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Although we have a large stock of gloves etc... that you can borrow during class, it is important that you buy your own kit. Below is a list of essential items;

4oz MMA gloves Fairtex/Twins/Sandee/Evolution or similar (it is important to buy good quality grappling gloves so the velcro doesn't scratch your partner) Both Vitamins & Minerals and Everlast do vegetarian gloves.

14 or 16oz gloves (for full contact sparring) & Handwraps

Shorts – Board shorts / Muay Thai shorts / Vale Tudo shorts / BJJ gi tousers- it's a personal choice.

Dipped foam/leather shin guards or shin/instep - you will need decent protection on your legs if you are also doing Muay Thai

Groin guard – Shock Doc (Flex cup) or SpiderGuard Web Flex

Good quality Gum Shield – Shock Doc 3 / Opro Gold / Brainpad. Look for one with £10,000 insurance.

Dipped foam / leather head guard - semi pro team only

Rash guard / T-shirt. Be aware, T-shirts tend to rip.

Long sleeve rash guard (for winter)

Personal med kit – Zinc Oxide tape / mediwipes, Elastoplast Extreme plasters, Melolin, EAB tape, Instant ice, cohesive bandage,nail clippers,spare protein/carb bar

Kit sanitizer – also, Halo clothes detergent is good as it is designed for sports gear. Gets rid of bacteria & mould even at low temps.

If you are training for a semi-pro fight, you will also need MMA sparring gloves, a headguard with face shield and good quality shin/insteps. Fighters are expected to wear team kit!

Remember - Team colours are black & red!

Good hygeine is an essential piece of kit - make sure your kit is clean before each session & that you have short fingernails & toe nails.
Air your gloves & sparring equipment as soon as possible after you use it.
Buy good quality kit - cheap products tend to be a false economy as they do not last very long and are often made out of materials that don't 'breathe'.
You must report any injury to your instructor at the start of each session.
Wearing jewellery is inappropriate during training.

	Kit List
	Although we have a large stock of gloves etc... that you can borrow during class, it is important that you buy your own kit. Below is a list of essential items; 4oz MMA gloves Fairtex/Twins/Sandee/Evolution or similar (it is important to buy good quality grappling gloves so the velcro doesn't scratch your partner) Both Vitamins & Minerals and Everlast do vegetarian gloves. 14 or 16oz gloves (for full contact sparring) & Handwraps Shorts – Board shorts / Muay Thai shorts / Vale Tudo shorts / BJJ gi tousers- it's a personal choice. Dipped foam/leather shin guards or shin/instep - you will need decent protection on your legs if you are also doing Muay Thai Groin guard – Shock Doc (Flex cup) or SpiderGuard Web Flex Good quality Gum Shield – Shock Doc 3 / Opro Gold / Brainpad. Look for one with £10,000 insurance. Dipped foam / leather head guard - semi pro team only Rash guard / T-shirt. Be aware, T-shirts tend to rip. Long sleeve rash guard (for winter) Personal med kit – Zinc Oxide tape / mediwipes, Elastoplast Extreme plasters, Melolin, EAB tape, Instant ice, cohesive bandage,nail clippers,spare protein/carb bar Kit sanitizer – also, Halo clothes detergent is good as it is designed for sports gear. Gets rid of bacteria & mould even at low temps. If you are training for a semi-pro fight, you will also need MMA sparring gloves, a headguard with face shield and good quality shin/insteps. Fighters are expected to wear team kit! Remember - Team colours are black & red! Good hygeine is an essential piece of kit - make sure your kit is clean before each session & that you have short fingernails & toe nails. Air your gloves & sparring equipment as soon as possible after you use it. Buy good quality kit - cheap products tend to be a false economy as they do not last very long and are often made out of materials that don't 'breathe'. You must report any injury to your instructor at the start of each session. Wearing jewellery is inappropriate during training.