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Safety in Sport: Find out Why Mouthguards Matter in MMA
MMA is an intense sport. It has the highest injury rate of any contact sport (23% among MMA fighters versus 23% in professional boxing, 8% in taekwondo, and 4% in judo) and over 60% of all injuries sustained are to the head. It’s for this reason that having the right...
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Our Complete Lineup of Convertible and Strapped Mouthguards Is Now Available to Athletes throughout Europe
Makura Appoints Forelle as the Exclusive European Distributor for All of Our Strapped and Convertible Mouthguard Products We are thrilled to announce that Forelle, a Netherlands-based sporting goods distributor specialising in American team sports (Baseball, Softball,...
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Visit Us at ISPO 2019 in Munich (February 3-6, 2019) in Hall C6 at Booth #202-1
In February, Makura will be travelling to Germany for ISPO Munich, the world’s leading trade fair for sports professionals and an event we always look forward to attending. If you’re planning on going to ISPO 2019, you’ll find us in Hall C6 at Booth #202-1! We...
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Merry Christmas from Makura Sport
From all of us at Makura Sport, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and wish you all the best in the New Year! Our Holiday Hours We will be closing at 12:00 noon on the 21st of December and will re-open for normal hours on the 2nd of January. See Us in the New...
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Safety in Sport: Find out Why Mouthguards Matter in Ice Hockey
Today, over 1.5 million people in countries around the world play ice hockey. It can be a thrilling and fast-moving game to take part in, but without the right protection (mouthguards included), it can also be dangerous. The average ice hockey puck weighs about 70...
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The Straightforward Guide to Choosing the Right Mouthguard
For such a small piece of equipment, mouthguards certainly can generate their fair share of confusion. What kind of mouthguard will be best? What size do I need? Should I buy a mouthguard made specifically for my sport? This resource is here to answer all of those...
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3 Reasons Students Might Need a New Mouthguard This Year
With school underway, parents have a lot on their shopping lists. There are new clothes and shoes to be added to the wardrobe and school supplies to be replenished, but have you thought about a new mouthguard? Although it may not be immediately obvious, this is the...
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Safety in Sport: Find out Why Mouthguards Matter in Field Hockey
With arms, legs, and sticks constantly on the move, it’s all too easy for an elbow or knee to go rogue and collide with an athlete’s face during a field hockey game or practice. To keep yourself protected during play, you need to make sure you’re using the best mouthguard.
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Safety in Sport: Find out Why Mouthguards Matter in Rugby
Rugby is a fast, physical, and intense sport. With the average player making more than 20 tackles per game, it’s no surprise that one in four players is injured during the course of a season. In addition to scrum caps and pads, one of the most important pieces of equipment rugby players need to have in their bag to keep themselves protected is a well-fitted mouthguard.
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Safety in Sport: Find out Why Mouthguards Matter in Boxing
Boxers don’t use a lot of gear, but there’s one piece of equipment that’s a must-have regardless of age, skill, or level—a mouthguard.
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