Jun 4, 2019 | Equipment, Karate, Macho Sparring
The Seishin Gi is a karate uniform with a fascinating backstory. According to Jesse Enkamp – karate blogger and self-titled “karate nerd” – his idea for the uniform came when he was discussing with his friend why there was no perfect karate uniform for...
May 21, 2019 | History of Martial Arts, Macho Sparring
When we think of the sounds often heard in martial arts the kiai is what initially comes to mind. However, one overlooked sound comes from the practitioner’s uniform, and is most often seen in Taekwondo and karate katas when practitioners attempt to create a...
May 15, 2019 | Holidays, Macho Sparring, Macho Team, Parents, Team Macho
As a continuation of Mother’s Day, Macho sat down with Christine-Bannon Rodrigues to talk about how she approaches being a coach for Team Macho and the similarities between a coach and a mom. Check out the video or read the interview below. 1. What side of you...
May 8, 2019 | Holidays, Macho Team, Parents, Team Macho
Moms are the ultimate cheerleaders and supporters of martial artists. They play a huge role in their child’s training and competitions and have a great deal of impact on their success. It is in this way that moms act as coaches, as just as they care for the...
