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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 …

As popularity of martial arts has swept the world, so have minor injuries ranging from bruises, to wrist displacements, and mild head injuries. While martial arts is generally a safe and limited contact sport, accidents do happen, and it’s better to be safe than sorry. Many of the most common injuries can be reduced if instructors and families follow the recommendations from safety equipment manufacturers and demand that their gear be tested for trauma protection. We recommend that y …

Keeping students safe is instructors and martial art school owners number one concern. That’s why they make sure they have high-quality puzzle mats to train on. Read below for 3 things you should take in to account when searching for a high-quality puzzle mat. 1. Firmness and Durability A low quality mat will become soft over a shorter period of time, increasing the risk of toe and ankle injury. A high quality EVA foam mat will last for years, keeping instructors and students safe. …

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 …

There are more than 6 million kids participating in martial art classes across the United States, and that number is constantly growing. But with that rise in interest means that it is becoming increasingly important for people to ensure that their kids are staying safe and receiving the best possible martial arts education they can. Use these 5 tips to prevent injury and keep your kids safe during their training, because a safe class means a fun class! 1. Find an Experienced Instructor You Tr …

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 …