Muay Thai bandages

The Importance of Bandages in Muay Thai

Our Muay Thai bandages They are a piece of cloth, which can vary depending on the material with which it is made. The extent of each band is different, depending on the brand. However, the measures in the market are around 3 to 5 meters, being available at Buddha Fight Wear in 2,5 and 4,5 Meters. The choice will depend on each one and the comfort you feel with a specific measure.

As Muay Thai is a contact sport, the main instrument to practice it are the hands. At the same time, these are the most exposed and a suitable bandage will help protect them.

People commonly believe that the only hand protection in Muay Thai is gloves, however, the reality is different.

Our Muay Thai bandages They are placed under the gloves. They are not used for the purpose of cushioning bumps or padding knuckles, as this is the task of gloves. The function of the bandage is to secure and fix the ligaments of the fingers and wrist. In the hands there are numerous bone connections that need to be fixed to avoid fractures. By correctly bandaging the hands it helps to distribute the impact of the blow to the wrist, at the same time, the wrist must also be well bandaged so as not to suffer any injuries.

Although the bandage is mainly used to prevent injuries to the knuckles, sprains of the fingers or wrists, they also work to absorb sweat, keeping the inside of the gloves cleaner, helping to reduce the accumulation of bacteria and avoiding bad odors. In the same way, they protect the knuckles from rubbing against the material of the gloves on each stroke.

General Information on Muay Thai Bandages

It is essential to know how to put on the bandage for complete protection. For this it is important to dedicate the necessary time before starting the training routine or before combat. The bandage on the hand should be firm and feel good when the hand is relaxed and become hard when the fist is closed. If after half an hour the hands start to hurt, or the fingers change color, it means that the bandage is too tight.

In the market there are different types of bandages for the Muay Thai.  These bandages vary among those of cotton, semi-elastic, gel and elastic.

Bandages made of cotton are the most popular, due to its resistance, adaptability, ease of washing and because they allow proper perspiration. It is recommended that someone else help to place this type of bandages, due to its rigidity, to achieve a better adaptation in the hands and wrists.

Bandages semi-elastic, or better known as Mexican bandages, are similar to cotton bandages, but are characterized by their elastic fiber fabric, which allows it to adapt to the hand and wrist in a simple way. This type of bandage is not as durable as those of cotton, because the elastic is worn out by use.

Moreover, the gel bandages They are made of elastic fabrics that offer firmness and fit the hand like a glove. They are characterized by their rapid placement and the padding that the gel provides to the knuckles and back of the hand. This bandage type glove is not allowed during combat, however, it is ideal for training.

Finally, elastic bandages are new generation bandages. These are made of synthetic fabrics, are easy to place and offer a correctly fixed bandage. This type of bandage usually deteriorates faster. This is due to constant use, as it stretches and does not have the same grip again.

The quality of the bandages varies depending on the brand. Buddha Fight Wear It is a brand that specializes in the distribution of protective equipment, clothing and accessories focused on contact sports. Through its website it offers semi-elastic bandages High quality, with embroidered labels and different colors. It also has available Wrap gel bandages, which are ideal for intense workouts. All available accessories can be purchased easily and quickly through this webpage