Both open-thumb and closed-thumb MMA gloves are popular and used by martial artists. However, they serve slightly different purposes and provide unique benefits depending on whether you are practicing or are taking part in a competition. Generally, while practicing, closed-thumb gloves are used so that the thumb is protected from any unwanted injury, while open-thumb gloves are used in sparring or competitions, so that the thumb can be used effectively for grappling movements. Pacific Sports offers high-quality open-thumb and closed-thumb MMA gloves to all MMA practitioners from all around the world.
Pacific Sports MMA gloves
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- Gloves for martial arts contact training
- For MMA and other forms of martial arts
- Variety 1: Open thumb, open half-finger and open palm
- Variety 2: Close thumb, open half-finger and open palm
- Black colour, Red colour, Blue colour
- Made of high-quality soft leather
- Perfect for sparring, bag work or grappling
- Dense padding over the back of the hand and knuckles
- Open palm and finger loops for maximum grip
- Wrap around Velcro wrist strap for secure and comfortable fit
- Leather softens and stretches with wear
- Sizes Available: Medium, Large
- Medium: 7.5cms – 8.5cms
- Large: 9cms – 9.5cms
- To check your size, measure the distance across the punching knuckles on the back of your hand (Do this by laying your knuckles flat on a ruler). Measure from the side of your hand at the index finger across the 4 knuckles.
Benefits of closed-thumb MMA gloves
Full protection
The design of a closed-thumb MMA glove gives your thumb full protection. Your thumb remains enclosed within the glove and is protected. The glove also has padding on the thumb area, which provides further protection. You can use the closed-thumb MMA glove when you practice punches on the heavy bag or focus mitts. As your thumb is enclosed within the padded gloves, the risk of injuring your thumb while striking is significantly reduced.
Punching stability
When you punch, irrespective of whether you wear gloves or not, you must make a proper fist and ensure that your wrist does not bend upon impact. A closed-thumb MMA glove restricts the movement of the thumb and thereby helps you to place your thumb correctly while making a fist. Both open-thumb and closed-thumb MMA gloves have a wide strap at the wrist that firmly grasps your wrist, so that even if your wrist accidently bends upon impact, the wrist strap will protect your wrist from any injury. The strap can be fastened with a Velcro strip, so that you can easily adjust it and get a perfect fit. A closed-thumb MMA glove stabilizes your punching technique and once you have mastered the art of punching, you can also try grappling moves.
Versatility
A closed-thumb MMA glove is versatile as it is suitable for practicing both punching and grappling. However, with grappling a sacrifice in the grip is made to increase protection of the thumb. Once, both punching and grappling techniques are mastered, then you can move to open-thumb MMA gloves, so that you can undertake sparring and participate in competitions.
Benefits of open-thumb MMA gloves
Full flexibility
The thumb is an important finger in your hand, as it helps to manipulate all your other fingers, especially when you perform different gripping techniques. With open-thumb MMA gloves, your thumb is free to move, and this freedom provides your thumb with full flexibility, so that you can perform all types of grips without any restriction.
Enhanced grip
As the thumb is open, it is exposed and can move easily. Due to this your hand can have an enhanced grip while you perform submissions and other grappling moves. It provides you a firm grip in techniques like grabbing wrists, arms or legs, and also when you perform clinches or chokes.
Better transitions
When your thumb is open, flexible and without any restriction, you can comfortably use your hand to transition from striking to grappling. Open-thumb MMA gloves provide better transitions and are therefore used while practicing sparring or in competitions.
Along with open-thumb and closed-thumb MMA gloves, you may also try out Pacific Sports focus mitts to improve your striking abilities.
Pacific Sports Focus Mitts
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* Focus Mitts
* For almost all forms of martial arts
* Suitable for martial arts contact training
* From beginners to experienced practitioners
* Can be used for contact training using hands
* Made with a high-density filling
* Good shock absorption
* Lightweight yet absorbs impact effectively
Pacific Sports quality
All products sold at Pacific Sports undergo rigorous testing. Numerous gyms and martial arts schools of Australia and the world, rely on the Pacific Sports quality for tough and long-lasting products, which includes uniforms, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, rash guards, compression wear, protective wear and training gear. Additionally, products offered on sale carry this same high quality but with drastically reduced prices. Moreover, if the monthly newsletter is subscribed, then an additional 10% discount is also offered.
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