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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 …

Martial arts is a popular practice for parents to enroll their children in. Not only is it a great way to teach them self-defense tactics, but it can also help children with attention deficits burn off excess energy and improve their focus and self-discipline. However, with so many variations of martial arts available for children to learn, it can be difficult to choose just one to enroll your child in. But worry no longer! We’ve taken the liberty of breaking down the differences between …

China’s long and rich history has been responsible for many innovations, and their weapons are no exception. The relationship between the dao and jian is one example, as each went through many updates and changes in use over the course of China’s history. Referred to as “The General of All Weapons”, the dao is a short-to-moderate sized, single-edged sword that is known for its slight curve. Most commonly compared to the English broadsword, the dao was …

Martial arts is more than just a type of physical exercise. It is a practice that involves ones’ emotions and self-discipline while testing your physical strength, endurance, and control. The practice is just as much a mental game as it is a physical one, and this is best shown in the sounds that are used in martial arts.   Kiai is the Japanese term that describes the short yell, or shouts, that competitors make when performing an attack move. It can be used to startle …

Martial arts competitions create a fierce challenge for those who practice MMA, jiu-jitsu, karate, taekwondo, and the like. These large scale events are meant to test your skill and bolster your growth as an individual, but can also be a nerve-racking experience for both seasoned and beginner athletes. While competing, maintaining proper technique, psychology, and fitness will certainly influence your success. So to help get you ready for your next – or first- competition, here are some t …

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 …

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 …

Over 10,000 martial arts competitors and fans from Europe, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, South America and every state in the United States converged at the Doubletree by Hilton for one of the world’s largest and most prestigious sport martial arts event. The Diamond Nationals is the crown jewel of the North American Sport Karate Association’s (NASKA) annual tournament circuit. Black belt level competitors compete for cash and prizes and the grand champion diamond rin …

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 …

Martial Arts Weaponry encompasses a wide spectrum of tools that can be found in many forms of traditional martial arts. The weapons we see in martial arts forms and demonstration today have been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Asia, and the practice has developed into an amazing art from. It takes extreme discipline and focus to master these weapons.  Many practices believe they are an extension of the body, as they can increase force and balance. Read on to learn about …