The six things you need to look and feel great in the ring - for beginners.
Welcome to this edition of beginner guides by Fight-central, today we’ll talk about how to rock the best looking (and feeling) gear in the game to dominate your opponent and pop off in training. I’ll outline the pieces of gear I would deem essential for success and above all, comfort in the ring or in training. A lot of things come into play here, this is why I will be outlining these things in a numbered list, in no particular order. Alright, let’s get into the six things you need for comfort and performance in combat sports, for you beginners out there.
Sanabul essential gloves.
The Sanabul essential boxing gloves are a great choice for beginners and advanced fighters alike, as they have a very good fit due to their new gel-fit interior which is very good for moulding your hand into the glove itself, effectively creating a custom fit depending on your hand and finger size. Sanabul is a renowned and respected brand that is seen commonly in training and it is worn by high-calibre fighters such as Max Holloway and many others. The Sanabul essential glove is a great choice for its affordability, its quality, and most of all, the fit this glove provides. The Sanabul essentials are sure to give you comfort and supreme performance in the ring or in training.
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Fairtex SP5 shin guards.
As well as a pair of reliable gloves, you’re going to need a good and sturdy pair of shin guards, both to ensure your comfort, and pain for your opponent when you kick them. The Fairtex SP5’s are a perfect fit for an ideal blend of protection and softness on the inside, while having a hard outer shell to ensure your opponent will still very much feel all of your kicks. These shin guards offer great quality for value as well as supreme comfort, rest assured you will feel and look great in these no matter if you’re fighting or just training.
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TUFF Muay Thai shorts.
No matter the sport that you do, be that K1, Muay Thai, or even boxing, a pair of Thai shorts always looks awesome, and these are no different, the TUFF brand is recognisable by their eye-catching designs and attractive prices. But rest assured, quality does not suffer at these prices, the TUFF shorts are made of a strong fabric, while maintaining a good fit and an excellent designs and a variety of patterns. If you’re a beginner or advanced fighter, these shorts are a good choice due to their fit and exceptional style. Rock these into a fight or into training and you will feel great with comfortable and stylish shorts that few can replicate.
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Opro gumshield/mouthguard.
A good mouthguard is very necessary as it is constantly used and protects a very important feature of your face, your pearly whites. You must choose wisely here and not overlook this important piece of gear like I did, it is important to wear this even to BJJ practice or wrestling classes, I didn’t and now I’m stuck with several chipped teeth and a crooked smile. Don’t go with the first one you see. I personally use an opro mouthguard myself, the platinum edition of mint and white blend. But for beginners that are not sure about the brand or if the fit will suit you, I would choose the slightly lesser but certainly cheaper gold standard with cage fit technology, this means that when you “boil and bite” the cage segment of the gumshield will mould individually to each of your teeth, ensuring a supreme fit and unparalleled protection as all of your teeth fit snugly inside the shell.
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Meister Handwraps.
Another thing that I would recommend for everyone to use is a solid pair of handrwaps, s gloves can only do so much and if you have wrists and hands that are injury prone, this is certainly an investment you should consider. the meister handrwaps that I use myself provide a lot of stability and comfort, being somewhat soft on your hands while still holding your fingers in place while you punch. I would also recommend getting at least two pairs to start with so that you can cycle your usage of the wraps based on how often you train, nobody likes stinky and sweaty wraps. Overall the meister handwraps are a go-to for me as they are high quality and they don’t break the bank.
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Venum groin guard
I think this one goes without saying, but you have to protect yourself at all times if you catch my drift. A good groin guard will save you from an unexpected amount of pain and slip-ups by your partners, a lot of inside leg kicks thrown can end up striking the Crown Jewels if the kick is placed incorrectly, or even as an accident. As well as this, groin guards are necessary in a fight of any kind, and it is worth investing in a good one so it doesn’t fail you when the moment of truth comes. This is why I suggest the venum groin guard, it has a comfortable fit adapted to both grappling and striking, with comfort when kicking or in high-intensity scrambles in jiu-jitsu. In general, the venum groin guard is a top pick as not many can replicate its comfort and secure fit. The hard plastic insert is also removable to wash the strap so your gear doesn’t smell.
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