The Martial Arts Channel Launches CMX - Club MAC Xtreme(TM); The First Interactive Broadband Experience for Martial Arts At macexperience.com

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2005--The Martial Arts Channel (MAC) announced today that it has launched CMX, Club MAC Xtreme(TM), the first and only interactive broadband experience covering the world of martial arts. The Martial Arts Channel is the first family friendly 24-hour martial arts inspired cable television network.

CMX is an online destination and experience created by MAC for martial arts fans of all ages. The site is now live at www.macexperience.com. CMX connects users to movies, television programming, martial arts inspired video games, martial arts news and reviews, tournament coverage and highlights, the latest in training, demonstrations, equipment and apparel, in addition to valuable health and fitness information.

Martial arts enthusiasts in the U.S. represent 58 percent of the U. S. population. With over 28,000 martial arts schools across the country, and health clubs packing their aerobic schedules with cardio kick boxing, Tai Chi, Yoga and Tae Bo(R), it is not surprising that the many forms of martial arts have become an important part of pop culture. CMX provides fun, family-friendly and exclusive content that covers a broad range of martial arts topics.

"The study and practice of martial arts teaches personal development, fitness, discipline, strength, beauty and confidence, while providing a whole lot of fun. That is what CMX and MAC strives to bring to fans of all ages 24-hrs a day. CMX is free and filled with information suitable for the whole family," said R. Anthony Cort, Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Martial Arts Channel. "The content we have online now is just the beginning for CMX. We will continue to roll out fresh and exciting subject matter over the next few months."

Simone and Nia, the online hosts, transport CMX users through the six interactive channels: Entertainment; Health and Fitness; CMX Sports; CMX Kids; Game On; and CMX Business. In addition, CMX radio is the first online radio network of its kind, and consists of timely and entertaining shows related to every aspect of martial arts. The CMX shopping section will be available soon, and will contain the hottest martial arts movies, games and equipment for martial arts enthusiasts. CMX was designed and launched by Temel Inc., MAC's brand identity and marketing agency of record. For more information about Temel, please visit www.temel.com.

The Martial Arts Channel is the first family friendly 24-hour martial arts inspired cable television network providing a holistic connection to world of martial arts. MAC is scheduled to launch nationally during the first quarter of 2006, and will offer a diverse programming lineup including content never before seen in the U.S. The programming schedule features original and acquired series, movies, news, documentaries, instruction, tournaments, health and fitness content, cartoons and children's programming from around the world. MAC is part of a vertically integrated multimedia organization that includes MAC Sports(TM), MAC Live(TM), macexperience.com(TM), and its interactive broadband component, Club MAC Xtreme(TM) (CMX). Based in New Jersey, MAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Breakthrough Communications, LLC, a privately held company.