Top King Super Focus Mitts vs Fairtex FMV9 Contoured Focus Mitts Comparison Buying a top-notch pair of focus mitts should be on every trainer’s list. Even if you are not a coach or a trainer, having some striking pads in your kit will always be an asset. Quality mitts are not only important to the […]
Bag Gloves for Boxing : What to look for? There are many ways to train a fighter. From Thai kick pads to focus mitts and sparring, there are many facets to creating a well rounded striker. A core training method in most combat sports, is working the heavy bag. Possibly the most punishing training method, […]
When embarking on a new activity, making sure you have the right equipment is first on most people’s minds. Muay Thai or Western boxing is no exception. First on most people’s list is boxing gloves. You could use the communal gloves at the gym but these gloves will usually be worn out or smell like […]
Fairtex Special Edition Muay Thai Shorts One of the most distinctive things about Muay Thai attire is the shorts. You don’t have to be a Muay Thai aficionado to recognise Thai boxing shorts when you see them. Their unique style is famous and transcends the boxing rings in Thailand. Far more colourful than the average […]
Muay Thai T-Shirts When we think about Muay Thai gear, our mind goes straight to gloves, shin guards and head gear. That protective equipment that shields you from cuts and bruises and broken bones. Or the equipment we use for target practice. Striking pads, heavy bags and kicking shields. Perhaps even the famously ostentatious Muay […]
Top Thai Boxing Gloves For 2022 So the year is almost done and it’s time to look at our favourite gloves for this year. We have some old favourites and some new comers to the party. Whether you are an old war-horse or a fresh faced beginner, there should be something here for you. Are […]
Cloth Shin Guards Vs Rigid Shin Guards For Muay Thai Anyone with a cursory familiarity with Muay Thai, knows about shin pads. One of the toughest things about Muay Thai is the punishment your shins take. It’s one thing using your shins as a weapon, but using your shins to block your opponent’s kicks, takes […]
Authentic Muay Thai Brands from Thailand When it comes to Muay Thai Brands, Thailand has the very best there is to offer. Thai manufacturers know the fight game; Muay Thai is deeply embedded in Thai culture and history. The history of these Thai brands and the style of their products, differ a great deal. Born […]
Get Creative with Striking Pads for Muay Thai: Speed, Power And The Delivery System There is a lot to consider when sharpening Muay Thai skills. Not all strikes are made equal and not all striking pads serve the same purpose. Are you honing that lightning fast jab or working on that powerful, fight ending leg […]
Synthetic Leather Shin Guards for Muay Thai – Our Top Picks! In the old days, you either had leather equipment or you had low quality equipment. There was nothing good about leatherette. Plastic alternatives to leather looked bad, really bad and held up worse. Old fashioned leatherette plastic boxing equipment was almost always, fast tracked […]
Top 4 Genuine Leather Muay Thai Shin Guards In the past, most high level Muay Thai shinguards were made out of leather. High quality synthetic alternatives just didn’t exist. Today there are lots of impressive vegan leather options, but real leather shin guards are still highly prized. From Boon’s cowhide shin guards to Twins leather […]
Top 3 Synthetic Leather Boxing Gloves For Muay Thai Until relatively recently, a high quality alternatives for leather was non existent. The plastic leatherette of years gone by looked and felt cheap. Not only was old fashioned leatherette aesthetically unappealing, it lacked the durability required for sustained punishment in the boxing gym. Today synthetic leather […]
