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Coach Recommended Gear
Starting martial arts can feel overwhelming. To make it simple, we’ve put together a list of beginner-friendly gear we trust and recommend to our students.
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Adult Striking Starter Kit
Beginner Boxing Gloves (16oz)
16oz is recommended for most adults for training and sparring. Durable, affordable, and great for first-time students.
Hand Wraps (180")
Protect your hands and wrists. These are mandatory for glove training.
Mouthguard
Required for sparring. Always bring your own for hygiene.
Shin Guards
Required for sparring. Protect your sins and your partners while drilling
Adult Grappling/BJJ Starter Kit
No-Gi Rashguard
Compression fit helps prevent mat burns and skin irritation.
Grappling Shorts
No pockets or zippers — safe for training.
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BJJ Gi
Lightweight, IBJJF-legal cut, durable enough for regular training.
Wrestling Shoes
Not required, but recommended for more traction/protect from mat burn during wrestling
Adult MMA Starter Kit
MMA Sparring Gloves
7Oz sparring gloves required for mma training & sparring
MMA SHIN GUARDS
Not required, but thinner than kickboxing shin guards, allowing easier grappling during mma rounds
CUP W/ COMPRESSION SHORT
Not required, but recommended for groin protection during striking/mma rounds
Youth GMA Starter Kit
YOUTH KICKBOXING GLOVES
YOUTH MMA GLOVES
Required for striking training to protect yourself & teammates
"puffy" mma gloves required for any striking training to protect teammates
YOUTH NO GI RASHGUARD
YOUTH GRAPPLING SHORTS
Compression fit helps prevent mat burns and skin irritation.
Proper clothing to grapple/train in
MMA SHIN GUARDS
Protecting your shins as well as your teammates and allowing more realistic wrestling & grappling during mma
YOUTH MOUTHGUARD
Recommended to prevent any accidental injuries
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YOUTH BJJ GI
YOUTH WRESTLING SHOES
Lightweight, IBJJF-legal cut, durable enough for regular training.
Not required, but recommended for more traction/protect from mat burn during wrestling
What NOT To Buy
Avoid:
• 8oz adult gloves
• Gloves labeled “bag only”
• Cheap Amazon gis under $40
• Shorts with zippers
Not Sure What You Need?
If you’re unsure about sizing or what program you’re starting, ask a coach before purchasing. We’re happy to help.
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