Apr 30, 2019 | Guides, Health & Safety, Macho Sparring, Parents
Martial arts is a practice that can heavily influence our mental and physical health. Not only does it teach a number of developmental and social skills, but it is also a great form of exercise for both children and adults. However, although martial arts is relatively...
Mar 26, 2019 | Equipment, Guides, Health & Safety, Macho Sparring
Chest Guards are an important piece of safety gear that is used in sparring, karate, and taekwondo. Often required in competitions, chest guards serve to protect vital body areas such as your ribs, kidneys, stomach, and shoulders, from strikes and kicks.When looking...
Feb 19, 2019 | Events, Health & Safety, Macho Sparring
Martial arts competitions create a fierce challenge for those who practice MMA, jiu-jitsu, karate, taekwondo, and the like. These large scale events are meant to test your skill and bolster your growth as an individual, but can also be a nerve-racking experience for...
Dec 21, 2018 | Health & Safety, Holidays, Macho Sparring
Do you find yourself year after year writing an extensive list of resolutions that you’ll never be able to stick to? This year, improve your wellbeing and accomplish those goals by by thinking outside of the box and signing up for a martial arts class! Although this...
May 5, 2018 | Health & Safety, Macho Sparring, Sparring
There’s a reason why boxing is one of the most popular workouts to add to your fitness regimen. Gyms all around the world allow anyone with an interest in learning boxing to hone in on the extreme strength, speed, endurance and athleticism that professional boxers...
Apr 1, 2018 | Health & Safety, Macho Sparring
As popularity of martial arts has swept the world, so have minor injuries ranging from bruises, to wrist displacements, and mild head injuries. While martial arts is generally a safe and limited contact sport, accidents do happen, and it’s better to be safe than...