In this collection of CRNR tutorials, you’ll learn about HMIT Shin Guards, Prime MMA Gloves, KRBON Mouthguards, and Jiu Jitsu Belts. You’ll see measuring tips to help you choose the best size HMIT Shin Guards and Prime MMA Spar Gloves. You’ll see how to properly form KRBON Elite Mouthguards to get the most protection and longevity. And, you’ll learn how to properly tie your Jiu Jitsu belt for the best performance on the mat.
How to Pick the Best Size HMIT Shin Guards for You
Getting the best size shin guards for you isn’t as simple as ordering small versus large. Each CRNR shin guard has different sized shin height, foot covering, and leg straps. This is because each shin guard is built for a different purpose. Some are meant to give more padding and less feedback for new students. Others are meant to provide more flexibility, and others are built to give the most protection. So, with your next pair of HMIT Shin Guards, don’t take a blind guess at your sizing. To get the most from your new pair of training companions, take a second to follow these simple tips and get the best size specifically for you.
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The HMIT Shin Guards have a shorter shin height and foot protection compared to the same size of our other shin guard models. This shorter height intentionally leaves extra room for a knee pad to slide in.
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Watch the video below to see different athletes wearing different sized HMIT Shin Guards, so you can get a better idea of which size works for you based on your height.
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Watch the video to see the side-by-side size comparison of HMIT Shin Guards. In the comparison, you can see the difference of both the shin height and foot protection area of the different sizes. You can also see where the straps are placed in each size on the back of the calves.
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In the end, the best size HMIT Shin Guards for you comes down to your personal preferences for shin height, foot covering, and strap position. If you want extra coverage with your HMIT Shin Guards, just size up, and get to work.
How to Put on HMIT Shin Guards
We know it seems simple, but seriously, so many people put on HMIT Shin Guards the wrong way. Improper shin guard placement increases the risk of injury for both you and your training partner. So, stop putting your shin guards on wrong, and follow these tips of WHAT NOT TO DO and WHAT TO DO. Make sure to watch the video to see these steps in action.
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The biggest thing that people do incorrectly is put the shin guard on halfway and then wrench on the heel strap. Doing that causes the strap to tear which, of course, compromises the shin guards ability to stay in place and actually protect your shins.
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Next, if someone doesn’t wrench on the heel strap, they will often get the shin guard on halfway and then actually kick their foot into the heel strap. Doing this also tears this crucial strap. So stop doing that.
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This is the correct way to put on your shin guards.
A) First, with the HMIT Shin Guards, make sure that “Combat Corner” word mark is to the outside of your leg.
B) Next, put the shin guard at a 45 degree angle from your shin.
C) Then, simply slide your foot into the footbed.
D) After that, grip the sides of the shin guard where the shin covering meets the foot covering, and pull the shin guard taut to your shin bone. Doing this makes the heel strap slip on super easy. F
E) The last step is to take the leg straps, pull them nice and tight, and secure the straps with their Velcro closures. And, now you’re good to go and get to work.
How to Measure Your Hand to Get the Best Size Prime MMA Spar Gloves for You
Picking the right size glove for your unique hand is critical for getting the best fit, feel, and protection from your new MMA gloves. You don’t want to be the guy who guesses their size and winds up with a glove that barely fits over their hand, or the guy who gives up on measuring, gives up on gloves, and messes up their hand going bare knuckle on the bag. When picking out a size of the Combat Corner Prime MMA Sparring Gloves, be sure to keep these tips in mind.
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Unlike boxing gloves which have sizes in ounces like 16 oz., 10 oz., etc, our Prime MMA Gloves come in small, medium, large, extra large, and XXL.
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To get the best size Prime Gloves for you, measure your hand around the widest part of your palm, going around your knuckles.
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Once you have the measurement from Tip Two, use the size guide to pick the closest size to your specific measurement.
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With Prime Gloves, you don’t need hand wraps, but you can wear hand wraps if you prefer to get even more wrist support. If you plan on using hand wraps, just order size up of the Prime Gloves, and go to work.
KRBON Elite Mouthguard Forming Tutorial
When you open your new KRBON Elite Mouthguards, the first thing you have to do is form the guard to your specific bite pattern. Forming your mouthguard is crucial for optimal protection, and there’s a lot of bad practices out there, when it comes to forming a new mouthguard. Trust us, you don't be that guy who microwaves his mouthguard. So, to do it right and get the best protection, fit, and longevity, just follow these three simple steps when forming the KRBON Elite Mouthguard.
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Step one, set the mouth guard in boiling water for 30 seconds.
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Step two, take it out of the water, bite into it for 30 seconds.
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Step three, place in the cool water for 15 seconds and you're ready to go.
It’s that simple and easy. But, it matters. Don’t be the guy who melts his mouthguard cause he warmed it up over a stove flame.
How to Tie Your Jiu Jitsu Belt
Properly tying your Jiu Jitsu belt is crucial in getting the best performance while training and competing. Tying your belt may seem easy, but it’s also easy to tie it too loose and give your opponent an extra grip opportunity or to tie it too tight and restrict your mobility to change guards. To tie your belt, just follow these simple steps.
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Fold the gi jacket over itself for a secure fit, and then find the center of your belt by folding the belt in half.
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Next, place the center of the belt just below your belly button, and then loop both ends around your back all the way to the front. The right side tail will go along the belt, while the left side tail will crisscross over the top of all the belts.
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After looping both ends, hold the middle of the belt tight. Then, pull the left tail under all of the belts until it’s through the top. Once it's through the top, the right tail and the left tail will form the shape of an “X.” Once you have this “X” shape, pull both tails tight.
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Then, you're going to tie the right tail over the left tail just like tying a shoelace knot. Once you’ve formed this knot, pull the loop tight, and you’re done. These four steps are one of the easiest ways to tie your Jiu Jitsu belt for the best fit and performance. Make sure to watch the video to see these steps in action.
How to Tie Someone Else’s Gi Belt
Tying your own gi belt properly is one thing, but tying someone else’s the correct is something else entirely. It seems simple, but all the time, we see athletes with improperly tied gi belts because their training partner didn’t do it the proper way. So, if you ever have to help a student or fellow training partner with their gi belt, follow these simple steps, and send this video to somebody that is tying your belt before every session.
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Take their gi belt, and split it in half to even it out. Then, find the middle of the belt, and place it just below their belly button.
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Then, wrap the belt all the way around their back, and take the right side of the belt and put it over the top of the left, aligning all of the belts.
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Next, take that top belt, and run it underneath all the belts, pulling it to the top, creating an “X” shape. Now take that top of the “X,” thread it over the bottom belt, and pull everything tight like a shoelace knot.