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Gear

soft fill simply has a
thicker foam liner. It
should come with
hanging chains,
hooks and a swivel
so it can be hung
from a beam.About
$80 for a canvas bag.

Headgear

Don’t skimp here!
Purchase a design
that covers as much
as possible: chin,
cheeks and forehead.
There are models
with a face bar that protect the nose and mouth, but
breathing in them is a little difficult. Get headgear with
lace straps in order to keep the thing tight on your
head.You don’t want headgear slipping over your eyes
after every punch you take.About $70.

Mouth guard
Very important
unless you plan
on never getting
hit. The “boil and
bite” variety are
inexpensive
(under $10) and
work fine.“Boil
and bite” refers to the method used to form-fit this type
of guard to your teeth. First it’s boiled in water to make
it pliable, then you place it in your mouth, press it with

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