Andy Pi

Andy Pi (; born 1973) is a Chinese Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and businessman. He is best known as a founder of Art of War Fighting Championship (AOW), the first professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in China. In addition he opened the first BJJ academy in Beijing in 1998. In 2003, he defeated Xu Xiaodong via submission in one of the earliest televised MMA bouts in China which helped popularize BJJ in the country.

He is considered the Godfather of MMA (alongside Zhao Xuejun) and BJJ in China due to his contribution in building the MMA and BJJ scenes there.

Early life and education Pi was born in Taiwan but moved to California at an early age and was raised there. His grandfather was a general in Chiang Kai Shek's air force.

Using their father's business executive with ties to China as well as relentless sales approach, they successfully made contact with the Chinese government and obtained the proper permits for hosting a sporting event. The event was so packed there were people lined up outside every window trying to get a look inside. The event attracted many international guests, including former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia, renowned ring announcer Michael Buffer, and experienced referee "Big" John McCarthy.

Fight record

Personal Pi currently lives in Beijing with his wife and three children. He still continues to run Beijing Jiujitsu Academy. In addition he is also a coach in China's national jiu-jitsu team.