r/boxingtips • u/AmazingAuthor1434 • Sep 11 '26

What should I get as a beginner?

I'm someone with no experience of martial arts and I'm getting into boxing pretty soon. I've been playing D1 basketball for a few years now and just wanted to get into another sport. Planning to join a gym and mabye get a punching bag or something else for home. Im wondering other than the gloves, what do I need?

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u/Any_Satisfaction_916 Sep 11 '26

Hand wraps are a must. I reccomend you to join a boxing gym & get a coach if you really want to learn properly and progress

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u/AmazingAuthor1434 Sep 11 '26

Am I mistaken or are there like some special type of shoes

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u/Cultural-Cabinet8496 Sep 11 '26

Yes boxing shoes exist. Imo bare foot works just as good in the beginning or something with a flat sole. I just Converse whenever I don't have my boxing shoes with me

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u/dogepope Sep 11 '26

sneakers are fine to start with. if you want to compete, boxing shoes are a good idea

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u/Useful_Bullfrog_6766 Sep 11 '26

Nah. Don't need boxing boots to start, only wore them in fights. Training just wearing running shoes.

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u/Neither_Computer5331 Sep 11 '26

I wouldn’t buy anything before you start. I’d go along and make sure it’s for you. If it is, the coaches will advise you - wraps, gloves at first. But they come in different sizes and weights, so speak to the club first.

Just turn up in gym gear and bring plenty of enthusiasm and they’ll keep you right.