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[@IcyMikeP]

Question for Viewers: Do you use a knuckle pad? Make one with the wraps? Tell me how you protect your knuckles.

[@Nepthu]

I've never used knuckle guards, only hand wraps. I only go with 180. There's a definite difference between 180 and 108. I used 108 in the beginning but trashed them.

[@doesntmatter397]

I fold over 3-4 layers of wrap the length of my top knuckles which ends up looking like a makeshift knuckle pad. Then, I wrap it the way you do in the video except I do not wrap my thumbs. Doing so allows me to have extra knuckle protection, but also allows for extra wrist protection too, because I am saving 3-4 layers of wrap that normally is wasted under your hand

[@IcyMikeP]

@@clarkb.582 Yeah well you don't punch very hard.

[@IcyMikeP]

@RAWSNL has no power hahaha.

[@IcyMikeP]

@@doesntmatter397 The next video is wrapping without the pad and it's pretty similar to what you describe. It was actually supposed to come out first but I screwed up.

[@matt19122]

Those knuckle pads were bought for my dad, on your recommendation. Huge improvement on his punching comfort. So, they also work well with older people with arthritis in the hands.

[@hard2hurt]

That is really awesome to hear.

[@4Mudo]

convinced me to buy a pair. also that last bit was hilarious.

[@CaptPostmod]

I didn't even know about knuckle guards until I saw you using them in one video. Thanks! My knuckles were getting so sore!

[@Kottenification]

Sorry for commenting such an old clip. And excuse my bad English (I'm Swedish). I've been boxing off and on for almost my entire life. I'm now "between 45 and 50" in age and no longer as succeptable to pain and/or as strong any longer. So - after a while of pain and discomfort I seriously thought about giving up boxing feeling "I'm just too old for this, now". As a last resort - I tried the "Adidas knuckle sleeve" a knuckle guard with a neoprene sleeve and a tiny grip bar for the palm of the hand, and wrapping them pretty much the same way you do, and suddenly I regained the control in my punches, allowing myself to strike harder but first and foremost - the knuckle joints stopped hurting from instability, when they got more support. I higly recommend using *any* knuckle guard/knuckle pad/knuckle sleeve/knuckle support - but I tried the Adidas ones and I absolutely love them.

[@styleyK]

Hahaha bless her so cute. Reminds me of my daughter when she was that age, always hiding things or claiming things, throwing things away. Been inspired by your videos to take up kickboxing/boxing..... maybe mma when this lockdown is over, 49 now so I will see what my body will give me. If I train hard enough I should be OK. Great video👍🏿

[@hard2hurt]

That is good to hear. Take good care of yourself and recover fully between workouts.

[@GilAiresSilva]

Hi, I have used these knuckle guards for some years, but with heavy hitting and my regular pro schedule (I am a pro Thai fighter and Pro boxer) , I destroyed my 5 pairs over time. Most of them lost the tightness of the elastic tissue soon, but that is not problem, but I actually started destroying the layers of the pad. Since then, I moved to Skull Tec Gel Pads (the thick green one, not the slim yellow one), and I really like it a lot more. Check it out and maybe review it, I think people will like it

[@bthrb4u918]

Square dishwashing sponges. If you get the yellow ones with the green scotchbrite it helps keep the wraps from sliding on the sponge.

[@RacerX-124]

I'm guessing these will make Cleto Reyes gloves safer for power punchers to use on heavy bag? I've always wanted a pair of them. Liked and subscribed, thanks for sharing.

[@winst0nsmith733]

I use those exact ones, worth every cent

[@NoName-zv9de]

Thanks for the tips man

[@Freejason33]

Good catch on the "M" word. You checked you big person privilege at the door.

[@Freejason33]

@Long Jawn Oh hey, good to see you again. I've heard this is where the cool kids hang out.

[@hard2hurt]

"Big person" hahaha

[@hard2hurt]

And yes all the coolest internet geeks hang out.

[@Freejason33]

@@hard2hurt no better place for us geeks to watch people learn self defense. I stand up and mimic your movements like a Tae Bo video. Now I can't wait for an assailant to jump out of the bushes.

[@St4yfaded]

M word? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 midget🤔. You can’t fucking say midget. Wtf 😒

[@nicotargaryen1350]

@hard2hurt does it slide up when inserting your hand in the glove?

[@danielhenry4365]

Winning NG2s are great indeed. Sometimes I don't feel like wrapping with them on; so I'll go ultra-lazy mode and stuff the pad inside of the glove, then put the glove on my normal-wrapped hand. Works fine!

[@maalik310]

I just ordered them I might try this. You say it works just as well?

[@raydon14ify]

Thanks this videos very helpful

[@xaviergee6497]

Bruh I've never seen those! I'ma have to get some ! 🙌🥊

[@minhquang9725]

May I ask how long you can use this knuckle guards ? Thank you !

[@ericwilkinson42]

Are they machine washable, or is the pad at least removable from the little sleeve so those can be washed?

[@maxrey4055]

Was thinking of getting the similar Chaos as a back up but they are only about $4 bucks cheaper than the winnings so no need to take a chance. The winnings are great for my 12 oz Top Kings but oddly enough not needed for my 10 oz Winnings . I will say that even if you don't need the extra protection they make wrapping your hands much easier and faster.

[@hard2hurt]

Yes, definitely easier and faster and I think more consistent.

[@tiborfarkas1011]

Is it alright to have your way with the punchbag althou you never had boxing classes ? Thanks

[@davidkim9898]

I'll learn this before learning to tie a tie

[@santanuroy9101]

Such a self-defense oriented informative channel and so less subscribers? Even wing Chun channels have millions of subscribers. You tubers prefer flashy ineffective tutorials more then real tutorials. They want the training to look 'realistic' not 'real'. I feel you man. I really hope more people subscribe your channel. Hope other serious martial arts/mma KZbin channels provide/share link to your channel.

[@Jenjak]

It's not only good content, IcyMike is a funny guy ! One of my favorite videos is "Use your child as a weapon"

[@Freejason33]

Don't be surprised if Mike gets a silver play button. It takes time to grow a channel. But WC gets millions?! Holy shit.

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah I get that a lot. I dont do a lot of spamming and posting my own videos like many other youtubers because that just leads to dead subs. They clicked sub but they dont actually watch. I have views and comments typical of a larger channel.

[@gregperman]

Many people prefer to be fed delusions

[@driver3899]

Comment on his videos more, it may appease the almighty algorithm and push his videos closer to the top of peoples lists

[@frontsnapkick2533]

The tiny hands make the arms appear larger.

[@hard2hurt]

Good call!

[@julianschelp930]

Is it normal that i cant really make a fist when im done wrapping? i have tried like 50 different methods and wrapped it hundreds of times but non has really worked because it just feels like there is to much padding on my knuckles/Joints

[@orlandoflores2155]

Bought mine in 2018 barely now needing to get replaced

[@_SPIIIDER_]

LMAO Maybe she thinks she's helping you out by keeping the gym clean haha Hey Mike! Thoughts on hand conditioning? Not like how when they turn your hands into boulders with fingers and no dexterity, but knuckle push ups or finger push ups? Have you tried them before to increase wrist stability and knuckle conditioning? If not, why or rather, do you think it'll actually help if done properly? Thanks!

[@hard2hurt]

It's on the list!

[@orlandoflores2155]

I’d recommend setting the pad up higher before wrapping over the knuckles or else must of the padding ends up on the back of your hand

[@KingofKings454]

I actually put my wrap under the pad, and over it. Holds it in place very well.

[@w4rr0ck_svcks]

I definitely need knuckle guards

[@faetalwarlocks52]

did u paint that gym yourself looks awesome

[@IcyMikeP]

Yes. Up close there are some imperfections but thank you. It was actually the second room I've ever painted in my life, but the first one had that same pattern. It was a complicated process.

[@niajib]

Cool thank you

[@raydon14ify]

Ya my right hand fingers feel all numb and smushed without a pad

[@joeygonzo]

you can buy EVA foam samples on ebay for a lot less

[@coolcal3217]

personally I use knuckle pads I use them because I used to get into street fights as a teenager and I have damaged them

[@Anathmatician]

The beard is back!!!!! Jesus that grew back fast!! What is your secret?

[@hard2hurt]

Its digitally inserted.

[@driver3899]

@@hard2hurt This years video budget if off the hook!

[@sephy980]

Remi why!? 😂

[@hard2hurt]

She is a sociopath

[@RacerX-124]

That was classic

[@reidpattis9478]

Psshh. Who needs knuckle guards when you have a T-shirt that says #hard2hurt? I'd just take that shirt off and wrap it around my knuckles.

[@IcyMikeP]

Now I want to start trying to wrap my hands with other shit, like t-shirts and stuff. What a dumb, brilliant idea.

[@driver3899]

@@IcyMikeP Duct tape and a sock. Its what MacGyver would do.

[@driver3899]

@@IcyMikeP Also please start selling tshirts with pre stitched knuckle pads in them.

[@sadrobot7144]

@Icy Mike They are called "Homunculus"

[@bigsnubb7]

Beautiful kids man

[@esodn762]

Hey Mike how's your ankle doing?

[@hard2hurt]

Not great. It's getting better but very slowly... I am trying to put stuff together for the channel so you may get more videos of me standing, sitting and running my mouth rather than action and techniques but I'm trying to figure it out. Thanks for asking.

[@esodn762]

@@hard2hurt If it's hard2hurt content I'm totally down with it

[@alvaronavarro8367]

Im about to buy a set that adidas makes

[@Xplorewith_me]

5:32 wraps made a little fart 😂😂

[@blstewart001]

My daughter does the same thing at this age. Anything that seems out of place she says, "dirty" picks it up and takes it to garbage. Wrapping portion of the video was almost as good as the footage of your daughter trashing your knuckle pads.

[@abdmoe6972]

Why do boxers use wraps? Aren't gloves enough? In karate, we do a lot knuckle conditioning (despite the controversy on it, I do believe in it because I tried it. 5 minutes each day hitting a wall).

[@IcyMikeP]

No, homie. That's not doing it. You have to strike with sufficient force to cause stress to the bones, ligaments etc... you can't hit a hard surface unprotected hard enough to cause this stress.

[@abdmoe6972]

@@IcyMikeP I don't mean to be a dork or anything, but you actually can. The only problem is that it takes about three years to build something kind of good, and five to build something rock solid. I myself tried at full power (and yes I do know how to throw a punch). A lot of bare knuckle boxers do it to. So in other words, it is not just the nerds that do it. Thanks for the video though. Good job! Keep up the good work!

[@sargent5150]

Boxers/Thai boxers throw hundreds of punches per day. Protecting your hands is key and it allows you to punch harder consistently which in turn conditions your hands.

[@St4yfaded]

Karate is for pussies.

[@kankupitbull2]

She's clean up the place 😂😂

[@hard2hurt]

She is getting it out of my personal box!

[@kankupitbull2]

Women instinct

[@LittleRapGuy]

hello

[@IcyMikeP]

Hi.

[@TheCulinary_Explorer]

LOL @ remy haha

[@tiborfarkas1011]

Looks like a diaper 🤣 those knuckleguards lol

[@KDONeal1]

but he's still a bad ass tho

[@walkingmuzan]

8 dislikes came from iron fist dudes

[@Me4u2c42]

I use venom.

[@tiborfarkas1011]

Small people :)))

[@MWall711]

Trump hands!

[@IcyMikeP]

Yeah I thought about that haahaha.

[@driver3899]

hahaha

[@kryogenik2073]

"What do you call em? The smaller people??" They're called "midgets" Mike....PC be damned :P

[@markmay184]

👶😂

[@kiyoshikazuya9175]

Make gay wrestling videos. Jk

[@hard2hurt]

Are the videos gay or is the wrestling gay?

[@praditayudha566]

should be illegal

[@patiscool5553]

It's "height challenged" you bigot..... maybe dwarf (somehow that's not also offensive).