Apr 16, 2019 | Events, Macho Team, Team Macho
Ocean State Grand Nationals was a huge success this past weekend thanks to the hard work of its directors, Don and Christine Rodrigues, and all of their sponsors and volunteers. This was the first tournament where every member of Team Macho was in attendance, and they...
Apr 9, 2019 | Guides, Macho Sparring, Martial Arts Practices
Martial arts has evolved over the years into a heavily practiced form of physical exercise and way of life for many people. Its practice promotes discipline and confidence, teaches self-defense skills, and helps students build a more centered and balanced life. It...
Apr 3, 2019 | Guides, History of Martial Arts, Macho Sparring, Martial Arts Practices
Different martial arts practices have different ways of promoting students’ ranks. Although the colored belts are most often associated with karate, they are also present in Judo, Brazlian Jiu Jitsu, and Taekwondo (to name a few). In this post, we are going to...
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...
Mar 19, 2019 | Guides, Macho Sparring, Martial Arts Practices, Parents
Martial arts is a popular practice for parents to enroll their children in. Not only is it a great way to teach them self-defense tactics, but it can also help children with attention deficits burn off excess energy and improve their focus and self-discipline....