Zebra Blog

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...

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...

It’s August, it’s hot, and reasonably enough many of us are rushing from one indoor area to the next, never straying too far from air conditioning.  But the rest of us? The rest of us are flipping a coin to see if today is a Bikram or a hot vinyasa kind of day - will...

More than 10 years ago, we bucked the status quo in the MMA industry by offering two new MMA mat colors: black and gray. Despite manufacturers insisting that red, green and blue were the most popular colors in the industry, our research showed that trainers and...

Less than two weeks until the official start of Spring! But don’t wait until the spring cleaning season to start keeping your equipment clean. This is something that all facility owners and managers should be on top of at all times. Properly cleaning your training...

Open any MMA publication and you will not only find countless advertisements for MMA mats and training gear, but for health supplements like bars, powders, pills, gels, shakes and drinks as well. Supplements are a lucrative business that can help you increase profits...

One of the most commonly asked questions regarding our MMA and martial arts mats is, “what makes them different than other types of mats?” Customers also ask, “why are your mats more expensive than your competitors?” There are several different answers to each of...

Home gym workouts are easy to customize and put together. Whether you are just starting out or simply want to sneak in some extra gym sessions at home, these home workouts are the perfect way to step up your training. What You’ll Need Getting a good workout in at home...

Like a whiteboard in a school classroom or a couch in a psychiatrist’s office, an octagon cage or boxing ring defines a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training center. Simply put, if you want to have a true MMA academy and train fighters, you need to have an MMA cage, or,...

Yoga is the perfect exercise for children. It teaches them patience and self awareness. It also promotes balance, flexibility and healthy living. Most importantly, your kids will have a lot of fun exploring their potential as they grow through practice. If you are a...