WORLD ORDER in Dubai

WORLD ORDER, the Japanese seven-man performance group famous for their Salaryman appearance and robotic choreography, visited Dubai to appear in the halftime show of the grappling tournament QUINTET. Founded by former MMA star Genki Sudo, WORLD ORDER (yes, it is always in capital letters) is known worldwide for their hypnotic, precisely synchronised dance moves, often performed against striking urban backdrops.

QUINTET, in turn, is a team-based submission grappling tournament where five-person teams compete in a succession of one-on-one bouts. Matches are intense, strategy-driven, and display the physical control and focus of top martial artists from around the world.

While dance and combat may seem like different worlds, both rely on discipline, timing, and the expressive power of the body. WORLD ORDER’s performance at QUINTET highlighted this shared artistry: their movements mirrored the precision and intensity of the fighters, creating a striking fusion of music, choreography, and athleticism.

Filmed on location in Dubai, the performance captures both the scale of the city and the unique energy of the tournament, making it a perfect meeting point between martial arts and performance art.