For those of you who are new to the sport of mixed martial arts or MMA you probably already know that you are going to have to spend some money on MMA gear to get started. You are going to need most of this gear for training and for when you are finally ready for competition. As MMA has become more popular and shows no sign of slowing down you may find that the gear is made by manufacturers that you know and by some that you do not. Here is a guide covering some of the types of clothing and gear you will need.
When looking at MMA gear the first thing that most people look at are the gloves that are worn for both practice and for competition.
When you are in training you will need a pair of sparring gloves, these gloves look a lot like the more traditional boxing gloves as they cover the whole hand with the exception of the thumb. For competition you will need a pair of fighting gloves, these feature individual fingers and have built in wrist support that is designed to make your punches more powerful and give you better protection. You should get the best fitting gloves you can so that you will get the most out of them.
Of all the different parts of your MMA gear, a shirt is the only one that is truly optional. You should wear one while training and sparring, but do not have to wear one in competition as it is optional. As for shorts you may want to buy training shorts that you can wear for all the different aspects of your training, try to get them with pockets to carry things like money and keys.
When you are ready to fight, your fighting shorts need to be well made with strong stitching and extra flexibility to help you when kicking and completing your finishing holds without restrictions.
In MMA gear to protect you in both sparring and fighting is a must have item in your gear bag. For sparring you will need a head guard. This way you will not get hurt even if your opponent lands a direct blow to your head. Make sure the headgear you buy fits right and is well padded. In the fight you will need a pair of shin guards, you will use these not only to protect your legs from your opponent's kicks, but also to use as weapon and deliver good solid kicks to your opponent. Your shin guards should have plenty of extra padding to protect your legs in the fight.
Whether you are new to MMA or an old hand the Combat Pro Shop has what you need for all of your practice sessions and for the time that you climb into the arena for your next fight. They also carry a full line of cool gear for you to wear after the fights and for those who are fans of the sport.
