HVLS Fans Help Martial Arts Facilities Fight Costs

Martial arts, boxing and wrestling facilities are popular in the U.S. – by some reports there are around 30,000 martial arts schools in the country. Millions more fans tune in to watch or stream major fight events.

The popularity of martial arts doesn’t make running a school or dojo any easier. Keeping a martial arts facility at a comfortable temperature for students and instructors without spending a small fortune on HVAC is challenging. HVLS fans can provide a much-needed solution in gyms and dojos.

Challenges of Cooling a Martial Arts Facility

Many martial arts schools and boxing gyms are located in industrial spaces, which aren’t well equipped for cooling. Other unique difficulties of keeping these areas comfortable:

• Occupants are often sparring, practicing strikes, throws, holds or grappling that increase their body temperature, making them sweat
• Some facilities with classes or other events may have a large number of people attending relative to the size of the space
• Large pieces of equipment like pads, punching bags, floor mats and racks may interfere with airflow
• Many schools and training centers have high ceilings, making cooling tougher

An uncomfortable gym will lead to unhappy patrons and lower attendance, which is bad news for a business based on attracting students or participants to the facility. HVLS fans can help overcome many of these challenges, especially when combined with a functional HVAC system.

Why HVLS Fans Are Perfect for a Dojo

HVLS fans are effective in martial arts facilities because of the way they cool. By creating a gentle breeze of constantly-blowing air they create a natural “cooling effect”. This occurs when a breeze passes over any perspiration on the skin, by evaporating it more quickly and creating a cold sensation on the skin.

Other advantages of HVLS fans for martial arts facilities include:

• Low energy consumption means facilities will actually save money with HVLS fans by improving the efficiency of their HVAC systems
• Destratification of the air mixes the temperature and humidity of the air in an enclosed space. This also inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold or fungus which thrive in warm humid environments such as gyms or dojos.
• An HVLS fan reduces a space’s effective temperature, making it feel as much as 8° cooler.

Because HVLS fans come in many different models, a facility of any size can find a fan or set of fans that is ideal for their particular needs. They can be set up and positioned to work as efficiently as possible by a professionally trained installer.

A Martial Arts HVLS Fan Success Story

HVLS fans have already helped cool down many martial arts centers and gyms, including Kaizen Martial Arts in southern California. They were able to improve the comfort level of their space and save over $100 each month on HVAC costs.

Install an HVLS fan at your martial arts facility and knock out a hot, sweaty environment and high heating costs with one strike.