Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • Data Privacy
  • Français
  • my CNW 
    • Login
    • Register
  • Client Login 
    • Online Member Centre
    • Next Gen Communications Cloud
    • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • Sign Up
  • Send a Release
Return to PR Newswire homepage
  • News
  • Products
  • Contact
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
Advanced Search
  • News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases

      • All News Releases
      • All Public Company
      • News Releases Overview

      • Multimedia Gallery

      • All Multimedia
      • All Photos
      • All Videos
      • Multimedia Gallery Overview

      • Trending Topics

      • All Trending Topics
  • Business
      • Auto & Transportation

      • All Automotive & Transportation
      • Aerospace, Defense
      • Air Freight
      • Airlines & Aviation
      • Automotive
      • Maritime & Shipbuilding
      • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
      • Travel
      • Trucking and Road Transportation
      • Auto & Transportation Overview

      • View All Auto & Transportation

      • Business Technology

      • All Business Technology
      • Blockchain
      • Broadcast Tech
      • Computer & Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Components
      • Electronic Design Automation
      • Financial Technology
      • High Tech Security
      • Internet Technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Semiconductors
      • Business Technology Overview

      • View All Business Technology

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • All Entertain­ment & Media
      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • Entertain­ment & Media Overview

      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Financial Services & Investing

      • All Financial Services & Investing
      • Accounting News & Issues
      • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Bankruptcy
      • Bond & Stock Ratings
      • Conference Call Announcements
      • Contracts
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Dividends
      • Earnings
      • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
      • Financing Agreements
      • Insurance
      • Investments Opinions
      • Joint Ventures
      • Mutual Funds
      • Private Placement
      • Real Estate
      • Restructuring & Recapitalization
      • Sales Reports
      • Shareholder Activism
      • Shareholder Meetings
      • Stock Offering
      • Stock Split
      • Venture Capital
      • Financial Services & Investing Overview

      • View All Financial Services & Investing

      • General Business

      • All General Business
      • Awards
      • Commercial Real Estate
      • Corporate Expansion
      • Earnings
      • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
      • Human Resource & Workforce Management
      • Licensing
      • New Products & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Outsourcing Businesses
      • Personnel Announcements
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Residential Real Estate
      • Small Business Services
      • Socially Responsible Investing
      • Surveys, Polls and Research
      • Trade Show News
      • General Business Overview

      • View All General Business

  • Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology

      • All Consumer Technology
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
      • Computer Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Consumer Electronics
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Gaming
      • Financial Technology
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Multimedia & Internet
      • Peripherals
      • Social Media
      • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Wireless Communications
      • Consumer Technology Overview

      • View All Consumer Technology

      • Energy & Natural Resources

      • All Energy
      • Alternative Energies
      • Chemical
      • Electrical Utilities
      • Gas
      • General Manufacturing
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Oil & Energy
      • Oil and Gas Discoveries
      • Utilities
      • Water Utilities
      • Energy & Natural Resources Overview

      • View All Energy & Natural Resources

      • Environ­ment

      • All Environ­ment
      • Conservation & Recycling
      • Environmental Issues
      • Environmental Policy
      • Environmental Products & Services
      • Green Technology
      • Natural Disasters
      • Environ­ment Overview

      • View All Environ­ment

      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
      • Aerospace & Defense
      • Agriculture
      • Chemical
      • Construction & Building
      • General Manufacturing
      • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
      • Machinery
      • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
      • Precious Metals
      • Textiles
      • Tobacco
      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing Overview

      • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Telecomm­unications

      • All Telecomm­unications
      • Carriers and Services
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Telecommunications Equipment
      • Telecommunications Industry
      • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
      • Wireless Communications
      • Telecomm­unications Overview

      • View All Telecomm­unications

  • Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail

      • All Consumer Products & Retail
      • Animals & Pets
      • Beers, Wines and Spirits
      • Beverages
      • Bridal Services
      • Cannabis
      • Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • Fashion
      • Food & Beverages
      • Furniture and Furnishings
      • Home Improvement
      • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
      • Household Products
      • Jewelry
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Office Products
      • Organic Food
      • Product Recalls
      • Restaurants
      • Retail
      • Supermarkets
      • Toys
      • Consumer Products & Retail Overview

      • View All Consumer Products & Retail

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • All Entertain­ment & Media
      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • Entertain­ment & Media Overview

      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Health

      • All Health
      • Biometrics
      • Biotechnology
      • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
      • Dentistry
      • FDA Approval
      • Fitness/Wellness
      • Health Care & Hospitals
      • Health Insurance
      • Infection Control
      • International Medical Approval
      • Medical Equipment
      • Medical Pharmaceuticals
      • Mental Health
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Supplementary Medicine
      • Health Overview

      • View All Health

      • Sports

      • All Sports
      • General Sports
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Sporting Events
      • Sports Equipment & Accessories
      • Sports Overview

      • View All Sports

      • Travel

      • All Travel
      • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
      • Gambling & Casinos
      • Hotels and Resorts
      • Leisure & Tourism
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Passenger Aviation
      • Travel Industry
      • Travel Overview

      • View All Travel

  • Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest

      • All Policy & Public Interest
      • Advocacy Group Opinion
      • Animal Welfare
      • Canadian Federal Government
      • Canadian Municipal Government
      • Canadian Provincial Government
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Domestic Policy
      • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
      • Education
      • Environmental
      • European Government
      • FDA Approval
      • Federal and State Legislation
      • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
      • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
      • Homeland Security
      • Labor & Union
      • Legal Issues
      • Natural Disasters
      • Not For Profit
      • Patent Law
      • Public Safety
      • Trade Policy
      • Policy & Public Interest Overview

      • View All Policy & Public Interest

  • People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      • All People & Culture
      • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
      • African American
      • Asian American
      • Children
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Hispanic
      • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
      • Men's Interest
      • People with Disabilities
      • Religion
      • Senior Citizens
      • Veterans
      • Women
      • People & Culture Overview

      • View All People & Culture

  • Advanced Search
  • Overview
  • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • Monitoring
  • Distribution
  • Multimedia
  • Guaranteed Paid Placement
  • AI Tools
  • IR
  • Become a Client
  • Request a Demo
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • General Enquiries
  • Media
  • Worldwide Offices
  • Hamburger menu
  • Cision Canada
  • Send a Release
  • FR
    • Phone

    • 877-269-7890 from 8 AM - 10 PM ET

    • ALL CONTACT INFO
    • Contact Cision

      877-269-7890
      from 8 AM - 10 PM ET

  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR
  • News in Focus
    • Browse All News
    • Multimedia Gallery
    • Trending Topics
  • Business
    • Auto & Transportation
    • Business Technology
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Financial Services & Investing
    • General Business
  • Science & Tech
    • Consumer Technology
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Environ­ment
    • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
    • Telecomm­unications
  • Lifestyle & Health
    • Consumer Products & Retail
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Health
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Policy & Public Interest
    • Policy & Public Interest
  • People & Culture
    • People & Culture
  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR
  • Overview
  • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • Monitoring
  • Distribution
  • Multimedia
  • Guaranteed Paid Placement
  • AI Tools
  • IR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR
  • Become a Client
  • Request a Demo
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • General Enquiries
  • Media
  • Worldwide Offices
  • Send a Release
  • Sign Up
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Journalists
  • Webcasts
  • GDPR

Appiphany introduces "MMA Animals" conceptual characters


News provided by

Appiphany Technologies Holding Corp.

Jun 11, 2013, 07:30 ET

Share this article

Share toX

Share this article

Share toX

KELOWNA, BC, June 11, 2013 /CNW/ - Appiphany Technologies Holdings Corp. ("Appiphany") (OTCBB:APHD) would like to introduce the conceptual character designs for MMA Animals TM - the world's first kids brand based on the sport of mixed martial arts.  Each character will represent a different martial art: Karate, Judo, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Sambo, Mauy Thai and Tae Kwon Do.  Appiphany will continue to release new characters as the brand develops.  These characters will be featured in the upcoming cartoon series as well as downloadable interactive games and stories. Let's meet the MMA Animals TM:

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/TO421)

Dan
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/dan.html
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas by his father and older brother, Dan started wrestling in high school. Following an undefeated college wrestling career, he won gold at every Olympic and international event for 12 years. Fifteen of his 28 fights have been title fights. He has only competed against the world's best!  Dan's fighting styles are Wrestling, Boxing, Submission Wrestling, Shooto and Judo.

Staajabu
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/staajabu.html
Born in Cameroon, his family's village was destroyed by a rebel gang of Crocs. Japanese Peace Monkeys rescued Staajabu 2 days after the attack. He was the only survivor and at the time, only 8 months old. The baby was taken back to Japan and was housed in the back of a peaceful Judo temple on the top of the highest mountain. The servants of the temple raised him until he was 8 years old. When the Master of the temple realized his strength he was allowed to live amongst the other students and learn Judo. By age 14, he had received his black belt and was allowed to train with the adults. He was cleaning out the advanced divisions at the local Judo tournaments. At 16, Staajabu was a celebrity in Japan winning Olympic gold in front of his country! His achievements at a young age helped the Judo temple flourish. Longing to learn more about his family, he returned to Africa at 17 to study his roots. He has opened up a gym there to teach Judo to his people. Staajabu's fighting style is Judo, Kick Boxing, Jiu Jitsu and Pehlwani (Indian Wrestling).

Chaiyo
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/chaiyo.html
Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand by his Master ApIdaj, Chaiyo has been training Muay Thai his entire life. Chaiyo entered his first Muay Thai tournament when he was 9 years old. He has won every fight he has ever been in and is the only fighter to win 10 national championships and is now looking to continue his legendary MMA career. Chaiyo's fighting styles are Muay Thai, Pankration, Boxing and Kickboxing.

Ruran
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/master_ruran.html
Born and raised in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Ruran was born a 4th generation son in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu family. Ruran started teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 10 years of age.  Under his father's teaching, he was the youngest family member to receive a black belt at age 13. He helps his father run the world's largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school and trains some of the world's top fighters all year round. Ruran's fighting styles are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Vale Tudo, Capoeira and Muay Thai.

Katashi
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/master_katashi.html
Born in Japan's oldest Judo temple, his father has been the longest Judo champion of Japan and Master of the temple. Katashi received his black belt from his father at age 12. He has since become a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Katashi is the most recognizable MMA athlete in all of Japan and possibly the world. He is best known for his excellent flexibility, often taking opponents by surprise with flying submissions. He has won every grappling and MMA event he has entered. His cutting edge moves and instructional videos revolutionized the sport.  Katashi's fighting styles are Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Jeet Kune Do and Kick Boxing.

George
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/george.html
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada by his Mother and Father, George started his training at age 6 learning Tae Kwon Do from his father. In grade school he was getting beat up by bullies so he joined the school wrestling team. As a teenager he was forced to drop out of school to work as a bouncer at a downtown nightclub where he realized all of his training made him an unstoppable fighter. He went pro and never looked back. George's fighting styles are Tae Kwon Do, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing and Muay Thai.

Vitali
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/vitali.html
Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, Vitali's enthusiasm for fighting began with Sambo and Judo at the age of 6. He has competed and won the Russian Sambo championship every year since he was 12, defeating adults and becoming the country's most known fighter. Vitali has spent most of his life in the Russian Special Forces and trains in a secret location. Vitali's fighting styles are Sambo, Judo, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu and Shoot boxing.

Thomas
http://dev.mmaanimals.com/characters/thomas.html
Born and raised in Manchester, England, Thomas trained in Boxing and Jiu Jitsu with some of the country's finest as a young child. He competed in his first fight at age 15 in an illegal no holds barred fight for some bookies. His toughness has been pounded into him for years of having to fight for everything. He never quits and can take a punch!  Thomas' fighting styles are Boxing, MMA, Power Lifting and Old School Jiu Jitsu.

About Appiphany Technology Holdings Corp.
Appiphany Technologies commenced operations in June of 2009.  The scope of the business is based around the use of new technologies in the consumer market.  Appiphany intends on diversifying its involvement in the various industries where technologies blend with entertainment.  The evolution of the Company will be integrating third-party accessories to function with applications in the toys to life category. We aim to maximize user experience while exploring the innovative technological possibilities of today.  Currently our focus is on developing the MMA Animals TM - the world's first children's mixed martial arts brand.  Appiphany is a Development Stage Company, as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 915, Development Stage Entities, and has not yet generated significant revenues from their intended business activities.

Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements.  Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties.  See Appiphany's filings with the SEC which may identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Appiphany Technologies Holding Corp.

For more information on Appiphany please call 250-864-5377 or visit 

http://appiphanytech.com/appiphany-technologies-holding-corp-aphd-company-overview.

Modal title

Organization Profile

Appiphany Technologies Holding Corp.

Contact Cision

  • 866-245-2317
    from 8 AM - 10 PM ET
  • Become a Client
  • Request a Demo
  • Editorial Bureaus
  • Partnerships
  • General Enquiries
  • Media

Products

  • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • Media Monitoring
  • Content Distribution
  • Multimedia Distribution
  • Measurement & Analytics
  • Investor Relations

About

  • About Cision Canada
  • About Cision
  • Media Partners
  • Careers
  • Accessibility Statement
  • APAC
  • APAC - Simplified Chinese
  • APAC - Traditional Chinese
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Czech
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Mexico
  • Middle East
  • Middle East - Arabic
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United States
  • Vietnam

My Services

  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Centre
  • Next Gen Communications Cloud
  • Cision Communications Cloud®
  • my CNW

Do not sell or share my personal information:

  • Submit via [email protected] 
  • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

Contact Cision

Products

About

My Services
  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Centre
  • Next Gen Communications Cloud
  • Cision Communications Cloud
  • my CNW
877-269-7890
from 8 AM - 10 PM ET
  • Terms of Use
  • Information Security Policy
  • Site Map
  • Cookie Settings
  • Accessibility Statement
Copyright © 2025 CNW Group Ltd. All Rights Reserved. A Cision company.