The 4 Best Things Wall Pads Do for You Gym

The 4 Best Things Wall Pads Do for You Gym

Wall padding is one of the necessities of a proper gym. You simply can’t run a safe, successful training program without them. No matter the martial arts discipline, the training you do, and the facility you have, gym wall pads are a must-have form of protection. Why?...
A Game of Inches: 1″ vs. 2″ vs 1.5″ Mats

A Game of Inches: 1″ vs. 2″ vs 1.5″ Mats

A single inch is not much, but it’s everything when it comes to the difference between the thickness of martial arts mats. Each type of training mat—from 2” MMA mats to 1.5” grappling mats to 1” striking mats—is ideal for a different type of training, and which one is...
How Big Should a Home BJJ Space Be?

How Big Should a Home BJJ Space Be?

You’re ready to set up a home gym BJJ space, but you’re not sure how big the space should be. You’ve come to the right place. While the BJJ gym you frequent may be 1000 square feet or more, you likely don’t have that much space in your home to set up your own BJJ...
The 4 Best Things Wall Pads Do for You Gym

Choosing the Right Wall Pads for Your Gym or Facility

Wall pads are an essential part of any fitness or martial arts gym. Even if you are creating a home gym, you’ll need wall pads both to protect yourself and your walls. Gym wall padding is simple to install and provides ample protection at an affordable price, but what...
Punching Bag Filling Options: What’s the Best Choice?

Punching Bag Filling Options: What’s the Best Choice?

Punching bags have been used for boxing and martial arts training for over 150 years, with the first patent being awarded for a training bag in 1872. As the years have gone by, manufacturers of punching bags have used different types of bag filling based on...
Shopping for a Heavy Bag? Make Sure it Has These Features

Shopping for a Heavy Bag? Make Sure it Has These Features

Bag training is one of the cornerstones of any boxing or striking training regimen, and heavy bags are the quintessential piece of equipment for bag training. These types of training bags can withstand anything you throw at them, from punches to kicks, elbows, and so...
What Makes a Good Puzzle Mat for Martial Arts Training?

What Makes a Good Puzzle Mat for Martial Arts Training?

Puzzle mats are not just for playrooms and daycares. They are a serious, affordable, flooring option for many gyms and martial arts training centers. However, there’s a big difference between the quality of the puzzle mats you’ll get from a professional company and...
Best Training Mats for Striking and Standup Martial Arts

Best Training Mats for Striking and Standup Martial Arts

Despite the absence of grappling and heavy groundwork, choosing the right training surface is critical for the performance and effective training involved in standup martial arts. Striking may involve your hands, elbows, and legs, but every punch and kick involves the...
Punching Bag Filling Options: What’s the Best Choice?

Boxing vs. Muay Thai Gloves: Subtle Differences

Padded gloves were first introduced to boxing in 1867 following the acceptance of a boxing code of rules. Ever since, boxing gloves have been used in almost all striking martial arts. In the 1920s, Muay Thai adopted boxing gloves into the art, adapting the gloves to...
The Difference Foam Tiles Can Make in Your Martial Arts Gym

The Difference Foam Tiles Can Make in Your Martial Arts Gym

No matter which martial art you practice, you’ll always end up on the ground. Whether you’re taking a fall while practicing a kick or spin, grappling and working on your groundwork, or being thrown by a sparring partner, you’re going to hit the ground sooner or later...
The Best Mats for Grappling and Groundwork

The Best Mats for Grappling and Groundwork

Grappling and groundwork are the basis of many martial arts and mixed martial arts practices. They also can be painful if you’re not practicing on the right surface. While basic foam tiles (like puzzle mats) may provide some protection, they are not the ideal mats for...
The Difference Between Heavy Bags and Muay Thai Bags

The Difference Between Heavy Bags and Muay Thai Bags

While both can be considered types of heavy bags, there are many differences between muay thai bags and traditional heavy bags. From their design to their construction, these bags differ in the type of training they are ideal for.  What’s the difference between heavy...