What safety do I need to know about MMA sparring and boxing sparring? What equipment?

My friend and I are done with football now and need to find something to keep us active and in fit. We are considering getting into sparring either MMA or boxing style. What are the basics and safety we need to know? Also, what kind of equipment and suggested brands or retailers? Thanks

You need to join a boxing or MMA gym. Sparring, without actually knowing any techniques or having any self-control, is a recipe for disaster. A lot of boxing gyms won’t even let you spar until you’ve had six months of training.

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