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You have better things to do with your hands

hand close up

Our hands and wrists are made for movement and flexibility. They are not built to withstand repeated heavy punching. We need to use equipment to protect them, and it is important to understand how it works and use it effectively.

A different kind of motivation

Shadow boxing in a gym

Everyone struggles with motivation at some point. Your training routine can become a chore and you either push through or start to flag, finding reasons to skip sessions. Boxing could be the thing to get you going again.

Bag gloves? Sparring gloves? Both?

Rival RB11 bag gloves and RS11V sparring gloves

Most people who start boxing and join a club get one pair of gloves to do everything. Bags, pads, partner drills, push-ups, sparring. Can one pair of gloves do all that? The short answer is yes, but that might not be the best option for you.

Hand wraps

boxer wrapping hands at the side of the ring

Hand wraps supplement your muscles and tendons by adding a close-fitting layer of material around your hand and wrist. The beauty of wraps is their simplicity, allowing you to get the perfect fit.

Protecting your hands

boxer doing pad work

Before considering equipment we need to look at 3 critical elements that you should always be aware of when doing any type of training involving impact: technique, conditioning and body awareness.