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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
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzOTE0OS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyODM4Mjg1MH0.8-cPS5utHP1zXLaxarCb58hAevMPOIH5WV1snCtkUrI/image.jpg?width=980" id="23837" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="153ce548b5ccd1addb8cd9760332d791" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Machado Jiu Jitsu" />jiujitsustyle.com
<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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The first two Virtual Fight Tour events were streamed from New York and Georgia, but this card went down in Texas with a roster full of fighters from the Lone Star State. Despite several injuries, every fight was well-contested and gave sport karate fans the show they signed up for. Keep reading for results and analysis of every bout.
Tyson Wray def. Manuel Hernandez (FINAL: 16-10)
<p>The first two matches of the evening featured some talented junior fighters. Tyson Wray, son of Virtual Fight Tour promoter Jessie Wray, has made several appearances as a coach for the promotion and continued making his father proud by kickstarting the night against Texas native Manuel Hernandez of <a href="https://blackbeltmag.com/sport-karates-major-teams/team-gipsy" target="_blank">Team Gipsy</a>. Wray, who represents <a href="https://blackbeltmag.com/sport-karates-major-teams/team-next-level" target="_blank">Team Next Level</a>, fell behind early in the match as Hernandez scored a fade-away back fist. Hernandez continued to fight defensively through the first round as Wray continued to attack and keep the score close. Round two saw Hernandez switch up his strategy by lifting his lead leg more, but he was not throwing the kicks and Wray took advantage with a series of step-in hand techniques. Wray got the upper hand on Hernandez on the final few clashes of the second round to claim an 11-8 lead, then pulled away in the third with a couple of defensive side kicks that gave him a six-point victory.</p>Jason Letona def. Alex Mancillas (FINAL/OT: 24-23)
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://blackbeltmag.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDU3ODUzMC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYwOTY4MTE1N30.R7OL2depjDjJJTtasNX0klGHGW7UWX9VUcnyW68DC90/image.png?width=1245&coordinates=0%2C14%2C0%2C53&height=700" id="a5a9f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6b2f340d813d53cb7f5ff11b51c7df5b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="Jason Letona" /><p>The young rising stars continued to shine bright in the second bout as <a href="https://blackbeltmag.com/sport-karates-major-teams/team-paul-mitchell" target="_blank">Team Paul Mitchell</a>'s <a href="https://blackbeltmag.com/alex-mancillas-athlete-profile" target="_blank">Alex Mancillas</a> challenged Jason Letona of <a href="https://blackbeltmag.com/sport-karates-major-teams/top-ten-team-usa" target="_blank">Team Top Ten USA</a>. Letona would strike first with a fast takeoff and a defensive side kick to jump out to a two-point lead. Mancillas responded with a pair of reverse punches to tie the score. After a few more exchanges Letona had jumped ahead, but Mancillas orchestrated a 3-1 run to end the round with Letona clinging to a 7-6 lead. The momentum began to swing in favor of Mancillas early in round two as he scored on a defensive side kick and spinning hook kick to the head, until Letona put together a 3-0 run to end the round with his one-point lead in tact. The fight intensified as the athletes exchanged many clashes and Letona battled an apparent toe injury that resulted in several injury timeouts. As time expired with Letona out of bounds following a clash, Mancillas was able to score a final time to even the match and send it to overtime. The fighters continued the back-and-forth nature of the bout through the one-minute overtime period and Letona would ultimately score at the buzzer to win a thriller. </p>Anthony Merricks def. Chris Robinson (FINAL: 19-13)
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<p>The next match began with two veteran fighters feeling each other out as Team Gipsy's Vito Rodriguez exchanged a series of fakes with Texas point fighting legend Willie Hicks. Rodriguez drew first blood with a defensive side kick and Hicks answered shortly after with a speedy takeoff. Then, on a clash near the edge of the ring, Rodriguez landed a reverse punch while Hicks attempted a jumping round kick. The clash sent Hicks to the hard flooring outside the matted ring, at which point he writhed in pain for several minutes as the medic assessed his condition. Hicks was unable to continue and Rodriguez took the win since it was not malicious contact that caused the injury. In his post-fight interview, Hicks complimented his opponent and explained that his shoulder popped out when he took the hard fall.</p>Regena Thompson def. Alyssa Guillen (FINAL: 9-10, Guillen Unable to Continue)
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<p>The main event of the evening was a callout match that featured challenger Chance Turner of Team Gipsy and formidable foe <a href="https://blackbeltmag.com/kameren-dawson" target="_blank">Kameren Dawson</a> of <a href="https://blackbeltmag.com/sport-karates-major-teams/team-dojo-elite-power" target="_blank">Team Dojo Elite - Power</a>. Dawson has asserted himself as one of the best point fighters on the planet with his remarkable success over the past few seasons and had a sixty-pound weight advantage going into the bout, which had many point fighting fans concerned that it could be a blowout. However, Turner is a veteran fighter who went toe-to-toe with Dawson for the entirety of the match. The Texas native was active early as he scored two quick points to take the lead. Dawson responded with a round kick to the body and an impressive head kick, and after a few more exchanges Turner trailed Dawson by only a point going into the second. Turner continued to look very impressive in the second round as some explosive hand techniques helped him regain his two-point lead with a score of 10-8. Dawson was attempting to counter Turner's blitzes with a lead-hand ridge hand technique, but the judges were consistently calling in favor of the aggressor. Dawson adjusted midway through the round and started to use his lead leg more, which opened up scoring opportunities with his hands and helped him tie the match going into the final round. As Turner battled an arm injury caused by multiple strikes on the strong frame of his opponent, Dawson began to pull away. He scored on a step-in, followed by a round kick that seemed to land on Turner's chin, and a few additional striking combinations that sealed the victory in Dawson's favor. After the fight, Dawson complimented Turner for his role as a new father and reflected on the relationship he had with his own father, the great Gerald Dawson who tragically passed in December of 2018. Dawson also criticized his own performance and remarked that he "fought like garbage", a testament to his humility and mindset to always continue improving.</p>
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