Sidekick Boxing

This is a question I get quite a lot and a recent thread on a popular martial arts forum has compelled me to write a short article about it. I  want to take this opportunity to write a short article about how to take care of your leather boxing gloves , because if you do it in the right way then you will have a pair of gloves that will last you for years. Boxing gloves care is not rocket science and there are not really any hidden processes of taking care of them. Most of the time it's just down to good old common sense. A lot people ask how do I prevent the leather cracking on the gloves and reduce glove smell? The short answer is that you air the gloves out and wipe them down after each session. The derogation of boxing gloves leather happens because of the acidity contained in perspiration. Leather is a natural material and when it comes in contact with something that acidic such as sweat it will begin the breakdown. This might be sending up red flags in your mind; and you maybe...

Back in 2010, the owner of Sidekick Boxing, Daniel Knight, originally was a distributor of Twins Special Muay Thai equipment called MuayUK with his father, Jim. To read the full article click here.   

I t's said that each and every company has an intriguing story behind its formation. Our company, Sidekick boxing is not far behind. Our company was formed in the year 2010 by Daniel Knight. Our company as well as its snippet would be certainly incomplete in the absence of telling its formation story. This company is an epitome of the hardships faced by our founder, which made him tough and dream to make it big. The year 2010 turned his life upside down with the demise of his Aunt in the beginning of the year and a boss who was extremely cruel to his situation. The one thing which acted as his tool of sword was his training in kickboxing, which he had attained since childhood. His tough coach trained him to learn the skills of  kickboxing  in a great traditional fashion, which made him, stand out in the crowd. There also came a point when he was sitting on the fences about whether to continue with the training in kickboxing or just leave his training bag in the cupboard once a...

Starting out in 2010 as a UK kickboxing equipment company, Sidekick has grown rapidly over the space of a decade. Becoming trailblazer in the field of kickboxing equipment, we are now expanding to other disciplines such as Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA and even Jiu Jitsu.   Currently, we stock everything from: accessories, apparel, boxing gloves, kickboxing pads , kickboxing sets, protective gear, training equipment and more. However, as we expand and move into 2021, we are looking to stock more specialised equipment for different fighting disciplines.   At Sidekick, we are known as the Fight Brand of Britain, which is why we are expanding our already vast range of stock into a larger and more diverse range. We want to appeal to all fighters, not just kickboxers and boxers, which is why our new range will have everything fighters need for Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA and Jiu Jitsu too.   Keep your eyes peeled for our new range which will feature kickboxing and boxing glove...

Ultimate X Leather Boxing Gloves - Sidekick Boxing : The Ultimate X gloves are our latest design of the Ultimate glove celebrating our 10 years anniversary. These boxing gloves come in a range of sizes so they can be used for all kinds of training, from bag work to sparring.

Did you know it is scientifically proven that the more exercise improves our mental health and improved intelligence? For memory benefits, you will need to participate in physical exercise like kickboxing. Regular activities regenerate a wide range of neurochemicals that stimulate the birth of new brain cells. However, in the process, we get muscle injuries from poor form or incorrect technique. It is painful to make movements, but with a liniment spray like the FZIO muscle pain relief is relieved. It is also important to use high quality kickboxing equipment . Muscle sprain or injury on a hip joint can be so frustrating since it puts you on a mandatory rest. A liniment spray is sprayed and rubbed on inflamed muscle area to relieve pain, dilate blood vessels to promote blood flow and also work to relax muscles. Muscle injuries may occur due to several reasons Inadequate warming up Incorrect Technique Insufficient recovery time in the session Lack of proper conditioning Why do kicks ta...

There are different types of equipment needed for kickboxing, each with relative uses to protect the fighter. Each piece of equipment is designed to help protect you and your sparring partners. If you are just starting out, you wont need to purchase everything right away. As a beginner you will not need the protective sparring equipment as contact and sparring will only be allowed when you are ready.  Kickboxing Equipment   Kickboxing equipment are the different types of protective equipment and products used by a kickboxer during training and competitive fights.  kickboxing equipment for training (non contact) can include heavy bags, medicine balls, boxing focus mitts, Thai kick pads, bag mitts and boxing gloves.  For contact or sparring it will include 16oz sparring gloves, shin pads, head guard, groin guard and mouth guard Kickboxing equipment for amateur fights or competition include kickboxing gloves (10oz) hand wraps, mouth guard, groin guard, shin guards and ...