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If you walk into any boxing or Muay Thai gym on a sparring night, you’ll see a sea of padded helmets. For decades, wearing headgear has been viewed as the...

For decades, there was an absolute hierarchy in combat sports gear: real cowhide leather was the gold standard, and synthetic alternatives (like vinyl or cheap PVC) were cheap, plasticky options...

In an era dominated by convenience, where hook-and-loop (Velcro) straps allow us to gear up in seconds, there is one piece of equipment that remains stubbornly unchanged at the highest...

If you walk into any Muay Thai or Boxing gym and poll the Welterweights and Middleweights, you’ll find a common denominator: the 14 oz glove. While the "big guys" are almost...

In the combat sports world, being a "smaller" heavyweight (typically weighing between 210 and 230 lbs) is a unique position. You have the frame of a titan, but you often...

If you’ve ever stood in front of a heavy bag for a 10-round burner, you know that the first round and the last round feel like two different universes. In...

In the world of combat sports, your gloves are your most important tool. But if you’re looking for that "one pair to rule them all," you’ve likely landed on the...

Wrap It Right, Strike Safe If you’ve ever stepped into a boxing gym, you’ve likely heard the question: “Do I really need hand wraps if I already wear boxing gloves?”...

Not All Shin Guards Are Created Equal If you’ve ever felt your shins throbbing after a few rounds of hard sparring, you know that shin guards aren’t just for comfort....