Field notes
Journal
Gear guides and training notes from the FYYTR workshop. How to choose gloves, wrap your hands, pick headgear, and build a kit that survives the year.
- Gear guides
What Oz Boxing Gloves Should You Buy?
14oz for general training, 16oz for sparring, 12oz for pads. What the ounces actually measure, and how to pick a weight you will still use next year.
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- Gear guides
Boxing Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need
Five things get you through your first six months of boxing: wraps, gloves, a mouthguard, kit you can sweat in, and a bag to carry it. Everything else can wait.
4 min read
- Technique
How to Wrap Your Hands for Boxing
A step-by-step wrap that holds for a full session, plus the 120 vs 180 inch question answered and the three mistakes that make wraps useless.
4 min read
- Gear guides
Open Face or Full Protection Headgear?
Open face gives you vision and honest feedback. Cheek protection gives you cover for hard or frequent sparring. Here is how to pick between them.
4 min read
- Training
Where to Train Boxing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The difference between a boxing gym and a boxing class, what a session costs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and what to look for in a trial session.
4 min read
- Gear guides
Focus Pads or Punch Paddles: A Coach's Guide
Focus mitts build combinations and defence. Paddles build timing and accuracy. Which to reach for depends on what each does to the person holding.
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