Monday 23 July 2012

Wear your Gears and Stay Protected


Physical fighting, as we all know, can get dangerous upon reaching a certain extent. Think of it when it comes to profession. Boxing is what we are talking about here. People enjoy watching this sport but are not aware of the risk that the boxers take up in the game. Sensitive areas such as mouth, shins, groins, etc. These areas need proper protection when Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) comes into picture.

The boxers must put on their protective gears before they get indulged into the game. This does not mean that you would need the gears only if you are a professional boxer. Even if you take part as a hobby, these gears would only protect you and your body. This is the reason why a number of companies are manufacturing these gears each day. They just do not include gloves and head gears, a large variety of gears are available in the market for all the possible areas where the chances of being injured are high. You can choose a MMA gear from the following options:-
  • MMA Shorts which would help you repel sweat and blood; are comfortable to carry and fit well around the waistband.
  • MMA T-Shirts come with various designs and logos imprinted on them along with their sweat repelling characteristic.
  • MMA Fight Gloves protect your hands from damage. It is always recommended that you use them along with hand wraps.
  • MMA Sparring Gloves absorb the shock that comes to the hand and they do not move while experiencing the shock as well.
  • MMA Bag Gloves provide you with a better grip because of the rod that they have in the palm and is helpful while training on a bag.
  • MMA Mouth Guard is the most important gear as it not only protects your face and head; it also has a breathing channel to support your heart.
  • MMA Shin Guards support your legs and do not move from their place while the fight is on making it comfortable to carry around.
  • MMA Rash Guard is sweat proof and can be worn and carried easily.
  • MMA Protective Cup is elastic and comfortable while protecting you. It does not move from its place either.
  • MMA Gear Bag can hold everything for you without being prone to infections.
You can find these gears made out varied fabric and available in various shades and colors. The fabric and color can be solely your discretion. There are numerous companies that manufacture these gears for you. All you need to do is search for them on the internet. Look for the variations and select the one that would be most suitable to your needs and situation. Also make sure that the product you pick out is of the highest quality and comes with some guarantee. You can also look for different products with different prices and get the one that suits your pocket as well. Then you can order your MMA gear there, pay for it and get it delivered to your place. The work is done. You are now safe to start up with your hobby or career as a boxer.

Monday 9 July 2012

Boxing Needs – Get Hand Wraps for a start


If you are a boxer, you would definitely know the importance of hand wraps in your practice and under the gloves. But if you are a novice, then you should know what all things you would require while you are up with it. Apart from all the must required things such as gloves, there is one necessity that supports all the others. It is not that you cannot go further without it. It is just that if you take it along, you will be at a benefit. It is the hand wraps that we so require.

Along with the other boxing needs, it has been seen that the demand for Mexican hand wraps has also increased. Boxing has a direct effect on the hands of the boxer. The veins, bones, tendons and ligaments of the hand are all at stake. One harsh move and you can damage them. It is for the protection of these vital elements that the need of hand wraps has shown up. These wraps provide support to your thumb, wrist and padding for the knuckles. They would also help you in learning how to keep you hand in the optimum position.

These wraps are semi-elastic in nature and are made out of cotton/spandex blend. This allows flexibility. The boxer can tie the wrap himself without needing anyone else’s support. They are specifically helpful in tightly wrapping up the hand. They come with a wide Velcro attached at one corner to keep it sticking to the hand and does not allow it to come off during training hours. It also comes with a thumb loop for easy self wrapping. These wraps are available in various colors such as black, white, blue, red, and pink and purple. You can pick out the color of your choice out of these.

These hand wraps are available in various sizes, smallest ones for kids, bigger for women or medium sized hands; and the largest for bigger hands. The size variations include 1.5 meters/60 inches, 2.5 meters/100 inches, 3.5 meters/140 inches, 4 meters/160 inches, 4.5 meters/180 inches, 5 meters/200 inches and 5.5 meters/220 inches. Depending upon the size of your hand or the hand of the person for whom you are planning to get one, you can pick on the size that would be suitable.

People who do not have time to visit a store to look for Mexican hand wraps for themselves, they can certainly choose to order for them online. A large number of online stores are providing these facilities. All you need to do is pick up your size and color, pay online and they would deliver the product at your doorstep. It is that simple. There is an added advantage to online ordering, you can learn about the details about the product as well as compare the prices with other online stores. You might be able to find a lower price with a dealer to fix up the order. But do make sure that the lower prices do not compromise with the quality of the product. You can go through the customer reviews to ensure that.