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2020 is almost here, and us at Macho Martial Arts are hard at work planning for what’s to come. Setting goals of what we’d like to accomplish in the nex year, or even decade, is on many people’s minds, and if you or someone you know are thinking of what fitness goals you would like to set, we recommend taking up martial arts! Although it may seem like an unconventional way to achieve your fitness resolutions, the martial arts provide a fantastic outlet for stress relief as wel …

Learning good sportsmanship is just as important to someone’s training as learning different martial arts moves and techniques. The practice of martial arts involves both mental and physical training, with an emphasis put on meditation, self-reflection, and breathwork, as these can be used to help students better understand themselves and their emotions. In fact, martial arts can help individuals harness their natural strength by harnessing and controlling the power within their spirit an …

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 …

We recently reached out to martial artist and stuntwoman Angela Jordan to ask what she thought about our new SparTec Head and Face Shield. See what she had to say in the video below! Video Overview In the first video of her What’s in my bag? series, Angela gives us a fun and engaging video that talks about the type of gear she likes to use, the type of training she does, and how the  SPARTEC Head and Face Shield fit into her routine. Muay t …

Deciding on which martial arts school to send your child to is just as important as choosing what discipline to start them with. Each practice has its own origin, style, and techniques, and many studios teach more than one discipline at their school. Check out our 3 tips below to help you choose the best martial arts school for your child to attend. 1. Go In Person One of the best ways to choose a studio is by visiting the ones in your area with your child, and …

Although martial arts have been around for thousands of years, there are a few key figures who helped establish many of its disciplines. This year for Father’s Day we are taking a look at some men whom we are referring to as the ‘father’s’ of martial arts due to their impact on the spread and development of the disciplines they followed. Read all about them below, and if you think we missed someone go ahead and let us know! Karate – Gichin Funakoshi …

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 snapping sound with them. The sound itself is made by executing individual techniques at a very high speed, and ending them with an immediate, abrupt stop. This results in an audible “snap” sound made f …

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 needs of their children they also care for the needs of their athletes as well. For Mother’s Day this year we asked the mothers of Team Macho a few questions about what it means to them to see their child grow and succeed in th …

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 had a blast competing together! See their results and images from the event below: Ashley Sacrey 1st in Trad Forms 1st in Weapons 30+ Women 30+ Women’s Forms Grand Kathryn Tian Chinese weapon 1st Wo …

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 also requires a combination of meditation, self-awareness, and repetition of movements to fully master the craft. However, despite many differences in origin and style, there are some basic moves shared by almost every form of martial …