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Which Gloves Should You Choose for Kickboxing?

Kickboxing is a versatile discipline that requires specific gear. Budo-Fight helps you choose the right boxing...

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   Published on **June 20, 2024** 

# Which Gloves Should You Choose for Kickboxing?

A **hybrid practice combining Muay Thai, karate, and Western boxing**, kickboxing is a striking sport that has been widely popular since the **1970s**. Each discipline has its own specific gear: Budo-Fight provides you with the keys to choosing your kickboxing gloves with confidence.

## Kickboxing Specifics

First, let’s review the unique aspects of kickboxing to understand the requirements that suitable gloves must meet. Kickboxing blends karate, Muay Thai, and Western boxing:

- **Punches**, **kicks** (with techniques inherited from karate), **elbow strikes**, and **knee strikes** are all allowed,
- Punching techniques from **Western boxing** are used;
- Japanese kickboxing **allows throws** (unlike American kickboxing).

Therefore, kickboxing gloves must allow the practitioner to throw punches while providing protection against all types of strikes from the opponent (including kicks and elbow strikes).

## Kickboxing Gloves

Kickboxing gloves feature the following characteristics:

- They are **more compact** than Western boxing gloves to improve movement fluidity and maneuverability.
- **Their padding is denser** to protect against the opponent’s kicks and elbow strikes.

As a result, kickboxing gloves are very **similar to Muay Thai gloves**, allowing for fast strikes while offering enhanced protection against the opponent’s moves.

## What Are the Best Kickboxing Glove Brands? 

Since kickboxing gloves are very similar to Muay Thai gloves, the leading brands for both disciplines are the same. Thai brands offer outstanding products for their national sport. You’ll find:

- **Fairtex**
- **King Pro Boxing**
- **and Twins.**

[The ultimate guide to the best boxing glove brands](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/guides/the-best-boxing-glove-brands-the-ultimate-guide-for-discerning-fighters)

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