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Year: 2024

Pacific Sports kicking shields and paddles

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Level up your kicking skill and practice great kicks with kicking shields and paddles from Pacific Sports. You can practice all types of kicks and also sector your kicks into height or directional sectors. Pacific Sports offers excellent kicking shields and paddles to improve your kicking technique, accuracy, force, timing, and rhythm. With Pacific Sports kicking shields and paddles, you will be able to kick higher, stronger, and faster. Pacific Sports kicking shields and paddles will make your kicks absolutely great!

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Can I lose weight by wearing compression garments?

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As of now, perhaps there is no study that has shown any correlation between weight loss and compression garments. The tried and tested way of weight loss is by doing regular exercises along with following a controlled and balanced diet. Hence, it is most likely that you cannot lose weight by wearing compression garments. Nonetheless, with respect to exercises, compression garments have potential benefits.

Compression garments have become popular in athletics and sports like running, weightlifting, and in the gym. No-gi martial arts like BJJ and MMA, use compression garments. In martial arts like Taekwondo, Karate, and Judo, where a gi is worn, women wear compression garments under the gi. Pacific Sports sells high-quality compression garments as compression tops and compression shorts for both men and women. Pacific Sports compression garments provide mild to moderate levels of compression that is recommended for sporting activities. Additionally, Pacific Sports compression garments are long-lasting, economically priced, sold worldwide and promptly delivered at your doorstep.

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Promoted and need a new gi belt?

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Congratulations on your promotion to a higher level belt. It shows your dedication, your hard work and your tremendous effort. Pacific Sports offers belts of all colours so that you can easily find the one that you need. Belts have 8 lines of stitching, and the ends are sewn, so that they do not get frayed at the edges. Additionally, premium quality cotton 5cm wide black belts with 11 rows of stitching are also available. Belts come in different sizes that correspond to the uniform size.

Along with a new belt, you may also consider buying a new gi, or just a new jacket or just a pair of new pants. Pacific Sports also offers all these at discounted prices, and some products offered on sale carry the same high-quality but have further discounted prices. Click on any image to visit its product page and check out the price, availability, sizes, colours, and more. Pacific Sports sells worldwide and delivers conveniently at your doorstep.

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Why is a gi known as a martial arts uniform?

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Students of any particular school, generally wear the same type of clothes, and hence their clothes are known as a school uniform, as the term “uniform” signifies “sameness”. Because all martial artists wear the same gi in a dojo, and therefore, in this sense, a gi may be considered as a martial arts uniform. Nonetheless, besides uniformity, a gi also represents many other notable aspects. Pacific Sports offers high-quality gi in various fabric weights, materials, sizes and colours, to suit practitioners of different martial arts.

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MMA gloves – Open thumb or Closed thumb?

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In MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), two types of gloves are seen, namely open thumb MMA gloves and closed thumb MMA gloves; therefore, naturally the question arises that which one to use, “MMA gloves – Open thumb or Closed thumb?”

Pacific Sports offers both open thumb and closed thumb MMA gloves to practitioners of MMA from all around the world. Both these gloves provide superior protection and prevent unwanted injury.

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Advantages of pivot points on Pacific Sports Taekwondo shoes

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Pacific Sports Taekwondo shoes feature unique pivot points that have exceptional advantages for beginners as well as advanced practitioners. It makes speedy turns and twists a breeze, so that you can perform lightning-fast kicks. Along with a sturdy sole, a leather upper and extra laces for a secure fit, Pacific Sports Taekwondo shoes fit your feet very comfortably. You will not feel as if you are wearing any shoes because although being very strong, Pacific Sports Taekwondo shoes are also light in weight. They come in both white sole and black sole varieties, so that your style quotient also does not get compromised in any way. Wear a pair of high-quality Pacific Sports Taekwondo shoes today and feel the awesomeness of performing multiple spinning kicks that never fail to hit the targets.

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Pacific Sports shorts – Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA

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Pacific Sports shorts for Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA are perfect for your intensive and tough training. With high-quality Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts you can take your art of eight limbs to the next level. And with Pacific Sports Kickboxing and MMA shorts you can perform complex foot techniques with no effort at all. These shorts are made from satin, polyester, or polyester-satin, or polyester-silk. The polyester ensures long-lasting durability, while the satin and silk provide them with a cutting-edge stylish glossy look. These fabrics are lightweight and highly breathable, which make Pacific Sports Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA shorts perfect for competition or training.

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Why do martial arts uniform (gi) jackets have inside ties?

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Earlier, the martial arts uniform (gi) jacket did not have any ties on the inside, which sometimes made the lapels of the jackets to come out awkwardly or ride up uncomfortably from the belt, while performing complex martial arts movements. To overcome this, inside ties were introduced so that the jackets remained in place. The inside ties were a suitable value enhancement feature; however, depending upon the martial art practiced, the gi jacket may be with or without inside ties.

Generally, martial arts uniform (gi) jackets with inside ties are used in striking martial arts like Karate or Taekwondo, while martial arts uniform (gi) jackets without inside ties are normally used for grappling martial arts like BJJ, Jiu-Jitsu or Judo. Pacific Sports offers both varieties as high-quality martial arts (gi) jackets with and without inside ties, so that you can find a perfect jacket whether you practice Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ.

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Why do martial artists use protective gear?

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Martial artists use protective gear to not suffer any injury and also to avail several other benefits. Examples of protective gear are head guards, mouth guards, chest protectors, groin guards, gloves, foot protectors, shin guards, instep guards, ankle guards, and shoes. Pacific Sports offers high-quality protective gear that are used by martial artists all around the world. Pacific Sports protective gear is used by practitioners of martial arts like Karate, Taekwondo, BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA, Judo, Sambo, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and more.

Pacific Sports hand protectors like gloves and gel hand wraps protect the hands, while Pacific Sports foot protectors prevent injury to your shin, instep, ankles and toes. Pacific Sports also offers excellent martial arts shoes that are used to protect the feet while practicing low, medium, high, flying, turning, or multiple kicks.

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Essential training gear: Focus paddles, focus mitts, and focus pads

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Training in martial arts needs essential training gear: Focus paddles, focus mitts, and focus pads. These training gear, sometimes also known as punching pads or kicking shields, are designed to improve your strikes like punches and kicks. They are held by your training partner, while you deliver your powerful strikes. These training gear absorb most the shock from your strikes, while your partner feels only a negligible shock.

Based on the small amount of shock felt by your partner, he or she can give you the feedback on whether you should improve your speed, power, balance, timing, accuracy, technique, or other aspects of your strikes. Accordingly, you adjust your strikes and go all out at hitting the training gear. Pacific Sports offers high-quality focus paddles, focus mitts, and focus pads, so that you can undertake explosive and intense training sessions, without you or your training partner getting hurt at all.

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Are rash guards and compression wear the same?

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Both rash guards and compression wear are form-fitting garments that provide a tight fit and are made from synthetic materials like polyester, spandex/Lycra, or nylon. Thus, it is natural to think that both are same. However, there some minor differences between them. Since the differences are minor, both are worn extensively by martial artists around the world. Pacific Sports offers excellent quality rash guards and compression wear that can be worn underneath a gi like in Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, etc., or where no gi is worn like in BJJ and MMA.

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Kicking Shields and Focus Pads for Muay Thai Combos

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As a Muay Thai practitioner, you know that Muay Thai combinations are deadly, and they need to be practiced daily. Pacific Sports offers excellent and high-quality kicking shields and focus pads for Muay Thai combos. Your strategic moves, powerful strikes, and fluid footwork are improved dramatically when you practice your Muay Thai combos with Pacific Sports kicking shields and focus pads.

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Which is the best gi (martial arts uniform)?

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A gi consists of a jacket (known as uwagi), pants (known as zubon or shitabaki), and a belt (known as obi). The belt comes in different colours and therefore it is purchased separately. The best gi is the one that fits you perfectly and allows full range of motion, so that you can perform blocks, punches and kicks without any hinderance from the gi. Pacific Sports offers the best gi for Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ in canvas, cotton, and poly-cotton fabrics.

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Are Taekwondo shoes necessary?

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Traditionally, Taekwondo is practiced barefoot and thus Taekwondo shoes are not required. However, if you plan to excel in Taekwondo, then you have to practice very long hours, and this can significantly increase the chances of your feet getting hurt. If your kick is not technically perfect, then your feet can get injured very easily. Sometimes, practicing turning kicks can lead to blisters or bruises on the soles of the feet. An injury can put you off practice for days, weeks or even months. To prevent injury and for many other reasons, Taekwondo shoes are necessary. Pacific Sports offers high-quality Taekwondo shoes made specifically for intense training sessions.

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Is Muay Thai suitable for MMA?

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In recent years, MMA or Mixed Martial Arts has gained immense popularity due to its striking, wrestling and grappling features. Practitioners of MMA generally blend several different forms of martial arts in their performances, including Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, wrestling and more. Whether you are a Muay Thai expert needing to adjust your skill for MMA, or a wrestler needing to incorporate Muay Thai in your skillset for MMA, you certainly need comfortable and long-lasting Pacific Sports high-quality Muay Thai and MMA shorts.

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Taekwondo paddle improves accuracy, range, timing and power

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Practicing with a Taekwondo paddle improves the focus of your kicks and punches, and thus, it is also known as a focus paddle. A Taekwondo paddle improves accuracy, range, timing and power of your kicks and punches. A Taekwondo paddle is very easy to hold and move around with it, so that you and your partner can practice different types of kicks or punches at different heights and different angles. The paddle in made in such a way that it provides both kicking and punching practice; however, it is largely used for kicking practice. Pacific Sports offers high-quality Taekwondo paddles in two varieties of single paddle and double paddle. Both types of paddles are extensively used in Taekwondo dojos all around the world.

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Can compression garments improve performance?

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Nowadays, a popular choice of athletes are compression garments. But can compression garments improve performance? The scientific community has conducted several studies with varying results and some state they may improve performance, while others state they may not improve performance. As of now, there is no conclusive study and the role of compression garments in improving performance is still under debate. Nonetheless, elite athletes generally choose compression garments, perhaps due to its many stated benefits. Pacific Sports offers high-quality compression garments that offers mild to moderate levels of compression.

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Use MMA Gloves and Gel Hand Wraps for Heavy Bag and Speed Bag Training

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If you are training for MMA, use MMA gloves and gel hand wraps for heavy bag and speed bag training. The thick padding in the front will absorb the major shock from the impact, while your wrist will be adequately supported with the wide, adjustable wrist strap. Pacific Sports MMA gloves are designed exclusively for MMA and available in both open and covered thumb varieties. They are extensively used all around the world for intense punching, sparring, and grappling MMA practice sessions.

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