MUAY THAI
Gear & Sportswear
Mouthguard
A professional mouthguard is a must for full-contact sports and should be in your sports bag from the first moment. Even if you decide not to actively participate in sparring but want to benefit from the versatile training effects of Muay Thai, a good mouthguard should still be your first purchase. Thai boxing involves practising various punching and kicking techniques, which are often also directed towards the head. Our Thai boxing courses are designed to be as realistic as possible regarding content to instill a realistic approach to attack and defense techniques from the outset. Attacks to the head are, therefore, part of the daily training repertoire of every Thai boxer at Ringside Gym©. All attacks are, of course, closely supervised by our trainers. During partner training, we also pay particular attention to ensuring that punches and kicks are executed continuously with little force and low speed. Nevertheless, putting unnecessary strain on your sensitive jaw and teeth doesn’t take much. That’s why you should always have your mouthguard on every course.
A classic mouthguard is usually placed on the rows of teeth in the upper jaw as they can cover the lower teeth due to their forward position and thus protect them. The jawbone, lips, and gums are thus largely shielded from impacts. However, as everybody is different, having your mouthguard professionally made by a dentist and specially adapted to your teeth is best. Unfortunately, this is the most expensive but still the best way to protect your jaw.
Fortunately, plenty of excellent alternatives are waiting for you in the sporting goods range that you can quickly adapt to your needs without spending a fortune. These models are usually made of a thermoplastic material, which is also referred to as gel. This gel can be softened when it comes into contact with hot water and then adapted to your teeth with a bit of pressure. Be careful not to place the mouthguard in boiling water, as this can affect the integrity of the mixture. Modern versions often have additional hardened areas on the outside for even better impact absorption. Ensuring that the mouthguard fits tightly is essential when adjusting the heated compound. Ideally, you set up your mouthguard in a way that it cannot accidentally fall out of your mouth during training. It should, therefore, be adjusted so that it sticks to your teeth when your mouth is open. It is also advisable to always have a spare mouthguard with you. This way, you always have a quick replacement to hand should your mouthguard end up on the training floor.
Of course, the right size also plays an essential role in the selection process. Your mouthguard should always be reasonably sized to guarantee a significant protective function. Shapes that are too large can hinder breathing. Some models can lead to injuries in the mouth due to particularly sharp-edged plastic components. The most expensive or most spectacular shape is not always the best choice. Ideally, you should no longer feel you are wearing your mouthguard after a while. At the same time, it should not affect your breathing, even at higher intensities, so you can wear it without any problems throughout your training. It is best to try this out for a while and slowly get used to the feeling of wearing it, for example, by doing a running workout with your mouthguard.
In our Heavy Guard Bundle, you can find a mouthguard and all other essential equipment for your Muay Thai training.
Care & hygiene
As a mouthguard is worn in your mouth, it requires particularly intensive care. Simply rinsing your mouthguard under the tap after training is not enough! Particularly with form-fitting variants, the natural tooth structure creates many cavities, often infested with bacteria and impurities. Treating your mouthguard the same way as you would braces is best. This means you should preferably transport it in a storage box and not carry it around with your sweaty sports gear.
Our pro tip: use conventional denture cleaner tabs for cleaning. Leave them with your mouthguard in a glass of water for a few minutes or overnight, and you’re done. Everything is as good as new.
Subjects
Do you still have questions about the care or handling of your training gear? Then don’t hesitate to let us know. We are always happy to receive feedback and requests for improving the training or the general process.
See you at the gym!
Your Ringside Gym© Team.
MUAY THAI
Gear & Sportswear
Mouthguard
A professional mouthguard is a must for full-contact sports and should be in your sports bag from the first moment. Even if you decide not to actively participate in sparring but want to benefit from the versatile training effects of Muay Thai, a good mouthguard should still be your first purchase. Thai boxing involves practising various punching and kicking techniques, which are often also directed towards the head. Our Thai boxing courses are designed to be as realistic as possible regarding content to instill a realistic approach to attack and defense techniques from the outset. Attacks to the head are, therefore, part of the daily training repertoire of every Thai boxer at Ringside Gym©. All attacks are, of course, closely supervised by our trainers. During partner training, we also pay particular attention to ensuring that punches and kicks are executed continuously with little force and low speed. Nevertheless, putting unnecessary strain on your sensitive jaw and teeth doesn’t take much. That’s why you should always have your mouthguard on every course.
A classic mouthguard is usually placed on the rows of teeth in the upper jaw as they can cover the lower teeth due to their forward position and thus protect them. The jawbone, lips, and gums are thus largely shielded from impacts. However, as everybody is different, having your mouthguard professionally made by a dentist and specially adapted to your teeth is best. Unfortunately, this is the most expensive but still the best way to protect your jaw.
Fortunately, plenty of excellent alternatives are waiting for you in the sporting goods range that you can quickly adapt to your needs without spending a fortune. These models are usually made of a thermoplastic material, which is also referred to as gel. This gel can be softened when it comes into contact with hot water and then adapted to your teeth with a bit of pressure. Be careful not to place the mouthguard in boiling water, as this can affect the integrity of the mixture. Modern versions often have additional hardened areas on the outside for even better impact absorption. Ensuring that the mouthguard fits tightly is essential when adjusting the heated compound. Ideally, you set up your mouthguard in a way that it cannot accidentally fall out of your mouth during training. It should, therefore, be adjusted so that it sticks to your teeth when your mouth is open. It is also advisable to always have a spare mouthguard with you. This way, you always have a quick replacement to hand should your mouthguard end up on the training floor.
Of course, the right size also plays an essential role in the selection process. Your mouthguard should always be reasonably sized to guarantee a significant protective function. Shapes that are too large can hinder breathing. Some models can lead to injuries in the mouth due to particularly sharp-edged plastic components. The most expensive or most spectacular shape is not always the best choice. Ideally, you should no longer feel you are wearing your mouthguard after a while. At the same time, it should not affect your breathing, even at higher intensities, so you can wear it without any problems throughout your training. It is best to try this out for a while and slowly get used to the feeling of wearing it, for example, by doing a running workout with your mouthguard.
Care & hygiene
As a mouthguard is worn in your mouth, it requires particularly intensive care. Simply rinsing your mouthguard under the tap after training is not enough! Particularly with form-fitting variants, the natural tooth structure creates many cavities, often infested with bacteria and impurities. Treating your mouthguard the same way as you would braces is best. This means you should preferably transport it in a storage box and not carry it around with your sweaty sports gear.
Our pro tip: use conventional denture cleaner tabs for cleaning. Leave them with your mouthguard in a glass of water for a few minutes or overnight, and you’re done. Everything is as good as new.
In our Heavy Guard Bundle, you can find a mouthguard and all other essential equipment for your Muay Thai training.
Subjects
Do you still have questions about the care or handling of your training gear? Then don’t hesitate to let us know. We are always happy to receive feedback and requests for improving the training or the general process.
See you at the gym!
Your Ringside Gym© Team.
