9Round Becomes Official Worldwide Fitness Partner for Karate Combat
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to global fitness empowerment, 9Round, the world's largest kickboxing fitness franchise, has unveiled its partnership with Karate Combat, the premier full-contact striking professional sports league. With a sprawling presence encompassing nearly 500 locations across 18 countries, 9Round will now stand as the exclusive gym and fitness franchise sponsor of Karate Combat, a league distributed across over 100 countries and boasting exclusive fighter contracts spanning 30 nations including the United States, Canada, Mexico, UK, Spain, Australia, Japan, and Morocco.
The collaboration ushers in a new era of co-produced content, uniting the worlds of invigorating fitness and thrilling combat sports. As part of the agreement, 9Round's logo will grace Karate Combat's signature fighting pit and red carpet, while the brand's local members and franchisees will enjoy access to the league's live events. The partnership resonates deeply with 9Round's CEO & Co-Founder, Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson, himself a seasoned IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing World Champion and a 5th-degree black belt across multiple disciplines including Japanese Shotokan Karate, Joe Lewis Fighting System, and Superfoot System (Bill Wallace).
Shannon Hudson expressed his enthusiasm for the venture, stating, “9Round is thrilled to announce its role as Karate Combat’s Official Worldwide Fitness Partner. We find our inspiration in empowering individuals globally through invigorating fitness experiences. This strategic alliance magnifies our testament to fitness and wellbeing, transcending boundaries and crafting a legacy of strength, perseverance, and global unity.” This sentiment is shared by Adam Kovacs, League President of Karate Combat, who lauds the shared values and passion that define this collaboration between two global sports brands.
About 9Round
Established in 2008 by professional kickboxer Shannon Hudson and his spouse, Heather, 9Round stands as the world's foremost kickboxing franchise, offering accessible fitness training through a 30-minute, trainer-guided, full-body circuit regimen. The program, built upon a proprietary nine-station workout system devised by Shannon himself, boasts a remarkable global presence spanning 41 U.S. states and 17 other countries, including Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. The franchise continues its expansion with forthcoming locations in India and South Korea.
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