The Centurion

Century Martial Arts has been named the official gi sponsor for the US Grappling World Team. The Midwest City, Oklahoma-based company is the world leader in the martial arts industry and a longtime supporter of martial arts athletes. Their latest sponsorship coincides with the US team’s upcoming competition in the United World Wrestling’s Grappling World Championships in Minsk, Belarus, Sept. 29 - Oct 2. Century is providing two gis for every USA team member competing in the Gi Grappling division. This will ensure they go into the competition outfitted with the proper apparel for this grappling style. Additionally, Century is providing the team’s coach and official with competition gis. 

GRACIE FAMILY HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Three members of the Gracie family, Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie, and Carlson Gracie, were posthumously honored with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award in martial arts for their contributions to the creation of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The award was presented as part of the opening ceremonies at the 2016 Martial Arts SuperShow, a yearly martial arts convention presented by Century Martial Arts and the Martial Arts Industry Association.