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The Art of Choosing Gi Shrinkage for MMA
--- --- The Art of Choosing Gi Shrinkage for MMA Picture this: It's the early days of MMA in the 1990s, when fighters like Royce Gracie stepped into the...
Top Preshrinking Gi for MMA Training
Top Preshrinking Gi for MMA Training Have you ever pulled your gi out of the washer only to find it two sizes too small, forcing you to scramble before your...
Boxing Ring: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
--- --- Boxing Ring: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports...
The Complete Guide to Boxing Ring Mat
The Complete Guide to Boxing Ring Mat Picture this: You're in the thick of a grueling sparring session, feet sliding across the canvas as your opponent...
The Complete Guide to Training Cage Setup
The Complete Guide to Training Cage Setup Picture this: It's 2015, and I'm in the thick of my black belt journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, cross-training in MMA..
Heavy Bag Ceiling Mount Essentials for Every Fighter
Heavy Bag Ceiling Mount Essentials for Every Fighter Nothing transforms a mediocre striker into a knockout machine like a rock-solid heavy bag ceiling mount .
Everything You Need to Know About Heavy Bag Chain
Everything You Need to Know About Heavy Bag Chain Introduction Have you ever thrown a perfect hook into your heavy bag only to watch it swing erratically,...
Heavy Bag Swivel Essentials for Every Fighter
--- --- Heavy Bag Swivel Essentials for Every Fighter By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports Gear The..
How to Choose the Perfect Heavy Bag Pad for Your Training
--- --- How to Choose the Perfect Heavy Bag Pad for Your Training Did you know that a study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that improper...
Heavy Bag Replacement: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
--- --- Heavy Bag Replacement: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat..
Reflex Bag Stand: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Reflex Bag Stand: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports Gear.
Best Freestanding Bag Target for Fighters in 2025
Best Freestanding Bag Target for Fighters in 2025 Introduction A recent survey of over 1,000 combat sports enthusiasts revealed that 68% struggle with...
Water Heavy Bag: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Water Heavy Bag: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports Gear..
Aqua Bag: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Aqua Bag: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value I'll never forget the sweltering summer session when I first hauled an aqua bag into my wrestling gym.
Top Traditional Thai Heavy Bag for MMA Training
--- --- Top Traditional Thai Heavy Bag for MMA Training Introduction If you're training for MMA, skipping a traditional Thai heavy bag is like entering the...
Best Banana Bag for Fighters in 2025
Best Banana Bag for Fighters in 2025 Introduction Imagine this: It's 5 a.m., and you're lacing up for an early Muay Thai session at the gym.
Best Bowling Pin Bag for Fighters in 2025
--- --- Best Bowling Pin Bag for Fighters in 2025 Have you ever unleashed a barrage of knees and low kicks on a standard heavy bag, only to watch it swing...
What Makes Speed Bag Workout Essential for Fighters
What Makes Speed Bag Workout Essential for Fighters Back in 2012, during a grueling training camp for my UFC debut, I stepped into a dimly lit gym in Las Vegas.
The Art of Choosing Heavy Bag Workout Routine for MMA
The Art of Choosing Heavy Bag Workout Routine for MMA By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports Gear...
The Complete Guide to Punch Mitts Brands
The Complete Guide to Punch Mitts Brands Ever wondered why some fighters drill combos flawlessly while others struggle with feedback on their strikes? The...