In a press release issued today, Princess Cruises announced that FUJI Sports and FUJI Mats have formed a partnership 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.”
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