Hand wraps or gloves

[killswitch]

Hi

I've been wondering which would be better to train with...
Should I get myself a pair of gloves or just use hand wraps for bag work?

I'm still starting out, so I'd like to focus more on technique, plus my knuckles are taking a beating.

Thanks

 

[Drac]

Hi

I've been wondering which would be better to train with...
Should I get myself a pair of gloves or just use hand wraps for bag work?

I'm still starting out, so I'd like to focus more on technique, plus my knuckles are taking a beating.

Thanks

I think that decision is more of a personal choice..WAY back when I started we did wear gloves except for kumite...Yes, my knuckles are messed up...

 

[Andrew Green]

Hand wraps and Gloves

This is not a "or" question.

 

[alphacat]

Hand wraps and Gloves

This is not a "or" question.

I agree with Andrew.

 

[killswitch]

Hand wraps and Gloves

This is not a "or" question.

What benefit do the hand wraps provide then?

 

[Andrew Green]

Handwraps protect your hands.

They protect the small bones, knuckles and tendons in your hands, as well as provide support for your wrist and thumb. Gloves provide padding.

If you want to keep your hands in good condition you shouldn't be hitting the bag unless you have both on.

 

[killswitch]

So in a way wraps are more important than gloves.

Thanks for the info
Much appreciated

 

[Andrew Green]

Both are important. If you have a really soft bag you might be ok without gloves, but on any normal bag you should be wrapped and gloved.

 

[searcher]

Hand wraps and Gloves

This is not a "or" question.

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