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Everyone knows that Macho Martial Arts has some of the safest gear out there, but have you ever wondered why? Macho’s commitment to solving the need for safety in martial arts sparring was the driving force for the many innovations that positioned Macho as a leader in product development, cutting-edge design, and superior performance. Our product line puts safety and quality first, and many of our innovations have been copied time and time again by competitors. Because of this dedication …

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 …

Macho Martial Arts is dedicated to creating products that help martial artists compete at the highest level while also remaining protected. The athlete is always at the front of our mind and is what drives our company to continually create new and improved gear to help them compete. Last year saw the release of our SparTec Head, the most technologically advanced headgear in the martial arts market. Now in 2019, we are releasing the SparTec Face Shield, which was …

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 …

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 …

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 …