The First Princess and FUJI Adventures Cruise Takes Place
January 7-14, 2023
on Sky Princess in the Caribbean
NEW
YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FUJI Sports
(FUJI), the outfitter and equipment provider for more than 18
million martial arts competitors and academies worldwide since
1969, and FUJI Mats, the worldwide leading supplier of premium
mats, facility equipment, and design services, have announced a
partnership with Princess Cruises that will now make FUJI the
exclusive cruise partner to stage seminars, events and competitions
spanning the globe.
"Martial Arts is one of my life's
passions and I share this bond across friends, families and
professional engagements," said Jimmy
Pedro, a two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist, judo world
champion and co-owner of FUJI Sports and FUJI Mats. "This
partnership with Princess recognizes the significance and
multi-generational reach of the martial arts community and elevates
our ability to progress our mission to share martial arts
experiences in fun and unique ways."
"Today, over 50 years after FUJI Sports was founded, the company
has expanded from a small 'mom and pop' shop into a company
reaching all parts of the globe," said Lia
Hatashita, co-owner of FUJI Sports. "What I love about the
company is the passion and enthusiasm from our staff members who
have a deep knowledge and understanding of martial arts. And in
January 2023, FUJI will take this
passion to the open seas for the very first time."
The first "Princess and FUJI Adventures Cruise" takes place
January 7-14, 2023 on Sky Princess
for a Caribbean voyage. The
experience will depart from Fort
Lauderdale with stops at Princess Cays (Bahamas); San Juan,
Puerto Rico; Amber Cove
(Dominican Republic); and Grand
Turk (Turk and Caicos). The Princess and FUJI Adventure
Cruise will include Olympians and World Champions who will engage
with martial arts enthusiasts throughout the voyage.
Highlights of the Princess and FUJI Adventures Cruise
include:
- Seminars with leading martial arts experts
- Shoreside martial arts events in ports of call
- Family competitions and prizes
- Special edition co-branded gear
- Culinary demonstrations with celebrity chefs
- Industry speakers
- Business-to-Business networking opportunities
"Princess connects people, places and cultures around the world
with amazing experiences, and we're confident this Princess and the
FUJI Adventures Cruise will be an unforgettable week at sea with
fantastic food, beverage and entertainment," said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises.
"Princess welcomes the leading brand in martial arts with millions
of enthusiasts worldwide on special event cruises and to enjoy
Princess cruises going forward for all their leisure travel
vacations. It is a privilege to host a multi-generational
multi-cultural global community focused on health, discipline,
learning and wisdom."
About FUJI Sports:
FUJI Sports is the premier
outfitter of martial arts equipment and gear including gis, belts,
grappling shorts, rash guards, bags and performance apparel
including compression gear, spats and more. FUJI Sports is proud to
be the official supplier of Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed
Martial Arts, and traditional martial arts academies and
organizations around the world. The FUJI family of brands includes
FUJI Sports, FUJI Mats, and FUJI BJJ.
About FUJI Mats:
FUJI Mats is the worldwide leading
supplier of premium mats, facility equipment, and design services
for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, traditional
martial arts, fitness, yoga, military, and tactical training
markets. FUJI Mats outfits thousands of academies and
world-class facilities annually around the world with its premium
mats, wall pads, athletic flooring, cages, rings, bags, and bag
rack systems. The FUJI family of brands includes FUJI Mats,
FUJI Sports, and FUJI BJJ.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the
world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of
guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including
the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South
America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional
destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length
from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously
recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess
Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation,
introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by
the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced
wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on
a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the
fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests
more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Media Contacts:
info@fujisports.com,
212-769-1823
info@fujimats.com, 800-663-0629
Vicki Johnson, vjohnson@carnival.com
407-340-9658
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