MACX#1 2026 Brings Together Various Martial Arts Disciplines, Draws Encouraging Response

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The three-day Malaysia Martial Arts & Combat Sports Exhibition 2026 (MACX#1), held at a shopping mall in Setiawangsa here, successfully brought together 18 local martial arts associations and attracted about 700 to 1,000 visitors.

Organising chairman Amirul Iman Dollah said the programme, which began on Friday (Nov 13), also attracted the participation of about 400 to 500 exponents from various martial arts disciplines, especially karate-do, taekwondo and silat.

He said the MACX#1 not only provided an opportunity for martial arts practitioners to showcase their skills but also served as a platform to introduce the diversity of the disciplines to the public.

“The differences between these martial arts disciplines do not prevent us from coming together under one roof at the same event, allowing us to showcase the vibrancy and excellence of each martial art.

“The impact has been very positive. Parents can get to interact, while members of the public can come together to witness the beauty and prowess of these martial arts,” he told Bernama here today.

Amirul Iman said the programme’s main highlights were the fifth edition of the AEON-IMAKARA Karate Kids Championship yesterday, the Shitoryu Karate-Do Selangor belt grading examination involving participants aged between five and 47, as well as the main event - the MACX Warrior Arena - today.

He said the event also highlighted anti-bullying awareness through the screening of a film titled “Bully Is Not A Joke” yesterday, further underscoring the role of martial arts as a medium for instilling discipline and promoting social awareness among the community.

-- BERNAMA