Combat Go, the flagship sports TV network of Jungo TV, announced a partnership with Black Belt Magazine that will expand Black Belt’s digital media footprint to also include television by co-producing content with the magazine.
Combat Go will air specially produced Black Belt Magazine programming like the Martial Arts Supershow, Black Belt Magazine’s signature trade show, to complement the channel’s current lineup of lifestyle and cultural features will include profiles of the world’s most famous masters, competitors, and stars.
“It has been a lifelong passion of mine to give back to the martial arts community in a meaningful way by showcasing and paying tribute to the greatest talent and stories from martial arts to the world,” said George Chung, CEO of Jungo TV. “With the Black Belt Magazine partnership and their legendary contribution to the martial arts community, we can go deeper vertically and horizontally with content on Combat Go covering all martial arts and aspects beyond competitive sport fighting, bringing the magazine to life on our network”
The brainchild of former five-time World Karate Champion, Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee and Jungo TV CEO George Chung, Combat Go is a 24/7 global martial arts competition and culture television channel available worldwide on over 100 million devices. Through a fight content partnership with FITE TV, the network features the best international combat promotions from around the world including Glory of Heroes, Phoenix Fighting Championship, and RIZIN Fighting Federation, along with martial arts instructional and lifestyle programming.
“We are excited for this opportunity to partner with Combat Go and to offer Black Belt Magazine’s digital content to a global audience of martial artists,” said Michael Dillard, President of Black Belt Magazine. “Our organizations share a common goal of supporting the martial arts community to ensure that its positive values continue to impact generations to come. I think this partnership is a big step in the right direction to make that goal a reality.”
“As a lifelong fan and student of martial arts, I’ve recognized its ability to develop and enhance my mental and physical performance,” said Tony Parrish, former All-Pro NFL Safety and now Jungo TV’s Head of Sports Programming, overseeing Combat Go. “The martial arts are popular in every country and culture around the world, and we’re proud to showcase martial arts from multiple angles, giving the this discipline the respect and exposure it deserves on a global level.”
More details on programming to come. For now, catch the best of martial arts and combat sports on Combat Go and BlackBeltMag.com.
