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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 …

Everyone loves the holiday season, and what better time of year than now to bring your students, family, and friends together? Hosting a holiday party at your school is a great way to get everyone involved. Not sure where to start? We’ve got 4 fun ideas you can use at the party to inspire your students with some martial arts cheer! Bring Santa to the Party The first thing you can do to get everyone in the spirit is to dress up as Santa in our red Macho Tradition …

This year Macho is celebrating the holidays with our special sales event! We’d like you to have the best Holiday season ever, so if you’ve been good this year get excited, because you just might start the New Year with some shiny new gear! The guide below contains all of the awesome Macho items that will be on sale from December 7th to December 18th. See the full list below and start planning your holiday shopping today! …

Having trouble deciding on what you would like to ask for Christmas this year? We have items that will make martial artists of every level happy, so take our quick questionnaire below to see what would make the perfect gift under the tree.  Stay tuned for our complete Holiday gift guide coming out over the next few weeks! …

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 …

Wearing proper martial arts sparring gear can help protect martial artists in a variety of situations. Its greatest use is in creating safe and effective training scenarios, but reliable gear can also offer adequate protection when learning new striking techniques. At Macho, we believe that one injury is one too many, especially if the injury could have easily been prevented with the right gear and proper instruction. If you are looking to invest in some sparring gear, here are t …

The Stryker Pro training system is a device that allows people of all ages and skill levels to experience the benefits of a martial arts-based fitness workout at home. Although primarily used by martial artists to enhance their kicking speed, power, and balance, it can be used in a myriad of ways, whether it be for boxing practice or just following along with the company’s videos from the comfort of your own home. The new Stryker Pro provides martial artists with a comprehensive …

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 …

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 …

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 …