Inspired by the legend of Nai Khanom Tom, our new Halfsumo Mauy Thai gloves are here!
In 1767 the ancient Thai capital of Ayuthya fell in the hands of the Burmese troops. Lord Mangra, king of the Burmese, decided to organize a boxing match between Burmese fighters and the Thai prisoners.
The young Nai Khanom Tom was a famous fighter from the Ayuthya province; legends say he was a robust, dark-skinned, and with eyes like a tiger.
As soon as the match started, Nai began dancing skillfully around his opponent, with much amazement from the Burmese spectators. Then in an instant he rushed forward, elbowing and pummeling his opponent in the chest until the latter collapsed. Nai Khanom defeated nine other Burmese boxers that day using the sacred art of 8 limbs. Lord Mangra was so impressed by his skills that he rewarded him with several wives and allowed him to return to Siam.
He there was acknowledged as a hero, and his fighting style became known as Siamese-Style boxing, later to be known as Muay Thai.
Not all striking gloves are cut from the same cloth. For our first 14oz gloves we have painstakingly sourced only the best materials to present to all our HS supporters the best gloves ever, and following your feedback we have made these new designs more roomier to allow the perfect fit even while wearing handwraps.
A sturdy and very durable premium leather has been molded to perfectly fit the contour of one's hand. Extra padding has been added all around to protect the hand also on the side; gone or the days of the cheap flat gloves that look more like one is wearing a ping pong paddle. During the development of these gloves we have amply tested them with both boxing and muay thai pros in order to get their seal of approval.
A strong velcro closure allows for a quick set up, but it's sturdy enough to keep everything in place also after hours of sparring.
Half Sumo style Irezumi inspired graphics are printed on the whole length of the gloves, check out the photos below for the many levels of intricate unique design.
NOTE: Gloves are 14oz standard Muay Thai gloves, when new they'll fit a bit snug, but they'll quickly break in and from fit after a few uses. Following your feedback we have made this new edition roomier than our previous versions from 2022.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please note due to the nature of all contact sports, gloves may not provide 100% protection from injury even during proper use. Please always use any striking gear with extreme caution in a proper setting and under proper professional supervision to avoid sustaining any kind of injury. We
shall not be liable for any damages that may result from the proper or improper use of this gear.