Hand Wraps

Hand wraps are extremely important when beginning Boxing Training, or most Martial arts for that matter. First you have to decide which kind you need. The wraps pictured on the left are the ones used by most fighters, they are neat, soft, they come with velcro, and come in a variety of colors. Some drawbacks to this kind are: When you wrap them, much of the wrap is within the palm, and can be cumbersome to some fighters, They also don't stretch as much as other kind of wraps. The wraps pictured in the center are what most people call "Mexican Style" and are actually just medical wraps. They are quite elastic and offer several different methods of wrapping. Some drawbacks are that sometimes two or more wraps are needed to provide proper padding. Once you've decided which you will use for training, length is the next issue. Pictured on the left are two lengths, the wrap on the left is the adult size 180". The ones on the right are the 108" and are often too short for most people, except kids. The ones in the center are the 108" or 120" medical wraps and are recommended for most basic trainers at Fist of Gold. Once you have your wraps then you have to learn how to put them on. Both wraps offer different yet similar methods to wrapping, regardless, with either you need to assure your wrist, thumb, and every finger is wrapped or interlaced properly. Wrapping offers protection against damage in the wrist, hand, and knuckles- since the hardest thing you'll be hitting is your opponents face. Constant work in the ring or training on the punching bag can be degenerative to the hands and can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome or cause broken wrists. The same treatment can cause the knuckles to get skinned, bruised, or simply hurt- which is why the padding at the knuckles is also very important.