MUAY THAI GEAR

If you are a Muay Thai practitioner, you need to own your own gear. Nay, more than need, you WANT to own your own gear:
– Boxing Gloves 14oz
– Full Shin Guards (class level 1.5 and up)
– Mouthguard (class level 2 and up)
– Boxing Mitts (extra credit)
– Thai pads (super extra credit).

 

Communal gear? Gross. I mean, we might have the cleanest communal gear in existence because we are diligent, fastidious women who are very sensitive to smell.

 

BUT, owning your own gear is so much more than just reduced yuck factor.

 

When you show up with gear in hand? It means you are prepared. You are committed. You are energetically aligned with the pursuit of Muay Thai. You are a full-fledged Muay Thai practitioner.

 

Yes, energy matters. Possibly more than anything else.

 

You are also going to take good care of your gear, imbuing your Muay Thai hobby/passion with love and nurture. You and your boxing gloves and shin guards are now in a relationship, respect the relationship.

 

WANT TO SUPPORT LOCAL SHOPS? CHECK OUT:
Hawaiian Fight Gear (Waikele, call for hours. Solid gear for those on a budget)
HNL Fight Shop (In town near Walmart, range of gear, can try on bougie things here)

IMPORTANT: We have NOT tried a lot of the gear we are about to suggest, our recommendations are based on price points and what others have owned and liked. Any gear we have personally experienced is denoted with ** after the price. Also, this is just a STARTING POINT. Feel free to explore far beyond what we list below.

BOXING GLOVES (14oz)

Boxing glove ounces do not determine how they will fit in your hands, the BRAND and quality determine the fit. Here are some recs to get you started:

RDX Gloves $30-$40**
Hawaiian Fight Gear Gloves $55+ (local store)
Venum Challenger Gloves  $50-$60**
Hayabusa S4 Gloves $70
Fairtex Gloves  $90**
Venum Elite Boxing Gloves  $90-$110**
Hayabusa T3 Boxing Gloves  $160
Winning Boxing Gloves $300**

CAUTION: Do not buy the $15-$20 boxing gloves you see at Ross/TJ Maxx. They are typically ill-fitting and will need to be replaced quickly.

SHIN GUARDS (Full Coverage)

TRY THEM ON! If you order online, make sure they are returnable.
–  Velcro & Foot elastic: Should feel fitted/snug around calves & ankles
– Foot cover: Should cover as much of your toes as possible but NOT touch the ground. Touching the ground over your toes is bad.
DO NOT BUY STOCKING-TYPE SHIN GUARDS. Okay, some recs:

Sanabul Essential Shin Guards $36
(Sanabul size chart)
Hawaiian Fight Gear $45+ (they have large sizes)
RDX Shin Guards $58+
Venum Challenger Shin Guards $70
Fuji Precision Guards $70 (HNL Fight Shop)
Fairtex SP5 Shin Guards $90**
Venum Elite Shin Guards $110-$130 

BOXING MITTS

Mitts come in various sizes. If you want to use them in class, purchase regular focus/punch mitts (not MICRO, too small). Some recs:

Sanabul Mitts $27
Title Mitts $40
Ringside Apex Mitts $40-$58
Hawaiian Fight Gear Mini Panther $55**
Hayabusa Mitts $80
Title Gel Mitts $120

Thai Pads

CAUTION: Some Thai Pads are VERY heavy. If you are ordering online, be sure they are returnable.
Sanabul Thai Pads $70
RDX Thai Pads $40 EACH ($80 pair)
Hawaiian Fight Gear Medium $120
Fairtex Small Thai Pads $120**

 

MOUTHGUARD

There are TONS of mouthguards out there. You will have to follow directions to fit your mouthguard to your mouth. Some recs:
Venum Challenger Mouthguard $14
SafeJawz Mouthguard $16
Looblo Mouthguard $28**
(This is pricey, but it is our favorite. We use the 10-13yrs size, which actually fits our mouths and does not gag us. It is thin, you can talk with it in your mouth, and it doesn’t make you feel like a chimpanzee.)

Mouthguard Case:
Shock Doctor $10
Armour Case $10

KNIT INNER GLOVES

We use knit inner gloves in lieu of hand wraps. It’s good to own a few of these, and you can buy them from us for $4 a pair (Purchase on our Fitli and pick up when you come to class, OR buy them in-person with CASH). If you are buying them on your own, make sure they have grip dots on them.

Care of Boxing Gloves

Step 1: Loop boxing gloves velcro backwards so it opens the gloves.

Step 2: Spray your choice of anti-bacterial cleaner, wipe with towel

Step 3: Place in front of a fan for 30m

Step 4: Store OUT of sunlight in a dry, air-y place.

WARNING: Once your gear gets stinky, it is almost impossible to make it NOT stinky. Prevent the stink.

Care of Shin Guards, and MItts

Step 1: Spray with your choice of anti-bacterial cleaner, wipe down with towel

Step 2: Place in front of a fan until dry

Step 3: Store OUT of sunlight in a dry, air-y place.

 

 

 

 

 

Care of MouthGuard & Knit Gloves

Mouthguard: Clean with soft toothbrush using water and a little toothpaste (or mouthguard cleaning solution). Let dry completely before returning to case. Clean your mouthguard EVERY TIME YOU USE IT.

 

KNIT INNER GLOVES: Hand or machine wash, hang to dry (though some students say they toss them in the dryer).

 

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