Why do Muay Thai fighters wear Anklets?

[Teachaaa]

Hahaha. What is really funny is when I see BJJ guys wearing them and they don't do any standup.

i don't use them in grappling but i could see it being helpful in adding traction when attempting triangle chokes or body triangles and maybe even when putting the hooks in when you have the guy's back. take it easy on the BJJ guys cali_chute_boxe

 

[Umbra]

Uhhhh..... google "Muay Thai Anklet" 3,500 hits. I can assure you that i did not post them all.

Now google "ankle supports" 14,000,000+ hits. Just cause you can google it doesn't make it viable

 

[DrBdan]

My understanding is that ankle supports provide more protection by keeping your ankle (and all of the misc. bones and other stuff) warm thus less prone to injury. The actual support given is minimal. Think about it, the things are a soft, flexible material, that's not going to support much.

 

[Reala]

I use them to stop the 'slap' like effect if I miss and hit with my foot, lol.

 

[Snubnoze707]

i don't use them in grappling but i could see it being helpful in adding traction when attempting triangle chokes or body triangles and maybe even when putting the hooks in when you have the guy's back. take it easy on the BJJ guys cali_chute_boxe

But you are fucked if your opponent/partner knows ankle locks...

 

[thirteen]

But you are fucked if your opponent/partner knows ankle locks...

yep. Makes things nice and grippy.

And we all know the Thai's wear anklets because they're fashion conscious. lol.

 

[Cujo1993]

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