If you're new to ladies MMA and want to equip yourself with something that will make you stand out amongst the other contenders, then here are some of the most popular items from 2011.

Throw-down Pro Women's MMA Gloves (pink) - These sleek pink colored traditional MMA ladies gloves are made from genuine leather for extra durability, have an open palm with 4 open-ended finger loops and an open slot for your thumb. The top of the hand and knuckle areas are padded with light-weight compact foam and there is a hook and loop wrist trap for a tight fit.

Warrior Everwear Booty Shorts - These tight and sexy, one size fits all booty shorts make the perfect accessory for any female MMA amateur fighter wanting to get as many eyes on her as possible. They come with a logo on the front pocket and a larger logo printed across the buttocks, with a variety of different color combinations to suite your style.

Fighter Girls Skull MMA Shorts - If you want something tight and revealing, but not too sexy these are the most popular MMA ladies shorts on the market today. Perfect for a range of fighting styles, they are made from durable 2-way stretch material which can stand up to high kicks and leg stretches all the while making your bottom look good.

Various types of martial arts are practiced throughout the world for self-defense purposes and as competitive sports. Muay Thai boxing has its origins in parts of Southeast Asia and Thailand, where the fighting style was initially developed. Once used on Asian battlefields to train soldiers, Muay Thai is now recognized as a national combat sport. Unlike traditional boxing, where one's arms are essentially the only body part used, Muay Thai boxers also use their knees and elbows in moves that are similar to those seen in Mixed Martial Arts, such as kick-boxing. However, regardless of whether one is interested in traditional boxing or in Muay Thai, proper training and equipment are essential.

Successful boxing or MMA training hinges on having the appropriate equipment for one's practice sessions. Such equipment should include a suitable heavy bag, a high-quality weight set and pads. The latter is important for the development of striking accuracy and, as with all combat sports or martial arts, weight-lifting routines help participants to improve their skills. With M.T, lifting lighter weights for a higher number of repetitions is more beneficial than lifting heavy weights for a shorter length of time.

Training with a Muay Thai punching bag is also essential, as it allows the participant to practice various combinations on a moving target. Boxing heavy bags are also frequently used to simulate authentic matches. This is accomplished by having another individual throw a variety of combinations to the person who is working out. Such combinations are typically thrown for a length of time that is equal to the time it would take to complete the number of rounds in which the person will be competing.

Choosing the best punching bag or boxing heavy bag is essential to one's success as a boxer or Mixed Martial Arts athlete.Traditional bags are the best choice for conventional boxing, but those who participate in Muay Thai should select the longer, sleeker styles that are manufactured specifically for MMA sports. Boxing Equipment