Martial arts Reality show

Hong Kong-based actress JuJu Chan and her husband, Antony Szeto, have begun production on a reality show called ‘Fight’n Chance’. Chan recently starred in the action film ‘Jiu-Jitsu,’ alongside Nicholas Cage and Tony Jaa, but has also appeared in the Netflix series, ‘Wu Assassins.’ Szeto brings his background in martial arts stunt coordination (‘Ghost in a Shell’) and directing (‘Wushu’, ‘Fist of the Dragon’). Each episode will take a complete beginner, teach them a striking discipline for four weeks before finally fighting a real opponent to test their skills.

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McGregor Rescues Irish Gym From Closure

UFC superstar and former champion, Conor McGregor, rescued an MMA gym from closure at the last minute. SBG Portarlington gym, in Laois, Ireland, announced it’s final class as a direct result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Fellow Irishman McGregor also trains within the SBG family in his hometown of Dublin and decided to support them amidst the crisis. With Conor’s help, the gym will remain open and serving the local community.

Kung Fu Nuns to the rescue

‘Kung Fu Nuns’ deliver Covid-19 relief aid and advice to communities in the Himalayas. The Buddhist nuns, who all train in martial arts, are a new generation of women defying odds and stereotypes with their practice. Sometimes trekking for hours, they deliver food, toiletries, and masks to those hit hardest by the pandemic.

They are given the nickname “Kung Fu nuns” due to the fact that they train in martial arts. …

Philippines Bans Youth Combat Sports

A petition was filed in the Philippines seeking to ban youth contact sports. Bill №1526 entitled ‘An Act Banning Minors from Full-Contact Competitive Sports’ would prohibit anyone under 18 years old from competing in martial arts not limited to, but including boxing, MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, and judo.

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UFC Champ Stranded in US

Israel Adesanya, UFC’s middleweight champion, is currently stranded in the US with his team after traveling to corner a fellow City Kickboxing fighter. New Zealand, where the team resides, released an ‘isolation voucher system’ requiring all inbound passengers to have a ‘voucher.’ However, when the system launched, Adesanya and his crew were all on Abu Dhabi’s ‘Fight Island.’ There are no vouchers available until December 11th. In the meantime, they have taken up residence in Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ, San Diego, where the champ is refining his BJJ skills.

BJJ ‘Death Squad’ Moves to Puerto Rico

John Danaher (esteemed teacher and 4th-degree black belt) and his “death squad” have left Renzo Gracie Academy in Manhattan, NYC, for Puerto Rico. The fitness industry was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in metropolitan areas such as New York. This had a devastating effect on BJJ gyms, slashing training attendance, and competitions (where most trainers make their money). The move may be temporary until restrictions ease up in America, but for now, Danaher will focus on a ‘new philosophy of teaching and refining our beloved art.’ …

A Muay Thai coach used his martial arts skills to defeat a kidnapper in New York’s Central Park. Brian Kemsley, 33, tackled the man when he saw him trying to snatch a baby out of its stroller. Also trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Hemsley subdued and held the man on the ground until authorities arrived. The perpetrator, who showed clear signs of mental illness, was taken to Bellevue Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.

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Virtual Taekwondo

Over 2,000 young athletes participated in a virtual Taekwondo competition over a two day period. The event, held by the Philippine Taekwondo Association, was scored and judged in real-time to give young students a chance to connect and compete with their peers. …