I'll answer you in a similar format as everyone else lol
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1) Is Twins a really good brand as far as gloves and shin guards go? Every review I've read on them has been positive, but I figured I'd ask and get some feed back from other people. It's the brand that's caught my eye the most, already have some stuff picked out, just haven't bought them yet.
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I use a lot of gear that is supplied by my school when it comes to Muay Thai (not so much with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), so I can't give a real review on the product. But I've never heard anything negative about Twins.
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2) Has anyone tried the Full Throttle Conditioning DVD from rosstraining.com? I'm going to be running every day and training twice a day for 4-5 days a week, but I really want to get my cardio up to an exceptional level, so I'm looking for something a little extra. Is the DVD worth it? Is it bogus? Does it help? Anything like that would be useful.
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Like Val, I've never used it so I can't help you. Look up reviews on Amazon and such.
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3) What's the best material to fill a heavy bag with? I've heard a few things. Sawdust, shredded clothing, ect.
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It really depends. Obviously the more weight you can get in there the better. The only problem with stuff like Sawdust and even sand is that if the bag breaks... know what I mean? Try to stick to something that won't make a mess.
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4) Has anyone ever trained in Thailand? Obviously I'm not looking to do it any time soon, I'd like to train for 1-2 full years before considering it, but I'm completely in love with the idea of doing it.
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My school is actually planning a trip to Thailand. I am not sure I will be able to go because it will be during the semester and I have college.
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(5) Any tips or anything like that? What can I expect? I've been doing a lot of reading, but still, I like to hear from other people.
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It depends on what your instructor favors and when he introduces it to you. Some schools have it split up like levels. For example, you basically learn to kickbox and throw knees at one level, where as the next level you learn elbows and the clinch. Know what I mean? Others go right into all of it.
If you do a lot of knee and elbow stuff early on, make sure you have some ice packs. Don't be stubborn and tough it out. Just do it. Same thing goes for doing a lot of clinch work. Your neck will be sore as hell.
And of course, enjoy yourself.