Mixed Martial Arts is a hard hitting physical sport that many dedicate their lives to. If you want to train in MMA You will need many pieces of MMA Gear but there’s a few essential pieces that you will need before you start. Below we run down the top 6.
MMA Gloves: There are 2 main types of MMA Gloves, 4 oz MMA Gloves and 8 oz MMA Sparring gloves. The 4 oz gloves are normally used for bag work, grappling training and also in competition and the sparring gloves are used for light sparring whilst also being able to grapple due to the gloves having an open palm design feature. Most are made from leather but some companies offer Gloves made from different materials. If you can afford leather then buy leather because these will last you a lot longer. Some top brand MMA Gloves includes Punchtown, Throwdown and Venum.
MMA Rash Guards: ESSENTIAL! We cannot stress this enough. This is a must have piece of kit. They help prevent mat born diseases like ring worm and staph. These diseases are common in wrestling based sports and areas that are hot and moist i.e. a gym. The extra layer between you and the mat or the person your training with will help you avoid unnecessary time off of your training and a visit to the docs. Invest in an MMA Rash Guards it’s worth it.
BJJ GI: if you’re serious about MMA then you will dedicate some time to learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You will need a BJJ GI and there are a few things that you need to consider i.e. weave, cut and sizing. There’s different weaves including single weave, gold weave and pearl weave. Single weaves are light but not that strong. Gold weaves are strong but they can suffer from shrinking so sometimes order a size bigger. Pearl weaves are the best option for a BJJ GI. There light, strong and don’t suffer a lot of shrinking.
MMA Shin Guards: You will need a pair of MMA Shin Guards for your striking training. A good pair will protect the shin, ankle and foot. They have high density foam padding and reinforced straps to hold them in place when training and perforated neoprene backing for full breathability. Some offer Full-Back design for an unprecedented fit. This helps when training in grappling.
MMA T Shirts: an essential piece of your fight wear arsenal. You need something to train in and a loose fitting MMA T Shirts is ideal for hard training sessions. There’s loads of designs and styles to choose from so this one is an easy choice to make. Top brands include Tapout and Affliction
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Gameness BJJ Company Profile
Gameness is a BJJ GI company that originated in Brazil and soon spread as a brand all over the world and can be seen being worn by Pros and amateurs alike in gyms and at competitions.
Effective Arm Chokes For BJJ
Arm chokes can be some of the most effective attacks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The way they work is by using your arms to cut off the blood supply to your opponent’s carotid arteries. There are many variations including the guillotine, Peruvian neck tie and rear naked choke to name a few. Below we will outline some of the most popular.
