Anthony V asked:


ok buying mma sparring gear and was wanting some info on (Top Ten.co) sparring gear (Twins) (Contender) and Others

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Tony Hackerott asked:


 

Mixed martial arts, or MMA, are a full contact combat sport that began in 1993 with the introduction of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. MMA incorporates fighting techniques of a variety of martial arts forms, including taekwondo, judo, and karate. The original Ultimate Fighting Championship was an “anything goes” type of competition, with few rules and little regard for the competitors’ safety. The beginning years of mixed martial arts competition was considered to be brutal by many, but rules and regulations for the sport have evolved over the years. Even with the additional rules for competition, MMA is still an intense sport that requires immense strength and fierce training.

 

MMA concentrates on strikes and grappling techniques. Martial arts strikes use either a weapon or body part to execute an attack on an opponent. Mixed martial arts competitors use fist punches, leg and foot kicks, and head butts. Grappling involves gripping and controlling the opponent without the use of strikes. A variety of holds and choke holds are used during MMA competitions.

 

Mixed martial arts training and competition requires the use of MMA gear and MMA supplies made specifically for this sport. Because of the high risk of injury during both MMA training and competitions, it is critical that the proper equipment is used. MMA gear and supplies can be purchased in sports stores or online. Make sure that you are comfortable with any piece of MMA or any MMA supplies you buy, especially if you buy them online. Return any equipment that does not feel comfortable and fit properly.

 

There are several manufacturers of MMA gear and supplies. One of the most well-known is Sprawl. Sprawl supplies a complete line of MMA gear and supplies. Sprawl introduced their loose fitting fight shorts in 2002. Sprawl shorts are lightweight and are made to stretch in either two or four directions, giving the competitor freedom to move easily. Sprawl grappling tops are made with Lycra and have vented side panels. The fabric of the Sprawl grappling tops quickly absorbs moisture.

 

Sprawl MMA gear also includes tee shirts and sweatshirts. Sprawl sweatshirts have wrist and arm zippers that allow the sweatshirt to be removed while wearing gloves. These sweatshirts also have an MP3 pocket for the wearer to store an iPod while training. The pockets in Sprawl sweatshirts are oversized to accommodate gloves.

 

Grappling gloves, head gear, mouthguards, and footwear are additional MMA gear. Training gear is heavily padded to decrease the risk of injury during practice. Check with your trainer or favorite MMA gear supplier for a full list of recommended equipment.



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Phoenix Delray asked:


MMA fight gear is not something that can be worn by just anyone. As a matter of fact, to look good in any kind of MMA fight gear; you had better be pretty damn tough. Typically speaking, MMA fight clothing is only for the kind of guys that you would not want to meet in a dark alley in the middle of the night. If you are overly skinny and kind of a pansy, then wearing authentic MMA fight gear will only serve in being ironic.

There are different types and brands of mixed martial arts fight gear, all of which are made of high quality materials that allow you for free movement. There are two main reasons people wear MMA fight clothes. First, the clothes allow you to move around freely without your clothes holding you back. This ensures that when you are grounding and pounding, your punches and kicks are really as effective as possible. The last thing you want to be concerned about as you are fighting in a cage match is the comfort level of your clothes.

Another reason people wear MMA fight gear is to show their love and support of the sport. Mixed martial arts fighting is considered to be one of the purest sports in the world, free of all the crap that runs rampant in sports like major league baseball or professional football. Despite the fact that MMA fighting is one of the most challenging sports around, many people (especially in America) are not familiar with it. By proudly wearing MMA fight apparel; you are raising general awareness of the sport.

Although it is not as popular as it should be, organized mixed martial arts events are steadily growing in popularity. Unlike team sports in which you have to rely on others to help propel the team to victory, in mixed martial arts fights you have nobody to turn to. It is you fighting another person, man to man.

Because of the passion that that kind of activity inspires in people, there are tons of forums, chat rooms and stores devoted to tips, tricks, techniques and MMA fight clothes. Currently, in one forum online, people are debating which brand of fight gear offers the best protection while still looking good. The debate is pretty heated, and in another section of the forum people are trading tips about how to punch without turning your wrists.



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Iskateicons asked:


Ive been taking MMA at a Local very well put Legit place,and Its 125$ for a Sign up fee which includes Gear,Grappling Gloves,Hand wraps,Shin guards,Boxing Gloves,and we have a ring and all,after the sign up fee (which includes the 1st month) its 99 a Month every month after that. Sound good?

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Joe F asked:


I go to an MMA school, and have been training in muay thai, and mma for about 5 months. Would i look silly if i wore an fcf hoody at school/

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