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Getting injured is one of the worst things that can happen to any athlete. Not being able to compete and perform is disappointing for everyone, and can be even more frustrating for martial artists in the middle of tournament season. However, there are ways that you can quickly recover from your martial arts injury so you can get back to training. Here’s what to do: 1. Get Medical Help When you do get injured it is important to identify exactly what happened instead of makin …

Wearing the proper martial arts gear is critical for any martial arts athlete, but knowing what qualifies gear as top of the line can be confusing. Our friend and martial artist Angela Jordan put together this great video to help martial artists of every level determine how safe their gear is. See what she has to say and let us know if your sparring gear stacks up! Ready to start testing your own gear? Use the checklist below! Check out our sparring gear collection here. Other posts y …

After school activities are a great way to help your child find what they are passionate about, and martial arts classes are some of the most popular for young children to be enrolled in. But it can be tiring going to class after a long day of school, so it is important that children eat healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks so that they can get the nutrients they need to perform well. This is especially important for kids and teens involved in all-day competitions or strenuous endurance sp …

Being a martial arts school owner is no easy task. Not only is it a big financial risk, but it also takes a lot of organization and business acumen to run a successful one. Because of this, it can be hard for some school owners to maintain a healthy work/life balance, especially since school owners are very passionate about what they teach. To help you maintain your balance as a school owner, here are some tips: Other posts you may enjoy: Guide to Macho’s Custom Services Social Media …

Before you send you child back to their martial arts classes this year, make sure they have everything they need to make it through practice without a hitch. View the check list below, and don’t forget to see Macho’s Back to School gear! Check out Macho’s Back to School sale and sparring gear at macho.com! …

Back to school season is an exciting time for everyone. Children can’t wait to see their school friends again, and parents are looking forward to having a *little* bit more downtime. But this is also the time when people are more willing to begin a new activity, especially when it’s after-school. So make sure you are taking advantage of this by connecting with your school-aged students to get them re-enrolled in your programs – as well as bringing new students in. To help you …

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 …

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 safe, as with any sport or physical practice there is a slight chance of injury, especially when physical contact between opponents is involved. To help prevent injury as much as possible, we’ve put together a list of tips f …

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 …

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 dive into how BJJ belt rankings work, as there are two different belt ranking systems in place for children and adults. All information has been provided by the SJJIF, Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation, which …