Buying a Christmas present for someone who does martial arts is easier than people think, and harder than they hope. Easier, because there are loads of small things that get used every single week. Harder, because the expensive things – gloves, helmet, uniform – require you to know the size.
Here are the gifts sorted by price, and then by who they are for.
By price range
| Price | Good gifts | Why it hits the mark |
|---|---|---|
| Under kr 200 | Skipping rope, mouthguard, hand wraps, water bottle, ring towel, shoe deodorant, belt | Consumables and small items that wear out. Almost impossible to get wrong. |
| kr 200-500 | Gel inner gloves, quick wraps, reflex ball, push-up bars, training mat, shorts | Still a low size risk, and clearly a gift rather than a necessity. |
| kr 500-1000 | Focus mitts, backpack, martial arts shoes, sports bra, hoodie, children's helmet | This is where it starts to become gear. Pads and bags have no size – they are safe. |
| Over kr 1000 | Competition gloves, helmet, kick pads, martial arts bag, punching bag | The big purchase. Check size and model with the recipient or their coach first. |
By who the gift is for
For the beginner. Something that lowers the threshold, not something that commits them. Hand wraps, a mouthguard, a water bottle or a backpack. Not gloves – they should be chosen together with the coach, in the right weight.
For the competitor. They know exactly what they want, and usually have a list. The safest bet is spare parts: an extra set of hand wraps, a new mouthguard, a WAKO strap for the helmet. Not glamorous, but used straight away.
For the coach. Pads. A coach holds pads for hundreds of rounds a year and usually uses the club's worn-out set. Focus mitts are the gift that actually gets noticed.
For the child. Something of their own. Children at clubs use a lot of borrowed gear, and having something that is yours means a disproportionate amount. Their own mouthguard in their own case, their own water bottle, their own gloves.
For the one who has everything. A gift card, or something that is pure consumable: hand wraps, disinfectant spray for the mouthguard, shoe deodorant. Nobody has too much of that.
Three things you should not buy blind
- Boxing gloves. Weight and fit depend on body weight, hand circumference and what they are used for. A 16 oz sparring glove for someone who trains on the bag is the wrong gift, however nice it is.
- Helmet. It has to fit exactly. A helmet that slips is worse than no helmet, and you cannot guess head circumference.
- Uniforms and shoes. Sizes vary between brands, and uniforms shrink in the wash. If you want to give a uniform, ask someone at the club first.
When a gift card is actually best
We like selling products, but sometimes the gift card is the honest recommendation. That is especially true when the gift is meant to cover something big and personal – competition gloves, a uniform, a helmet – where the choice belongs to the athlete and not to you.
Our digital gift card can be given from 250 kroner and up, and it arrives by email. That also means it works as a lifesaver when it is December 23 and you still have not done your shopping.
Our gift tips
Under 200
kr 149. Suits everyone, used by everyone. The safest small gift in the whole shop.
Under 200
kr 199. Personal gear that wears out. Feel free to add the kr 99 case.
200-500
kr 259. No size risk to speak of, and used every single session.
200-500
kr 349. The gift that gets tried out in the living room on Christmas Day. Actually trains reaction and distance.
For the coach
kr 589. No size to get wrong. See the pad guide if you want to go up a class.
500-1000
kr 549. Bags have no size, and everyone who trains needs one more.
The big gift
kr 990. If you know the weight the recipient uses. If you do not – see the point above about gift cards.
When you do not know
From kr 250. Arrives by email. The honest choice when the gift should be something the athlete has to choose themselves.
See the outlet for well-priced gifts
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gift under 200 kroner?
A skipping rope or a mouthguard. Both are used weekly, both wear out, and neither has a size you can get wrong.
How do I find out which glove weight they use?
Ask the coach, or look for the number on the gloves they have today – it is usually marked as 10, 12, 14 or 16 oz on the thumb or the cuff.
Can I exchange it if it is wrong?
Get in touch with us, and we will sort it out. For hygiene reasons we cannot take back gear that has been used – this applies especially to mouthguards and groin guards.
What should I give someone who has just started?
Something small and personal: hand wraps, a mouthguard, a water bottle. Not gloves – they should be chosen in consultation with the coach.
What about gifts for the whole club?
Pads and skipping ropes are what clubs never have enough of. Get in touch, and we will help with a joint purchase.
