What shouldI buy to start fight training?

Question

Any specific types of punching bags, ie dummy or bag, or anything else i'd need besides the obvious tape etc...

Answer 1

A free standing heavy bag will give you a lot of use in training and for developing your power, speed, and combinations. So I would put that at the top of my Christmas list if I were you. Century makes some good ones and see what kind of a deal you can get on-line from them. Along with that a set of good bag gloves and hand wraps so that should be second on your list. It will help you keep from hurting or damaging your hands when hitting the bag. Third on my list would be a speed bag or a double end striking or headache bag. These are very good for developing your hand-eye coordination, your timing, and your ability to shift your balance and move your head although the double end bag is better for shifting your balance and moving your head. Lastly you may want to take a look at some of the DVDs and tapes out there. If you have no place to go and receive the proper instruction or can't afford it then I would consider a few of them. While it is not the best way to learn how to throw a technique it is certainly better than nothing or trying to learn it from a book and will help give you better use of all that equipment.

Answer 2

here is a short list of what I have. other than normal stuff like mouthpiece and groin guard/ and clothes.

Sparring gear (headgear, shin pads)
thai pads, focus pads
speed bag
heavy bag
jump rope
boxing gloves
mma gloves
handwraps
weights
then you need mats if you plan on doing any groundwork

I have mats 1" thick of high density foam that are awesome for ground work and half power slams that covers 13'x13' with wall pads on 2 sides. It works awesome and I got the mats cheap.

Just rolling and doing ground and pound have increased my ablities 50 times over in the last 30 months or so.

Answer 3

I take FIGHT/Haganah. If you are taking classes, the #1 thing is you WILL need a cup. With the Muy Thai clinches & knees that you practice, some will connect. It won't hurt to buy a free standing karate bag (a wave or something similar) to practice your kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. Other than a training partner, you should be good to go.Good luck,

Answer 4

-Focus Pads - Scrap them just use Thai Pads

-Thai Pads - very good for practicing kicks/knees/elbows

-Mouthguard

-Cup/Nut protector - MUST HAVE

-Handwraps

-Boxing Gloves

-MMA Gloves

-Shin Protectors

-Headgear

-Candles - great for practicing punch power, light one and try to punch it out by stopping your punch an inch from the flame

-Trees and rope - rope climbing is a very good exercise, tie a thick one to a tall tree to work back, arms, and grip.

-Water Barrel - Fill with water and lift in different ways. The sloshing of the water forces your body to use its small stabilization muscles as well.

-Bandages - we all have accidents

-Music - optional

-A good workout program - I don't mean weights necessarily though they do have their place. Look up Matt Furey or Ross Enamait for great stretching/bodyweight exercises.

Answer 5

go to a school and take a few classes then decide what to purchase. dont waste $$ on stuff you may not use

Answer 6

comfortable cloths is the first stuff u need also comfy shoes