by auzebra | Oct 4, 2018 | Other
By: Elisabeth Clay Let me tell you about some of the biggest benefits I have found in training jiu-jitsu. To start off, I would like to say that, obviously, I do more than just train jiu-jitsu. It is my entire life and my world revolves around it. It’s how I make...
by auzebra | Sep 27, 2018 | Other
Taekwondo training requires martial arts mats that not only protect athletes when they hit the mat, but also provides the stability they need to perform head-height kicks, spins, jumps and other stand-up techniques. While some facilities choose puzzle mats, often for...
by auzebra | Sep 6, 2018 | Other
By Elisabeth Clay Sometimes you have to do things that are hard. I’ve talked about this before but I still think it’s important for me to touch on it again, especially because I’m super homesick and need to talk about it. It’s also important for people to see...
by auzebra | Aug 31, 2018 | Other
We are commonly asked, “Which mats are best for BJJ training” by facility owners. As a major martial arts discipline, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is quickly growing across the U.S., and we are outfitting facilities in nearly every state in the country. While many martial arts...
by auzebra | Aug 27, 2018 | Other
By Kaitlin Young Whenever I am asked about which martial art a person should take up to best learn self-defense, my answer is always the same: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There are several reasons for this and there are certainly other arts that can get the job done. Usually...
by auzebra | Jul 26, 2018 | Other
Cleaning yoga flooring is no one’s favorite chore, but it’s an absolute must for studios. It’s not something you should do infrequently, either. Nothing will turn yoga students off more than the smell that is left behind by an unkempt yoga studio. Thankfully, cleaning...
by auzebra | Jul 23, 2018 | Other
One of the most important choices you will make when outfitting your facility with martial arts mats is thickness. Mat thickness will range from 1 to 2 inches, but thicker isn’t always better. The thickness that is appropriate for your facility is entirely dependent...
by auzebra | Jul 17, 2018 | Other
Worldwide debut at MA Supershow featured the training facilities of MMA superstars Daniel Cormier, Michelle Waterson, Benson Henderson and Cortney Casey Minneapolis, MN- July 17, 2018 Zebra Athletics, the world’s leading outfitter of MMA and martial arts training...
by auzebra | Jul 5, 2018 | Other
By Elisabeth Clay I want to start this by saying it’s not easy to open up and let people see my “weak side,” especially not when it’s posted on the internet for anyone to read. BUT I think it’s important for people to see and know that everyone goes through...
by auzebra | Jun 11, 2018 | Other
By Elisabeth Clay In case you haven’t been following all my journey, I will give a bit of background. After winning Worlds in my weight class and getting a silver in Absolutes at blue belt in 2016, I came home didn’t have a jiu jitsu school to train at. This...
by auzebra | May 11, 2018 | Other
By Nick Bez Martial arts are an ancient approach to training one’s body and mind to effectively wield powerful methods of self-defense. In the generations since their origin, the teachings of Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Muay Thai, and other...
by auzebra | Apr 23, 2018 | Other
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – April 23, 2018: Zebra Athletics is excited to announce it has recently been acquired by Berleburger Schaumstoffwerk GmbH (BSW) and is now part of the BSW family of companies. As a close partner of more than 20 years, BSW has been ingrained in...
by auzebra | Mar 8, 2018 | Other
By Kaitlin Young MMA may be the best professional sport in existence for women today. They fight the same rounds, receive similar media attention, and have comparable pay to their male counterparts. This was not always the case. Women have only recently stepped into...
by auzebra | Jan 17, 2018 | Other
Whether it’s the start of the New Year and your facility is experiencing a surge of new students or it’s one of the lazy days of summer, cleanliness counts! Consistent and proper cleaning of your flooring, wall pads and other training equipment not only helps protect...
by auzebra | Jan 2, 2018 | Other
This week we find ourselves saying the same thing as many of you: “how did 2017 go by so fast?” 2017 was a great year for Zebra and we, along with our customers and partners, accomplished some great things New Partnerships We had a full year of partnership with...
by auzebra | Dec 8, 2017 | Other
They’re almost here! Yes, them — the New Year’s resolutioners! That portion of your community whose attention you’ve been trying to get all year, they’re about to show up. Are you ready? Here’s some detail to help you craft an action plan for success in 2018! January:...
