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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) What gears do I need to buy for my first MMA training camp? If you are a beginner in MMA and are unsure as to what gear you should be bringing along on your ’test run’, Aaron of Fight Quality has some useful tips to share with you. He highly suggests to never ‘trust’ gloves under $30. If you ever find a pair of boxing gloves under that, chances are they’re poorly put together, and the padding is likely to be of poor quality and the wrong pair of gloves could risk you getting injured. As a beginner, you’ll probably be focusing on the techniques, but if any of the training camp you’re considering includes sparring, there are a few other bits you’ll need: a good pair of grappling shin guards, a groin guard, and a gum shield are all a necessity.