BUYING GUIDES.
Compare the gear we have trained in, tested, and ranked so you can buy the right product the first time.
SEE HOW WE TEST AND SCORE GEAR.
WHAT ARE YOU BUYING?
Start with the category that matches your training. Each path leads to our strongest rankings, comparisons, and tested recommendations.
BJJ GEAR
Gis, rash guards, shorts, and training essentials for both gi and no-gi.
WRESTLING GEAR
Shoes, headgear, and knee protection for practices, tournaments, and everyday mat time.
STRIKING GEAR
Gloves, footwear, and protection for boxing, Muay Thai, bag work, and sparring.
PERFRORMANCE
Strength programming, recovery tools, and fitness technology that support better training.
OUR CORE BUYING GUIDES.
BEST BJJ GIS
Tested picks for daily training, competition, hot weather, and first-time buyers.
BEST WRESTLING SHOES
Compare traction, fit, durability, and value across the shoes we recommend.
BEST BOXING GLOVES
Our top gloves for training, bag work, sparring, and different budgets.
BEST BJJ RASH GUARDS
Ranked no-gi options for fit, comfort, durability, and everyday training.
BEST MMA GLOVES
Practical glove recommendations for striking drills, grappling, and MMA training.
LADDER FITNESS APP REVIEW
Our honest long-term experience using Ladder alongside combat-sports training.