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Whether it’s boxing, Muay Thai or MMA padwork, boxing gloves are a key piece of equipment to help protect the user’s hands when striking, as well as the opponent from receiving a black eye or […]
It’s January, folks. You know what that means! Time to stick to that resolution and get back in to shape for the new year that lies ahead. Whilst some of us may be experienced or […]
One of my favourite martial arts training exercises is padwork. It’s a great combination of power, strength and cardiovascular exercise, especially when the trainer is moving, and is a fantastic way to sharpen your striking […]
There’s nothing quite like sparring, be it in mixed martial arts or other traditional martial arts. The pure adrenaline of ‘competition’ and being able to test your knowledge of techniques on the spot with an […]
For every martial artist who’s looking to train their striking technique, be it boxing, Muay Thai, kick-boxing or just plain sparring or padwork, the ultimate priority is to protect the hands from injury when punching. […]
When sparring in martial arts, control needs to be exerted to ensure you do not injure your training partner. This can sometime hamper training as you are unable to practice your kicks, knees or punches […]
One of the most enjoyable activities when learning a martial art is the opportunity to spar with a partner. Being able to strike with contact helps you to develop your attack and defence techniques against […]
When sparring in class, be it boxing, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing or MMA, it’s important to protect your head from injury, as a serious blow to the head could impact your whole life. The best […]
Boxing gloves are a core piece of equipment for any keen martial artist and fitness enthusiast. From boxing to Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts to K1 kick boxing, boxing gloves can be used in a […]
I bought these Sandee curved focus mitts from FightShop in Bolton around December 2011 after having previously bought a pair of Sandee Thai pads. As I was planning on holding them for a long time […]
**Piranha Guard no longer exist. You can purchase custom gum shields from companies like Safejawz and Funky Gums.** There’s plenty of gum shields on the market, starting at the cheap-as-chips price of £2 and going […]
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