Issue # 265 – March 2026
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3 Word from Publisher – Woojin Jung.- Own the Most Trusted Independent Voice in Taewondo
6 Interview: The Mind Behind the Match — A Referee’s Perspective on Modern Taekwondo Master Arnold
ChungWhat core principles guide your
decision-making when refereeing high-level matches
8 A Thousand TechniquesAre Useless If You Don’t
Know Your BodyBy: Masoud HayeriKhyaviLately, I’ve gained some weight, and perhaps
thisphysical change sparked a mental challenge: If I wereto face a confrontation in my current
state—withadded weight, advancing age (I’m 52 years old)
9Kids Corner – Blippi Tries Taekwondo: A High-Energy Adventure in Kicks, Courtesy, and Confidence When Blippi steps into a Taekwondo dojang, youknow something
colorful, curious, and wonderfullyenergetic is about to happen.
11 Animation Meets Martial Arts
K-pop Demon Hunters, the vibrant Netflix animated film, has captivated global
audiences with its unique blend of music,action, and Korean culture. At its core lies a powerful
martial arts influence—Taekwondo—woven seamlessly into the choreography, character movements, and storytelling.
14 Iowa Kukkiwon Branch: Advancing Standards, Unity, and Technical Excellence
in the Midwest The Iowa Kukkiwon Branch continues to strengthen Taekwondo across
the state through high-quality education, instructor development, and events that bring
practitioners together under shared standards. Its most recent achievement—a statewide Iowa
Kukkiwon Poomsae Seminar
17 Thank You to Master Ryan BishopPresident, Iowa Taekwondo
Alliance • Partner in StatewideUnity The Iowa Taekwondo community extends its sincere
appreciation to Master Ryan Bishop, President of theIowa Taekwondo Alliance
19 Finding Strength, Community, and Hope ThroughTaekwondo**
*By Allison* When my son and I first stepped into the dojang,
Taekwondo was meant to be a form of therapy
20 The Fractured Mat:he Betrayal of theAmerican Coach and
AthleteBy Herb PerezWhen you have dedicated over fifty-five years to thissport—from
the early days of training to earning a 9thDan, and ultimately standing atop the Olympic podium in
Barcelona in 1992—you understand exactlywhat it takes to build a champion.
23 Gibson’s 10th Annual
Taekwondo Tournament Shines in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, Iowa — On March 14th, the gymnasiumbuzzed with excitement as Gibson’s
10th Annual Taekwondo Tournament marked a decade of community, competition, and martial arts excellence.
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3Word from Publisher – Woojin Jung.- Own the Most Trusted Independent Voice in wondo
6Interview: The Mind Behind theMatch — A Referee’s Perspective on Modern TaekwondoMaster Arnold
ChungWhat core principles guide your
decision-making when refereeing high-level matches
8 A Thousand TechniquesAre Useless If You Don’t
Know Your BodyBy: Masoud HayeriKhyaviLately, I’ve gained some weight, and perhaps
thisphysical change sparked a mental challenge: If I wereto face a confrontation in my current
state—withadded weight, advancing age (I’m 52 years old)
9Kids Corner – Blippi Tries Taekwondo:A High-EnergyAdventure in Kicks,Courtesy, andConfidenceWhen
Blippi steps into a Taekwondo dojang, youknow something
colorful, curious, and wonderfullyenergetic is about to happen.
11Animation Meets Martial Arts
K-pop Demon Hunters, the vibrant Netflix animated film, has captivated global
audiences with its unique blend of music,action, and Korean culture. At its core lies a powerful
martial arts influence—Taekwondo—woven seamlessly into the choreography, character movements, and
storytelling.
14 Iowa KukkiwonBranch: AdvancingStandards, Unity, and Technical Excellence
in the Midwest The Iowa Kukkiwon Branch continues to strengthen Taekwondo across
the state through high-quality education, instructor development, and events that bring
practitioners together under shared standards. Its most recent achievement—a statewide Iowa
Kukkiwon Poomsae Seminar
17 Thank You to Master Ryan BishopPresident, Iowa Taekwondo
Alliance • Partner in StatewideUnity The Iowa Taekwondo community extends its sincere
appreciation to Master Ryan Bishop, President of theIowa Taekwondo Alliance
19 Finding Strength, Community, and Hope ThroughTaekwondo**
*By Allison* When my son and I first stepped into the dojang,
Taekwondo was meant to be a form of therapy
20 The Fractured Mat:he Betrayal of theAmerican Coach and
AthleteBy Herb PerezWhen you have dedicated over fifty-five years to thissport—from
the early days of training to earning a 9thDan, and ultimately standing atop the Olympic podium in
Barcelona in 1992—you understand exactlywhat it takes to build a champion. 23 Gibson’s 10th Annual
Taekwondo Tournament Shines in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, Iowa — On March 14th, the gymnasiumbuzzed with excitement as Gibson’s
10th Annual Taekwondo Tournament marked a decade of community, competition, and martial arts
excellence.
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