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The Star
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Jiu-Jitsu warriors show they're ready for battle to end wait for gold at SEA Games
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Jiu-Jitsu exponents are hopeful of ending the gold medal wait at the Thailand SEA Games in December after a historic campaign at the South-East Asia (SEA) Championships in Philippines over the weekend. The national team came home with an eight-medal haul from the Newaza (ground) event from Manila. Seasoned campaigners Adam Akasyah and Cassandra Poyong struck gold in the men's below 77kg and women's below 57kg respectively while 15-year-old Akil Mikail Farrisadikin delivered gold in the Under-16 boys' below 56kg. Malaysia's two silver medals came through Joelle Wong Ai (women's below 57kg) and Damon Soo Yan Wei (men's below 69kg) while Cheah Wen Khyn (men's below 77kg), Jic Chia Ho Yee (men's below 69kg) and Alexander Paramanathan (men's Under-21 below 62kg) contributed bronze. The performances augur well for Malaysia's chances to end the six-year wait for a gold medallist in the popular martial arts sport. At the Thailand SEA Games, Jiu-Jitsu will offer a total of 18 gold medals across three disciplines - Newaza, Fighting and Duo Classic. Jiu-Jitsu made its SEA Games debut in the Philippines in 2019 with Malaysia taking silver and two bronze medals. The silver came from Cassandra in the women's below 55kg with Lee Ai Jin (women's below 45kg) and Adam (men's below 69kg) claiming the bronze medals. At the 2021 Vietnam Games, Adam secured a silver in the men's below 69kg while Bless Khoon Yin Yeap earned bronze in the women's below 48kg. At the last SEA Games in Cambodia two years ago, Adam again settled for bronze in the same category. Malaysia Jiu-Jitsu Federation (MJJF) president Lim Fang Han said the national team will still be underdogs in Thailand despite their promising outing. "It was a strong outing by the team. Our athletes showed what they can do but the SEA Games will be tougher and we prefer to see ourselves as the underdogs," said Fang Han, who is also the team's assistant coach. "We managed to observe our prospective opponents for the SEA Games but their strength was only 75 per cent," said Fang Han.
India Today
25-06-2025
- India Today
Fitness influencer 'Liver King' arrested after threatening Joe Rogan online
Social media fitness influencer Brian Johnson, also popularly known as "Liver King," was arrested on Tuesday night at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas. The 47-year-old was arrested by the Austin police following reported threats made against podcast host Joe Rogan through social reported by ABC news, the authorities say Johnson posted a video on Instagram Monday, in which he challenged Rogan to a physical fight, stating, 'Man to man, I'm picking a fight with you,' despite having no formal combat training. Rogan, a seasoned martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, has never interacted with Police Investigate Online ThreatsAfter the video went viral, investigators followed Johnson as he drove to Austin and continued to make threatening comments. In a police statement, Rogan said he did indeed consider the messages threatening. Detectives then obtained an arrest warrant for Johnson on a Class B misdemeanor count of making a terroristic on Johnson's social media captured the time leading to his arrest. He talked in the video about going to prison and a potential fight with Rogan. The officers were seen handcuffing him and leading him to a patrol to ABC News, Johnson is still in custody at Travis County Jail while the investigation goes on. Authorities refused to give more information, saying the case is arrest increases the Liver King's mounting number of controversies. Johnson also made news in 2022 when he admitted to steroid use, even though he had spent years propagating a "natural" body according to an ancient lifestyle and raw meat Warnings and BacklashMedical professionals have been continually negative in their review of Johnson's diet advice, cautioning against the health risks of eating raw meat and the psychological consequences of excessive body image stress. Harvard Medical School psychiatrist Dr. Harrison Pope warned in 2023 of the compulsive behaviors associated with steroid use and body steroid confession video gained more than 4 million views, triggering widespread outrage and contributing to a sudden drop in public confidence.- Ends
Ammon
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Brazilian Embassy organizes cultural event on Jiu-Jitsu game
Ammon News - The Embassy of Brazil in Jordan organized a cultural and sports event featuring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, held at the Mat05 - FIT Jiu-Jitsu/Samy ALJAMAL Club. The event was held under the patronage of the Brazilian Ambassador to Amman, Marcio Fagundes do Nascimento, and was attended by the President of Max Zero Five Club, Jordanian sports expert and international Jiu-Jitsu coach (master), Sami Al-Jamal, as well as a large number of members of the Brazilian community in Jordan, fans of the game, and a large audience. The event included a speech by Brazilian Ambassador Marcio Fagundes, who thanked everyone for accepting the embassy's invitation to attend this important event, which reflects the culture of the Brazilian people in all its forms. He noted that jiu-jitsu is a way of life for most Brazilians, and expressed his hope that the show would be admired and appreciated by viewers.
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
South Africa's MMA championship set to showcase top talent in Durban
MMA SA amateur athletes at a tournament this year Image: MMASA South Africa's top mixed martial arts athletes will be competing for the title of SA champion at the national event taking place in Durban. Mixed Martial Arts South Africa (MMASA) is hosting the youth, junior and senior national championship from Friday June 13 to 15 at the DLI Hall in Greyville. Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling. It incorporates techniques from various combat sports from around the world, including boxing, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu and karate. Preggy Valuyathum, president of MMASA, said they were looking forward to hosting about 150 participants, aged between 10 and 35, from across the country. Valuyathum said the three-day competition brings together youth and amateur fighters from across the country to compete, learn, and grow in a supportive, high-standard environment. "The MMASA nationals is designed specifically to promote amateur athletes and youth development in MMA, providing a safe and structured platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills and passion. 'Our priority is to nurture and empower young and amateur fighters through quality competition and development opportunities,' said Valuyathum. Winners in various weight and age categories at the MMASA nationals will earn the opportunity to represent South Africa at upcoming international IMMAF events, including IMMAF Youth World Championships in the UAE in July and the IMMAF Senior World Championships in Georgia in September. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading "This provides a valuable platform for South African athletes to compete on the global stage and gain international exposure," he said. He said martial arts is one of the fastest-growing sport in the world. It is a very safe and controlled sport. "MMA is perceived as a brutal sport, but its not the case. It is technical, but has a lot of safety measures," said Valuyathum. He said MMA was good for self-defence and is encouraging locals to attend and support the athletes at the event. Tickets are available at the door at R100 per person. SUNDAY TRIBUNE
Malaysian Reserve
02-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
UFC GYM® Unveils Powerful Franchise Opportunity with UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu
New Studio Model Empowers Entrepreneurs to Capitalize on Booming Jiu-Jitsu Market with Backing from the World's Leading MMA Brand LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UFC GYM®, the groundbreaking extension of UFC®, is introducing its newest franchise offering: UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu. This signature studio model, featuring nearly 2,500 square feet of space dedicated to practicing one of mixed martial arts' most popular practices, is designed to deliver world-class Jiu-Jitsu instruction, integrated MMA-inspired programming and a strong community culture – making it an exciting business opportunity for passionate martial artists and entrepreneurs alike. Photos available to download here, courtesy of UFC GYM® Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu offers a turnkey franchise model backed by the global power and credibility of the UFC GYM brand. Studios will be led by qualified Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, with instruction provided by experienced coaches, including certified black belts and higher. The model offers an ideal opportunity for black belts who are passionate about teaching but prefer to avoid the complexities of running a business. It's a path to ownership, professional growth and meaningful impact in a rapidly expanding market. This bold new concept will combine the dynamic discipline with UFC GYM's elite programming, delivering the benefits of MMA in a way that's more accessible to the broader fitness community, while also offering entrepreneurs a proven, high-growth business model backed by one of the most powerful brands in sports. UFC GYM's programming has been developed by top leaders in the discipline, who are certified through a rigorous process, assuring the best guidance in the industry. Members can experience MMA training in an environment that's comfortable for all levels, with programs available for youth and adults, from first-timers to competitive athletes. For those who desire competition, UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu will provide access to Alta Global Group's Warrior Training Program, a structured fight-camp-style program that empowers everyday athletes to train like fighters, with the potential to step into the Octagon. Throughout the studios, UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu will provide unified programming and belt testing developed by elite leaders in the discipline, ensuring consistency in instruction, testing and more. From black belts to professional strikers and mixed martial artists, only UFC GYM provides an all-in-one experience. 'With 2.8 million active practitioners in the U.S. alone, Jiu-Jitsu's popularity continues to surge as more people seek self-defense skills and dynamic fitness training,' said Adam Sedlack, CEO of UFC GYM. 'UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu delivers an authentic, world-class training experience, backed by UFC's unmatched credibility and brand strength.' To support franchisees, UFC GYM is partnering with BJJ Link, a premier gym management and engagement platform, to enhance the operational efficiency and community connectivity of its new UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu studios. BJJ Link provides a full suite of tools for gym operations, student engagement and content monetization, serving more than 50,000 active students and expanding reach to 18,000 gyms worldwide. The platform seamlessly integrates gym management, payment processing and social connectivity tools, optimizing engagement and revenue generation for gym owners. This collaboration reinforces mission to unify and modernize the martial arts industry while positioning UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu as a cutting-edge player in the combat sports ecosystem. UFC GYM models, including UFC GYM, UFC FIT and Class UFC GYM, now range from 1,500 to more than 85,000 square feet with the addition of the UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu, and are thoughtfully designed to give members the tools they need to embrace their fighting spirit and achieve their fitness goals. For those inspired by UFC GYM's growth and vision, opportunities to become a part of the brand through ownership are available. With locations already being developed across continents, joining the UFC GYM franchise provides entrepreneurs with the chance to be part of a global leader in the fitness industry. For franchising information, visit or contact franchiseinfo@ For more information and a list of locations, please visit
