MMA Clothing: Tap Out Board Shorts Review
Written by Mike on August 29, 2008 – 5:05 am -Alright check out these shorts with a camo design that you can buy at your usual place for mma clothing.
mma clothing: tap out shorts
If they look familiar its likely because Tap Out shorts are seen on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other mixed martial arts organizations. Tap Out sponsors several well-known fighters including Keith Jardine, Stephan Bonnar, Chuck Liddell, Matt Hughes and even Kimbo Slice. They of course, wear this mma clothing inside the octagon (and probably outside as well). Wearing Tap Out mma clothing then allows fans to identify with their favorite mixed martial artists, particularly those mentioned.
The particular shorts in the photo may be very familiar to certain people. Yes, former welterweight champion Matt Hughes wears camo shorts in the UFC but it’s not exactly the one in the photo. If you’ve ever wanted to purchase Tap Out shorts for mma training or just for everyday mma-related clothing, you may have come across the camo design. Why? Because all the other cooler and louder color schemes are usually sold out or sized out. (No research was done there; just my personal experience when shopping for mma clothing so please do not quote me on that.) So if you’re not one to go for loud designs and are okay with camo design the shorts in the photo can be an option for mma, bjj and submission wrestling training or even everyday wear. Keep in mind though, that mma shorts do not have pockets if you decide to use them outside the mats. Oh yes, for kickboxers you can conveniently perform a high kick while wearing the shorts to Muay Thai class. (Convenient that is, if you are flexible enough. Wearing the shorts does not guarantee easy high kicks, low kicks or submissions despite the name.)
Tap Out shorts like the one above are among the more expensive type of mma clothing with prices ranging from under US $40 to over $60. In this reviewer’s personal experience, the board shorts are durable enough after nearly a year of constant use (at least once a week). The laces can be hidden and are of high quality. They are not the kind to loosen up into shreds after numerous training sessions and washings. Are they worth the amount of money you would give up to purchase a new pair of mma shorts? It depends on how big US $40 is for you to drop on a pair of board shorts. One advantage is your kimura defense improves. Hell if you’re going to hold on to $40 mma clothing to prevent a chickenwing lock on your arm during mma sparring. You’ll think of a another escape or better, avoiding the guard pass that makes that submission possible altogether. Still, they definitely make a good gift as clothing or gear for an mma fan, athlete or weekend warrior.
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