What You Need to Start Muay Thai Training
Muay Thai is one of the most exciting and effective striking arts in the world. This guide covers every piece of equipment you need to get started safely and effectively.
Boxing Gloves (8-16 oz)
Your gloves are your most important investment. For bag and pad work: 12-14 oz. For sparring: 14-16 oz. Top picks: Hayabusa T3 Boxing Gloves (10-16 oz), Hayabusa S4 for premium leather, and RDX F6 Kara for excellent value.
Shin Guards
Non-negotiable in Muay Thai. Full-back shin guards are the right choice. Top picks: Hayabusa T3 Full Back Shin Guards, Hayabusa T3 Striking Shin Guards, and RDX T15 Noir Shin Instep Guards.
Hand Wraps
Always wrap before gloves. 180-inch stretch wraps are ideal. Top picks: Hayabusa Deluxe Hand Wraps, Hayabusa Perfect Stretch Hand Wraps, and RDX Aura Plus T-17 wraps.
Mouthguard
A boil-and-bite mouthguard like the RDX 3W or Hayabusa Combat Mouth Guard gives you a custom fit for a fraction of the price of a professional one.
Muay Thai Shorts
Wide-cut and high-hemmed to allow maximum leg movement for kicks and knees. Hayabusa Core Muay Thai Shorts and Hayabusa Icon Kickboxing Shorts are standard training options.
How Much Should You Spend?
A solid starter kit (gloves, shin guards, hand wraps, mouthguard) can be assembled for $150-$250. Quality gear lasts years — don't cut corners on gloves and shin protection.
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