The Complete Handbook of Boxing & Martial Arts Training Equipment
A Practical Reference for Buyers, Owners, and Businesses
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
From heavy bags to grappling dummies: a neutral, practical reference on choosing, using, and maintaining combat sports equipment.
About this book
Are you a gym owner outfitting a new facility, a coach standardizing your gear, or a serious practitioner looking to upgrade your home setup? This handbook is a complete, vendor-neutral guide to boxing and martial arts training equipment. It goes beyond superficial product listings to give you the specifications that matter, the pros and cons of different materials, and the practical knowledge to get the most value and performance from your investment.
Inside, you'll learn how to evaluate heavy bags, focus mitts, grappling dummies, and more based on your specific training goals and space constraints. The book walks you through proper installation, daily usage, and a maintenance schedule that extends the life of your gear and prevents breakdowns. For entrepreneurs, it outlines distinct business models, from reselling and private-labeling to setting up a maintenance service.
Written for the serious user, this reference is free of hype and filler. It provides clear answers, concrete examples, and the kind of practical wisdom typically only gained through years of hands-on experience. Whether you are making your first professional purchase or managing a fleet of equipment, this is the only guide you will need.
Reader Reviews
Susan Thomas
★★★★★I've been in the equipment business for years, and this is the resource I wish I'd had when I started. It doesn't read like a paid advertisement, it reads like a manual. The chapter on installation alone saved me from ruining a good ceiling mount, and the breakdown of bag densities versus what they're actually best for is spot on. It's now on the shelf in my office, and I've recommended it to two other gym owners already. This is the definitive reference.
Deborah Sanchez
★★★★★It's a solid, informative book, no doubt. I learned a lot about how to properly ground a heavy bag and the section on maintenance is genuinely useful. My one issue is that it felt a bit dense and dry to read cover-to-cover. It's better as a reference manual to dip into than as a read-through. Also, a few of the chapters, like the one on future trends, felt a little light on concrete examples compared to the very strong technical ones, like installation and spec tables. But overall, it delivers on the promise. I'm keeping it, but I'll use it as a handbook, not a page-turner.
Linda Davis
★★★★★The book is very comprehensive and answered several questions I didn't even know I had, particularly regarding the business opportunities side. I bought it for personal use to build a home gym. The pros and cons of different heavy bag fills and materials were very clearly explained. My criticism is that for a beginner, it might be slightly technical in places. The chapter on coming trends was interesting but I was hoping for a little more. Trust me, the gloves and time you'll save in research make it a worthwhile purchase. A solid 3 stars because I think it could have been edited down a bit without losing its substance.