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Burn Machine Speed Bag Simulator

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:19 +0000

The Burn Machine is a unique piece of MMA equipment. It simulates the punching motion you do when you use a speed bag, essentially giving you strength, conditioning and fat loss benefits. The beauty of this device is that it is extremely portable and you can literally use it anywhere, the gym, the beach, the park or anywhere you want to get a good workout. The Burn Machine is made of heavy duty steel and smooth rotating handles for super convenience. It also comes with an instructional DVD so that you make the most of your training.

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Stroops MMA Resistance Bands

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:04:40 +0000

Stroops develops products that help athletes around the world increase their performance and also help with rehabbing a sports injury.

Now, Stroops has developed an entire line of MMA equipment system to help MMA fighters gain the ultimate advantage! The system utilizes Stroops “Slastix” power bands that provide the best solution in explosive resistance training.

Stroops “Python Striker“

Stroops Python Strking – click to view
These bands provide resistance while you spar and train striking. They attach to a hip belt to help increase foot and hand speed.

Stroops “Double Gun”

Stroops Double Gun – click to view
The double gun Slastix band help build power in your legs and arms and are attached to the wall or you can have your trainer hold them.

Stroops “Takedown”

Stroops Takedown – click to view
The band is attached to your waist so it provides resistance when you shoot in for a takedown. It helps you build explosive power and quickness in your take downs.

Stroops “Anaconda” Training Rope

Stroops Anaconda Rope – click to view
This elastic rope is 20 ft long and stretches to 60 ft. It is designed to help you build explosive strength in your upper and lower body. The harder you pull the more resistance you get. Its one of the “secret” training methods of many MMA pros.

Stroops “Explosive Kick”

Stroops Explosive Kick – click to view
As the name suggests, this elastic band system will help you train to develop a powerful and fast whip kick.

5 Best MMA Gym Bags – Duffel and Backpacks

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:47:25 +0000

In MMA training one of the most important things overlooked is having the right Gym bag to hold all your MMA gear.

You will need one with these essential features:

Durable and sturdy construction
High capacity for bulky items like headgear, boxing gloves
Small compartments for handwraps, moutguards, keys
Great ventilation for wet gear after a sweaty training session

Basically, don’t just get a regular gym bag or plain duffel, you want to get one that fits the needs of an MMA athlete.

Here are the top 5 Best MMA Gym Bags

Datsusara MMA Duffel Bag

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The Datsusara duffel bag is the best MMA bag there is. It features military spec construction and is inspired by military gear. It has specific compartments for each piece of your MMA equipment. This is the professionals choice and is the highest rated bag available.

Datsusara MMA Backpack

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If you are looking for a more mobile solution, the Datsuara MMA back pack is perfect. You can fit all your essential gear and it also has a laptop compartment for ultimate convenience for those who commute often. You also get the high-quality military specs like in the duffel bag.

Hayabusa Mesh Gear Bag

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This bag is all about ventilation. The mesh fabric, of course, helps air out your soggy and wet gear. It helps to keep everything fresh and speeds up the drying process for your next training session. The Hayabusa bag also is big, to fill everything you might need.

Jaco Convertible Bag

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Jaco has an innovative bag that gives you the best versatility. You can use it as a back pack for light training sessions. Or you can convert it to a duffle bag to hold all your gear. This is perfect for anyone that has a mixed schedule of heavy or light training.

Shock Doctor

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The Shock Doctor Core Power Dry bag is used by other athletes in different sports such as ice hockey. It features a bag with separate compartments to keep wet gear away from the others. There is also an option to hook it up to a Power Dry device that blows warm and ionized air into the bag. It will help dry your gear a lot faster than regular air drying.

Honorable Mention:

The Bad Boy Gi Back Pack

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This backpack is big enough to carry your essential gear. But the best part is that its made of actual Jiu Jitsu Gi material. It’s a great item for any one needing a bag for Jiu Jitsu class and if you want a bag that is very rare.

Muay Thai Heavy Bag

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:50:33 +0000

The Muay Thai Heavy Bag from UFC/Century is the perfect piece of MMA equipment to hone your Muay Thai skills. This heavy bag is a lot longer than the traditional heavy bag, it will enable you to practice low kicks with ease. Even if you are a power striker you can rest assured that this heavy bag will withstand heavy hits for a long time. It features a very tough polyurethane cover that has the strength of leather. There is a also a heavy-duty galvanized chain for maximum support.
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Everlast Free Standing Heavy Bag

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:49:59 +0000

The Everlast Free Standing Heavy Bag is a great way to have all the benefits of a traditional heavy bag without having a place to hang it. This gives you a convenient and portable solution that works anywhere. This is the professional version that offers a full size padding that allows you to also practice low kicks.

The free standing heavy bag has a heavy duty plastic base that can be filled with either sand or water. There is a flexible neck that allows the back to absorb the hardest of kicks and punches while minimizing base movement. You will also get the C4 Foam technology that is the same foam used in the high quality heavy bags.

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Punch Town MMA Gear

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:25:06 +0000

PunchTown MMA Gear is a UK based Mixed Martial Arts equipment company that has recently hit the scene. Their aim is to be different and it is apparent with their brand name. Punchtown develops some of the cutting edge and stylish MMA gear. They are not afraid to cross the boundaries and create designs that are far from ordinary.

They have a full product range Punchtown Fight gloves, boxing gloves, Muay Thai boxing gloves, shin guards, focus mitts and striking pads.

If you are looking for a unique MMA gear brand, then you might want to consider them.

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UFC Grappling Dummy

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:13:05 +0000

The UFC Grappling Dummy is the perfect training aid to practice multiple repetitions of takedowns, transitions, throwing, ground and grappling techniques.

The dummy is build to withstand extremely heavy use and is made a durable vinyl cover.

It is also shaped into a torso, so that is simulates a training partner and is weighted at about 130lbs for some resistance.

People might say that the grappling dummy is no substitute for a real life training partner, which is totally true. But the dummy is really meant for you to repeatedly practice a technique 100 times. It’s a more efficient way of training vs a live training partner.

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Under Armour Recharge Energy Suit

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:58:53 +0000

The Under Armour Recharge Suit is a technologically advanced piece of clothing that will help your muscles recover faster and more effectively.

When you workout or train your muscle fibers get broken down. This is the reason you are sore. And then water will enter your muscles as they heal, and they become swollen.

But, in fact, water actually slows down the rebuilding process. The Recharge suit targets your muscles, it pushes the water out of them and enables your muscles to mend faster.

Under Armour has tested and proven all this and it seriously will get you back in prime form much faster. Imagine just recovering for only 2 days instead of 3. You can get back to training ASAP. Just wear the recovery suit 24 hours after your workout.

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Elevation MMA Training Mask

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:41:44 +0000

Buy the Elevation MMA Training Mask

The Elevation Mask is used by the top MMA fighters to simulate high-altitude training.

Often, when training for a big fight, fighters will go to train or run in the mountains where the air is thinner. When they come back to the lower altitude they notice an increase in performance, specifically in endurance.

The Elevation Training Mask conditions the lungs to be stronger and increase capacity. This helps get more oxygen into your blood and help increase your cardio endurance and helps reduce fatigue.

You can also increase or decrease the level of intensity of the mask at 1x, 3x or 9x restricted air flow.

It’s definitely cutting edge technology and makes it convenient for you to gain benefits even if you don’t have access to a high-altitude area.

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Bad Boy MMA Handwraps

MMA GEAR GUIDE — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:08:43 +0000

The Bad Boy MMA Handwraps are clearly the best handwraps on the market. First, they have been used by so many people and have received the highest ratings of any other handwraps in the Mixed Martial Arts industry. They are also made by Bad Boy, one of the pioneers in MMA gear and have been a trusted brand since the early days.

These handwraps have a special loop for your thumb that helps to align them for correct wrapping. In this package you get 3 pairs of wraps to alternate if you train heavily throughout the week. And the special part is that this package comes with a super convenient wash bad to make washing you handwraps fast and easy.

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