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Originally posted by phillyman
Thanks for the info one question or 2 rather where is that tendon located and also you mentioned pads but what about actual gloves?
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Oh, sure. The patellar tendon is found between (just below) your patella (kneecap) and your tibia (shin bone). I think I referred to that in discussing the length of shin pads (not too short).
Gloves? The answer kind of depends on whether you're hitting pads, sparring or fighting in a competition. You may wind up, like me, with a pair for each activity. For sparring in the gym I like the ones you can get on and off quickly (so you don't waste time). These are the type that have a velcro strap rather than laces. For a match you may have to use the ones provided at the venue. I've seen some from mexico that are very nice (I can't remember the brand). Bag gloves? Hmm...I'm still lookin' myself, but I gravitate towards thicker, heavier ones.
Brands include: Fairtex, Windy, Thaismai, Permabilt (and probably several more). I would be reluctant to recommend a brand without making sure I had more data about the latest products. But as a consumer I would be less concerned about price than I would be about quality and safety. After all, one trip to an orthopedic surgeon will dwarf the cost of a good pair of gloves.
Regards,
Terry