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Just like royalty has dynastic families that rule over nations, martial arts have dynasties that rule over the world of combat. So here's a list of our top five family dynasties in martial arts...
5. The Machado Family
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<p>While often considered just an extension of the Gracie family, the Machado's do not actually descend from the Gracies, though they are cousins to the sprawling Brazilian clan and did originally learn their jiu-jitsu from them. But they've since branched off making their own important mark in the martial arts world. The family of five brothers - Carlos, Roger, Rigan, Jean Jacques and John have garnered a plethora of national and international championships between them.</p>4. The Canete Family
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzOTE1Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1OTM5NTMzN30.IrEn2ZmKzo_b1raGGW6Qvw1UVFahm6dI6gKhkmojR_g/image.jpg?width=1245&coordinates=0%2C29%2C0%2C635&height=700" id="003ae" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="680a4d3a1f666d665d20ff18ed85a064" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="canete escrima kali" /> <p>While Brazil has the Gracie and Machado families, the Philippines have the Canete family. Their pedigree dates back to at least the 1930s when Eulogio "Yoling" Canete, Filemon "Momoy" Canete and a number of their brothers helped form the Doce Pares Fencing Club, which eventually turned into one of the world's most widely practiced styles of Filipino martial arts. They were soon joined in the family business by youngest brother Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete who became, perhaps, the best known of all the Canetes. The family dynasty has continued into the second and third generations with renowned practitioners like Eulogio's son, Dionisio "Diony" Canete.</p>3. The Chen Family
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzOTE2My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MTQ3NTExMn0.cNigrpKYyR1rLLYHUdi6Oo0ntHV6RMkUZ9SXwc4-u5M/image.jpg?width=1245&coordinates=65%2C-1%2C61%2C1&height=700" id="aaf92" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="dad32eddcc2be8de860573ff084b0b73" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Chen Wangting Tai Chi" /> <p>A sprawling family clan that originally founded China's Chen Village in the 14th century, they're often credited as the creative force behind what became tai chi chuan in the 17th century. Family member Chen Wangting is considered by many the original founder of tai chi. The system was kept strictly within the clan until Yang Luchan was able to learn it in the 19th century before going on to popularize tai chi in other parts of China. Famed family member Chen Fake drew renown when he began teaching the style in Beijing during the 20th century. The family, and its brand of tai chi, continues into the 21st century with martial artists from around the world regularly making pilgrimages to the Chen Village to learn tai chi direct from the source.</p>2. The Gracie Family
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzOTE2NS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NzIzMzk2OX0.URLXiJEq3PgM5Dhq50gl2p1t1wiRlg223w_HU4i8YE8/image.png?width=1245&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&height=700" id="43a0a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e123071299471446861f73d518b125ec" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Gracie Family Jiu Jitsu" /> <p>Probably the most famous family in martial arts history, the Gracies started their association with jiu-jitsu in the 1920s when Carlos Gracie began his training. He was soon joined by his younger brothers Oswaldo, Gastao Jr., George and Helio. The brothers drew attention competing on the local fighting and wrestling circuit and eventually produced offspring, like Carlos's son Carlson, who made their own reputations in Brazil. But their brand of jiu-jitsu became an international phenomenon when Helio's son Rorion moved to the United States and began teaching the art there, eventually leading to the creation of the first UFC event, won by Rorion's younger brother Royce. With the continued success of family members like Roger Gracie and Carlos's great granddaughter Kyra Gracie in the 21st century, the clan remains synonymous with high level jiu jitsu across the world.</p>1. The Yagyu Family
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzOTE2OC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzOTc2NjQ5NX0.Dvv23kQ2MajQ4CxbQbHxy8HhkJcCYmeIHfvOcmOIa5k/image.png?width=1245&coordinates=0%2C73%2C0%2C310&height=700" id="d636a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="54e4cf8971de793468ddcdbb35cdf719" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Yagyu Munetoshi" /> <p>There's no family that has a more illustrious or longer verifiable martial arts lineage than Japan's Yagyu clan. The family's association with Japanese swordsmanship dates back to at least the mid-16th century when Munetoshi Yagyu learned a method called shinkage-ryu. Becoming a master of the style, Yagyu's name was added to the system creating the famed Yagyu shinkage-ryu, one of the most well known brands of swordsmanship in Japanese history. Munetoshi's son, Munenori, would go on to become the official fencing instructor to the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan. a position the family would maintain for more than 250 years. Meanwhile, the alleged exploits of Munenori's own son, Jubei Mitsuyoshi, are still celebrated in modern movies and TV shows. And while Munenori and his descendants headed the Edo branch of the style, the main line of Yagyu shinkage-ryu remained under the care of other family members in the province of Owari. It continues to be lead, more than 400 years after its founding, by the Yagyu family.</p>From Your Site Articles
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ONE Championship: Teo v Xiong set for Inside The Matrix
October 22 | 2020
ONE Women's Strawweight World Champion "The Panda" Xiong Jing Nan has been a force in the division since her arrival to Asia's largest sports media property. As the only woman to hold the title, she has warded off challengers ever since.
But at ONE: Inside The Matrix on Friday, October 30, she will see a familiar face across the ONE Circle in Tiffany "No Chill" Teo.
The two women originally met for the inaugural ONE Women's Strawweight World Champion in January 2018. Xiong was able to get a fourth-round stoppage to begin her reign. Since that time, "The Panda" has defended the crown three times against Laura Balin, Samara Santos Cunha, and Angela Lee.
<p>She stands alone in the record books, but Teo is bringing a pen with her to etch her name as the next strawweight queen.</p><p>Teo's road to another title shot has seen her beat Michelle Nicolini and Ayaka Miura. In Singapore, Teo gets a chance at redemption and usher in a new era in the strawweight division.</p><p>It is a rematch that cannot be missed.</p><p>The five-round title tilt will be a part of a stacked card in "The Lion City." Four World Championships will help fill out the six-bout card, and this rematch will help bring more excitement to the event.</p>
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An Interview with Paul Andrews
Xing Yi Quan is a Chinese internal martial art. In the same family as Tai Chi and Bagua Zhang, but not as well known. Hopefully, that will change. As a Xing Yi Quan instructor and practitioner, myself, I am always looking to see what is out there for instruction and bringing, what I consider to be a great art for health and self-defense, to a wider audience. Enter Paul Andrews.
<p>Paul is the head Instructor of Xing Yi Academy in the U.K., a Level 3 Instructor with the Yongquan Chinese Martial Arts Association, and an Advanced Instructor in the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain and a lifetime member of the Five Thunder Martial Arts Association. He produces a full range of instructional video content as well as teaching in-person classes. He took some time out of his schedule to talk about the art of Xing Yi.</p>
Xing Yi is not very well-known in the West. How would you describe it to someone?
<p>Although Xing Yi has kicks, takedowns, throws and locks, it is predominately a stand-up striking art. It uses whole-body momentum to generate heavy strikes whilst remaining mobile and evasive.</p><p>It is especially known for simultaneous attack and defense making use of slips and close evasions rather than hard blocks or physical control of the opponent. We look to evade with positioning, similar to how a boxer might evade by ducking and weaving.</p>Have you fought competitively with Xing Yi?
<p>I've competed in friendly but competitive bouts between other members of the Yongquan Chinese Martial Arts Association (there were around four or five separate schools with different martial arts at the time).</p><p>A memorable bout was with Matthew Calvert, (a Tai Chi, Choy Lee Fut, and Judo practitioner and a former British Open San Shou champion), in the first round I hit him in the side of the head and knocked him onto one knee, and he called for a temporary stop to the fight. After being checked out we decided to continue and at the end of the second round he caught my leg and took me to the floor with a really nice sweep that knocked the wind out of me. We decided to call that one a draw.</p><p>I competed in full contact European Chinese Swordfighting tournaments in 2011 and 2012. We use heavy wooden (hickory) swords with padded armour and masks.</p>WATCH: Xing Yi Academy Showreel
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3edf5157629d0579297e34d0e54fb2e2"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R5uSAuuqRok?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span>What was the competitive fighting experience like for you?
<p>I enjoy testing myself against others but no longer feel I have anything to prove. For me, competition and combat are a way to test that my practice is not delusional. I can do that with my training partners or other martial arts friends without having to enter a competition but training and competing with people outside your circle of training partners is good for dealing with the unexpected too.</p><p>Now, I see combat more about testing how you can apply your movement and energy, rather than predefined techniques. In many ways Xing Yi doesn't really have techniques it is based on principles. The artistry is the use of and adaptation of the energy and movement, taking what you have learned and expanding upon it. So, testing in non-cooperative situations gives you feedback, if you win you know something is working, if you lose then you know you need to work on something.</p>What do you think is the most important thing to train whether for competition or just to improve understanding and application of the art?
<p>Most people just want to learn "power generation", how to hit hard. But much more important is not getting hit and being able to connect your strikes. So, for combat, positioning and distancing are the most important and its footwork that gives you these skills.</p><p>Secondly, is what I might call shamanic technique, but others might call it anything from Qi Gong or Nei Gong to meditation. This is about training your mind, body, and spirit to work together and unify, bringing discipline, mindfulness, and playfulness into your practice: essential for training both the art and for competition.</p>Why do you think people should study Xing Yi?
<p>It is an art which bridges between many interests. It is practical but also deeply philosophical, direct and powerful, but also looks to be evasive and use relaxed force. It can be applicable for competition or combat or used to investigate yourself and nature. If you want to go deep with a martial art, I can't think of any other that has the diversity of Xing Yi.</p>What are your goals for yourself and for Xing Yi?
<p>One goal advanced Xing Yi practitioners sometimes have is to research a new animal Xing not within the 12 standard animals and this is something I may look at myself at some point. I hope to have the chance to return to China and visit more Xing Yi schools and record some of their practices to open up more of the art to a global audience. We are looking to provide more online content and courses from Xing Yi Academy and help others get their arts out there.</p>From Your Site Articles
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UFC's Fight Island to debut July 11th with UFC 251
UFC and Black Belt Magazine
The UFC's Fight Island, located on Yas Island in Abu Dahbi, debuted July 11th with UFC 251 and will continue this Saturday with UFC 254. Here are all the answers to your questions about this martial arts paradise.
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing quarantine, UFC president Dana White had been planning on how he'd be able to continue having events despite growing concerns. As sports leagues across the world began to cancel seasons, Dana White began work on a plan that would enable a safe zone for his fighters to continue events despite continued global restrictions. That dream came true with Fight Island!
<p>To dive into the idea of a Fight Island, you have to first understand the context of a venue like this. If the idea of an island dedicated to the world's elite martial artists squaring off in an exotic location doesn't bring you back to thoughts of <a data-linked-post="2645905441" href="https://blackbeltmag.com/searching-for-tony-jaa-the-hottest-martial-arts-movie-star-since-jackie-chan-and-jet-li-part-1" target="_blank">Bloodsport</a> then you may want to ask yourself of you are a true fan or not.</p>
The Hype Is Real
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ef37e0e7a101da66d7e22dfb514a4764"><iframe type="lazy-iframe" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Y7rl7NBHBc?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Fight Island got off to a hot start at UFC 251 when Petr Yan tasted UFC gold for the first time while Alexander Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman defended their belts. Now, the fight of the year will take place there when the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov puts his spotless record on the line against the most violent man in mixed martial arts, Justin Gaethje.</p>Where is Fight Island?
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQzODQwOS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyODMyMzU3M30.OpTxRZSLsE68w_o87Hj8LpmTosZ9M9KLlUyrDpyGr9c/image.jpg?width=2000&coordinates=0%2C27%2C0%2C954&height=1500" id="c019f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d43f675809121680f1838c69ee1b01f0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="fan art of UFC Fight Island" />Fan art by Deviant Art for Fight Island
<p>Since this idea became a reality, many have been wondering the actual of location of Fight Island. We now know that UFC's Fight Island will reside as part of <a href="https://www.yasisland.ae/" target="_blank">Yas Island</a> in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The location should not have been a surprise, considering that a company closely related to the UAE government called<a href="https://www.arabianbusiness.com/media/403602-exclusive-abu-dhabis-flash-entertainment-sells-its-10-ufc-stake" target="_blank"> Flash Entertainment</a> once owned as much as 10% of the UFC. </p><p>Yas Island is a man-made island. The island is also home to <a href="https://www.yasisland.ae/en/theme-parks/ferrari-world-abu-dhabi" target="_blank">Ferrari World</a>, <a href="https://www.yasisland.ae/en/theme-parks/yas-waterworld-abu-dhabi" target="_blank">Yas Waterworld</a>, and <a href="https://www.yasisland.ae/en/theme-parks/warner-bros-world-abu-dhabi" target="_blank">Warner Brothers World Abu Dahbi</a>. The Fight Island feature will make a nice addition to this already sprawling complex in the Persian Gulf. </p>How Does This Keep Fighters Safe?
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQzODUzNC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMzY2MDk2M30.O93lT8nNnGq5Ia2TOA8C6FZAZRu55hwj8FJC8nSAX6w/image.jpg?width=980" id="3b28d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1e79169735ebec2099a1ed62a65d0e86" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to feature UFC's Fight Island" />Yas Island which will feature UFC's Fight Island
<p>The idea behind creating this venue was to establish a "safe zone" for fighters during events. The island remains relatively private and closed to the public. The island's "safe zone" allows only those affiliated with the UFC to enter. The UFC staff for this period consists of around 630 people in addition to fighters and their limited corners. The UFC estimates that around 3,300 antigen tests for COVID-19 will be performed during this time. </p>The Octagon
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQzODYxNS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTg1OTkzMn0.GYYsrMq2fcglovYTD_AdZ72RxHz1_SXb9CFkJA-Q_3c/image.jpg?width=980" id="f8e34" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4ad07c0be33082664e206b3d69acd7ac" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Fight Island Octagon" />​Fight Island Octagon
<p>The arena will also feature an octagon with an extended size. The Fight Island octagon will be 30 feet across in contrast to the Apex arena's 25 feet width. Apex arena in Las Vegas has held a hand full of events since the restrictions related to COVID-19 began.</p>What About The Facilities?
<p>The facility has generated a rigorous plan for testing prior to events. All people in attendance have to travel from a designated hub airport. Each fighter has to complete a COVID test prior to leaving and quarantine overnight until test results arrive. Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, the fighters are again tested for COVID and quarantined until their results come back negative. If they are positive, they are escorted to a designated hotel to await treatment or travel arrangements home.</p><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.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.W2OKMRE0DHIZnipxrlRJIhY7ZxsmPIKW082LJxeX13U/img.jpg" id="ac57c" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="de522f6b6f0573110d47f1b811b6fc0d" alt="UFC Fight Island complex on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi" />
Map of Fight Island complex on Yas Island
<p>Those attending the events have no shortage of facilities upon arrival. They have access to some of Yas Island's other attractions for entertainment. Each team also receives training facilities and stays at one of two hotels, The W or the Crown Plaza. In total, seven hotels are utilized for those in coordination and participation in UFC events along with the restaurants and amenities they all offer. </p>More Venue Photos
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQzODU3Ni9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1ODg5MTE3OH0.9vRmX5TvQsurZE9SjWmjuvA3w4e-DtoExNBTELn4DFo/image.jpg?width=980" id="aff5a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e4f0dd04c34e149a47ac5e568a84ce2a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Yas Island Marina" />
Outside Fight Island Complex and Yas Island Marina
Tune In Saturday Night!
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6667a75d58afb25a83f75c950b1f3ee6"><iframe type="lazy-iframe" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wy31YTg8HC0?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Now that you know everything there is to know about Fight Island, all you have to do is tune in Saturday night! Khabib Nurmagomedov is the UFC's most dominant champion in history, but the knockout power of Justin Gaethje could shock the world and change MMA lore forever.</p>From Your Site Articles
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