwa Rang Taekwon-Do Academy.Christine says that...2021-09-211h 05
Black Belt InterviewsTaekwon Do Pioneer Special - Supreme Master Bok Man KimTAEKWON-DO LEGEND SUPREME MASTER KIM BOK-MANSupreme Master Kim began his journey in the martial arts in 1941 when he was just 7 years old and has devoted his life ever since to advance the techniques he began to develop in his homeland during the brutal Japanese occupation (22 Aug 1910 – 2 Sept 1945), the atrocities of World War II (1 Sept 1939 – 2 Sept 1945), and, finally, the divisive Korean War (25 Jun 1950 – 27 Jul 1953), which not only separated families but split the Korean Peninsula along the 38th Parallel. Despite many obstacles, Supreme Master Kim helped Taekwon-do emerge from those dark hours and propagate around the world.https://www.wo...2021-08-0859 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master George Vitale PhD - Part 2GEORGE VITALENew York CityINTRODUCTION:Dr. George Vitale’s fascination with the fighting arts began with Western systems as a youngster with boxing, spurred on by his Father’s interest. As a teen he trained in Wrestling, competing locally in both. His introduction to the Eastern Arts began with an exposure to Tang Su Do. Thereafter he enrolled in Taekwon-Do under the tutelage of Master Kim Kwang-Sung (K-7-45) at ITF Main Gym #21 in the early 1970s. Grandmaster Kim born in Gwangju, Korea was originally from the Moo Duk Kwan and was a Taekwon-Do Pioneer in West...2021-08-011h 21
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master George Vitale PhD - Part 1GEORGE VITALENew York CityINTRODUCTION:Dr. George Vitale’s fascination with the fighting arts began with Western systems as a youngster with boxing, spurred on by his Father’s interest. As a teen he trained in Wrestling, competing locally in both. His introduction to the Eastern Arts began with an exposure to Tang Su Do. Thereafter he enrolled in Taekwon-Do under the tutelage of Master Kim Kwang-Sung (K-7-45) at ITF Main Gym #21 in the early 1970s. Grandmaster Kim born in Gwangju, Korea was originally from the Moo Duk Kwan and was a Taekwon-Do Pioneer in West...2021-07-311h 21
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Paul Cutler IX - Part 2Grand Master Paul Cutler is the first ever student in the United Kingdom to be promoted to 9th Dan Grand Master. Grand Master Cutler has been studying Taekwon-Do for over 40 years and his mentor and career long instructor is the legendary First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR), known as the Father of British and European Taekwon-Do.Grand Master Cutler teaches authentic ITF Taekwon-Do as formulated by Taekwon-Do's founder, the late General Choi Hong Hi. The complete Martial Art, its beliefs customs, culture, method and ideology, all of which all have equal importance as the physical movements; for...2021-07-1258 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Paul Cutler - Part 1Grand Master Paul Cutler is the first ever student in the United Kingdom to be promoted to 9th Dan Grand Master. Grand Master Cutler has been studying Taekwon-Do for over 40 years and his mentor and career long instructor is the legendary First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR), known as the Father of British and European Taekwon-Do.Grand Master Cutler teaches authentic ITF Taekwon-Do as formulated by Taekwon-Do's founder, the late General Choi Hong Hi. The complete Martial Art, its beliefs customs, culture, method and ideology, all of which all have equal importance as the physical movements; for...2021-07-091h 01
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Shane Fitzgibbon VIIMaster Fitzgibbon is the founder, and chief instructor of Connacht Taekwon-Do Academy (the first Taekwon-Do School in Galway), since 1993. He is a 7th degree black belt and is the also the Chief Instructor of Connacht Taekwon-do Schools, a group of 5 TKD Schools in the West of Ireland.Master Fitzgibbon is a graduate of NUI Galway (science), as well as a qualified Gym Instructor with ITEC, and a certified Strength & Conditioning coach. He is the co-host of the annual Connacht Championships and Tribal Cup, along with Ms. Connolly, the Gort TKD Academy instructor.He has featured as...2021-06-2756 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Ray O'Neill IX - Part 2Grand Master O’Neill TKD Qualifications Name: Raymond Peter O’Neill Date of Birth 30th May 1961 Date started Taekwon-Do 13th September 1978 COLOURBELT QUALIFICATIONS Grade Belt Date Examiner Venue 9th Kup Yellow Tips 12.02.79 Master Rhee 7th Dan Amesbury8th Kup Yellow Belt 09.05.79 Master Rhee 7th Dan Amesbury7th Kup Green Tips 24.09.79 Master Rhee 7th Dan Boscombe6th Kup Green Belt 28.03.80 Master Rhee 7th Dan Boscombe5th Kup Blue Tips 02.06.80 Master Rhee 7th Dan Salisbury4th Kup Blue Belt 16.09.80 Master Rhee 7th Dan Bristol3rd Kup Red Tips 27.0...2021-06-1537 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master Ray O'Neill IX - Part 1Grand Master O’Neill TKD Qualifications Name: Raymond Peter O’Neill Date of Birth 30th May 1961 Date started Taekwon-Do 13th September 1978 COLOURBELT QUALIFICATIONS Grade Belt Date Examiner Venue 9th Kup Yellow Tips 12.02.79 Master Rhee 7th Dan Amesbury8th Kup Yellow Belt 09.05.79 Master Rhee 7th Dan Amesbury7th Kup Green Tips 24.09.79 Master Rhee 7th Dan Boscombe6th Kup Green Belt 28.03.80 Master Rhee 7th Dan Boscombe5th Kup Blue Tips 02.06.80 Master Rhee 7th Dan Salisbury4th Kup Blue Belt 16.09.80 Master Rhee 7th Dan Bristol3rd Kup Red Tips 27.0...2021-06-1143 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Mr Michael Cormack ITF World Champion (1978) & Official TKD Hall of Fame InducteeTae Kwon-Do Biography of Michael Cormack - Toronto, Canada ITF Tae Kwon-Do Pioneer and Tournament CompetitorHistory - Initial Tae Kwon-Do training commenced in early 1974 at the Jong Park Institute of Tae Kwon-Do (GM Park Jong-Soo) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Noteworthy Events and Achievements - Member of the International Tae Kwon-Do Federation since 1974 and Secretary Treasurer of the ITF Canadian Tae Kwon-Do Association in the early 1980's, under GM Lee Suk Hi.1st Degree Black belt awarded in Toronto by GM Park Jong Soo on April 2, 1977. (C-1-126)2nd Degree Black Belt awarded...2021-05-1944 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Thierry Meyour VIIThierry MeyourITF Taekwon-Do FinlandVII degree Master FL-7-2A-Umpire certificateCURRICULUM VITAETaekwon-Do History1976- Started Martial arts with Judo under the guidance of Feu Masanori Fukami 8th Degree and Mait Kawas 3rd degree (one of the first female Judo black belt in the world).1979- Started Taekwondo/Taekwon-Do in Lebanon.1987- Moved to Italy (due to the Lebanese civil war) and continued my training in Rome under the guidance of Mr. Vincenzo Coteni.1989- Founded my first school in Rome.1992- Moved to France...2021-05-041h 07
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Tony Vella VIII - Part 2Master Tony Vella, a 8th Degree Black Belt with the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF). He is an international instructor and grading examiner with all his grades and qualifications recognised by the ITF which has over 100 member countries. He has been training in Taekwon-Do since 1982 and has been graded beginner to senior Instructor by Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha 9th Degree, the founder of Taekwon-Do in the UK.As a former member of the British National Team he has competed and won medals all over the world including: California, North Korea, Switzerland, Greece, Having served the public in the instruction of...2021-04-2834 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Tony Vella VIII - Part 1Master Tony Vella, 8th Degree Black Belt with the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF). He is an international instructor and grading examiner with all his grades and qualifications recognised by the ITF which has over 100 member countries. He has been training in Taekwon-Do since 1982 and has been graded beginner to senior Instructor by Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha 9th Degree, the founder of Taekwon-Do in the UK.As a former member of the British National Team he has competed and won medals all over the world including: California, North Korea, Switzerland, Greece, Having served the public in the instruction of Taekwon-Do...2021-04-2544 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with World Renowned Martial Artist Dave KovarHanshi Dave Kovar, the founder of Kovar Systems and Kovar’s Satori Academies, started his martial arts journey in 1972 as a teenager, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Tim. He began studying Kenpo Karate, training under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik and immediately fell in love with the martial arts. As he recalls, he was immediately hooked and still remembers the immediate confidence boost he felt after learning his first self-defense technique. Just 2 years later, at the ripe old age of 15, he began teaching.His martial arts journey was just beginning, but his student mindset would stay with him fo...2021-04-171h 09
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Martin Hewlett VIIMaster M Hewlett VIIth DegreeI started TKD in Germany when my Father was stationed in Rheindahlen. My first instructors were Roy Marsden, 3rd degree and Morris Matthews 1st Degree. Although based in Germany we were graded under the Dutch TKD association at the time. In 1985 I moved back to the UK and joined the UKTA with my gradings under FGMR Rhee Ki Ha.In the late 80’s I took over Tunbridge Well TKD school.I ran this and Hastings TKD until leaving full time instructing to join the Ambulance service. I now train in...2021-04-1050 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Highly Esteemed Martial Arts Teacher Tom Callos - Part 2Tom Callos Mini-Bio:Tom Callos is a 7th degree black belt under Ernie Reyes, Sr. --and a 1st dan in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Andre Galvao. His first lessons were in judo, in 1969. He earned his 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo in 1979 --and his Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu 49 years after he first stepped on the mats.Tom owned 2 schools located in Reno, Nevada that at their peak taught over 800 students each week. He was, for a time, in a partnership with his teacher in 11 schools in California’s Bay Area and owned a school located in Hi...2021-03-1938 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Highly Esteemed Martial Arts Teacher Tom Callos - Part 1Tom Callos is a 7th degree black belt under Ernie Reyes, Sr. --and a 1st dan in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Andre Galvao. His first lessons were in judo, in 1969. He earned his 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo in 1979 --and his Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu 49 years after he first stepped on the mats.Tom owned 2 schools located in Reno, Nevada that at their peak taught over 800 students each week. He was, for a time, in a partnership with his teacher in 11 schools in California’s Bay Area and owned a school located in Hilo, Hawaii which is now ow...2021-03-1748 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Senior Grand Master Phap Lu IX - Part 2Grand Master Phap Lu, 9th Dan, MBABiographyGrand Master Phap Lu currently holds a 9" Degree Black Belt and has held the followingtitles:• International Taekwon-Do Master Instructor• International Umpire and Examiner• Assistant Instructor for the Founder of Taekwon-Do; General Choi Hong Hi,(1985-2002)• President of Chan Hun International TaeKwon-Do Federation,www.chitf.org• Founder of Wu-Zen, a Canadian Martial art & Meditation, www.iwzf.org• Author of the self defence book-" Enough is Enough”• Author of TAEKWON-DO CURRICULUM TEXT BOOKS• Author of “Martial Art Business Management”• Producer of the Self-Defence DVD...2021-03-1648 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Senior Grand Master Phap Lu IX - Part 1Grand Master Phap Lu, 9th Dan, MBABiographyGrand Master Phap Lu currently holds a 9" Degree Black Belt and has held the followingtitles:• International Taekwon-Do Master Instructor• International Umpire and Examiner• Assistant Instructor for the Founder of Taekwon-Do; General Choi Hong Hi,(1985-2002)• President of Chan Hun International TaeKwon-Do Federation,www.chitf.org• Founder of Wu-Zen, a Canadian Martial art & Meditation, www.iwzf.org• Author of the self defence book-" Enough is Enough”• Author of TAEKWON-DO CURRICULUM TEXT BOOKS• Author of “Martial Art Business Management”• Producer of the Self-Defence DVD...2021-03-1545 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Natasa Manavaki VIIMaster Natasa Manavaki VII ITF HQ KoreaEurope Chairwoman of Education and AmbassadorTaekwon Do club owner and pro teaching tkd itf and Fitness since 1997 Seminary International Taekwon Do ITF 7th degree instructor A class refereeFitness ,Gravity Yoga,Pilates ,boxing and Tigers kids program instructor.One year (2018)year instructor in HQ Korea center of excellence program in South Korea Sejong city ,and conducting many seminars there also with well known GM's and Masters like Gm Sanders ,Master Kruk ,Gm Kang ,Master Lee Jongmok.2021-03-0855 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Michael Thompson VIIIMaster Michael Thompson VIII BSc Sports Science, Cert EdTae Kwon-Do CVName:Michael John ThompsonNicknames:The attitude re-adjustment officer or the Big left HookCurrent Grade:8th Degree ITF & Korean Kickboxing MasterNational Organisations:ITF HQ Scotland January 2018 to PresentUnited Kingdom Tae Kwon-Do Federation 1987 to 2018United Kingdom Tae Kwon-Do Association 1976 to 1987International Organisations:ITF HQ Korea January 2018 to PresentITF 1976 to 2018AETF 1976 to 2018Started Training:UKTA/ ITF Tae Kwon-Do 6th January 1976 in Elgin, Scotland under one of the most...2021-03-0457 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Master Paul McPhail VIIIHere I interview Master Paul McPhail 8th Degree from ITF New ZealandMaster McPhail began training in 1975 and attained 1st dan black belt at sixteen. He opened his first school in 1985, and began examining in 1988 on his promotion to 4th dan black belt. Master McPhail became Technical Director and Chief Examiner of ITFNZ in 1990.He attended many seminars with General Choi Hong Hi and received the 'Outstanding Instructor Medal' from the International Taekwon-Do Federation in 1994. He attained 8th dan black belt in 2013 and became a member of the ITF Technical and Instruction Committee in 2015.2021-02-2757 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with Grand Master KJN Dr Joe Cariati IXHere I interview Grandmaster KJN Joe Cariati, 9th Dan GM KJN Cariati started his martial art training in the early 70’s, with over 45 years of martial art training and experience, GM KJC Cariati is one of the most senior Ch’ang Hon Style Taekwondo practitioners in the world today.Serving and working with the late Founder of Taekwondo, General Choi Hong Hi, in the last 15 years of his life, allowed GM KJN Cariati to learn the original Taekwondo technique in its most authentic form. In between 1991 and 2002, he traveled with the late Founder as Personal Assistant throughout North...2021-02-2158 min
Black Belt InterviewsInterview with ITF HQ Grand Master Sanders IXHere I interview Grand Master Peter Sanders IX from the Netherlands9TH DAN TAEKWONDO (Chairman Masters Council HQ Korea) 8TH DAN HAPKIDO (Technical Director Europe) 7TH DAN TEUKGONG MOOSOOL (Technical Director Europe) MASTER SANDERS IS A MASTER WHO IS A WELL KNOWN REPRESENT OF KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS. HE HAS STUDIED AND PRACTISED MARTIAL ARTS FOR OVER 53 YEARSGrandmaster Peter Sanders 9th Degree Blackbelt in Taekwon-Do ITFGrandmaster Peter Sanders is an internationally renowned Grandmaster in various Martial Arts such as hapkido 8th degree and Teukgong Moosool 7th Degree.He is a...2021-02-1053 min
Bible Films PodcastLast Temptation of ChristMartin Scorsese's Last Temptation of Christ caused uproar when it was first released and even today it's still primarily discussed in those terms. But as it nears its twentieth anniversary it's about time that the film started to be discussed on the basis of its artistic merits.
(Director: Martin Scorsese)
(Cast:Willem Dafoe... Jesus, Harvey Keitel... Judas, Paul Greco... Zealot, Steve Shill... Centurion , Verna Bloom... Mary, Mother of Jesus, Barbara Hershey... Mary Magdalene, Harry Dean Stanton... Saul/Paul, David Bowie... Pontius Pilate, Juliette Caton... Girl Angel , Andre Gregory... John the Baptist, Peggy Gormley... Martha, Sister of Lazarus, Randy...2007-07-3107 min