Martial arts

MPK Equity Partners Successfully Exits Investment in Unleashed Brands

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Monday, February 27, 2023

DALLAS, Feb 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MPK Equity Partners, LLC ("MPK") announced today the sale of its portfolio company Unleashed Brands, LLC ("Unleashed") to Seidler Equity Partners.

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  • DALLAS, Feb 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MPK Equity Partners, LLC ("MPK") announced today the sale of its portfolio company Unleashed Brands, LLC ("Unleashed") to Seidler Equity Partners.
  • We have watched them successfully navigate growing from 38 Urban Air locations at the time of our investment to over 800 locations across six brands today," said Nick Huerta, a Partner of MPK.
  • The Unleashed team is grateful for the many insights and strategic vision provided by Patrick, Nick, and the rest of the MPK team.
  • We are all proud of what has been created and look forward to the many opportunities ahead with the Unleashed Brands."

Urban Air Franchisee Expands with Unleashed Brands, Adds Fourth Brand to Portfolio

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Garcia, a franchisee with Urban Air Adventure Park, recently signed his second, third, and fourth brand franchise agreements with Unleashed Brands, making him the first quad-brand owner within the platform. Unleashed Brands is the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company that includes category-leading brands Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101, and Premier Martial Arts.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Garcia, a franchisee with Urban Air Adventure Park, recently signed his second, third, and fourth brand franchise agreements with Unleashed Brands , making him the first quad-brand owner within the platform.
  • Unleashed Brands is the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company that includes category-leading brands Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology , The Little Gym , XP League , Class 101 , and Premier Martial Arts .
  • Garcia began his partnership with Unleashed Brands as an Urban Air franchisee with two locations, one in Littleton, Colo., which opened in May 2019, and one in Albuquerque, NM, which opened in September 2019.
  • Urban Air is the ultimate indoor adventure park and party place for children of all ages, providing a broad array of attractions for every adventurer.

Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Introduces Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Chicago Community

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club, a martial arts training facility in the heart of Chicago, is proud to announce a new and unique brand of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ( BJJ ) to the Chicagoland area.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club, a martial arts training facility in the heart of Chicago, is proud to announce a new and unique brand of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ( BJJ ) to the Chicagoland area.
  • Founded in 2021 by Jiu Jitsu legend Adem Redzovic, Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club is centrally located in the heart of Chicago.
  • The Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club is committed to giving back to the Chicago community.
  • For those looking to learn more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Chicago or martial arts in general, the Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club invites you to stop by for a tour of the facilities or to try a class.

Way Of Martial Arts Adds New Martial Arts Equipment And Gear Hub To Its Website

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Monday, February 20, 2023

A spokesperson for the website said, “You will discover a wealth of information about the essential equipment for any combat sport.

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  • A spokesperson for the website said, “You will discover a wealth of information about the essential equipment for any combat sport.
  • In addition to gear and equipment reviews, you can also find evaluations on informational products like workout apps, programs, and digital master courses at the Way of Martial Arts gear and equipment hub.
  • The website’s commitment to objectivity has already earned them a strong community of martial arts enthusiasts who know they can rely on Way of Martial Arts for reliable advice and guidance.
  • To find out more about Way of Martial Arts and to take a look at its new equipment and gear hub, please visit the website at https://wayofmartialarts.com/ .

Harris Williams Advises Unleashed Brands on its Strategic Partnership with Seidler Equity Partners

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Unleashed Brands, backed by founder Michael Browning, management, and a group of private investment firms, on its strategic partnership with Seidler Equity Partners (SEP).

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Unleashed Brands, backed by founder Michael Browning, management, and a group of private investment firms, on its strategic partnership with Seidler Equity Partners (SEP).
  • We could not be more honored to have partnered with a visionary like Michael and the entire Unleashed Brands team,” said Ryan Budlong, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • Unleashed Brands was previously backed by a number of private investment firms, including Mantucket Capital (Mantucket), MPK Equity Partners, and AHR Growth Partners.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

 A Tour Around Beijing for A Happy Chinese New Year|2023 Overseas “Happy Chinese New Year” Online Gala Invites International Friends to Come Around

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

The 2023 Overseas “Happy Chinese New Year” Online Gala is sponsored by People's Government of Beijing Municipality, City of Helsinki, and embassies of China in Finland, Estonia, Greece, Belgium and Canada.

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  • The 2023 Overseas “Happy Chinese New Year” Online Gala is sponsored by People's Government of Beijing Municipality, City of Helsinki, and embassies of China in Finland, Estonia, Greece, Belgium and Canada.
  • Four premium cultural performances will also be aired live, in a variety of art forms such as music, dance, and martial arts.
  • The event invites Chinese and foreign friends to Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchanges Center for a happy gathering.
  • They will visit the exhibition of the Global Zodiac Design Competition, taste Spring Festival dishes and exchange new year gifts.

Unleashed Brands Experiences Record Growth and Expansion in 2022, Unveils Plans for Continued Momentum in 2023

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

In addition to these impressive milestones, Unleashed Brands made significant investments to build out their Shared Services Team which supports all platform brands and franchisees.

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  • In addition to these impressive milestones, Unleashed Brands made significant investments to build out their Shared Services Team which supports all platform brands and franchisees.
  • The company expanded its home office space and hired 124 new team members to support the platform's growth.
  • With continued momentum in 2023, we're excited for another milestone year for Unleashed Brands."
  • To learn more about franchising with Unleashed Brands and current opportunities, please visit unleashedbrands.com .

DUO: DATES UNLIKE OTHERS - THE NEW DATE PLANNING APP FOR COUPLES FROM ARIE LUYENDYK AND LAUREN BURNHAM LUYENDYK

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From married couple Arie and Lauren Burnham Luyendyk comes DUO: Dates Unlike Others, a ground-breaking iOS and Android compatible application that cultivates unique dates and experiences for couples. DUO will offer couples three distinctive features to embark on exciting relationship experiences. Users swipe through hundreds of creative date ideas, receive a "Surprise Date" planned by expert date planners, and later this year, the "Group Date" feature, which will set up couples of similar interests on pre-planned dates. DUO launches on the app store nationwide on March 1st. 

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  • An Experience-Matching Solution for Couples Looking for Exciting Date Ideas, Surprise Dates and Group Date Experiences Launches Nationwide on March 1st.
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From married couple Arie and Lauren Burnham Luyendyk comes DUO: Dates Unlike Others , a ground-breaking iOS and Android compatible application that cultivates unique dates and experiences for couples.
  • Users swipe through hundreds of creative date ideas, receive a "Surprise Date" planned by expert date planners, and later this year, the "Group Date" feature, which will set up couples of similar interests on pre-planned dates.
  • Additionally, with its distinctive "Group Date" feature coming soon, DUO will encourage new friendships by planning expertly crafted group-dates to introduce like-minded couples.

Global Wellness Summit Releases Annual Report: 12 Wellness Trends for 2023

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today released its annual "Future of Wellness" report, the longest-running, most in-depth (160-pages) and only truly global forecast of the newest directions in wellness. The 12 wellness trends for 2023 were unveiled today at a media event in New York City (media can request a free copy of report).

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  • Multisensory experiences boom; wellness remakes the urban landscape, and people jump into the world's "wild waters"
    NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today released its annual " Future of Wellness " report, the longest-running, most in-depth (160-pages) and only truly global forecast of the newest directions in wellness.
  • The 12 wellness trends for 2023 were unveiled today at a media event in New York City (media can request a free copy of report ).
  • With a critique of wellness as a relentless cultural appropriator, one trend details how wellness travel will shift from "global smorgasbord" to Indigenous wellness at the source.
  • The 2023 Global Wellness Trends are supported by Biologique Recherche and Art of Cryo.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Modified Workout/Training Gloves (MBQ-268)

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Monday, January 23, 2023

My design ensures a proper fit and it enables you to engage in a consistent and uninterrupted workout."

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  • My design ensures a proper fit and it enables you to engage in a consistent and uninterrupted workout."
  • The invention provides an improved design for workout/training gloves.
  • The original design was submitted to the Manhattan sales office of InventHelp.
  • 21-MBQ-268, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.