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Teachers won’t teach a sparring class without it. Parents demand it. Adolescents need it. Insurance companies require it. Martial arts headgear minimizes injuries while elevating safety and performance, and with new studies being released on the long-term effects of concussions, martial arts headgear is more important than ever. While different martial arts sparring gear may look the same, poor foam density and overall construction can greatly reduce the level of impact protection. Foll …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Does Mexico have a martial art? What is the history of Lucha Libre, a form of professional wrestling developed in Mexico? In honor of Cinco de Mayo, a celebration that commemorates the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, we will be answering those questions. Mexico has a rich and abundant history full of fierce Aztec warriors, but little is known about their combat training. There are records of specific battles, but none holding information on thei …