Friday, August 14, 2009

Grappling Gloves For The Experienced Grappler

By Phillip Gross

Many popular types of fighting these days require grappling gloves. Grappling is used to control and opponent in a fight instead of striking them. There are many moves that can be used to achieve this such as the choke hold. Some fighting that use grappling are judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Most are considered mixed wrestling or catch wrestling. If a fighter has a great pair of grappling gloves then they are more likely to have a great fight and have the advantage. They also protect the fighter's hands and keep them safe. The hands are the most important thing in this type of fighting. You need to consider the following tips when looking for a great grappling glove.

Made of leather, grappling gloves can make the hands much more harm-proof and give the fighter a better punch in a fight.

Double stitching in the gloves and more padding gives grappling gloves a lot more protection to the hands and the wrists.

o Grappling gloves have wrist protection with a Velcro strap.

Positioning is better with grappling gloves.

To help get a more dominant position, these gloves can help a lot.

o They can also help with pinning down opponent.

Takedowns are much easier with great gloves. Mounts, side control and clinch holds are also easier.

While there are many reasons to use grappling gloves the main idea is that they make your hands much safer when training and when fighting. These gloves have become standard in jiu-jitsu and other sports that are similar. These gloves can help with submission holds, take downs, throws, striking, knee striking and can also help with positioning. When using grappling gloves an opponent can be mounted and attacked easier. It also helps to do this without injuring the opponent.

With grappling gloves your hand will have less slipping and submissions won't be as difficult. Fingers will not slip as easily. Make sure that the wrist is taped up well and that the wrist protection is really good. There needs to be a thing and long strap to support the wrist. The straps cannot slip off in a fight or the wrist will be exposed to injury. Grappling gloves have so many benefits and you need to make sure that the ones you buy are supportive and padded well.

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