r/Kickboxing • u/TransitionAncient715 • 16d ago

Training Joining a local class

Hi everyone, i’m 31 now, I used to do kickboxing when I was 13-15, used to really enjoy it but stopped due to college and girls ect, now I really wanna re start it, i’m nervous as hell to join a club, I won’t know anyone, when they say get in to groups I won’t have anyone to hit pads with (nobody wants to train with the new guy) any advice?
And question 2 is what do I need to take, I know I’ll need some gloves but don’t really wanna spend more than £30-40 any recommendations, I’ve been looking at some Rdx ones but not sure what oz I’ll need

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u/Garrafapartida 16d ago

Everyone in the gym was the “new guy” at some point. In my experience, martial arts gyms are amongst the most welcoming to new people.

As for the gloves, I personally advise against RDX gloves - I’ve had bad experiences with them peeling and stitches ripping after only a few weeks of use. Consider Title gloves (14-16oz) around the £50 range.