Nov 12, 2019 | Equipment, Guides, Health & Safety
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...
Oct 15, 2019 | Guides, Health & Safety
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...
Oct 1, 2019 | Equipment, Guides, Health & Safety
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...
Aug 27, 2019 | Guides, Health & Safety, Parents
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...
Apr 30, 2019 | Guides, Health & Safety, Parents
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...
Mar 26, 2019 | Equipment, Guides, Health & Safety
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...
