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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 …

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 …

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! …

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 …

As a continuation of Mother’s Day, Macho sat down with Christine-Bannon Rodrigues to talk about how she approaches being a coach for Team Macho and the similarities between a coach and a mom. Check out the video or read the interview below. 1. What side of you comes out the most, coach-mode or mom-mode? I think Coach-mode comes out the most with the Team. I know their moms are usually present at events and will do the “mom thing” for them, so it’s my jo …

Moms are the ultimate cheerleaders and supporters of martial artists. They play a huge role in their child’s training and competitions and have a great deal of impact on their success. It is in this way that moms act as coaches, as just as they care for the needs of their children they also care for the needs of their athletes as well. For Mother’s Day this year we asked the mothers of Team Macho a few questions about what it means to them to see their child grow and succeed in th …

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 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 …

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 …

Mothers and martial artists have a lot in common. To be a successful martial artist you must have strength, dedication, heart and perseverance; all traits that can be used to describe the awesome mothers in our lives. That is why mothers are the ultimate warriors! We got together with martial artist and mother, Christine Bannon Rodrigues to discuss what it means to be a Warrior Mom. Read below for advice on training and motherhood. Christine Bannon Rodrigues is a 9x World Champion and has be …