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November 1, 2026
Hayabusa blir vårt hovedmerke i BJJ - merket bak UFC BJJ
Fra nå er det Hayabusa vi bygger BJJ-sortimentet vårt rundt. Merket er offisiell utstyrsleverandør til UFC BJJ, og det har den drakten vi lenge har savnet.
October 30, 2026
UFC, Venum and Mike Tyson - the lines explained
Adrenaline, Fight Night, Fight Week, Performance Institute: the UFC collection has four lines that do four different things. Here is what is training gear, what is fight wear, and what is just
October 27, 2026
The dark season - how to keep training when it gets dark at four o'clock
November is the month most people quit. Here is what actually keeps people going through the dark season - and why the answer is more about logistics than willpower.
October 23, 2026
Kommer hjelmen tilbake i olympisk boksing? Avgjørelsen tas i november
World Boxing utreder å gjeninnføre hjelm for menn fram mot LA 2028, og saken skal opp på kongressen i Panama i november. Her er bakgrunnen, argumentene begge veier, og hva det betyr for norske
October 20, 2026
Conditioning for martial arts – how to build your engine
October 16, 2026
Skipping rope – the cheapest conditioning you can buy
Why boxers skip rope, which length you need, the difference between PVC, steel cable and weighted ropes – and a progression from zero to ten minutes non-stop.
October 13, 2026
The home training room - how to build it at three levels
From 1,000 kroner in a flat to a fully equipped room in the basement. Here is what to build first, what the floor and ceiling can take, and how to avoid falling out with the neighbours.
October 9, 2026
Tashkent and Bristol Open - how to travel to your first international competition
The World Cup in Tashkent and the Bristol Open both take place in October, and both are open cups you enter through your club. Here is what sets them apart from a Norwegian competition, and how to
October 6, 2026
MMA gloves for beginners – how to choose the right ones
October 2, 2026
Finding a martial arts club this autumn - here is how
Beginner classes start this autumn. Here is where to find the clubs, what to look for at the trial session, which questions you should ask - and what you actually need to buy in the first month.
September 29, 2026
Autumn grading in karate, taekwondo and BJJ - how to prepare
The grading season starts now. Here is what sets grading in karate, ITF taekwondo and BJJ apart, what the uniform and belt mean on the day, and how to prepare over the last four weeks.
September 26, 2026
Breaking boards: how to choose the right level
Five levels, from the yellow pad for children to the ITF-approved white 50 board. Here is how to choose the right breaking board, break safely and know when it is time for the next level.
September 26, 2026
CE marking of martial arts equipment: Is your club's equipment legal?
September 22, 2026
Injury prevention in martial arts – what matters most
September 18, 2026
Hayabusa has arrived - this is the brand
Hayabusa is known for wrist support and for gloves that keep the hand in the right position. Now we carry the brand. Here is the difference between the T3 and T360, and what is worth knowing before
September 18, 2026
TOP TEN Norgescup in Bergen - what a competition day is like from the inside
First competition? Here is the whole day from registration to the last bout: weigh-in, gear check, the waiting between bouts, and what actually needs to be in your bag.
September 15, 2026
Boxing shoes, martial arts shoes or barefoot? How to choose footwear for the gym
Barefoot, martial arts shoes, boxing shoes or wrestling shoes? The surface decides, not the sport. Here is what you should wear on your feet in your gym - and why the wooden floor in the sports hall
September 11, 2026
Mot WAKO VM i Jesolo - dette skjer i september
VM i Jesolo går 18.-27. september. Her er hva mesterskapet er, hvordan det følges hjemmefra, og hvorfor utstyrskontrollen på et VM er en helt annen øvelse enn på et norsk stevne.
September 8, 2026
Which martial art suits you as an adult?
September 4, 2026
Focus mitts or Thai pads - how to choose the right pad
Focus mitts, Thai pads and large shields do three completely different jobs. Here is what each of them is actually for, what the club should buy in for the autumn, and which pads we recommend right
September 1, 2026
The 2026/27 competition season - the full calendar and what each event requires
From the Norwegian Cup this autumn to the 2027 Norwegian Championships (NM) in Fyllingsdalen: the whole competition season in one place, discipline by discipline, with the equipment each event
August 28, 2026
Shin guards for kickboxing – how to choose the right ones
June 10, 2026
Hvilken boksehanske skal jeg velge?
June 10, 2026
Hvilken størrelse boksehansker trenger du? Guide for nybegynnere
Usikker på hvilken størrelse boksehansker du skal velge? Vår guide forklarer oz, vektklasser og forskjellen på trenings- og sparringshansker – slik at du velger riktig første gang.
June 10, 2026
Hvilken størrelse boksehansker trenger du? Komplett guide til oz og vekt
Usikker på hvilken oz-størrelse du trenger på boksehansker? Vår komplette guide forklarer alt om oz, kroppsvekt, bruksområde og erfaring – slik at du velger riktig første gang.
June 10, 2026
Guide til Boksehansker: Alt du Trenger å Vite om Størrelse, Vekt og Bruk
June 10, 2026
Guide til OZ og størrelse på boksehansker
Enkel guide for å velge riktig størrelse på boksehansker. Lær forskjellen på lette og tunge hansker, anbefalte størrelser og hvorfor bandasje alltid bør brukes.
May 25, 2026
A Muay Thai shorts size guide that gets it right
A Muay Thai shorts size guide for anyone who wants the right fit for training and fighting. How to measure correctly and easily avoid buying the wrong size.
May 22, 2026
BJJ belt order explained simply
Learn the BJJ belt order from white to black belt, what the ranks mean, and what is actually required to progress in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
May 20, 2026
How to wash a rashguard properly
Learn how to wash a rashguard properly so it keeps its fit, compression and smell better. Practical advice on hand washing, machine washing and drying.
May 19, 2026
WAKO-approved kickboxing helmet – choose the right one
How to choose a WAKO-approved kickboxing helmet with the right fit, safety and comfort for training, sparring and competition in Norway.
May 18, 2026
Hva skal du ha med på første kampsporttrening? Pakkeliste for nybegynnere
Første kampsporttime krever som regel mindre utstyr enn mange tror. Her er en enkel pakkeliste for barn, ungdom og voksne – og en oversikt over hva du kan vente med å kjøpe.
May 17, 2026
Children's taekwondo uniform size – choose the right one
How to find the right children's taekwondo uniform size. Practical advice on fit, room to grow, club requirements and what to measure before you buy.
May 16, 2026
Best mouthguard for martial arts – how to choose
Wondering which is the best mouthguard for martial arts? Here you get advice on fit, type, discipline and what actually works in training.
May 15, 2026
Slik knyter du boksebandasje – Komplett guide til håndbandasje
Boksing er en intens og populær treningsform for alle nivåer – men riktig beskyttelse av hender, håndledd og knoker er avgjørende. Lær alt om boksebandasje: hvordan du knyter dem, hvilke typer som
May 14, 2026
When can children start martial arts? Age, maturity and what clubs expect
There is no single right answer to when children can start martial arts. Here we explain how age, maturity, club structure and type of training affect when the start actually goes well.
May 13, 2026
Er kampsport trygt for barn? Dette bør foreldre vite før første prøvetime
Mange foreldre lurer på om kampsport er trygt for barn – og det korte svaret er ja, når treningen er tilpasset alder, nivå og miljø. Her er det du bør se etter i klubben, på prøvetimen og før du
May 13, 2026
How to choose WKF-approved karate gloves
How to choose WKF-approved karate gloves with the right fit, size and approval for training, gradings and competition in Norway.
May 12, 2026
How to choose the right boxing gloves
Wondering how to choose boxing gloves? Get the right size, weight, fit and use for boxing, bag work, sparring and beginner training.
May 11, 2026
Which martial art suits children? A parents' guide to karate, taekwondo, BJJ and kickboxing
Is your child about to start a martial art, but you are unsure which style suits them best? Here we compare karate, taekwondo, BJJ and kickboxing in a simple way – with a focus on safety, age, type of
May 10, 2026
Rashguard MMA: Hvorfor det er et must for trening og kamp
En rashguard er ikke bare et klesplagg – det er ditt panser på matta. Lær hvorfor rashguard er et must for MMA, BJJ og grappling, og hvordan du velger riktig modell.
May 10, 2026
TOP TEN taekwondo-drakter – de beste på markedet og hva du må vite om NTN
TOP TEN er offisiell utstyrssponsor for ITF og lager markedets beste taekwondo-drakter. Men kan du bruke dem i NTN? Vi svarer på det vanligste spørsmålet vi får fra norske utøvere.
May 10, 2026
ITF Taekwondo grading – what do the belts mean and how do you move up?
What do the belts in ITF Taekwondo actually mean, and how do you move up through grading with NTN? Here is a complete overview of the belt system, what is required at each level and good advice for
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June 10, 2026
NKBF and Combat Store renew their partnership – equipment supplier until 2029
The Norwegian Kickboxing Federation is proud to announce that its partnership with Combat Store and Top Ten has been renewed until 2029. With new WAKO equipment requirements on the way, it is more
June 10, 2026
Combat Store og NKBF fornyer sponsoravtalen – hovedsponsor og utstyrsleverandør frem til 2029
Combat Store og Norges Kickboxingforbund har fornyet sin sponsoravtale. Top Ten og Combat Store er offisielle utstyrsleverandører for landslaget frem til 2029 – akkurat i tide for de nye
June 10, 2026
Can you spar without headgear? Risks, rules and when it is safe
June 10, 2026
CombatStore ekspanderer til Sverige og Danmark – og snart resten av Europa
May 15, 2026
ITF-approved taekwondo sparring gear
A guide to ITF-approved taekwondo sparring gear – what you need, what is approved, and how to choose the right fit for competition.
May 10, 2026
Combat Store inngår eksklusiv avtale med Hayabusa – kanadisk toppkvalitet kommer til Norge
Combat Store AS har inngått en eksklusiv avtale med Hayabusa – en av verdens mest anerkjente produsenter av kampsportutstyr. Frem mot sommeren og høsten 2026 tar vi inn boksehansker, treningsutstyr og