So you’ve just organized your first ever kickboxing class. You are super excited, a little nervous, and eager to get learning. You know exactly where to go, you’ve chatted to the instructor and feel reassured, now all you have to do is wait patiently. Oh, and decide what to wear. Going to any exercise class …
Since the eighteenth century, the rules of boxing have been changed and added to over time in order to become the sport that we know and love today. The rules of boxing can vary slightly depending on the jurisdiction and whether it is an amateur or professional fight, but generally, the main rules are the …
Glove maintenance is by far the least exciting part of boxing, but one of the most necessary. Not only will regular cleaning stop your gloves from smelling, but it will also help to prolong their lifespan. Clean gloves will also reduce your risk of developing skin infections and irritation. To keep them in good condition, we …
Boxing is a great way to stay fit, but due to the intensity of the sport, it takes nothing more than a few rounds in the ring or on a punch bag to really “dirty up” your gloves. All that sweat, bacteria, dirt, and even blood can build up and leave your gloves smelling pretty …
Boxing is a competitive sport where two people attempt to combat each other whilst wearing protective gloves. In boxing, the participants will try to throw punches, and gain hits against the other for a predetermined amount of time whilst inside the boxing ring. Boxing is essentially a sport where the two competitors fight against each other …
Known as a hand wrap, Kumpur, or wrist wrap, these simple strips of tape or gauze might not sound like much, but provide an effective barrier against punching-induced injuries for boxers and other combat athletes around the world.You might be thinking – what’s the point? You’ll typically be wearing a pair of gloves for boxing! …
Any sports fan will know the frustration you feel when the result does not go your team’s way. That buzz of anger throughout your body, and the constant feeling that the referee is wrong and that you could have refereed it better. That feeling is no different for boxing fans. Every sports fan knows that …
Home gyms are an increasingly popular concept, and in the majority of home gyms, you will find a boxing bag. They are a great way to add fitness into your life and provide a great workout for your whole body. Boxing bags are incredibly popular among fitness fanatics and boxing enthusiasts alike, but it might …
In order to become a boxing referee, you will be required to be trained, just as you would with any other job. A referee will need to be fully prepared before entering the ring to make sure that both opponents are sticking to the rules and fighting fairly. A referee’s job is just as important …
If you look closely at most types of combat sports, there are usually some form of gloves involved. There are lots of different types of gloves that are useful for a variety of purposes, but boxing gloves are probably the most recognizable types of sporting gloves. One of the main reasons that gloves are used …
