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Size? Colour? Brand? Weight? Sparring, bag or training glove? First lets start with gloves and what they will be used for? In my classes we do a lot of bag and pad work so I recommend gloves that are used for bag and training. When it comes to brand, colour and cost that is yourContinue reading “How to choose the right boxing gloves???”

Is your child being bullied??? The longer a child is bullied, the more likely they are to develop physical, emotional, and psychological scars that can last a life time. Bullying can be devastating, leaving a child withdrawn, shy, and insecure. Children frequently suffer stomach aches, headaches, panic attacks, and nightmares. Bullying does not only happenContinue reading “Bullying and Boxing”

It’s important to dry your boxing gloves after each use. I use a few drops of essential oil (your choice) on a dry cloth. I wipe down the entire inside of the glove. I place my gloves on a shoe dryer until they are completely dry. This method can be used for boxing gloves, punchContinue reading “Keep boxing gloves smelling fresh!!!”

When it comes to the importance of your hand and wrist protection, hand wraps are absolutely pivotal in preventing injuries. You will find hand wraps come in 2 different styles: Traditional and Mexican. I prefer Mexican wraps for a few reasons. Traditional hand wraps are cotton weaved while Mexican style are usually a blend ofContinue reading “Are boxing wraps necessary?”

We can either hand wash our wraps of machine wash them. It’s important how we wash our wraps or we will find a mess to untangle in the wash. We will need both wraps and a small mesh garment bag. First you will want to fold the Velcro over once and then a second time.Continue reading “How to wash boxing wraps”