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Nunchucks - What are they? How do I use them? What style should I buy?
Origins of Nunchucks Nunchucks were a traditional Okinawan weapon constructed from a pair of sticks joined by a short chain or rope. The sections are typically made of wood or metal. It is thought that the origins of the nunchuck were a flail used to thresh rice or soybeans. There...
Why do you need to wear hand wraps for Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai or Martial Arts?
How can hands get damaged from punching? If you think about the mechanics of the perfect punch, the force doesn't just come from the arm. In fact, the movement starts at the feet, our legs and feet rotate perfectly in time with the snap in the large muscles of our...
Twins Special Glove Range - Every Boxing Glove Model Described
In this post, we will attempt to explain the different models of Twins Special boxing gloves and what the naming convention means. Once you have read this article you will be able to work out the features of each of the Twins Special gloves from looking at the model number....
The Sherlock Holmes School of Self-Defence - The Manly Art of Bartitsu - Book Review
I have just finished reading this book by E.W Barton-Wight and I thought I would put together a book review for you. For those who don't know, Bartitsu was a martial art developed in England around England during the years 1898 by Edward William Barton-Wright. Barton-Wright was an engineer who spent...
Twins Special Glove Size Chart
We have created this size chart for the Twins Special range of gloves. The chart shows which gloves are suitable for your body weight. If you are a beginner starting out then you can use the middle column to find a pair which will suit your body weight. This will...
Martial Arts Training Weapons - A Guide To Different Materials For Practice Weapons
The practice of weapons forms within Martial Arts can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the discipline. There are many benefits of practising with weapons including improvements to strength, reflexes, fine motor control, and balance. Some weapon moves can directly translate into their unarmed moves, and fighting with...
Mouthguards - Choosing a mouth guard (Gumshield) for Muay Thai, Boxing, or MMA
A Mouth Guard (or Gumshield) is one of the most important bits of kit for any fighter. People normally associate mouth guards with protecting teeth from being knocked out. What most people don't know is that they actually provide protection against head trauma. By locking the jaw together into a...
Fairtex BGV1 Boxing Gloves - Size Guide
We have created a size chart for the Fairtex BGV1 range of gloves. The chart shows which gloves are suitable for your body weight. In addition, we have included the hand circumference suitable for the hand compartment. The circumference is without wraps so you will need to make allowances for...
What Size Heavy Bag Do I Need?
There are many different sizes and weights of Heavy bag you need to consider. There are pros and cons of each type of heavy bag. Size This refers to the height of the punching bag. Typically this ranges from small bags around 3 foot in height to over 6 foot...
What is the difference between boxing gloves and Muay Thai gloves?
Visually and functionally boxing and Muay Thai gloves are very similar. In general they can be used interchangeably. Many boxers do use Muay Thai focused gloves for their training. There are subtle differences however which make Muay Thai specific gloves better for this application. Muay Thai specific gloves are longer...
What is the difference between bag gloves and boxing gloves?
If you are wondering what type of gloves to choose, or what you use bag gloves for this post will help you make a decision. The differences between bag gloves and regular boxing gloves are... 1.Padding Bag gloves are designed to be super lightweight. They allow you get the feeling...
What size Muay Thai Gloves should I buy?
A question which comes up frequently is which Muay Thai glove size should I buy. This is a tricky question and the answer is, it depends. Firstly referring to Muay Thai gloves as being different 'sizes' is a bit of a misnomer. It calls to mind traditional glove sizes where...
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