A historic medal haul rarely happens by accident. We unpack how Brazil engineered four finalists and two world titles through clear planning, ruthless scouting, and conditioning that didn’t fade in the final minute. Maria’s long-awaited women’s world crown set the tone; Enrike’s rise from a turbulent home environment to world champion showed what happens when talent meets structure and belief. The thread through each story is the same: know the bracket, know yourself, and perform when it coun...
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A historic medal haul rarely happens by accident. We unpack how Brazil engineered four finalists and two world titles through clear planning, ruthless scouting, and conditioning that didn’t fade in the final minute. Maria’s long-awaited women’s world crown set the tone; Enrike’s rise from a turbulent home environment to world champion showed what happens when talent meets structure and belief. The thread through each story is the same: know the bracket, know yourself, and perform when it coun...
When Athletes Shine and Leaders Throw Shade: Taekwondo's Power Dynamics
Masters Alliance
56 minutes
2 months ago
When Athletes Shine and Leaders Throw Shade: Taekwondo's Power Dynamics
From the remote venue of Muju, Korea ("the middle of back-ass nowhere," as our hosts colorfully describe it), the Warehouse 15 podcast delivers an unfiltered analysis of the Grand Prix Challenge that combines technical breakdowns with candid commentary on the politics affecting taekwondo. The spotlight shines brightest on two American performers - CJ Young securing gold in the welterweight division and 19-year-old Victor Rodriguez delivering the tournament's most impressive upset by defeatin...
Masters Alliance
A historic medal haul rarely happens by accident. We unpack how Brazil engineered four finalists and two world titles through clear planning, ruthless scouting, and conditioning that didn’t fade in the final minute. Maria’s long-awaited women’s world crown set the tone; Enrike’s rise from a turbulent home environment to world champion showed what happens when talent meets structure and belief. The thread through each story is the same: know the bracket, know yourself, and perform when it coun...
