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Are you curious to discover where badminton is popular in the USA? Yes, badminton is an increasingly popular sport in the USA. But sometimes it can feel like we’re practicing a sport that most people don’t know about or respect, right? In the last 8 years of being a professional badminton player, I’ve played all over the world. Out of all the places in the US I’ve traveled to and played at, there are 5 places that stood out the most for their love of badminton. These 5 places I like to call ‘badminton hot spots’. You can think of these places like oases

Struggling to figure out which type of badminton sports equipment you’ll need to start playing badminton? You sure know you need a badminton racket… … but which one exactly? And which shuttlecock brands, or net? And next to that, what else do you need (clothes, accessories)? In this blog post, you’ll discover all the absolute essentials to start playing badminton today. I’m a professional badminton player for 8 years, and I have been playing badminton totally for 18 years. As a result, I’ve tested almost all badminton sports equipment many times over. As a

Are you struggling to figure out if you should stop playing badminton? Maybe you’ve lost motivation for your next round of training. Maybe you just don’t feel like you have the time, energy, or drive to keep going. Maybe you’ve got injured. Or maybe you just don’t progress as fast as you’d like. I hear you. I’ve been there many times before in my last 18 years of playing badminton – and the last 8 years of playing badminton professionally. In this blog post, you’ll discover exactly what happens when you stop playing badminton – and whet

Are you wondering how long it takes to get good at badminton? You might have started playing badminton a few weeks ago. Or maybe you’re already a decently proficient player – and wondering how good you really are. Regardless of your current experience level, you know that mastering badminton does not happen overnight. Right? But, how long does it really take to get good? I’ve played badminton for the last 18 years and professionally for the last 8 years. I’ve also won 7x US Junior National Badminton titles in the process, and competed at the Badminton World Championsh

Do you struggle to find the best badminton grip size for you? I hear you. Choosing the wrong grip size: … may lead to painful blisters on your hand and tiredness, or… … the badminton racket repeatedly slipping out of your fingers. As a result, you may buy the wrong badminton racket – and waste your hard-earned money. But, don’t you worry! In this blog post, I’ll outline a simple step-by-step plan to find the best badminton racket grip size for you. I’ve bought many badminton rackets in my 8-year professional career and have advised hundreds of client

We’ve all been there: We meet up to play badminton but we don’t know what the conversation is all about. What in the world is… … a ‘drive’? … a ‘net kill’? … a ‘7-shot rally’? About 18 years ago, when I started playing badminton, it was like that for me, too. Now, I’m a 7x US Junior National Champion, a professional player for 8 years – and have heard all badminton terms there are (multiple times!). In this blog post, I’ll unravel the most common badminton terminologies for beginners so you have fewer

Badminton vs pickleball: What is really better? If you struggle to compare the two sports or determine which is the right sport for you, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, you’ll discover: What the pros and cons are of badminton and pickleball How these two sports differ (court dimensions, racquets, rules) And… ultimately, which sport to choose! If you’re new here, I’m Justin Ma, a 7x US Junior National Badminton Champion, and 8-year professional badminton player. As a quick overview: Aspect Badminton Pickleball Equipment Lightweight racquet

Have you ever wondered how you can become a professional badminton player? I’ve started playing badminton 18 years ago, and signed my first professional contract as a badminton player 8 years ago. In that time: I’ve competed for the world championships in 2023 Won 7x US Junior National Championships And traveled to over 30 countries all around the world, competing in tournaments In this post, you’ll discover the 5-step process I’ve followed to become a badminton player. As a quick overview: # Step Summary 1

Bellevue Badminton Club (BBC) is one of the most popular clubs in the greater Seattle area. But, does it really live up to the hype?  Sure, the badminton club… … recently expanded to 3 locations. And: … boasts a total of 37 courts. And: … serves a community of over 12,500+ members But some people, including myself, might have wondered: Is the juice really worth the squeeze? In this post, I share my personal, unfiltered experience from playing at the Bellevue Badminton Club (BBC), specifically the Renton location. For those that are new to my blog, I’m a badminto