Kickboxing Gloves: How Do They Compare To Boxing Gloves?

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Kickboxing Gloves How Do They Compare To Boxing
Gloves?
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• If youre new to the exciting world of boxing,
  finding the right gloves can seem a little
  daunting, to say the least. There are literally
  hundreds of styles, types, and brands -- and not
  to mention how confusing the sizing can be!
  However, choosing the right pair of gloves is one
  of the most crucial things you can do when youre
  just getting started in the ring. In addition to
  affecting the quality of your training, wearing
  the wrong gloves can greatly increase your chance
  of injury over time.

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• They are an essential part of training, and
  having at least one or two reliable pairs is one
  of the first steps to getting started. But as you
  begin to sort through the sea of options
  available, youll quickly find that there are far
  more options than what you might have thought
  initially.

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• With all of these choices, it can be pretty
  difficult to know which one you should choose.
  This is especially true if you're not aware that
  there are some major differences between
  kickboxing gloves and boxing gloves. What are
  those differences, you ask? Keep reading to find
  out!?

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Boxing Gloves vs. Kickboxing Gloves

• Besides boxing, there are many different types of
  martial arts in the world. From Karate to
  Jujitsu, to Kung Fu and Krav Maga, martial arts
  comes in many forms. One of the martial arts that
  has become increasingly popular over the years
  is kickboxing.

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• Unlike boxing, Kickboxers use their feet as
  weapons of superiority over their opponent in
  addition to throwing a flurry of punches with
  their fists. The gloves used in kickboxing as
  well as in classic boxing are both used for
  protection, but how exactly do they compare?

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• The differences come primarily because of the
  intended use. 
• Boxing is a sport that requires quick, heavy
  punches for prolonged periods of time. The main
  point of contact for each punch is on the
  knuckles of the hands, so its important they are
  well-protected.
• On the other side, kickboxing is a martial art
  whose protective gear must be suitable both for
  striking, catching, clinching, and blocking
  kicks. 

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Here are the key differences

• Shape and Style
• Boxing Gloves. The primary weapon of every boxer
  is his or her fist. The clenched fist delivers a
  powerful and dense punch. Thats why most boxing
  gloves are rounded at the fingers - to help make
  a more natural fist.Since wrist protection is of
  the utmost importance, boxing gloves tend to have
  a larger cuff area that is attached to the hands
  with lace or Velcro. The idea is to make the
  gloves a natural extension of the forearms. 

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• Of course, there are many differences in the
  shape of boxing gloves that come from different
  brands. For example, some tend to have a rounded
  shape, while other brands are slightly flatter.
  Additionally, some boxing gloves are more angled
  in the fist area and thinner at the wrists. The
  overall goal of all popular boxing brands is to
  achieve a perfect position of tightly clenched
  fists.

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• Kickboxing Gloves. The shape of kickboxing gloves
  resembles that of boxing gloves, but there are
  some differences. For one, kickboxing gloves are
  squarer in shape and less rounded. They are not
  as aerodynamic as other types of gloves, and they
  are difficult to make quick combinations with.

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• Since the function of these gloves is different
  from that of boxing, most of them are slightly
  open at the palm and with a smaller cuff for
  greater flexibility. Kickboxing gloves usually
  dont have a mesh area in the palms like most
  boxing gloves do, which is one of their
  distinctive features. 

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• The Padding
• Boxing Gloves. Boxers primarily use their fists
  to throw punch after punch in order to take down
  their opponent. As we mentioned, this puts a lot
  of stress on the knuckles, so boxing gloves are
  typically made with a lot of protective padding
  in this area.