Martial arts

Peng Liyuan, spouses of Central Asian leaders visit historic theater

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Peng first took her guests to a Qinqiang opera art museum in the Yisushe Theater cultural block, where they viewed exquisite items related to the folk opera.

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  • Peng first took her guests to a Qinqiang opera art museum in the Yisushe Theater cultural block, where they viewed exquisite items related to the folk opera.
  • China stands ready to strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation with Central Asian countries and promote mutual understanding and friendship among peoples, Peng said.
  • China has become one of the main destinations and preferred countries for students in Central Asian countries to study abroad.
  • The number of Central Asian students studying in China has rapidly increased after the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Nonprofit to Launch First Truly Inclusive Indoor Playground Offering Programming and Therapies for Children of All Abilities

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Complete Playground, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing inclusive activities and programming for children of all ability levels (ages six months to 14 years)  and families, announced today it will fill a void in New York City with the Fall 2023 debut of its first facility.  The one-of-a-kind 40,000 square-foot electronics-free space for supervised open play, enriching programming and specialized therapies will be located at 30 Broad St. in Manhattan's FiDi neighborhood.  It will be the largest by far of less than a handful of indoor playgrounds in a city with more than one million children under the age of 14, providing a captivating year-round environment promoting energetic movement as an alternative to video games and over-use of electronic diversions.

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  • The one-of-a-kind 40,000 square-foot electronics-free space for supervised open play, enriching programming and specialized therapies will be located at 30 Broad St. in Manhattan's FiDi neighborhood.
  • Moreover, it will be the only indoor playground that is inclusive, designed to engage the one-in-five children who are neurodiverse, as well as the neurotypical.
  • It will also be the only one to serve as a family center with activities and programming for parents.
  • For years, the child attended classes for non-verbal autistic children, until, at the urging of a trusted educator, Reznik transferred him to a class that was inclusive of neurotypical children.

Snapology Franchisees Expand Unleashed Brands Portfolio with Acquisition of Second Brand

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

DALLAS, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam and Charlee Ruben, established franchisees of children's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) brand Snapology in Lehi, Utah, have acquired three existing and five new Premier Martial Arts locations in the state, becoming multi-brand owners with Unleashed Brands, the world's leading youth enrichment franchise platform company. This expansion demonstrates the Ruben's continual dedication to the Unleashed Brands' mission of providing more youth in the Utah communities with opportunities to learn, play and grow.

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  • This expansion demonstrates the Ruben's continual dedication to the Unleashed Brands' mission of providing more youth in the Utah communities with opportunities to learn, play and grow.
  • Since then, they have grown into one of Snapology's top-performing franchises and have now decided to expand their investment portfolio with Unleashed Brands.
  • "We felt very encouraged by the Unleashed Brands team with their support and resources to take this leap and expand our leadership into Premier Martial Arts.
  • To learn more about franchising with Unleashed Brands, please visit unleashedbrands.com .

Unleashed Brands CIO Recognized Among Top Technology Executives

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Friday, April 7, 2023

DALLAS, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Andrews, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Unleashed Brands, the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company, was recognized by HMG Strategy as one of the industry's top-performing technology executives who are making a difference in their organizations.

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  • DALLAS, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Andrews, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Unleashed Brands , the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company, was recognized by HMG Strategy as one of the industry's top-performing technology executives who are making a difference in their organizations.
  • Andrews joined Unleashed Brands in May 2022, becoming the company's first-ever CIO.
  • Andrew's next goal is to expand the Unleashed Brands Command Center platform, a fully-integrated suite of business management solutions for franchise owners, to be available across all six brands.
  • "Chris has been a monumental leader for Unleashed Brands by bringing fresh ideas on how to best leverage technology so we can continue to support our franchisees and customers while growing our platform," said Michael O. Browning Jr., Founder & CEO of Unleashed Brands.

KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and DRAGON Brand Release New Limited Edition Collection, embodying the 'Kungfu spirit' and exploring new fields of lifestyle.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

And lastly, KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and DRAGON Brand Release New Limited Edition Collection.

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  • And lastly, KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and DRAGON Brand Release New Limited Edition Collection.
  • Prepare to be amazed as KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION, a cutting-edge lifestyle brand powered by the revolutionary Web3 platform KUNGFUVERSE, unveils its highly-anticipated collaboration with the Dragon brand, inspired by the legendary Jackie Chan and his iconic 'Kungfu spirit'.
  • Get ready for a ground-breaking collaboration as KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and the Dragon brand join forces to elevate lifestyle design to a whole new level.
  • The KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and Dragon brand collaboration series seamlessly blends creativity and meticulous attention to detail, effortlessly capturing Jackie Chan's distinctive personality.

KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and DRAGON Brand Release New Limited Edition Collection, embodying the 'Kungfu spirit' and exploring new fields of lifestyle.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

And lastly, KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and DRAGON Brand Release New Limited Edition Collection.

Key Points: 
  • And lastly, KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and DRAGON Brand Release New Limited Edition Collection.
  • Prepare to be amazed as KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION, a cutting-edge lifestyle brand powered by the revolutionary Web3 platform KUNGFUVERSE, unveils its highly-anticipated collaboration with the Dragon brand, inspired by the legendary Jackie Chan and his iconic 'Kungfu spirit'.
  • Get ready for a ground-breaking collaboration as KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and the Dragon brand join forces to elevate lifestyle design to a whole new level.
  • The KUNGFU LIMITED EDITION and Dragon brand collaboration series seamlessly blends creativity and meticulous attention to detail, effortlessly capturing Jackie Chan's distinctive personality.

Unleashed Brands Taps 20+ Year Franchise Industry Veteran Scott Thompson as New Brand President for Premier Martial Arts

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

DALLAS, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Martial Arts (PMA), a franchise brand that specializes in teaching karate, krav maga, and kickboxing for children and adults has named Scott Thompson as the company's new Brand President, effective immediately. Premier Martial Arts is part of the youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, which is comprised of sister brands Urban Air Adventure Park, The Little Gym, Snapology, Class 101, and XP League. Premier Martial Arts joined the Unleashed Brands family in December 2021.

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  • DALLAS, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Martial Arts (PMA), a franchise brand that specializes in teaching karate, krav maga, and kickboxing for children and adults has named Scott Thompson as the company's new Brand President, effective immediately.
  • Premier Martial Arts is part of the youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands , which is comprised of sister brands Urban Air Adventure Park , The Little Gym , Snapology , Class 101 , and XP League .
  • Premier Martial Arts joined the Unleashed Brands family in December 2021.
  • "It's my continued passion to support the Premier Martial Arts culture and help our franchisees operate successful Martial Arts studios."

A Total Chi Energy weekend: Cultivate your Mind, Body, Spirit

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

ARMONK, N.Y., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chi Force is excited to announce a workshop focused on understanding, feeling and harnessing the power of Chi energy, May 19-21,2023.

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  • ARMONK, N.Y., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chi Force is excited to announce a workshop focused on understanding, feeling and harnessing the power of Chi energy, May 19-21,2023.
  • The weekend workshop will include a section devoted to the generation of Chi power through the study of 21 form, a Tai Chi exercise developed by Master Ren Guang Yi.
  • In addition, the workshop will provide lectures featuring Jonathan Miller, a well-known businessman discussing how to implement the study of Tai Chi into everyday life and business.
  • There will be classes and exercises for understanding Tai Chi and Qigong, breathing and meditation.

YouFit Gyms Launches Free Self-Defense Classes on March 21, 2023

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month YouFit Gyms member, Nashali Alma was assaulted in her apartment complex gym and made national headlines for defending off her attacker. Nashali, a student and fitness competitor, escaped physically unharmed, but many others aren't as fortunate. YouFit Gyms is supporting Nashali and women everywhere with the launch of Free Self Defense classes to teach women life-saving self-defense skills. Classes will be held March 21-23 at YouFit locations across South Florida and will be open to the public with an RSVP.

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  • YouFit Gyms is supporting Nashali and women everywhere with the launch of Free Self Defense classes to teach women life-saving self-defense skills.
  • Classes will be held March 21-23 at YouFit locations across South Florida and will be open to the public with an RSVP.
  • "We want to help Nashali tell her story and make sure we do our part to help women defend themselves by offering free Self-Defense classes open to the public," says Brian Vahaly, CEO of YouFit Gyms.
  • For more information about YouFit Gyms, visit youfit.com and follow YouFit Gyms on social media at @youfitgyms.

Important International Recognition Bestowed upon AMTD Team

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

He also supported the “Lumieres Hong Kong” event, which inherits the long-standing French light and shadow event “Lyon Light Festival”.

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  • He also supported the “Lumieres Hong Kong” event, which inherits the long-standing French light and shadow event “Lyon Light Festival”.
  • Hamdullahpur is currently also a professor in Waterloo Engineering and serves as chancellor of International Business University.
  • Dr. Hamdullahpur commented: “I am proud of Calvin’s recognition by the French Government.
  • Establishing a cultural bridge between China and Hong Kong and, France is a shining example of his passion and commitment to arts and culture.