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The Evolution of Team Macho
You’ve seen us posting about them on our profiles and talking about all of their amazing accomplishments, but did you know that Team Macho has been a part of the Macho story almost since the beginning? Read on below for a full dive into Team Macho’s history.
Team Macho was first formed in 1994, and was comprised of some of the biggest stars in martial arts at the time. The original team actually included our current Team Macho Coach, Christine Bannon-Rodrigues, as well as two Olympi
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Mar 27th 2020
A History of Safety & Innovation
Everyone knows that Macho Martial Arts has some of the safest gear out there, but have you ever wondered why?
Macho’s commitment to solving the need for safety in martial arts sparring was the driving force for the many innovations that positioned Macho as a leader in product development, cutting-edge design, and superior performance. Our product line puts safety and quality first, and many of our innovations have been copied time and time again by competitors. Because of this dedication
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Mar 10th 2020
Taekwondo America Visits Macho HQ
Last Thursday Macho Martial Arts hosted a group of school owners from Taekwondo America at our Florida headquarters. As long time customers and good friends, we were excited to show them around the office so they could see where their products come from, as well as give them a close look at how those products are tested.
We started off our tour with a run through of the Custom Services department, followed by our packaging and handling facilities. Custom Services is where we bring our
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Sep 24th 2019
The 4 Commitments Of Macho
Macho is the only martial arts manufacturer with a 40 year legacy dedicated to ensuring product safety, quality standards, and testing. Over the years Macho has played an active role in setting the standard for martial arts sparring gear requirements, and in 2000 became a member of the ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) Committee to develop the standard specification for protective headgear used in martial arts.
Over the years we have remained committed to the following:
Providin
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Jun 18th 2017
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Macho Martial Arts
8th degree Tae Kwon Do black belt Grandmaster Soo Se Cho began Macho Martial Arts in 1980 after recognizing a need for greater safety in martial arts training and competition. For over 35 years, Macho has been setting the standards for the martial arts industry. But what is it that sets Macho apart from the rest? Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about Macho products.
1. The finger grip design you see on most punches today is a Macho innovation that was patented in 19
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Jun 9th 2017
A Look Back: Macho Martial Arts, Founded In The USA
When you look back at the last 35 years, Macho has been working hard to provide martial artists with the gear they need to stay safe and train effectively. Macho Martial Arts is proud of its legacy and to be founded and based in the USA.
It all began in 1980 on Florida’s East Coast when 8th degree Tae Kwon Do black belt Grandmaster Soo Se Cho recognized a need for greater safety in martial arts training and competition. He designed and made the first Macho Gear in
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Feb 18th 2017