Okay, so, let’s talk about how to wrap your hands for Muay Thai. Sounds simple, right? But trust me, it’s a bit more involved than you might think.
First off, I grabbed some hand wraps. I used 120 inches wraps at first, but honestly, longer is better. I switched to 180 inches, and it’s way better. You want to protect those hands, you know?
So, I started by looping the wrap around my thumb. This is important, you gotta anchor it properly. Then, I wrapped it around my wrist a few times. I made sure it was snug, but not too tight. You don’t want to cut off your circulation or anything.
Next, I went around my knuckles. I wrapped them a couple of times, making sure to keep the wrap flat and smooth. It felt a bit weird at first, but I got used to it. I went back and forth between my knuckles and my wrist a few times. This is where you get that extra padding and support. I didn’t do a good job at first, and my knuckles felt sore after just one session. You really want to make sure you don’t make the same mistake I made.
After that, I went between my fingers. I started with my pinky and ring finger, then my middle and index finger. This part was a bit tricky. I had to make sure the wrap was secure, but not too tight between my fingers, which is really not easy to do but worth the effort. It took me a while to get it right, but it’s worth practicing.
- Longer wraps are better. 180 inches is the way to go.
- Anchor the wrap properly around your thumb.
- Wrap your wrists and knuckles multiple times for support.
- Go between your fingers carefully.
- Practice makes perfect!
Here are a few key points I learned along the way:
I kept practicing, and eventually, I got the hang of it. It’s not super pretty, but it gets the job done. My hands felt way more protected during training, and I didn’t have any pain or soreness afterwards. Wrapping your hands is essential for protecting them. And now whenever I am wearing gloves, I always take my time and wrap my hands. So, I definitely recommend taking the time to learn how to wrap your hands properly. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference. Trust me on this one!
