Boxing/how to make boxing gloves
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how to you make boxing gloves with house hold material
Hi Gavin
That is a good question! I really don't know for I have never really considered it. You could certainly wrap your hands to protect the skin with different materials, and perhaps use some strips of cloth like hand wraps to support the bones and wrists, but high quality boxing gloves have a method to support and protect the thumb, and I don't know how you could do that. Some boxing gloves are called "Thumbless" http://www.balazsboxing.com/cgi-bin/catalog2.cgi?action=page&page=gear|balazs%20...
and offer extra protection for the thumb, which is often jammed when punching.
If at all possible, I would suggest you opt for a pair of high quality training/boxing gloves. In my opinion, They will be much more protective for you than a home made alternative.
But I hope you can find someone who HAS a home made alternative. I just don't know of any.
Good luck and train safely.
Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible
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Alan Kahn
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I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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