Because they appeared initially completely in another form and gradually evolved to modern.
The history of gloves, as an element of equipment for martial arts, has more than 3 thousand years. For the first time, they are mentioned in ancient Greece, where tapes made of soft leather were used for fist fights. In ancient Rome, in gladiator battles, on the contrary, they sought to strengthen the blow, for which there were pads from copper or iron put on hands. In a more or less modern form, boxing gloves appeared in the XVII century, and with the appearance in England, such a sport, like boxing, in the training gloves began to place inserts.
Modern boxing gloves have become mandatory to use after administration in 1867 the rules of the Marquis of Queensber. For this occasion, the Englishman Jack Broton and developed a modern shape of a boxing glove.
Boxing, as sport has not received widespread the Roman Empire. The ancient Romans considered him too bloody sport, which was suitable only for gladiator fights in the Coliseum. It is clear, because the history of boxing or fist bole has a very deep and extensive past. If you say that the history of fist battles has several tens of thousands of years, we will not be mistaken. Scientists-archaeologists provide indisputable evidence of the existence of various fixtures of attached to hand with a variety of goals. Some of these devices contributed to the protection and blocking of shocks, others, on the contrary, increased the strength and stiffness of the strike. Fights on fists without weapons were the basis in the preparation of ancient warriors.
Futing, as one of the sports is very well studied by scientists from the ancient Greeks, from about the XII century to N. e. In ancient Greece, boxing gloves were presented in the form of a strip of soft leather, which pulled the fingers, brushes and forearms of the warrior. These primitive boxing gloves were called - Mailihai. Starting from the VI century BC. e. They were replaced by other gloves (spyirai), they consisted of two parts: rings of leather and actually gloves. Starting from 688 to N. e. Fist battles were included, as a view of the Olympic Games. Competitions took place on a square pad with sand. You could beat in the duel either by knocking out the opponent, or with your actions forcing him to surrender.
The next stage of improving boxing gloves occurred in ancient Rome at the end IV to the II centuries BC. e. As written above, the fist fights in ancient Rome were the lot of gladiators. Gladiator's gloves were equipped with spikes, metal rings, nodes. Such gloves were called cests. Fights in this type of gloves often ended with heavy injuries or the death of gladiator. It is clear why in Rome, in the first century BC. e. Boxing was found out of the law, which lasted the following ten centuries.
In Russia, also existed a special culture of a fist combat, it is even mentioned in the Tale of Bygone Years (1068). Fights in Russia were not a source of enrichment for any participants or the audience. There were no incomplete rules for doing these battles: not beaten without beat, do not beat his head and legs, than either to arm it, too, forbidden.
The Christian church was actively fought with this barbarism. And after the box came to Russia from Europe, the Bolsheviks fought with him.
In England, in the meantime, a classic box has developed. The gloves appeared in the XV century and were used only for training. In tournaments, the British preferred to boux with bare hands. English boxing gloves were crumpled skin and filled with horse hair. And only in 1867, Marquis Queensberry proposed the introduction of new rules for holding boxing fights, in which there was a point on the use of gloves to reduce injuries.
Since that time, gloves are divided into combat and training. Nowadays, gloves are not only combat and training, but also amateur, professional, coaching, shell, on lacing and veccer. Filler in modern gloves of two species: foam and glutton-layered
(c) Hiro Onoda
Sport, even extreme, must be as secure as possible. A mandatory element of any sport is an equipment. In contact martial arts, do not do without gloves that protect hands. Boxing gloves differ among themselves in many parameters. To choose them to choose them for yourself, it is necessary to figure out all the intricacies.
Views
All equipment for boxing is divided into several large intended groups:
- Professional equipment is not suitable for newcomers or lovers, as is attendable. This equipment is selected depending on the mass of an athlete by weight, which can be from 6 to 12 ounces. These gloves are made so that they will not be pushed even with hard shock.
- Amateur is distinguished by the fact that the thumb is pulled along the hand along the brush. Beat a lot in such equipment it is impossible, otherwise your finger can be knocked out or break. Much attention in this form of equipment is paid to the mass of the gloves themselves - the weight of the upper layer should be equal to half the weight of the gloves. To avoid fatigue, fans of sports and beginners should be trained in large-sized equipment.
- Combat - boxing gloves used in competitions. In a big sport, lacing are always used as the fasteners. Combat equipment is distinguished and the corner of the bend of the thumb. In this category, it defines the anatomy of the human fist, which allows to make strong blows without the danger of injury.
- Training differ from the previous ones that the hand is fixed using a gum or velcro. They are used during training not only by boxers, but also fans of other martial arts. Such boxing gloves are suitable for those who only entered this path. Due to the attachment, such equipment is easily removed and dressed. It is recommended to use training gloves weighing more than 12 ounces so as not to injure yourself and enemy. In most halls of the world, equipment is used, the mass of which is 16 oz. Such gloves should not be used on projectiles, as they are quickly wear out and harden that in the future it can lead to injury. For work on projectiles there are special equipment.
- The shells are used for working on simulators. They are thinner, easier and repeat the anatomy of the fist. Distinguish 4 sizes of equipment. When choosing equipment you need to make fitting - gloves must cover fist tightly and not slide.
Main settings
Each athlete has an individual structure of hands. Everyone has its own battle style. Boxing gloves are selected according to these criteria, in addition, the equipment itself has several important characteristics, according to which the choice is carried out.
Large gloves have a soft blow to a large area. At the same time, they are great for protection. Small, on the contrary, are used to attack. Choosing gloves according to its individual features and important parameters for themselves, you can be confident in the effectiveness of the combat.
Material
Boxing gloves are made of natural or artificial leather. The best are the first. They are distinguished by a long service life, practicality and convenience. But equipment from this material is not suitable for working on simulators, since the material is rapidly wears from contact with solid surfaces and loses its qualities.
For training on simulators, as well as amateur occupations, the equipment is suitable for artificial materials. It can be synthetic, composite or Japanese leather. Gloves are produced, the top of which is made of leatherette, and the interior of natural materials. Such equipment is nice to the touch and allows the skin of the hands to breathe. But in quality they are still inferior to equipment from natural materials.
Filler
Several tens of years ago, the role of filler played horse hair. Now, of course, other materials are applied, and technology stepped far forward.
Currently, the filler can serve:
- Porolon.
- Foam.
- Wool.
Poropolone and foam are designed to maintain the volume and form of equipment when working with different weights. In some gloves there is a airbag, softening. These gloves are called antinocaut. Wool as filler is not the best option. Over time, it falls off, the blow loses the rigidity and increases the likelihood of injuries.
Some gloves inserted insert from foam polyurethane. This is a professional filler, which, due to elasticity, softens the blow and protects the brushes.
Weight
Boxing gloves have a different mass measured in ounces. Translated to a more familiar measurement system, 1 oz is 28.35 grams. Equipment weight can vary from 6 to 18 in a step in two oz.
Equipment weight is determined by the mass of the athlete. The dependence is directly proportional, i.e. The more the boxer weighs, the harder there should be accessories. Properly selected by weight glove reduces the risk of injury as itself and the enemy.
The size
Little, medium and large boxing gloves are available. Moreover, the equipment is distinguished by age and gender. Children are also engaged in boxing, and therefore are conditionally things are so - men use large, ladies are average, and children are small sizes.
Design
Gloves consist of two parts - shock and cuffs. The latter plays an important role, as it enhances the wrists, preventing them out. The cuff is a leather band that turns around the hand.
The shock part consists of the upper and inner layer, between which the filler is located. You need to choose such an equipment in which the thumb will be located as when the fist is compressed. This part of the glove is not only for shock, but also to protect the opponent's hands.
Clasp
When buying equipment, pay attention to how the glove is fixed on the brush. In large sports is used exclusively lacing. Amateur gloves can be fastened and on velcro. This type of fastening is convenient, as you can quickly remove / put the equipment, but also unreliable, because during the battle of the velcro can disseparate. In addition, Velcro does not provide such a good fixation on the hand, like lacing. The latter is inconvenient because it is not possible to remove or put out equipment without any assistance.
Bottles boxing
To protect your fingers, knuckles and hands from injuries, boxers need to be interbilled brushes. Also, this item prevents moisture from entering equipment, leaving it dry and thus increasing its life.
Bandage length varies from 2.5 to 4.5 meters. They are made from natural cotton, do not need to press the hands too much and absorb the sweat well. The length is selected according to age and the size of the hands of an athlete.
How to pick up boxing gloves
It should be bought, based on the individual features of the structure of the hands and style of the battle. Little to take into account all of the above. The glove should also come up.
There are no universal boxing gloves that would fit every athlete. But there is an equipment, perfectly suitable individually for a specific boxer. To choose such a pair, you need to experiment, try out several pairs of imperfect, in the end to choose what you need.
Fitting
Before buying, be sure to sign the gloves on the bandages. If this is not done, there is a possibility that the equipment will be small, and the hand will simply do not fit there. Be sure to sign a few pairs to select the best.
When buying, you need to pay attention to the presence of the protection of the thumb. It is a strip of fabric between the large and the rest of the fingers and reduces the likelihood of injury.
For training on simulators, boxing gloves with a thick and dense filler should be purchased, which will save hands from injuries. But for the battle is more suitable slim gear, allowing better to control the blow, and the hands will be less in them.
When selecting the size, you need to consider that the equipment should sit on the hand tight, but do not compress the brush. If there is a free space inside, then due to the confusion of fixation there is a risk of injury.
Purchase the three pairs of gloves for all occasions of life - for battle, workouts and work with projectiles. It will prolong the service life of each pair, besides, you will feel more comfortable, because each type of equipment is created with certain goals.
Gloves are the main and virtually the only defense of the boxer. In order not to make a mistake in choosing this protection, you need to know their name. Depending on the assigned task, they are divided (called):
- Training -used in the formulation and development of shock technique. They are more comfortable, as they are fixed with velcro, not a classic lacing. They are easy to wear and remove, which is very important in the training process. Sometimes shipped with weights. But you can use them only with the consent of the coach.
- - They use their lovers. The main difference from training - white circles, which are applied on the surface, strikes. It is done to make it easier to consider glasses. They are produced in blue and red color. A velcro is used for fixing or lacing.
- - Designed to work with paws, pears and other shells. They have no filler, which greatly facilitates their weight. With strong impact they can protect your hand. But they are forbidden to use in sparring, as it can lead to injury.
- - This is the most expensive type of all and apply them only at competitions. Repeat the shape of the fist and it makes the blow better and allows you to prevent injury to the brush. They are fixed only with lacing and therefore are not used in training.
Boxing gloves from what made
Boxing gloves make or genuine leather or substitute. Of course, better quality products made of natural material. They have a longer service life, they are more practical and comfortable.
But for working with simulators, they are not suitable, because when contacting a solid surface, the projectile is quickly encouraged.
During training, it is better to use equipment from artificial leather. It is quite suitable for those in which the upper part of the substitute, and the inner surface of natural. Although their quality despite some advantages below analogs of natural material.
A few decades ago, the gloves were filled with horse hair. Currently, completely different fillers are used. It:
- Porolon.
- Foam.
- Wool.
The filler from the foam or foam rubber is well preserved the form and volume. Some models have a special airbag, which softens the blow. Wat is a bad filler. It has a property to fall from time. As a result, the probabilities of injury.
Types of boxing gloves
This sporty attribute is divided by categories for types and types. And such categories you can find a huge amount, but there is no point to break away. It will be enough to determine the main criteria to make the right choice of equipment.
Depending on who wears, there are three main types:
- - Designed for children. They have a small size and lightweight weight, but have reinforced protection for fingers. In the same category, adolescent models are often attributed to 18 years;
- - Designed for a female hand and, accordingly, differ in their shape, size and weight;
- - This is a classic male equipment in this sport.
However, it is not necessary to think that because of these gradations, good ammunition can only be in some of the categories. Choose from the consideration of comfort. Do not think that the female equipment will be exclusively "pink" and "Strases" will be pasted on it, and children's options are not replete with Pokemones.
Why do gloves need in boxing?
In boxing, protection is an urgent need. Its appointment is to reduce the trauma. She relieves your hands from injuries and does not give to bed enemy. After all, the main task of boxing is to win on glasses, but no way to squeeze each other.