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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 to purchase a chest protector, there are some key factors you need to take into consideration, asides from the sport you are in. Most importantly, you will want to focus on: Weight When it comes to the weight of your chest g …

What started out as a vision to raise the level of competition in martial arts sparring, has become a life-long passion for Macho. Since its inception in 1980, Macho has led the industry in designing and manufacturing the safest, most sought after gear in the market. Many of Macho’s once patented innovations, have become industry standard. In 2018 Macho revolutionized sparring headgear…again. 2018 marked another major milestone to Macho’s list of innovativ …

Whether you’re shopping online or in stores, everyone wants to know that the products they are buying will live up to the manufacturer’s descriptions. Unfortunately, many overseas companies copy products and claim that theirs are authentic, when in reality they are not. The number of websites and products for sale online makes it impossible for companies to regulate counterfeit imposters, and unfortunately, many consumers fall prey to these false sellers. The good news for you thou …

When shopping for martial arts weaponry, you may notice there are a lot of materials for you to choose from: wood, aluminum, bamboo, etc. So what’s the best material to go with? That depends on your intention for practicing. Use our guide to pick the right material for you. Below is an introduction to a few of the different materials you may come across when shopping for a martial arts weapon. Always consult your instructor before making a decision!  Wax Wood is f …

Did you know that Macho Martial Arts was the first and only manufacturer to perform safety testing on sparring gear? That is because here at Macho, we believe one injury is one too many, especially if the injury could have easily been prevented with the right gear. Over the years, Macho gear has been vigorously tested with repetitive striking tests at various speeds and intervals. Our number one priority is to keep martial artists safe, and we achieve this by being the only manufacturer to pe …

You may have noticed a theme on the Macho website lately… Pink! Buttons have turned pink, Sparring Gear have turned pink and we introduced our new Pink Collection. Not only does the new collection help promote awareness for the fight against breast cancer, but it also allows Martial Artists to express themselves in a proactive and powerful way. Shop the collection below! Ready to Fight 20oz Tumbler This awesome 20 oz tumbler is a great way to bring awareness to Breast …

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. It’s a time for communities to raise awareness of the bullying epidemic in the United States. Bullying effects about one in four kids in the U.S. on a regular basis. Sadly, many of these bullying cases go unnoticed and students continue to be affected by bullying in school. There is a way to stop bullying. When bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time. As a martial arts school owner you have the power to insti …