Monthly Archives: November 2021

So, you're thinking of getting into a combat sport. You may have heard about the several advantages of combat sports training, including self-discipline, confidence, exercising, enhanced coordination, and, of course, self-defense.

A southpaw stance in boxing is when the boxer leads with their right hand and moves forward with their right foot, throwing right-handed jabs and powerful crosses and hooks with the left. For a left-handed boxer, this is the standard or normal stance The orthodox boxing designation for a right-handed boxer is often a mirror counterpart of the southpaw stance.

Boxing is a high-intensity sport that requires a lot of aerobic training and puts a lot of stress on the body. Boxing puts a strain on your muscles, particularly those in your shoulders, arms, and hands, with each punch and block.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has a reasonably decent safety record when compared to other contact sports. Unless you have a huge ego or are prone to recklessness, you shouldn't have to worry about significant injuries. All of the most often reported BJJ injuries are mild. Perhaps you're considering BJJ as a pastime or have a child starting lessons soon and want to make sure no one gets injured.

Do you want to get into the greatest shape of your life but don't have access to a gym or the time to go to one? At home, you might want to practice some boxing drills, who knows we may just make a boxer out of you.

It might be tough to tell whether you’re a Southpaw or an Orthodox boxer as a newcomer to the sport. Maybe you're not sure what the distinction is between them? Fear not, for in this piece, we will assist you by addressing your question, as well as any others you may have.

Who doesn’t love a sale? With Black Friday upon us, it’s time to get right in and make the most of the best deals online and in-store. With Starpro’s combat sports Black Friday deals this fall you can get up to 50% off on the best combat gear on the market! Whether it’s boxing you fancy or mixed martial arts we’ve got everything you need.

Are you into martial arts? Have you been on the hunt for the perfect Gi? Your child needing a uniform for their martial arts classes? Tired of the old sweat stained kit? Then we’ve got great news for you! With Starpro’s Black Friday deals this fall, you can get up to 50% off with this sale on our premium Karate, Judo and BJJ uniforms.

It’s that time of the year again, the time we’ve all withheld our shopping for the bargains and mega deals on Black Friday. If you’ve been on the hunt for new boxing gloves and mitts or to upgrade your old ones, we’ve got great news for you! With Starpro’s Black Friday deals you can get up to 50% off on all boxing gloves and mitts site wide. 

If you’re new to boxing, you might find yourself Googling the best boxing gloves for beginners. There’s no one correct answer to this. Rather, there are a number of factors which determine which gloves should work for you, including the size of your hands, the level of your training, your budget, and more. Our guide helps you understand what you should look for and which features are beneficial for the beginner boxer.