Here are some personal suggestions to help you start your Muay Thai journey, learned through my own sweat and pain.
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A decent beginnerâs glove, if you are curious to the sport, that remain reliable if you decide to stick to it.
They are quick to put on and help train your shoulders with the extra weight (14/16 oz).
RDX F6 Kara Boxing Training Gloves Black
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The 805 Ronin is a hand made, full grain leather boxing glove that punches above its weight in value. The padding is very protective for your partners in sparring and for your knuckles in heavy bag use.
Iâm not a purist and see no fault in using box...
Wicked Boxing 805 Ronin
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Rumor has it the shorter the shorts, the higher you kick.
These are hand wash only and dry very quickly overnight.
Make sure to size UP for US customers. For reference - size XL for 32 inch waists.
Fairtex Muay Thai Shorts
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Youâll want shin guards for partner drills and sparring. They help reduce the inevitable impact from bone to bone.
The detachable foot piece has helped me pack them up into a backpack since I donât own a large gym bag.
My personal favorite hand wraps. Minimalist stretch and enough rigidity to dry without twisting after washes.
The Guerrero wraps have really helped pad my small hands to fit snugly in my gloves and reduce the amount of sweat absorbed as well. Hygien...
Rival Boxing Guerrero Handwraps
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A reliable weighted jump rope thatâs guaranteed to correct your form (my toes know all too well). The weight helps train your shoulder endurance while the exercise has been a proven staple for building boxing cardio.
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Youâre going to get some bumps and bruises, even with pads on (sorry). At least you can treat them with this staple topical analgesic and smell good while doing so!
Namman Muay Thai Boxing Oil Liniment
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Not a necessity, but if you slap your ankles a lot on the bags, ankle sleeves help minimize some redness.
Ankle Supports - Hayabusa
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A fun routine to strengthen your grip and wrist. Itâs kind of like a hula hoop for your hands. I have frail wrists so I am building them up with my gyro ball to punch harder without injury.
Gyro Ball
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If youâre like me and you donât eat red meat regularly, consider supplementing creatine monohydrate.
It took me about a week or two of eating a daily scoop to achieve a loaded state with more consistent gym performance and visible muscle water reten...