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·  THESE ITEMS ARE NOT A MUST BUT ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. IF YOU DO NOT OWN THE FOLLOWING YOU CAN PURCHASE THEM THROUGH OUR PRO SHOP, OR RENT GLOVES AND EQUIPMENT.

 

 

· 1+ Pair of Hand-Wraps. You use hand-wraps in most training sessions, and you will need a clean and dry pair for each training session. Cleaning hand-wraps without a water/bleach solution or anti-bacterial solution is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Clean your hand-wraps regularly!!

 

· 1 Pair of your own 16oz Gloves. (14-16 oz gloves are needed for sparring sessions and bag work in MMA, Muay Thai-Kick Boxing and Boxing classes) We have equipment available at gym that is disinfected each day. At UnderGround Mixed Martial Arts Academy we do allow shared equipment although recent articles in the sports industry have discouraged the use of shared equipment to prevent the spread of bacterial infections like staph and ringworm. It is also recommended you thoroughly clean your gloves inside and out with bleach/water or anti-bacterial solution after each session.

 

· Pair of shorts for training. Always come to train in clean proper attire. After each training session, you should hand-wash your shorts in anti-bacterial solution. Setting dirty shorts out to dry without washing in an anti-bacterial solution is the perfect setting for growth of bacteria which can spread to other students. Please have respect for people you are training with. Please wash your shorts or have enough extra pairs so you have a fresh pair of shorts for every training session.

 

· 1 Pair Shin Guards optional but recommended for sparring. It is recommended you thoroughly clean your shin guards after each training session.

 

· 1 Mouth-Guard recommended especially if you intend on joining sparring sessions or Brazilian Jui Jitsu classes.

 

· 1 Groin Guard (Athletic Cup) recommended especially if you intend on joining sparring sessions or Brazilian Jui Jitsu classes.

 

· Several T-shirts or Rash-Guards. Training of our type leaves you quite sweaty and wearing a T-shirt, or Rash Guard prevents skin-to-skin contact with other students and therefore helps prevent spread of bacteria like staph and ringworm from other students.

 

· Personal Towel.

 

· 1 Jump rope. We have jump ropes available but it is always best to have your own. Everyone likes different types/weights of jump ropes. So to insure you get one you like it's recommended you have your own. You can also purchase different types of jump ropes in the Pro Shop.

 

· Water: Keeping hydrated is very important during training. Water is readily available in our Pro Shop from 9oz bottled water to 1 Gallon Jugs. Please refrain from drinking from shared water containers and bottles as Doctors suggest this is an easy way to spread bacteria.

 

· UnderGround Mixed Martial Arts Academy suggests a mixture of 10:1 water / bleach to sanitize gear and you can soak your hand-wraps, shorts, and clothing in it to sanitize.

 

· Supplments and Equipment are available for purchase threw the Pro Shop.

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