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Aside from choosing a gym or training center and having a trainer, it is also important to have the right MMA gear and equipments to use during MMA fights such as headgears, mouth gears, fight gloves, and even groin protectors.
Headgears Headgears, as what its name suggests, are needed for complete face and head protection. High-density foams are used because it serves as shock absorbers from direct impact, especially when hit in highly sensitive parts such as the ears and head. MMA headgears are also uniquely designed for peripheral visibility and ventilation.
Mouth Guards Mouth guards are a staple in MMA fights. It is important that one's mouth guards are cleaned and sterilized after every use. Mouth guards are used to protect the mouth, especially the teeth, to avoid it from breaking or even bleeding. One should choose a mouth guard that is flexible and comfortable to use, not only in training, but also during the actual MMA fight.
Fight Gloves There are two kinds of MMA fighting gloves, the one used for sparring and the other for the actual fight. Sparring gloves or the gloves used in MMA training are designed to have thicker padding on the knuckles while the gloves used on actual MMA fights have thinner padding and are lighter in weight. One must make sure that the fight glove that they will buy is made from high quality materials. MMA fight gloves are designed to protect one's wrist and hands from injuries while trying to hit the opponent. Safe and high quality fighting gloves not only protect oneself but also the opponent from having severe cuts or injuries during an actual fight.
Groin Protectors Groin protectors are a must in any contact or physical sport, especially for men. MMA is a freestyle sport and with the wide variety of fighting techniques, being hit in any part of the body is not impossible. Groin protectors are designed to avoid direct or hard impact to one's groin during MMA training or even during a fight.