Dante Rodrigues
Rank: 1st Degree Black BeltStyle: Oki-Ryu KenpoAge Started: 2 years old Accomplishments include:Appearances in numerous movies and TV shows in a variety of roles, including a reoccurring role in a Netflix Original series that is coming out very...
Ashley Sacrey
Rank: 5th Degree Black Belt Style: Oki-Ryu Kenpo Age Started: 8 years old Age Became a Black Belt: 13 Achievements: 55 Grand championships between Forms, Weapons, and Fighting in KRANE Ocean State Grand Nationals Senior Forms Grand Champion (2018) 9x...
The Stryker Pro Next Gen
The Stryker Pro training system is a device that allows people of all ages and skill levels to experience the benefits of a martial arts-based fitness workout at home. Although primarily used by martial artists to enhance their kicking speed, power, and balance, it...
How to Recover from a Martial Arts Injury
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...
Kathryn Tian
Rank: 2nd Degree Black BeltStyle: Taekwondo (12 years), Karate (7 years), Chinese Wushu (2 years)Age Started: 6 years oldAge Became a Black Belt: 10 Below is a list of her most recent accomplishments.2019 5x Overall Champion KRANE2019 5x Division Champion...
How Martial Arts Teaches Children Good Sportsmanship
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...
How Does Your Gear Stack Up?
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...
Taekwondo America Visits Macho HQ
Last Thursday Macho Martial Arts hosted a group of school owners from Taekwondo America at our Florida headquarters. As long time customers and good friends, we were excited to show them around the office so they could see where their products come from,...
The Sounds of Martial Arts Part III
For the final part of this series we will be looking at the various sounds that weapons make in martial arts. Although they are not as noticeable as the kiai or take as much focus as making a uniform 'snap', the weapons used in martial arts have an impact...
Should You Start Competing with Bo Staffs? We Say Yes and Here’s Why.
Weapons training not only increases your power, defense, and coordination, but it also opens a whole world of competitions where you can test your skills and learn from other martial artists. One especially fun, beautiful, and powerful weapon is the Bo....
Healthy Snacks to Eat Before Martial Arts Class
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...
Finding Your Balance as a School Owner
Being a martial arts school owner is no easy task. Not only is it a big financial risk, but it also takes a lot of organization and business acumen to run a successful one. Because of this, it can be hard for some school owners to maintain a healthy...