Focus on Taekwondo Podcast

Today’s interview is with Alex Gillis about his book, “A killing art: The untold history of Taekwondo” Firstly we chat about what motivated Alex to undergo such a comprehensive study into the unknown history of Taekwondo? Within the book Alex talks about the KCIA quite a lot I ask him was he worried about the consequences exposing such secrets could cause? ……and did any harm come to him? We both chat about doing a follow-up book? After all, he must know enough new secrets to compel him to write part 2…… I always wondered and was happy to ask Alex if he knew back in the day when he started Taekwondo what he knows about Taekwondo from his investigations does he think he would still have chosen Taekwondo to practice and develop himself with or has it all spoilt the respect he had for the art/organisation? People can get in touch with Alex on the links listed below, I also asked Alex can people still buy the book and if so where is the book available to buy? See below for the answer. This last question I asked Alex what is it that makes Taekwondo different to other martial arts and lastly what does it take to be a black belt- I’m interested to hear what the listeners think of his answer please comment on facebook your thoughts. * Facebook: Alex Gillis [https://www.facebook.com/alex.gillis.777] * Twitter: @AlexBGillis [https://twitter.com/AlexBGillis] * Instagram: alexgillis.tkd [https://www.instagram.com/alexgillis.tkd/] * Amazon: A KILLING ART: THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF TAEKWONDO [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Art-History-Updated-Revised/dp/1770413006/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527279297&sr=8-1&keywords=the+killing+art] * Website: akillingart.com [http://akillingart.com/]

Today's interview is with Alex Gillis about his book, “A killing art: The untold history of Taekwondo” Firstly we chat about what motivated Alex to undergo such a comprehensive study into the unknown history of Taekwondo? Within the book Alex talks about the KCIA quite a lot I ask him was he worried about the consequences exposing such secrets could cause? ……and did any harm come to him? We both chat about doing a follow-up book? After all, he must know enough new secrets to compel him to write part 2…… I always wondered and was happy to ask Alex if he knew back in the day when he started Taekwondo what he knows about Taekwondo from his investigations does he think he would still have chosen Taekwondo to practice and develop himself with or has it all spoilt the respect he had for the art/organisation? People can get in touch with Alex on the links listed below, I also asked Alex can people still buy the book and if so where is the book available to buy? See below for the answer. This last question I asked Alex what is it that makes Taekwondo different to other martial arts and lastly what does it take to be a black belt- I'm interested to hear what the listeners think of his answer please comment on facebook your thoughts. Facebook: Alex Gillis Twitter: @AlexBGillis Instagram: alexgillis.tkd Amazon: A KILLING ART: THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF TAEKWONDO Website: akillingart.com

Today’s interview is with Adam Corrigan – From Team GB to Team Alpha Male. Adam has competed for three different National Teams in Taekwondo on three different continents and now is an MMA athlete under the famous Team Alpha Male. We discuss his Taekwondo history and how his journey has taken him to different corners of the earth. So we move onto MMA and how he finds training with one of the top UFC teams and about how easy was it to transition from Taekwondo to MMA. We also discuss how different it is fighting in the cage than in the Taekwondo ring. Up next we talk about the new style Taekwondo and if he thinks the transition is harder now for athletes as the game has changed so much since he competed. We move onto what’s next for Adam as he’s also a highly respected fitness instructor where he’s based, and we chat about his 4 weeks 2 failure. Hear Adams views on what makes Taekwondo different from other martial arts and what he believes it takes to be a black belt. Get in touch with Adam at the following links; * Facebook: @corriganfitness [https://www.facebook.com/corriganfitness/] * Twitter: @Adam_Corrigan [https://twitter.com/adam_corrigan] * Instagram: @adam_corrigan [https://www.instagram.com/adam_corrigan/] * Website: www.corriganfitness.com [https://www.corriganfitness.com/] * Website: www.4weeks2failure.com [https://www.4weeks2failure.com/optin] * Email: adam@corriganfitness.com [adam@corriganfitness.com]

Today's interview is with Adam Corrigan - From Team GB to Team Alpha Male. Adam has competed for three different National Teams in Taekwondo on three different continents and now is an MMA athlete under the famous Team Alpha Male. We discuss his Taekwondo history and how his journey has taken him to different corners of the earth. So we move onto MMA and how he finds training with one of the top UFC teams and about how easy was it to transition from Taekwondo to MMA. We also discuss how different it is fighting in the cage than in the Taekwondo ring. Up next we talk about the new style Taekwondo and if he thinks the transition is harder now for athletes as the game has changed so much since he competed. We move onto what’s next for Adam as he’s also a highly respected fitness instructor where he’s based, and we chat about his 4 weeks 2 failure. Hear Adams views on what makes Taekwondo different from other martial arts and what he believes it takes to be a black belt. Get in touch with Adam at the following links; Facebook: @corriganfitness Twitter: @Adam_Corrigan Instagram: @adam_corrigan Website: www.corriganfitness.com Website: www.4weeks2failure.com Email: adam@corriganfitness.com

So today’s interview is with Carl Evans he is the Sports Science Support Officer and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Liverpool John Moores University. We chat about his current job and his PhD which is to do with weight making for Taekwondo athletes. We also cover physiology of a Taekwondo athlete and S&C thoughts. Next, we talk about the new 5% rule in World Taekwondo. Carl still coaches and has worked with various national team members from various national teams and is now working with India. Carl explains the best place for athletes to go to is a university with a sports science lab and to work together to improve body composition etc. Carl is happy to answer questions and looks forward to hearing from everyone get in touch using the links below. And finally the one last question – what is it that makes Taekwondo different to other martial arts and how would he describe what it takes to be a black belt. It’s an interesting answer so don’t miss it. How can people get in touch with Carl? See links below… * Facebook: Carl Evans [https://www.facebook.com/koryodan] * Twitter: @CoachCarlEtkd [https://twitter.com/coachcarletkd] * LinkedIn: Carl Langan-Evans [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carl-langan-evans-0b9b8b6a]