Mixed Martial Arts Equipment

By Owen Jones


Everybody knows that you have to train to learn how to do something better. This goes for playing tennis, writing, playing chess and martial arts. Especially in aggressive sports like martial arts, because you can be hurt, if you are not more proficient than your opponent. The most ferocious form of martial art is mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts is a mixture of all the other martial arts, so it permits the fighter to use the best techniques from all the martial arts he or she knows. This equals that it is unlikely that any two fighters will have exactly the same styles even if they have the same techers. In order to train properly, it is crucial to use the correct clothing, safety gear and tools or weapons.

In fact, man-made weapons are not allowed in mixed martial arts, you allowed to only use your body and limbs. However, there are also training items like punch ball, punch bag and blocking pads. However, precisely what you need, relies on which martial arts you use in your style of mixed martial arts.

Most students of mixed martial arts learn judo, Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, karate and wrestling. Some also learn aikido, kung fu and tae kwon do. This first thing that you will need is a gi, if you are practicing a traditional Eastern martial art.

The gi is the well-known white judo jacket, trousers and belt. Do not try to save money on these garments as they require to be tough to withstand grapples and throws that would tear cheap clothing.

Women will require an equally tough training bra and men will need a box for lower protection. In mixed martial arts, it is usual to wear open fingered gloves. These allow the fighter to grip the opponent and provide protection from minor cuts and scratches, while not encumbering in the least. Therefore, they require to be totally flexible.

The punch bag is great for a heavy cardio work out. It should weigh at least 100 pounds and be five-six feet long by 12-18 inches in diameter. You can fill it with sand and suspend it from a rafter in the garage so that it roughly resembles an adversary. The punch bag is ideal for working on heavy punches and fast kicks.

The fighters in mixed martial arts bouts wear shorts not the gi, so women wear a sports bra and most men wear a box as well. These items of clothing should be strong because your opponent will use them to throw you, so you cannot afford to skimp on these garments.

It is prudent to protect your teeth by wearing a gum-shield and, in training at least, you ought to wear a helmet. It is a good idea to get approval for the type of protective gear that you are thinking of wearing particularly if you are new to mixed martial arts.

These easiest locale to shop for these items and the equipment that you will require is probably in your gym as they will make certain that it is of the necessary standard. Once you understand what you require, you will find it cheaper to shop for it online.




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