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Creator of the Web Series "Enter The Dojo"
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...
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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>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.
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.
UFC's Fight Island to debut July 11th with UFC 251
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!
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>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>​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>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>Outside Fight Island Complex and Yas Island Marina
The 20-minute feature details the charismatic leader's struggles and triumphs ahead of the first season of The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition, which is set to debut in 2021.
