Century Martial Arts Acquires 2020 Armor to Revolutionize Smart Training Technology in Martial Arts
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Century Martial Arts Acquires 2020 Armor to Revolutionize Smart Training Technology in Martial Arts
Oklahoma City, OK – July 29 2025 – Century Martial Arts, the world’s leading manufacturer of martial arts equipment, proudly announces the acquisition of 2020 Armor, a pioneer in smart training technology for combat sports. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in integrating advanced technology into martial arts training and competition, furthering Century’s commitment to innovation in the industry.
2020 Armor, known for its patented impact-tracking vests and real-time performance analytics, has revolutionized the way martial artists train and compete. The company's cutting-edge technology provides athletes and instructors with data-driven insights on striking power, reaction time, stamina, and overall performance. By joining forces with Century, 2020 Armor’s groundbreaking innovations will be integrated into Century’s extensive product lineup, offering martial artists and combat sports enthusiasts a next-generation training experience.
“This acquisition aligns perfectly with our vision of combining traditional martial arts training with modern innovation,” said Michael Dillard, CEO of Century Martial Arts. “2020 Armor has set a new standard in smart training technology, and we’re excited to integrate its advanced analytics into our products, empowering martial artists with tools that enhance their training like never before.”
As part of the acquisition, 2020 Armor’s technology will be incorporated into Century’s best-selling training equipment to provide real-time feedback and measurable improvement metrics for martial artists of all levels. This integration will allow martial arts schools, professional athletes, and hobbyists to train smarter and more efficiently, bridging the gap between traditional methods and modern data-driven coaching.
Ali Ghafour, founder of 2020 Armor, will continue to work closely with Century to ensure a seamless integration of the technology and to support future product development. “Century acquiring 2020 Armor is an incredible opportunity to scale the impact of 2020 Armor’s technology,” said Ghafour. “Century’s global reach and industry expertise will bring our vision of intelligent martial arts training to a much larger audience, benefiting practitioners worldwide.”
With this acquisition, Century reaffirms its dedication to leading the martial arts industry into the future by combining decades of craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technological advancements. The integration of 2020 Armor’s technology into Century’s products is expected to roll out in the coming months, with further innovations on the horizon.
For more information about Century Martial Arts and 2020 Armor, visit centurymartialarts.com
About Century Martial Arts
Founded in 1976, Century Martial Arts is the global leader in martial arts equipment and apparel. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Century has been at the forefront of providing martial artists with the tools they need to train effectively and safely.
About 2020 Armor
2020 Armor was founded with the mission of bringing video-game-style scoring and analytics to martial arts training. Its patented technology has been used by martial artists worldwide to track performance, improve training, and make combat sports more engaging and accessible.
