CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE COMBAT SPORTS LOVER IN YOUR LIFE
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE COMBAT SPORTS LOVER IN YOUR LIFE GIFT IDEAS for the combat sports lover in your life… Finding the perfect gift for the combat sports enthusiast can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether they’re just starting out or a seasoned fighter, our carefully curated selection of gifts has something for every budget. Let’s explore why these items make fantastic choices for your loved ones this holiday season. BUDGET FRIENDLY PICKS Budget-Friendly Picks (Perfect for Thoughtful Gestures!)HAND WRAPS – Starting at €12 Essential Protection: Hand wraps are a combat sports essential, providing support and protection for the wrists and knuckles during training. Available in various lengths, they’re an affordable yet practical gift for anyone who loves boxing, Muay Thai, or kickboxing. Added Bonus: With various colour options, you can pick a pair that matches their personality or gear. A Must Have: Anyone interested in combat sports, can never have too many. MOUTHGUARDS – Starting at €9Essential Protection: Mouthguards are another combat sports essential to safe guard against damage to the teeth and Jaw during training/sparring. Lightweight and customizable, they’re an excellent addition to any fighter’s gear. Added Benefit: A proper mouthguard can also help reduce the risk of concussions, making it a thoughtful and practical gift for fighters of all levels. TAP BALL – €17.50 Why They’re a Great Gift: This innovative tool helps fighters improve their hand-eye coordination, speed, and reflexes. Compact and portable, it’s perfect for warming up or training anywhere. Perfect for Secret Santa: Affordable, unique, and fun, the Tap Ball makes an excellent small gift or stocking stuffer for under-the-tree surprises. Suitable for ages 7+: Great for kids and adults alike to keep training even without a partner or coach present. Mid-Tier Gifts (For When You Want to Step It Up!) Boxing Gloves – Starting at €38 Why They’re a Great Gift: Boxing gloves are indispensable for training sessions, sparring, and competitions. Our full range includes gloves from top brands like Leone, with various sizes and weights available to suit every athlete. Sizing Tips: Gloves range from 4oz to 16oz. 4oz-8oz: Ideal for younger fighters or light bag work. 10oz-12oz: Perfect for hitting pads and light sparring. 14oz-16oz: Designed for heavy sparring and professional training. High-End Gifts (When You Want to Go All Out!) Gift Cards – Customizable Amounts Why They’re a Great Gift: Give the gift of choice! With a preloaded gift card, your loved one can pick out their favorite equipment, gear, or even training sessions. Gift cards offer ultimate flexibility and can be loaded with any amount to suit your budget. Private Sessions in Muay Thai, Boxing, or Kickboxing Why They’re a Great Gift: Perfect for those who want personalized attention, private sessions help fighters hone their skills, improve techniques, and achieve their fitness goals. Sessions are subject to instructor availability, so it’s best to confirm schedules in advance by contacting us via social media or email. Group Sessions in Muay Thai, Boxing or Kickboxing Why They’re a Great Gift: Join our esteemed community as they come together to learn combat sports in a friendly setting with our top rated instructors. In Summary: Budget-Friendly: Handwraps, Mouthguards and the Tap Ball are thoughtful and practical gifts. Mid-Tier: Boxing gloves (€38+) with a range of weights for every need. High-End: Gift cards topped up with any amount for private or group sessions make for a truly memorable, potentially life changing gift. Make this holiday season special with a gift that fuels their passion for combat sports!Just visit us at the gym to make your purchase. Ready to Train Like a Fighter? Whether you’re brand new or sharpening your edge, Malta Fight Co. is where discipline, coaching, and community come together. Step in and level up. Join Us
Sliema Fight Co. teases rebrand to “Malta Fight Co. powered by BGM”
Sliema Fight Co. teases rebrand to “Malta Fight Co. powered by BGM” Malta, 31st March 2025 – Big changes are happening. Sliema Fight Co. is rebranding to Malta Fight Co. powered by Best Gyms Malta (BGM). We started in Sliema, but we’ve outgrown that name. This isn’t just about one gym anymore—it’s about bringing combat sports to fighters all over Malta. Why the Change? When we launched in 2021, Sliema Fight Co. was just a small group of people who loved to train hard and fight harder. Fast forward to now, and we’ve built something bigger—national champions, packed-out classes, a fight night scene that’s picking up steam. But the truth is, we’re no longer going to be just a Sliema gym. By teaming up with Best Gyms Malta, we’re stepping up in a big way. This partnership means we can operate out of their gym network, giving our fighters access to better facilities, more locations, and a stronger fight community freeing up our team to focus on what matters: building fighters, not overheads. What This Means for You Same coaching, bigger reach – You’ll get the same quality fight training, but now in multiple locations. Better facilities – Recovery areas, strength & conditioning zones, and high-end training spaces. The fight scene is growing – We’re setting up something that will bring serious competition and energy to fight sports in Malta. The Bigger Picture This is about more than just a name change. Malta Fight Co. is here to push combat sports forward—whether you’re stepping into a ring for the first time or defending a title. The partnership with BGM means we can scale up, train harder, and give fighters at all levels the platform they deserve. We’re just getting started. Media Contact: Jay Rajakariyarinfo@wordpress-awcok0wcwg4swskwcokw8w44.135.181.100.13.sslip.ioFounder & Head CoachMalta Fight Co. formerly known as Sliema Fight Co. Ready to Train Like a Fighter? Whether you’re brand new or sharpening your edge, Malta Fight Co. is where discipline, coaching, and community come together. Step in and level up. Join Us
Kids & Youth Boxing at Sliema Fight Co.
click here for more info on our kids/youth offering. Ready to Train Like a Fighter? Whether you’re brand new or sharpening your edge, Malta Fight Co. is where discipline, coaching, and community come together. Step in and level up. Join Us
Boxing, Kickboxing & Muay Thai at Sliema Fight Co.
Our adult classes are available for all those aged 17 + and what a line-up we have for you! We now have top instructors in Boxing, Muay Thai & Kickboxing, For our Live Timetable – please check out our app or the Bookingpage. boxing Instructors: claire sammut, Jay Rajakariyar, guilherme sanches & Alex Denisov Boxing is currently held 7 x per week with all our sessions run by instructors who have been there and done that. Each of our coaches has their own training style with sessions occuring on mornings, evenings and weekends. Some sessions will be focussed on padwork, others on partner drills, footwork, strength & conditioining and bag work. We have a fully fledged amateur boxing team training at Sliema Fight Co. who spar on Fridays, if you’re interested in competing/sparring, please get in touch with one of our coaches. kickboxing Instructors: Trevor Borg & Calvin Dean Our winning kickboxing team is led by Calvin Dean together with Trevor Borg. Expect a session nearly every day at various times of the day with different focusses including: – Fundamentals– Combinations – Cardio & Conditioning– Sparring Techniques muay thai Instructor: Kru Ton The Art of Eight Limbs hails from Thailand and we host 3 x sessions per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 11am. Our newly launched classes are designed for all levels and you’ll find lots of beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners alike. Ready to Train Like a Fighter? Whether you’re brand new or sharpening your edge, Malta Fight Co. is where discipline, coaching, and community come together. Step in and level up. Join Us
Exciting News: Launch of the Little Ninjas Summer Academy!
little ninjas summer academy 2024 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Little Ninjas Summer Academy! This exciting program is designed to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment where children can learn the arts of Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. A Safe and Fun Learning Environment At the Little Ninjas Summer Academy, the safety and enjoyment of your children are our top priorities. Our dedicated team of experienced instructors will guide your children through various activities that promote physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork. The academy is structured to ensure that every child feels welcome, supported, and motivated to achieve their personal best. Focus on Discipline, Teamwork, and Strong Values While our program emphasizes athletic development, we also place a strong focus on instilling discipline, teamwork, and solid moral values in our students. We believe that martial arts training is not just about physical prowess but also about developing a strong character. Through our curriculum, children will learn the importance of respect, perseverance, and integrity. Program Details The Little Ninjas Summer Academy will run from Monday 8th July to Friday 6th September, with sessions held from 9AM to 12PM. Our daily schedule includes a mix of training sessions, fun activities, and opportunities for social interaction, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable experience for all participants. This program is not only suitable for those residing in Malta looking for a long term summer school but also parents/guardians looking for short term child daycare options. We also cater to more bespoke requirements such as earlier and later pick ups, so don’t hesitate to get in touch on info@sliemafightco.com How to Enrol Enrolment for the Little Ninjas Summer Academy is now open! Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to sign up early to secure a spot for your child. To find out more info please click here. Join Us for an Unforgettable Summer! We are incredibly excited to embark on this new journey and look forward to welcoming your children to the Little Ninjas Summer Academy. Together, we will create lasting memories, foster new friendships, and develop skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. Let’s make this summer one to remember! About Sliema Fight Co.: Sliema Fight Co. is Malta’s premier combat sports community for kids, youth and adults. Our programs are designed to promote physical fitness, discipline, and personal growth in a supportive and encouraging environment. Ready to Train Like a Fighter? Whether you’re brand new or sharpening your edge, Malta Fight Co. is where discipline, coaching, and community come together. Step in and level up. Join Us
Amateur Boxing in Malta – A Guide for New Boxers
a guide for amateur boxers looking to start in malta The boxing scene in Malta is a fairly active one and the sport is pretty much run by two major sanctioning bodies: the Malta Boxing Association (MBA) and the Malta Boxing Federation. (MBF). Both groups are set up for the safety of fighters, to celebrate and elevate the sport. Naturally they also have their differences. My experience is that of fighting White Collar and Amateur (under England Boxing) in the UK, Judge and Head Coach within the MBF and finally a Second in the MBA for one Professional Bout. I must say, I’ve worked mostly with the MBF and majority of our amateur boxers will fight via this organisation so I’ve focussed this article mostly on the MBF. We will further focus down on early stage ‘elite’ amateur boxers for this article. Both MBF & MBA have very slightly different age categorisations for this, but generally those aged 19 and above are considered elite (the name has nothing to do with skill level or experience). We’ll talk more about junior boxing at another date. malta boxing association (mba) Malta Boxing Association is part of the WBC and the EBU. It looks after both pro-boxing and a form of amateur boxing in Malta. Boxers who sign up with the MBA can join other federations/play other sports as long as they get approval from the MBA. Even though the MBA has a boxing class called “Semi-Pro”, it is not regarded as professional boxing by international standards and would be more similar stylistically to “White-Collar Boxing“. This organisation, defines an elite Boxer to be “A boxer who reaches the age 19 years within the next calendar year and over to a boxer who reaches 46 years old plus the remainder of the calendar year, or an 18 year old boxer who has elected to box within the elite category” malta boxing federation (mbf) Malta Boxing Federation looks after all IBA-approved olympic-style boxing, which includes boxers wearing red & blue and in some cases – headguards. Many of the great pro boxers you’ve seen had long, successful amateur careers before they turned pro. Once boxers are registered, they can’t fight for any other organization or combat sports, including the MBA, or they risk losing their right to fight in the MBF again. The MBF define an elite Boxer to be “any Boxer 19 years of age or older”. fight duration & equipment The MBA recently said, “We should expect 2023 to be a very busy year for the MBA in Malta, Europe, and around the world.” It has certainly delivered in its promise so far in high level entertaining events broadcasted via FightZone. Both sanctioning bodies have come together to organise fight nights with MBF sanctioned amateur fights early on in the night; closing the night with MBA sanctioned pro fights as the main event and undercards. Every two to three months, there will be some kind of Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing or MMA event in Malta – so fight fans will not be disappointed. Don’t forget that some shows are held outside, usually in the evening and/or the shade to escape the intense heat. During training, it is important to acclimatise yourself to working outdoors to avoid any surprises on the day. Finally, amateur boxers may make a small amount of money from ticket sales but don’t quit your day jobs just yet. boxing shows in malta The MBA recently said, “We should expect 2023 to be a very busy year for the MBA in Malta, Europe, and around the world.” It has certainly delivered in its promise so far in high level entertaining events broadcasted via FightZone. Both sanctioning bodies have come together to organise fight nights with MBF sanctioned amateur fights early on in the night; closing the night with MBA sanctioned pro fights as the main event and undercards. Every two to three months, there will be some kind of Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing or MMA event in Malta – so fight fans will not be disappointed. Don’t forget that some shows are held outside, usually in the evening and/or the shade to escape the intense heat. During training, it is important to acclimatise yourself to working outdoors to avoid any surprises on the day. Finally, amateur boxers may make a small amount of money from ticket sales but don’t quit your day jobs just yet. scoring systems The “10-9 Must System” is used to score fights by both the MBF and the MBA. Now, I could write an entire article about the scoring system, so I’ll summarise to give you an introduction. According to the MBF, judges are looking for the following criteria to award points: “Number of quality blows on target area; Domination of the Bout by technical and tactical superiority; Competitiveness” As you can see, scoring is subjective and ultimately up to the judges (of which there are usually three at this level). With this method, each round can be worth up to 10 points for the winner of said round. The other fighter gets a maximum of 9 points but If a boxer wins a round by a large margin, such as by knocking down their opponent or scoring significantly more quality blows, they might get a score of 10-8 or even 10-7 (at which point coaches/referees should be thinking about calling an end to the bout). The goal of each boxer is to get as many points as possible during the fight. Each judge will have their own score cards and the winner will be determined by whom those judges have as their individual winner. You may win by a split decision (majority of judges agree on the winner) or unanimous decision (all judges agree on a winner). Please note that a draw is not possible with three judges and three rounds. If a boxer commits a foul such as hitting below the belt, excessive holding, or hitting after the bell, the referee can penalise with points from that fighter’s score