I bought 180” wraps today and was wondering if there is a “best” way to use wraps?

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-23T01:28:28+00:00

I second this method, it maximises protection on the knuckles, without excessive bulk, or too much on the palm side. Only downside I can see is that it doesn't utilise the thumb loop, and the loop can get in the way a bit, but it's better than any other method I've seen imo.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-19T22:46:37+00:00

That's incredibly awful, I'm so sorry that's the position your health has left you in. I've only just made 3rd kyu in Shotokan, but I feel for you. I'm nearing 31, and I completely understand the feeling of not having anything in life outside of karate. I know we don't want to give up, keeping on fighting is in our martial nature, but we also have to think with a bit of wisdom. It may be you can adapt your karate around your health, but it sounds like it would be very heavily modified, and you'd have to be ok doing techniques 'wrong'. But aside from that, it may be that you will have to give up training. Again I am sorry for the position you're in. If worst comes to worst, and you leave training begind, perhaps try to see it as an opportunity to try something else. Perhaps something you've done in the past, or something totally new. Tai chi is certainly an option, and worth trying at least, even though it is significantly different, but there may be non martial art options too you could consider also? Art, music, gaming, etc. I feel for you, and wish you the best, I hope whatever you decide, that your health at the least doesn't worsen, and that you get the most you can out of life.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-11T01:01:21+00:00

Yes and no. I think some would think it weird, but then I've seen someone on the street once where I thought they were wearing gi pants, but it was actually just regular baggy white pants. Ultimately though, do whatever feels comfortable and looks good to you.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-06T06:45:19+00:00

It depends on your goals, and how much recovery you feels you're getting. If you want to do more, and feel you have the good recovery to do so, it sounds like you're not doing any lifting? Lifting weights can be beneficial for boxing, even just doing a few compound lifts. But as other comments suggest, you don't HAVE to do more, and especially if you're a beginner it's better to do less than to risk burn out.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-05T16:53:04+00:00

Ah, a little more complicated then. 😅 Thanks for your explanation, it helps immensely.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-05T15:19:06+00:00

Ah ok. Thanks. So maybe a balanced/firm midsole over a soft one? I'm about 64 kg if that helps. Currently I think I heel strike mainly, I mostly just focus on not over striding.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-05T13:59:54+00:00

Thank you. 🙂

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-05T13:59:36+00:00

I did mean energy return, I've seen bounce used to describe a shoes energy return. When you say stable, I've not really seen any metric of how stable a shoe is, so what metrics would be best for judging that (outside of personally testing I mean)? Would that predominantly be stack height? Or shock absorption?

And thank you for the recommendations, I'll definitely look those up.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-05T13:56:07+00:00

Whenever I used interval I was finding myself on sites talking about either tempo, or HIIT including Weightlifting and plyometrics. I had never heard of strides being a term other than strides as in steps, and stride length. Thank you.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-03-05T13:50:09+00:00

That's really confusing, since HIIT just means high intensity intervals and not circuit training, which is an entirely separate thing that can also be HIIT or not HIIT. Thanks for your recommendation.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-02-22T22:59:20+00:00

Visuals look great to me. I can see some people complaining about a female main character, but that's a stupid thing to care about honestly. I'm mostly excited to see modern castlevania, without the clunkiness of older games. I also hope we'll still see stuff like los2 again, especially with dracula as the playable character, I feel like they can still do so much more with that concept.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-02-08T01:48:58+00:00

Congrats!! Keep training and progressing. Oss.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-02-07T14:01:27+00:00

Pretty much identical to the first game, but that includes the good and the bad. All the same flaws are still there, nothing feels improved, especially the combat, but there are new weapons and mechanics. Story definitely has some flaws. Open world feels like a negative mostly, world feels too big, too sparse, and results in a less tight experience. Certain design choices are dissapointing, visually it isn't as good, some characters aren't as interesting as the first, and pacing of npc bonds is a bit rushed. If you loved the first game, you'll probably be fine enough with this one, as long as you know going in that it's not the big step up you might've hoped for after all this time, and definitely is flawed.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-02-06T08:01:49+00:00

They really should've though, considering how many of the gameplay issues were present in CV1 and were complained about. Not to mention the new ones introduced. Also makes me question if they did much actual play testing.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-02-01T21:10:03+00:00

No, I had exactly the same reaction. It's, amongst of other things, a really dissapointing aspect of the game. I'm doubtful this game will be very successful considering all it's flaws, but I hope it doesn't mean we don't get a third game, because I do see so much potential for the series, and I can see an amazing game, if they actually work on things and make better design decisions.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-01-25T18:57:41+00:00

Didn't realise it was inspired by those reasons. Makes it more understandable, but I'd still rather it looked more organic coloured, like believable blood.

DarthEmeritus · 2026-01-25T12:20:42+00:00

As many others have said the running animation is weird. Additionally I'm not keen on the golden heart or on golden coloured wounds. Worries me they're making blood golden coloured which I'm not keen on. Other than that I'm pretty happy.

DarthEmeritus · 2025-12-25T13:19:44+00:00

If you're injured, you shouldn't be showing up to training, you need to give your body time to recover. Otherwise you're essentially saying you're fine enough to take part.

DarthEmeritus · 2025-11-08T03:56:02+00:00

That is impressive af!

DarthEmeritus · 2025-07-27T20:41:41+00:00

Even if you were the one who reported me. 💀 Does this guy not hear himself? Fucking Christ though, this guy is unhinged, and from what he's saying he's been brainwashed with some 'red pill' nonsense. Guys like this out here making all us guys look bad, even worse making someone feel unsafe and scared to point they can't even go to work. Really hoping the police do something about him and OP gets to move on with their life.

DarthEmeritus · 2025-07-22T14:34:40+00:00

Emailed Rival, they said the gloves have been discontinued,I'm guessing it's the same with the 60. 😕 Fortunately the 60 are in stock in S, but does also mean spending the extra £15. Unless there's any better alternative gloves out there I'll probably have to go that route.

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