Alright, let’s talk about these 4 ounce gloves. I ain’t no expert, mind you, but I’ve seen folks use ‘em, and I’ve heard things. So, let me tell ya what I know, the way I know how.
First off, these 4 ounce gloves, they ain’t like them big puffy things boxers wear. Nope. These are small, real small. Like, barely nothin’ on your hands. They say it’s like fightin’ bare-knuckle, but not quite. You still got a little somethin’ there to protect your knuckles, ya know? Don’t wanna go breakin’ your hands, that’s for sure.
Now, who uses these things? Mostly them fellas who do that mixed martial arts stuff, that MMA they call it. They say it’s so they can grab and grapple better. Big ol’ gloves, they get in the way, see? Can’t hold onto nothin’ with them big things. With these little gloves, you can feel everything and you can grab your opponent easily. It makes things more like a real fight.
- Training with 4 ounce gloves
- Who uses 4 ounce gloves?
- Are 4 ounce gloves safe?
But trainin’ with these little gloves? That’s a whole different story. Some folks say it’s good, makes ya tougher. Makes your hands stronger, they say. But it ain’t for the faint of heart, I tell ya. You gotta be careful, or you’ll hurt yourself. You ain’t got much cushion there, so you feel every punch. And if you hit somethin’ hard, like a heavy bag, well, you better know what you’re doin’.
I heard some trainers sayin’ you gotta work your way up to it. Start with bigger gloves, get your hands used to hittin’, then slowly go down in size. Can’t just jump right into usin’ 4 ounce gloves, or you’ll be sorry. Your knuckles will be screamin’ at ya, and your wrists too, probably.
Now, some fellas, they use ‘em for trainin’ so they can get used to the feel of a real fight. Makes sense, I guess. If you’re gonna fight with little gloves, you gotta train with little gloves. But it ain’t for everybody. Lots of folks stick to the bigger gloves, the 12 ounce ones, or even bigger. More protection, ya know? Less chance of gettin’ hurt.
And let me tell ya, these 4 ounce gloves ain’t just for punchin’. They use ‘em for kickin’ too, in that MMA stuff. They gotta protect their feet somehow, and these little gloves, they do the trick. Not much protection, but enough to keep you from breakin’ your toes, I reckon.
Safety, that’s a big thing. You gotta be careful with these little gloves. Like I said, you ain’t got much padding there. So, if you’re hittin’ a heavy bag, make sure you got good form. Don’t go slinging your punches around like a wild man, or you’ll hurt yourself for sure. And if you’re sparring with someone, well, you better trust that fella, ‘cause them little gloves can do some damage.
I seen some folks sayin’ that if you weigh over 150 pounds, you shouldn’t even use these gloves for training. But them little fellas, they can use ‘em. The guys who weigh less can use 10-ounce or 16-ounce gloves for training. But if you’re over 150 pounds, gotta use 12-ounce gloves at least, and at least 16-ounce gloves for sparring. That’s what they say, anyhow. It makes sense though.
And another thing, these gloves, they wear out faster than the big ones. Not much leather there, ya know? So, you gotta replace ‘em more often. But that’s the price you pay for feelin’ everythin’, I guess. If you’re a real fighter, you won’t care about that though.
So, there ya have it. That’s what I know about 4 ounce gloves. They’re small, they’re light, and they’re for folks who wanna feel like they’re fightin’ for real. But you gotta be careful, gotta be smart, and gotta know what you’re doin’. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a busted-up hand, and nobody wants that.
Now, I ain’t no fighter, like I said. But I’ve seen enough fights and heard enough talk to know a thing or two. And if you’re thinkin’ about usin’ these 4 ounce gloves, well, just remember what I told ya. Be careful, be smart, and don’t go hurtin’ yourself. That’s all there is to it.
