Get the essential tips on preparation, technique, and gear to ensure you’re fight-ready! Proper training is the foundation of a successful performance. Without a well-rounded training plan, you risk fatigue, poor technique, or even injury when it matters most. Knowing how to structure your training—balancing strength, conditioning, skill development, and mental preparation ensures you’re physically […]
Punching Bag Giving You a Hard Time? Try These 5 Methods to Unfill It! Unfilling a punching bag can be a time-consuming yet necessary task for anyone who owns one, especially if you’re planning to replace the filling, repair internal damages, or simply store the unfilled punch bag more compactly. Over time, punching bags can […]
A rash guard is a form-fitted athletic shirt primarily designed to protect the wearer from various types of skin irritants and injuries associated with water and combat sports. It is called a rashguard because its primary purpose is to protect the skin from rashes and abrasions. Rash guard was originally introduced for just water sports […]
The right size rashguard size to buy is the one that is tight and form-fitting without being restrictive. If you have a lean and muscular body, choose a tight-fitting rashguard. For a curvier body type, choose a loose-fitting custom rashguard. Look for a fit that is snug around the chest, waist, and hips while staying […]
While rules, styles, and strategies differ among these disciplines, one major difference that beginners ignore is the gloves that boxers and MMA fighters use. Boxing gloves are made with heavier padding, allowing intense punching without hurting the hands or the opponent’s jaw. Conversely, MMA gloves are designed with open fingers for grappling and hand flexibility […]
Taping your hands for boxing is essential for every fighter. It protects knuckles and wrists from hyperextension injuries and gives you the support you need while training or competing. Properly wrapped hands, from looping your thumb to wrapping your fingers to securing them around the wrist, help you punch harder and safer by stabilizing your […]
Orthodox and southpaw are two different footwork stances in boxing that are distinguished by their dominant hand and foot positioning. In the orthodox style, the left foot is at the front, while the right foot and arm are at the back. Southpaw refers to the stance that best suits left-handed people. Southpaw boxers stand with […]
Thumbless boxing gloves are for enhancing safety by reducing the risk of thumb injuries and accidental eye pokes. These gloves don’t have a separate section for your thumb. The design is simple, with the thumb staying close to the fist rather than being in its own compartment. The NYSAC introduced thumbless gloves to prevent thumb […]
Muay Thai and Muay Boran are two traditional martial arts deeply rooted in Thailand’s history and culture. While both share common origins, they have evolved into distinct disciplines with unique purposes and strategies. Muay Thai is the modern version of a competitive sport that emphasizes striking techniques. It has gained popularity worldwide for its effectiveness […]
In Muay Thai, the roundhouse kick is the art of mastering distance, power, and precision all at once. Thai Boxing is one of the deadliest martial arts in the world, certainly because it is ‘The Art Of Eight Limbs.’ While the sport allows using every limb of your body to attack the opponent, it also […]