Blog posts

July 21, 2026
Corner Kit: Essential Coaching Gear Every Combat Sports Coach Should Own

When we talk about combat sports gear, the spotlight almost always lands on the athlete. We obsess over the latest glove foam formulations, ergonomically stitched shin guards, and ultra-flexible fight...

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The Gear Hauler: Best Barrel Bag Features for Carrying Gloves and Shin Guards

Anyone who trains in combat sports knows the logistical nightmare of transporting gear. A pair of 16 oz boxing gloves and thick, multi-layered Muay Thai shin guards are not standard...

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Breaking Into the Art of Eight Limbs: The Essential Gear Guide for Muay Thai Beginners

Walking into a Muay Thai gym for your very first class can be an intimidating experience. The sounds of heavy bags being pulverized, the sharp crack of Thai pads, and the...

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The Foundation of Hand Safety: What Type of Hand Wraps Are Best for Beginners?

When you step into a striking gym for the first time, all your attention naturally goes to the boxing gloves. You want to pick the right color, the right weight,...

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The Trainer's Armor: Why Muay Thai Coaches Wear Belly Pads

If you step inside a high-level Muay Thai camp in Thailand or a combat sports academy anywhere in the world, the sounds of pad work are unmistakable. But if you...

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The Separation of Powers: Training Gear vs. Competition Gear

If you’ve ever watched a professional fighter step under the stadium lights, you’ve probably noticed how sleek their equipment looks compared to the battered, taped-up gear filling up gym bags...

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The Gold Standard of Protection: A Brief History of Lace-Up Boxing Gloves

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...

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The Lightweight Standard: Why 14 oz Gloves Are the Go-To for Fighters Under 175 lbs

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...

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The Heavyweight Middle Ground: Are 14 oz Gloves Right for "Smaller" Heavyweights?

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...

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