MMA training could be fun and exciting. However, there are
few things you need to prepare before you could immediately jump to the pool.
In order for you to maximize your mma training, here the list that you need to
check.
Be physically prepared
MMA training is very physically demanding. You will have a
hard time adjusting performing the drills and exercises at first if it is your
first time to get involved in any sports training. One important thing that you
need to check is your cardio. MMA training drills are very exhausting and will
require more of your lung capacity.
Without proper preparation for your conditioning like your
cardio, you will waste your time and money in the gym because you will
tire immediately. If you want to learn
fast and advance your skill. Prepare for your cardio first. Increase your
cardio by running or sprinting days before you train.
Buy your own boxing gloves or mma gloves
There are gyms that offer extra gloves for their student.
However, if you are going to ask me it’s not hygienic to use them. Used gloves
actually stink especially if it is being used by other hands many times over.
Sweat, odour and dirt are all there and bacteria as well.
Buy your own boxing gloves or MMA gloves. The required size
for training is at least 14 – 16 oz gloves. It is better to buy the branded
ones so that you could use them for a long time. One thing, high quality boxing
gloves would protect your wrist and fist from injuries such as sprain or bone
fracture on your knuckle. Don’t hesitate spending on the expensive gloves, they
are all worth it.
Prepare Hand wraps
I’m not choosy in terms of hand wraps. Buy any brands that
you want; you don’t need to purchase expensive ones. You just need to have 2
pair at least. Hand wraps are very important to protect your knuckles for its
bones not to break. If you don’t know how to hand wrap your fist, you could ask
your trainer for assistance and ask them to teach you how to do it.
Shoes
Crossover shoes would do. You will need it when you do
skipping and running. But there are MMA drills that will require you to be in
bare foot like ground drills and ground sparring. Striking training such as
muay thai or kick boxing is done with your barefoot as well.
Attire
For some MMA class, they don’t require you to wear gi in
their jiu jitsu training. Comfortable T’s are fine. Just make sure that they
are clean and well washed. You don’t want your gym mates or sparring partners
avoid you, do you? So come in with a fresh, well cleaned and comfortable
t-shirts.
For your shorts, there are MMA shorts available. They maybe
expensive but they are durable and very stretchable. If you buy with a good
brand, you will not worry about it getting slit. If you are out of budget, you
could purchase shorts that are highly stretchable even they are not
specifically for mma. There are also cheap board shorts as an alternative.
Mouth piece, rash guards, head gears and etc
This is optional if you are only serious about training. They
are all required in sparring especially in striking sparring sessions. Buy the
high quality mma gears because they are to protect you from injuries. Good brands
are scientifically designed to protect fighters from severe injuries.
They even have good customer support. They also have good
warranty which means that they have good quality and therefore you could use
them for a long time. Buy the good ones if you want to train how to really
fight.
For beginners these are just some of the important things to
prepare. If you are well decided to pursue your MMA training that is the time
to add on the things you need. Enjoy your training and always remember to have
fun.
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