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A Black Belt Way of Life

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by New York Black Belt Center

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The most important lesson Master Joseph Lupo Jr. received from his father was, "A black belt is worn around your heart, never your waist." This quote became the foundation that Master Joe lives by, and the basis for his show. Master Joe is a sixth-degree Taekwondo black belt and owner of the New York Black Belt Center in Queens, NY since 2010. With over four decades of knowledge and insight, Master Joe interviews guests in and around the martial arts world, sharing their life experiences and philosophies to motivate listeners to become a black belt in whatever path they walk.

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Episode thumbnail for For the Love of the Game - Making Sport Taekwondo Better with Master Mark Warburton

June 24, 2026

For the Love of the Game - Making Sport Taekwondo Better with Master Mark Warburton

<p>Master Mark Warburton returns remotely to the new and improved Press Record Studio from Sarnia, Canada. Tonight's topic? Making Taekwondo better from the grassroots through the elite level. All the criticism is constructive and done out of a lifelong love for the sport. Master Mark Warburton has dedicated his life to Taekwondo coaching and competition. He has been through every rule change thrown at all the athletes and coaches. He is vocal on social media outlets regarding these issues and now brings it to our podcast for the world to watch and listen to. Master Mark Warburton does not bash the modern game of Taekwondo. He acknowledges the past and those who shaped the landscape for all of us to have a platform. Always keeping martial arts principles at the forefront of everything expressed from his point of view. An opinion that carries weight and is to be respected. </p><p></p><p>For everything, A Black Belt Way of Life and Master Mark Warburton, click below:</p><p></p><p>Sarnia Olympic Taekwondo - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sarniatkd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sarniatkd/</a></p><p></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@blackbeltwayoflife" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@blackbeltwayoflife</a></p><p>Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/276fCOHsnHb8YcakObQqWP?si=6cf665afac1043eb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/276fCOHsnHb8YcakObQqWP?si=6cf665afac1043eb</a></p><p>Amazon Music - <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d314fb1-51bb-4232-b3ab-60247520f343/a-black-belt-way-of-life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d314fb1-51bb-4232-b3ab-60247520f343/a-black-belt-way-of-life</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-black-belt-way-of-life/id1769633501" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-black-belt-way-of-life/id1769633501</a></p><p></p><p>Best Martial Arts/Mooto USA - <a href="https://bestma.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bestma.us</a></p><p>Kickfit Taekwondo shoes - BBWOL at checkout for a discount - <a href="https://www.kickfit.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kickfit.us</a></p><p></p><p>Press Record Studios - <a href="https://pressrecordstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pressrecordstudios.com/</a></p><p></p><p>New York Black Belt Center - <a href="https://nybbc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nybbc.org/</a></p>

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April 29, 2026

A Life Lesson: A Health Scare Turns Master Joe Into A Student

<p>Living a healthy lifestyle, both inside and outside the four walls of the New York Black Belt Center, is a priority for Master Joseph Lupo Jr. Master Joe often uses analogies when explaining certain things to students. One such analogy is something his mother (the head chef and owner of L'Italiano Trattoria) always says, "we eat first with our eyes, then our mouth." Master Joe often refers to this because, upon entering the dojang, it's important that the student or potential student see a "model" of health. Master Joe takes great pride in his physical appearance. All through hard work, lots of exercise, proper nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. But that all changed when Master Joe took it upon himself to get checked by a cardiologist due to some family occurrences that transpired this past year. What he found through blood work and an exam called a "calcium score" changed his life. High cholesterol and a dangerously high calcium score, all through genetics. Master Joe's saving grace was a healthy lifestyle and, as the doctor put it, "a beautiful heart." </p><p></p><p>With the help of his amazing guest, Dr. Daryl Thuroff, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist, and Licensed Massage Therapist, Master Joe has decided to turn this life-altering experience into a learning lesson. Dr. Daryl, a past guest on BBWOL, gives her perspective from an Eastern medicine standpoint while not arguing or fighting with the Western medicine approach. Daryl sides with Western Medicine and offers how her approach can aid and help in this process. </p><p></p><p>Knowledge is power. The more we know, the better we can approach any obstacle that comes our way. Forever teaching us, we are always students. </p><p></p><p>For everything BBWOL, click below.</p><p></p><p>Dr. Daryl Thuroff DACM, LMT - <a href="https://www.yinovacenter.com/team/daryl-thuroff-dacm-l-ac-lmt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yinovacenter.com/team/daryl-thuroff-dacm-l-ac-lmt/</a></p><p>Dr. Daryl would also like to mention - The LAD or "widowmaker," which refers to The Left Anterior Descending Artery which is the largest coronary artery.</p><p>Press Record Studios - <a href="https://pressrecordstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pressrecordstudios.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Official Apparel Company - <a href="https://bestma.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bestma.us</a> Kickfit Taekwondo shoes - use promo code BBWOL at check out for a discount - <a href="https://kickfit.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kickfit.us</a> New York Black Belt Center - <a href="https://nybbc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nybbc.org</a></p>

Episode thumbnail for Master Jeff Pinaroc: Bringing a Lifetime of Experience and Taekwondo Success to the USA Masters Team

April 1, 2026

Master Jeff Pinaroc: Bringing a Lifetime of Experience and Taekwondo Success to the USA Masters Team

<p>Master Jeff Pinaroc's Taekwondo journey began in Chicago, Illinois. But it wasn't until he moved to Dallas, Texas, and set foot into Chang Lee's Taekwondo, where he was surrounded by and began training with Taekwondo champions like Dae Sung Lee, Clay Barber &amp; James Villasana, that Master Pinaroc's Taekwondo career took off. Fighting in both junior and senior divisions by the age of 13, he qualified for the 1988 Olympic Team Trials. The inaugural Olympic Games for the sport of Taekwondo. After he decided to retire from a successful competition career, he turned his attention to developing champions. He did just that, taking a young boy named Stephen Lambdin and turning him into an Olympian representing the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One would think what is left for someone who has accomplished so much in the sport taekwondo, becoming the head coach for the USA Masters Team. A group of athletes where egos are checked at the door and camaraderie is paramount. Master Pinaroc's story is one of a truly endless Taekwondo journey.</p><p>Make sure to follow our guest, production company and everything BBWOL:</p><p>Master Jeff Pinaroc - <a href="https://www.pinaroctkd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pinaroctkd.com</a></p><p>USA Masters Team - <a href="https://usamastersteam.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://usamastersteam.org</a></p><p>Black Belt Way of Life Podcast</p><p>YouTube - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@blackbeltwayoflife" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/@blackbeltwayoflife</a></p><p>Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/276fCOHsnHb8YcakObQqWP?si=694b07f440014ac9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/276fCOHsnHb8YcakObQqWP?si=694b07f440014ac9</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-black-belt-way-of-life/id1769633501" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-black-belt-way-of-life/id1769633501</a></p><p>Amazon Music - <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d314fb1-51bb-4232-b3ab-60247520f343/a-black-belt-way-of-life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d314fb1-51bb-4232-b3ab-60247520f343/a-black-belt-way-of-life</a></p><p>BBWOL Show Producer - Press Record Studios - <a href="https://pressrecordstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pressrecordstudios.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Official Apparel Company - <a href="https://bestma.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bestma.us</a></p><p>Kickfit Taekwondo shoes - use promo code BBWOL at check out for a discount - <a href="https://kickfit.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kickfit.us</a></p><p>New York Black Belt Center - <a href="https://nybbc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nybbc.org</a></p>

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What is A Black Belt Way of Life?

The most important lesson Master Joseph Lupo Jr. received from his father was, "A black belt is worn around your heart, never your waist." This quote became the foundation that Master Joe lives by, and the basis for his show.

Master Joe is a sixth-degree Taekwondo black belt and owner of the New York Black Belt Center in Queens, NY since 2010. With over four decades of knowledge and insight, Master Joe interviews guests in and around the martial arts world, sharing their life experiences and philosophies to motivate listeners to become a black belt in whatever path they walk.

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This podcast updates weekly.

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