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Disinfecting your martial arts gear after each use is an essential part of keeping it in good condition, not to mention keeping you free of germs. Sparring gear should be cleaned after each time you use it, between users when it is being shared, whenever it comes into contact with blood or other body substances, and before storing. We often put our athletic gear through a lot of wear and tear, and without taking the time to properly care for and clean said equipment, it can start to smell and b …

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 …

It’s that time of year again, and you know what that means! Time for massive amounts of holiday pies, cookies, stuffing, and more…or does it? While many gladly partake in this food extravaganza (us included!) for those in the middle of tournament season or who are trying to meet certain fitness goals, the approaching holidays and all that comes with them can be fairly intimidating, if not at times stressful. But do not worry! Macho is here to help guide you with some healthy reci …

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 …

Do you find yourself year after year writing an extensive list of resolutions that you’ll never be able to stick to? This year, improve your wellbeing and accomplish those goals by by thinking outside of the box and signing up for a martial arts class! Although this may seem like an unconventional way to achieve your fitness resolutions, martial arts is a great way to improve your wellbeing on multiple levels, including increasing self-confidence, gaining self-defense skills, increasing f …

There’s a reason why boxing is one of the most popular workouts to add to your fitness regimen. Gyms all around the world allow anyone with an interest in learning boxing to hone in on the extreme strength, speed, endurance and athleticism that professional boxers experience. It provides the average person a great way to get in shape. Why should you sign up for a boxing class? Improve your cardiovascular health Cardio can be a dreaded word for many looking to improve their …