Martial arts

TRILLER FIGHT CLUB PRESENTS PACMAN VS. DK YOO

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Friday, October 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the only eight-division world champion in boxing and the first boxer to win the lineal championship in five different weight classes, Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2) is used to making history, and he did it again when he announced his return to the ring by being in two places at once.

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  • On December 10, Pacquiaowill meet South Korean martial arts star DK Yoo in Seoul in a pay-per-view event presented by Triller Fight Club and FITE, the largest digital sports and entertainment platform in the world, owned by Triller.
  • "The entire team at Triller is ecstatic," said David Tetreault, President of Triller Fight Club.
  • "PacMan vs. DK Yoo"is the latest combat sports event presented by Triller Fight Club, which shook up the sports and entertainment world in 2020 when boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones battled in Los Angeles in a pay-per-view event that garnered 1.6 million buys.
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Youth Esports Franchise XP League Receives Coveted STEM Accreditation

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has been awarded the STEM.org Accredited Experience Trustmark, making the brand the first and only esports franchise to be certified as a STEM.org Accredited Educational Program. This designation is a milestone for XP League, as it provides players and parents further trust and confidence about the brand's programming being superior in the industry.

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  • "We are elated and honored to be recognized as a STEM Accredited Educational Program," said Jay Melamed, XP League CEO and Brand President.
  • XP League has designed a custom coaching program and certification that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.

Passage to Host "Knostalgia" Hip-Hop/Martial Arts Festival in the Metaverse Featuring Martial Club & RZA

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

WINCHESTER, Va., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage, a platform for creating and connecting metaverse experiences, today announced Knostalgia, a hip-hop / martial arts festival in partnership with rapper Philippe Prosper (better known as "Rap Is A Martial Art").

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  • Held exclusively in Passage, the first-of-its-kind festival will feature the exclusive release of Rap Is A Martial Art's new project "Knostalgia," with appearances and performances by Martial Club, RZA, Cory Gunz, Mickey Factz, and more.
  • WINCHESTER, Va., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage , a platform for creating and connecting metaverse experiences, today announced Knostalgia , a hip-hop / martial arts festival in partnership with rapper Philippe Prosper (better known as " Rap Is A Martial Art ").
  • The Knostalgia lineup will feature performances, talks, and appearances by prominent hip-hop and martial artists, including:
    "It's been a long-time dream of mine to merge the worlds of hip-hop and martial arts in one event," said Rap Is A Martial Art.
  • "As Martial Club, we have long prided ourselves in being on the cutting edge of martial arts in cinema," said Daniel Mah, co-founder of Martial Club.

Representatives from 90 nations join hands to revive the Modern Pythian Games organized by Delphic India Trust

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

The first Pythian Games will be held in 2027, the Junior Pythian Games in 2025, and the Para Pythian Games in 2024.

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  • The first Pythian Games will be held in 2027, the Junior Pythian Games in 2025, and the Para Pythian Games in 2024.
  • Mr. Bijender Goel, is the founder of Delphic India trust and International Pythian council that holds the intellectual property rights for the 'Modern Pythian Games'.
  • He said that the Pythian Games had been part of the Pan Hellenic Games in ancient Greece since 582 B.C.
  • Anilkumar; and Mr. Jose Charles Martin, Managing Director, M and C Group of Companies, Coimbatorealso spoke of their support for the modern Pythian Games.

Representatives from 90 nations join hands to revive the Modern Pythian Games organized by Delphic India Trust

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

The first Pythian Games will be held in 2027, the Junior Pythian Games in 2025, and the Para Pythian Games in 2024.

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  • The first Pythian Games will be held in 2027, the Junior Pythian Games in 2025, and the Para Pythian Games in 2024.
  • Mr. Bijender Goel, is the founder of Delphic India trust and International Pythian council that holds the intellectual property rights for the 'Modern Pythian Games'.
  • He conceptualised the idea of Pythian games, addressed the press conference and briefed them on the concept of this game.
  • He said that the Pythian Games had been part of the Pan Hellenic Games in ancient Greece since 582 B.C.

Youth Esports Franchise XP League Adds Industry Leader to Team

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team. The brand has recently named Justin "Jay" Hairston as Director of Special Programs, bringing his years of experience with the biggest teams and brands in esports, gaming and entertainment to the growing national franchise brand.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team.
  • In his new role with XP League, Hairston will also take the lead in the development, implementation and performance of the XP League virtual esports program.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.

The Little Gym and Snapology Debut First-of-its-Kind Joint Children's Discovery Center and Gym

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Little Gym International, the world's premier enrichment and physical development center for children, and Snapology, the number one children's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) franchise – both part of the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company Unleashed Brands – today announced the opening of its first-ever joint discovery center and gym in Flower Mound, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 17. Located at 5801 Long Prairie Road, the new state-of-the-art play center provides enrichment and interactive activities for children ages four months through middle school in Flower Mound, allowing them to learn, play and grow under one roof.

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  • On the opposite side of the center, The Little Gym offers engaging activities including parent-child classes and Pre-K and grade school gymnastics.
  • "It's a treat to expand our Discovery Center 2.0 concept into Texas and also co-create the ultimate children's enrichment space in collaboration with The Little Gym," said Laura Coe, Brand President & CEO of Snapology.
  • The Little Gym and Snapology discovery center and gym in Flower Mound will be open every day, with hours varying by brand.
  • The Little Gym International, Inc., was formed in 1992 to franchise The Little Gym concept.

Urban Air Adventure Park Signs Highest Number of New Leases in Two Years

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, celebrated its largest lease signing month in the past two years with eight leases signed for new parks during the month of August. This year, the brand has already signed 33 new leases across the country with an additional pipeline of 35 new locations in various stages of lease negotiations to expand Urban Air's footprint into more communities.

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  • The team looks for buildings that are 40,000 50,000 square feet with 18-foot clear heights, which is ideal for Urban Air build outs.
  • Urban Air is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world with over 20 different attractions such as intense ropes courses, Urban Air's Sky Rider, Battle Beams, laser tag, dodgeball courts, electric Go-Karting, obstacle courses and more.
  • Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages.
  • Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology , The Little Gym , XP League , Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts .

Tai Ji Men’s Bell of World Peace and Love Rings in Silicon Valley

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Friday, September 2, 2022

Congressman Ro Khanna after he rang Tai Ji Mens Bell of World Peace and Love.

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  • Congressman Ro Khanna after he rang Tai Ji Mens Bell of World Peace and Love.
  • Fremont Mayor Lily Mei presented a certificate of recognition to Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, the leader of Tai Ji Men, congratulating and commending Tai Ji Men .
  • On this special occasion, a video was played featuring the highlights of Tai Ji Mens recent ceremonies of ringing the Bell of World Peace and Love.
  • Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy : Tai Ji Men is an ancient menpai (similar to school) of qigong, martial arts, and self-cultivation.

Youth Esports Franchise XP League Teams Up with Next Level Esports

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has partnered with Next Level Esports to develop an exclusive training and certification program for XP League coaches. The new XP League coaching certification program is the only one of its kind in the gaming industry by its emphasis on positive reinforcement for school-age players.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has partnered with Next Level Esports to develop an exclusive training and certification program for XP League coaches.
  • XP League, a fast-growing emerging youth esports franchise brand, has designed a custom coaching program that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.