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FAQ: Hollywood Gala Honoring Martial Arts Legend Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez
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The Martial Arts History Museum's gala honored Benny Urquidez, whose undefeated record and global victories offer a blueprint for achieving dominance through integrity and strategic competition.
The museum unveiled a permanent exhibit for Benny Urquidez, celebrating his career from 1970s kickboxing with over 60 wins to his role as a film choreographer and teacher.
The event raised awareness for the museum's mission, honoring Urquidez's legacy to preserve martial arts history and inspire future generations through cultural education.
Stars like Keanu Reeves and Jackie Chan celebrated kickboxing pioneer Benny Urquidez at a museum gala, highlighting his iconic film fights and undefeated record.
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The event was a star-studded gala hosted by the Martial Arts History Museum to celebrate martial arts legend Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez and officially unveil the permanent Urquidez Wall Exhibit in his honor.
The event took place on January 25, 2026, at the Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, California.
The gala was hosted by Michael Matsuda, the President of the Martial Arts History Museum.
Notable attendees included Keanu Reeves, Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei, rock star Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses, action veteran Danny Trejo, UFC champion Bas Rutten, Tiger Chan, and Shannon Lee (daughter of Bruce Lee), among other high-profile figures from film and martial arts.
Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez is considered the most influential kickboxing pioneer in history, maintaining an undefeated professional record of over 60 fights with 57 knockouts. He is known for his integrity, having traveled globally to defeat champions in their home countries before accepting the title of world champion.
A standout moment was a special congratulatory message sent from overseas by Jackie Chan, honoring his longtime friend and former screen rival, Benny Urquidez.
The Urquidez Wall Exhibit is a permanent tribute to Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez at the Martial Arts History Museum, officially unveiled during this gala to celebrate his legacy and contributions to martial arts.
For decades, Urquidez has served as both a teacher and fight choreographer for many major cinema stars and has performed in famous martial arts film sequences, famously trading blows with actors like John Cusack and Jackie Chan.
Benny Urquidez has been officially inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum's Hall of Fame, which is described as the only officially recognized hall of fame for martial arts worldwide.
For more information about the Martial Arts History Museum or to make a donation, visit their site at MAmuseum.com.
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