Train safely. Keep it clean.

Equipment
& rules.

Speak to a coach before buying equipment so the correct type and size can be selected. Approved kit is available from the TFT Shop inside the gym.

What equipment do I need?

Bring the right
kit.

All MMA training gloves must be 8oz domed training gloves. Professional-style 4oz fight gloves must not be used in normal class training.

Kickboxing, Thai Boxing & Striking

  • Boxing gloves
  • Shin guards
  • Gumshield
  • Hand wraps
  • Clean sports clothing
  • Water bottle

MMA

  • 8oz domed MMA training gloves
  • Boxing gloves
  • Shin guards
  • Gumshield
  • Clean sports clothing
  • Water bottle

No-Gi, Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling

  • Rash guard or fitted sports top
  • Sports shorts or leggings
  • Water bottle
  • No exposed zips, metal parts or sharp fastenings

Lil Fish

Kickboxing: boxing gloves, shin guards, comfortable sports clothing and water.

Grappling and wrestling: comfortable sports clothing and water. No specialist equipment is needed.

General Essentials

  • Clean training kit
  • Sliders or sandals away from the mats
  • Water bottle
  • Required medication such as an inhaler
  • Short fingernails and toenails

Buy at TFT

The correct gloves and training equipment are available from the TFT Shop inside the gym. Ask a coach before purchasing.

Ask the Team

TFT MMA gym rules

We are laid-back.
Hygiene is key.

TFT is relaxed, welcoming and family-friendly, but safety, hygiene and respect are essential.

  1. No shoes on the mats.
  2. No bare feet away from the mats.
  3. Wear sliders or sandals when leaving the mat area.
  4. Remove jewellery, watches and unsafe piercings.
  5. Do not wear clothing with exposed zips or sharp parts.
  6. Respect coaches and training partners.
  7. Leave your ego at the door.
  8. Do not crank submissions or deliberately injure a partner.
  9. Release immediately when someone taps.
  10. Arrive clean and wear fresh training clothes.
  11. Shower as soon as possible after training.
  12. Do not train with an infectious skin condition.
  13. Speak to a coach before returning after a skin infection.
  14. Stay home if you are sick or contagious.
  15. Keep fingernails and toenails short and clean.
  16. Clean blood immediately and inform a coach.
  17. Supervise children who are not taking part.
  18. Help maintain TFT’s warm, welcoming and family-friendly environment.