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Gear & Uniform

The 8 best cheap boxing gloves for beginners 2022

Are you among the sea of fighters who look for a cheap pair of gloves to kick off their boxing career? Would you like to buy a great pair of gloves that will serve you for the next few months and let you learn and discover your good and bad sides? As always, we’re here for you. We analyzed some top-notch beginner-friendly models that will help you...

The 13 best women’s BJJ gis in 2022

Have you been grappling with the decision of buying a women’s BJJ gi but not knowing what actually makes the best women’s BJJ gi?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a traditionally male dominated sport, has won more and more brave female Jiu Jitsu disciples over the last several years. Making the demand of jiu jitsu gi for women even bigger.

The 16 best MMA fight shorts 2022

Who here has ever used a butter knife to turn a screw?

I have, and while it technically works, it is awkward and has its drawbacks.

There is just nothing like having the right tool for the job.

That’s how I feel about MMA shorts.

The 14 best punching bags for 2022

The concept of the heavy bag has most likely been around in some form or fashion for as long as humankind has worked on developing the art of combat. A practitioner would need an object that they could practice and hone their moves on at full power, and with low risk of injury. Beating the snot out of your training partner every time doesn’t lend...

The 10 best Muay Thai gloves for training and sparring 2022

If you’re reading this article then you have probably realized one important thing – choosing the right Muay Thai gloves is no easy task. Glove materials, weight, size, color and style come first. You’ll need to consider the brand, the country of origin, and the type of glove. Don’t be overwhelmed! Keep breathing (and keep reading...

The 8 best grappling dummies for BJJ and MMA in 2022

Well it’s 2022, and unless you are on a remote island or have very close training partners, these days everyone needs a grappling dummy. In this newfound age of social distancing and gym closures, so it’s likely most people haven’t set foot on the mats, or have even had a training partner in weeks or months.