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MMA Gear to Get You Started!

Posted: 30th March 2012 by Travis Luta in Gear Guides
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If you have decided that MMA training is something you would be interested in for getting fit, then you are going to need some MMA equipment to help you get started. It’s dangerous to get started on rolling with people without knowing what you’re doing, but it’s more dangerous to do that without the proper equipment. While MMA is all about fighting and submissions, wearing proper gear makes it as safe as it can be. Injuries are just an unfortunate part of MMA, but wanting to prevent them and get Read more [...]

Getting The Right MMA Equipment Through Reviews

Posted: 29th March 2012 by Travis Luta in Gear Guides
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If mixed martial arts training is one area that you want to get involved with, you will definitely should get some equipment before you start. It is not best if you start fighting before you have experienced proper training, but it is even worse to use it without getting the right protection. While MMA is centered on fighting and submissions, wearing proper head gear can make it as safe as it can be. Injuries are all a part of MMA, being self-aware can reduce your chances of injury immensely with Read more [...]

3 Things to Avoid When Purchasing MMA Gear

Posted: 11th March 2012 by Travis Luta in Gear Guides
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Ultimate Fighting Championship introduced the world to Mixed Martial Arts. Fighters entered the ring using their own unique styles. Boxers could go up against karate experts, Kung Fu practitioners could test the skills against Tae Kwon Do masters.  Even though MMA competitions feature different fighting styles, the fighting styles all have one thing in common. Their use can be dangerous. Participants needed to make sure they had protective gear, training gear, and the right shoe when they entered Read more [...]

How To Find Cheap MMA Gear Cheap MMA gear can be difficult to come by if you haven’t ever done it before. The problem is that if you find thing like; MMA shorts, shirts, or MMA gloves at a really good price then there is a good chance that they are actually junk. If you have access to the Internet then your chances of finding cheap MMA gear are going to increase. Here are the best places on the Internet to find the gear you need for a cheap price and in a decent condition. Craigslist Craigslist Read more [...]

BJJ Gi Buying Guide

Posted: 12th February 2012 by Travis Luta in Gear Guides
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In the early 1990′s the Gracie Family created the UFC as a way to showcase their unique and practical martial art known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  While jiu-jitsu had been around for quite some time it was the Gracie Family that gave it their own particular spin and brought it to mainstream America.  Since the inception of the UFC and Royce Gracie’s domination of early events the number of participants in the sport has grown exponentially and a fighter pretty much can’t make it in the UFC without an Read more [...]