In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we sit down with Amy Truesdale, MBE, a four-time European champion, three-time World Champion, and Paralympic champion in Taekwondo. Amy shares her inspiring journey from starting Taekwondo at the age of eight, influenced by her parents, to conquering various challenges and achieving monumental success in the world of martial arts. She talks about her transition from the ITF style in TAGB to Olympic-style WT, her experiences at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games, and the mental and physical struggles she overcame to become a champion. Amy also discusses her future plans, including gearing up for the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles and her aspirations to become a full-time coach. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness in the face of adversity.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Amy Trusdale's Journey
01:18 Early Beginnings in Martial Arts
05:43 Transition to Olympic Style Taekwondo
08:54 Challenges and Triumphs in Paralympic Taekwondo
10:03 Life as a Full-Time Athlete
11:53 Mental Struggles and Overcoming Adversity
18:20 Current Competitions and Future Plans
20:09 The Paralympic Experience and Media Coverage
21:21 The Paralympian Journey
22:12 Childhood Challenges and Parental Influence
23:51 The Drive to Succeed
25:39 Training for the Next Paralympics
26:07 The Reality of Competitive TaeKwonDo
31:04 Achievements and Recognition
34:19 Future Plans and Coaching Aspirations
37:43 Growing Awareness for Para Taekwondo
39:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The Elite Podcast is a brand-new show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who are at the top of their industry and profession. The guests will be from different backgrounds including combat sports, military, and business to coaching. Lee will be finding out along with you why they have become the best in their fields and enjoyed acclaimed success and what they all share – their determination to become ELITE in their field.

Lee Matthews is a former paratrooper, kickboxing world champion and now entrepreneur. He is the owner of the UK's biggest chain of martial arts centres.

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