Friday, December 10, 2010

Importance of the Right Martial Arts Gear in Facing Your Battles

By Greg Pierce


"Going back to the roots where martial arts started is quite difficult to organize. Since it is universal, there is a major possibility that it does not cling or link to a certain era, culture, or tradition. Researchers claimed that martial art is somehow patterned on human wrestling. This one-on-one combat was developed into an art that was influential to some countries.


Having equipment may be a necessity in becoming a well-versed fighter in planning to train martial arts. But it actually depends on the style so it might need more or less equipment. Martial art has a good variety of choices on its gear.


The punching bag is the first of the list of the widely used equipment. This piece of martial arts is an important tool for hand to hand combat. This shapens your potential to develop aggressive technique and skills in street fighting. These are made of leather or heavy canvas filled with cotton fiber. These weigh about two hundred pounds. Beginners are advised to use punching bags that weigh not over eighty-five pounds.


The punching mitts are another equipment that aids in progressing one's speed and impact. It can sharpen your defense abilities and executions at different angles or strikes if it is appropriately used. These are made of quality leather and it does not cost much. A good pair of this equipment is a striking shield. This promotes strength and good kicks that can last on long hours of training. You will need a partner that will hold this and handle it with the right ability in balancing from the strong strikes that he will be receiving when using the striking shield.


In training martial arts, head gears are of great significance. This safeguards the fighter's head against serious injuries from strong punches, kicks, and hard core sparring sessions. These are designed to have absorbing foam with durable leather on the outside. Make sure that it fits well since it has different sizes when buying a head gear. If it is too tight or loose, you will not be able to perform well. You will get distracted.


Do not forget to wear boxing gloves to keep yourself up on sparring sessions. It is also a good factor for full-contact practices.


The double end bag completes the list. This gives you the endurance to have proper timing and coordination. Martial artists, when using this equipment, will have a hard time since it requires more patience in controlling the movement of the bag. Try hitting it in the center so it won't be heading to other directions. Keep the energy at its peak by digging a fighting music on the side. This can give rhythm to your movements and it cools down your senses as well.


If used correctly, these will make every aspiring individual to become a top martial artist. But following proper safety precautions is the first defense. It is also important to know your body's limitations if you want to be on top of the game. "




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