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Grappling Shorts
Grappling shorts made out of a lightweight and quick drying material such as nylon or polyester are a must. Your old basketball or workout shorts will absorb too much moisture so don’t even think about it.
In some instances you can substitute a pair of surfing board shorts; however often times these have snaps, laces and velcro that can harm your opponent if they rub across their face or eyes when in the north/south position. Additionally, the “cut” of these will probably not be conducive to kicking if you’re training striking, most real MMA shorts are cut slightly looser in the legs, have slit sides to enable mobility and flexibility and may also have stretch panels in critical areas like the crotch.
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