Video for people new for curious about striking or boxing.

Safety
-mouth guards - ALWAYS
- headgear- should fit well and is optional - prevents bruising
- shoes/boots - optional but good so you don’t tear up your feet
-groin guard - optional

Gloves
Range for bare knuckle to 16oz (maybe more)
The smaller the glove
- more bruising
- quicker KO
- less defense

Larger the glove
- less bruising
- less KO but more punch drun
- thicker defense

Opponents
Hard fights and spars +/- 15-20 lbs (suggested) - weight classes for a reason
Lighter stuff any size with talk about intensity