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Are you feeling anxious about the upcoming corporate badminton tournament? On the one hand, it’s a fun activity with colleagues. On the other hand, it can also become very competitive quickly, right? As a result, a corporate badminton tournament can either be a frustrating experience (“feeling like a burden”) – or an amazing one. In this post, I want to guarantee that it’s the latter. I’m a 7x US Junior National Badminton Champion and a professional badminton player for 8 years. In that time, I’ve competed in competitions all around the globe (inclu

You’ve likely heard about the badminton accident in Maine, and you may have many open questions: How did something so tragic happen to a 6-year-old girl playing badminton at home in her backyard? Are my kids playing badminton safe? Is there something specifically that I should look out for? I’ve been playing badminton for the last 18 years, 8 of which I play professionally. Additionally, I’m part of the US junior national team and have played all around the globe. I know the risks of badminton, and I am happy to give you a full breakdown in this blog post. While it’s

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