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Description
The Gold Standard of MMA Sparring Gloves
TL;DR: The Isami Pounding Gloves are handcrafted in Japan for fighters who want the safest, softest, and most refined MMA sparring gloves available. Trusted by elite professionals and praised by training partners worldwide, these gloves deliver unmatched protection, grip freedom, and craftsmanship. This is Isami at its absolute best. Secure your pair now.
Why Serious Fighters Choose This Model
Elite-Level Protection: Dual-layer knuckle padding designed for full-power sparring.
Proven at the Highest Level: Used by Cain Velasquez, Luke Rockhold, and Kyoji Horiguchi.
Handcrafted in Japan: Meticulous construction and materials you can feel instantly.
These gloves were engineered specifically to allow realistic MMA sparring without injuring your training partners. Fighters consistently describe them as “pillows,” praising the ultra-soft feel and intelligent padding layout. If your gym values longevity, safety, and trust between partners, these gloves set the benchmark.
Designed for Real MMA, Not Bag Work
Open-Palm Control: Full freedom for clinch work, grappling, and transitions.
55 mm Dual-Layer Padding: Hard-and-soft sponge construction for maximum safety.
Exclusive Color Options: Black/Gold and White/Gold, only at ChokeSports, now with a solid-gold-thumb limited edition available.
Limited Edition — Solid Gold Thumb: A small run of Black-Gold and White-Gold Pounding Gloves with the thumb finished in solid gold, not just gold trim. This is a ChokeSports exclusive that has never been offered before and will not be restocked once sold out. In stock now and ready to ship immediately.
The padding structure combines a firm inner layer with a softer outer sponge to absorb impact efficiently. The result is a glove that protects both striker and receiver while preserving realistic MMA mechanics. These are not designed for heavy bag or pad work—they exist purely to elevate sparring safety and training quality.
As the official international distributor, ChokeSports has worked directly with Isami since 2006 to bring authentic Japanese-made gear to fighters worldwide. This model represents the pinnacle of Isami’s glove design—crafted in Japan, refined over years of feedback, and trusted by professionals who demand the best.
. Product: Isami Pounding Gloves
. Type: Premium MMA Sparring / Pounding Gloves
. Padding: Dual-layer sponge construction
. Padding thickness: Approx. 2.2 in (55 mm)
. Palm: Open palm with full grip mobility
. Sizes: One size fits all (adults)
. Materials (outer): Cowhide leather, ISAMI Cortex synthetic leather
. Materials (inner): Super soft sponge
. Colors: Black, Red, Blue, White
. Exclusive colors: Black with Gold, White with Gold (ChokeSports only)
. Limited edition: Black with Gold Thumb, White with Gold Thumb — ChokeSports exclusive, extremely limited, will not be restocked, in stock and ready to ship now
. Intended use: MMA sparring and drilling
. Not recommended for: Heavy bag or mitt work
. Country of origin: Made in Japan
. Sold as: Pair
In Stock items usually ship within 3-5 work days as some items are stored in different warehouses.
Pre-Order items ship as soon as the items are ready (please refer to current production times in the product page).
Customs duties and taxes are not pre-paid and you are responsible for paying these at the time of delivery (if there are any). Click here to know more.
✈️ Express delivery and door-to-door tracking. ⏳ The delivery time kicks in once we have dispatched your order. 📦 We dispatch orders from our warehouse in Japan on regular business days (Mon-Fri). 📑 A signature is usually required upon delivery to ensure your package is received safely and securely.
Receive return authorization after purchase verification
Print and include your order receipt in the return package
Ship items to our warehouse using a tracked & insured method
Important: We are not responsible for returns lost or damaged during shipping.
Fees and Refunds
For Unshipped Orders:
A 5% fee applies to cover payment processing charges
95% of the order value will be refunded to your original payment method
For Shipped Returns:
A 5% restocking fee applies
Original shipping costs are non-refundable
Customer is responsible for return shipping
Refunds process to original payment method
Store Credit Option:
Request store credit instead of refund
No processing fees apply
Valid for future purchases on ChokeSports.com
Refund Timeline
Processing time: 5 business days after receiving return
Credit card refunds: 5-10 business days to appear
Store credit: Immediate upon return approval
Damaged or Incorrect Orders
Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with:
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 22 reviews.
Excellent padding, materials, and construction + excellent design (palm / finger design makes for easy gripping) = best mma training gloves I have ( others I have used include Cleto Reyes, Hardstyle, and Fairtex.) Tariffs and duties (totaling $47,) collected by DHL worldwide shipping, for importing into the USA are the only negative. I’d still buy them again.
Store owner replied:
Hello Vu,Thank you for the 5 star review and for the detailed breakdown on the Isami Pounding Gloves. Coming from someone who's trained in Cleto Reyes, Hardstyle, and Fairtex, calling these the best MMA training gloves you've used carries real weight. The padding, materials, and construction are exactly where Isami's Japanese craftsmanship stands out, and it's great to hear the palm and finger design is making a real difference for your grip.On the tariffs and duties, that's become the new reality of international shopping right now and unfortunately sits outside our control. We know it's an unwelcome surprise on top of the order total, and we appreciate you being upfront about it for other customers considering the same purchase.Thanks for sharing the closeup shots too, the gloves look sharp on you. Really appreciate you taking the time to post them.Glad to hear you'd buy them again, Vu. That's the best compliment we could ask for.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Excellent!. The order arrived perfectly packaged and in record time from Japan to Spain.The gloves are fantastic; I'm absolutely delighted.Thank you so much!
Store owner replied:
Hola Francisco,Thank you so much for your 5-star review and for choosing the Isami Pounding Gloves!We’re thrilled to hear that your order arrived quickly and perfectly packaged all the way from Japan to Spain. That’s exactly the experience we aim for. And we’re especially happy to know you’re absolutely delighted with the gloves — they’re a fantastic piece of Japanese craftsmanship.Thank you as well for sharing the close-up photo. The gloves look incredible — ready for some serious training!If you ever share more training shots, feel free to tag #chokesports on social media. We love seeing our gear in action.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
softest ever. good if you like your sparring partners. softest highest quality mma glove ive ever had/seen. but they don't weigh 17oz like it says, its 7oz ish. which is good 10/10
Store owner replied:
Hello Boun,Thanks so much for the awesome review and the photo—those white/gold MMA Pounding Gloves look *incredible*! We're really glad to hear you're enjoying the ultra-soft feel and top-tier quality. These gloves are a favorite for technical sparring, especially when you're looking out for your partners.Thanks again for sharing and for choosing ChokeSports! If you post more training pics, don’t forget to tag us with #chokesports—we’d love to see them.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
MMA POUNDING GLOVES. The best mma sparring gloves for pro martial arts training.
Store owner replied:
Hello Mauricio,Thank you for your fantastic review and for sharing a photo of your new MMA Pounding Gloves at American Top Team in Florida! It’s an honor to have a long-time, professional athlete like you endorsing our gear as the best for MMA sparring.We truly appreciate your continued trust and support over the years. Keep tagging us with #chokesports—we love seeing our gear in action at ATT!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Isami Pounding Gloves. Great experience on my end, communication and shipping was A++and Im very happy with my gloves the quality is perfect. Like pillows
Store owner replied:
Hey Demone, thanks for the review and the photo. We're stoked to know that you had an A++ experience here with us. These gloves are great for hard sparring and your training partners will be thankful for the extra cushion 😅.Best regards from the ChokeSports team!
Best MMA gloves ever! Comfortable and high quality. Definitely worth the price!
For MMA, trapping, clinchwork and ground and pound the best gloves i have ever had.100% recommended.The padding keeps you and your trainingpartner safe. The feeling and fit are amazing.
Store owner replied:
Hallo Jens,Thank you for the 5 stars and for choosing the MMA Pounding Gloves! We’re really glad to hear they’re the best gloves you own — that means a lot to us.It’s great to hear they’re performing exactly how they should for MMA, trapping, clinch work, and ground and pound. We designed them to offer that perfect balance of protection and feel, so knowing the padding keeps both you and your training partners safe while still giving you an amazing fit is fantastic feedback.If you have a moment, we’d love to see a photo of your gloves in action — whether it’s a close-up shot or a training pic. Feel free to share it here or tag #chokesports on social media.Thanks again for the strong recommendation, Jens. We truly appreciate your support from Germany!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Feel great, sparring with these is safer than other brands in my opinion.i like to hammer fist and these work perfect without damaging my partner.
Store owner replied:
Hello Crisoforo,Thanks a lot for the great review! We’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying the Isami MMA Pounding Gloves. They’re expertly designed for both protection and performance, so it’s awesome to know they’re keeping your sparring partners safe while letting you throw solid hammer fists.If you get a chance, we’d love to see a photo of your gloves in action—feel free to share it here or tag us on social media with #chokesports.Thanks again for recommending us, and keep training hard!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Gloves just arrived today and right out of the box they felt amazing. If winning had made a MMA glove it would closely resemble this. Grips are great for grappling, I don't feel like there are any restrictions or anything is even on my hand for that matter. The leather is cushy soft, minimizing damage to your partners in sparring. This is hands down the best glove both functionally and by materials/design. 10/10.....Considering buying another pair just to stow away haha. Great for all levels, fantastic for competitors.
Store owner replied:
Hello Aidan,Thank you for the awesome review of our MMA Pounding Gloves! We love your comparison — Winning is indeed a great Japanese brand, but Isami takes it to the next level when it comes to craftsmanship and comfort. It’s great to hear how much you’re enjoying the fit, grip, and softness right out of the box.And you’re right — grabbing a second pair is a smart idea so you and your training partners can keep your sessions safe and consistent. If you get a chance, we’d love to see a photo of the gloves in action — you can share it here or tag us with #chokesports.Thanks again for your thoughtful feedback and support!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Quality is perfect and best padding for sparing my teammates always tell me my punch dont hurt them beacuse of the padding of the glove. Only thing I wish they had size chart like S or M or L my hands are small but still i can grapple and strike 🔥
Store owner replied:
Hello Mohammadmahdi,Thanks so much for your great review of the MMA Pounding Gloves!We're really glad you're enjoying the quality and padding—perfect for sparring hard without going too hard on your teammates. It’s awesome that you can still grapple and strike comfortably, even with the snug fit.We appreciate your feedback on sizing. These gloves come in a single flexible size, but for smaller hands like yours, we recommend using our Inner Glove Hand Wraps—available right on the product page. They add a better fit and extra wrist support too.If you have a moment, we’d love to see a photo of you training with the gloves—feel free to share it here or tag us on social media with #chokesports!Thanks again and keep up the great work.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
These are excellent MMA gloves. I wanted some gloves that would protect me and my partners while training. I currently train Sambo and I like that these gloves can be used for striking and grappling without being uncomfortable. Good quality gloves. They look great too.
Store owner replied:
Hello Kamal,Thank you for sharing another review with us! We're really glad to hear that you're enjoying the MMA Pounding Gloves. They’re a solid choice for Sambo since they let you move seamlessly between striking and grappling while keeping both you and your partners protected.It’s always a pleasure to hear from repeat customers like you. If you have a moment, we’d love to see a photo of the gloves in action—feel free to share it or tag us with #chokesports.Thanks again for your trust and for recommending us!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Finally a pair of gloves made for Karate practitionners. Padding for shuto strike and hammer fist has always been missing from MMA gloves. These are listed as MMA but they are truly Classical Karate gloves.
Store owner replied:
Bonjour Simon,Thank you so much for your thoughtful review—and for being a loyal customer from Canada!We're really glad to hear that the MMA Pounding Gloves hit the mark for you. You're absolutely right: the extra padding for shuto and hammer fist strikes makes them a rare find, and it's great to hear they're serving your Classical Karate training so well.If you get a chance, we’d love to see them in action! Feel free to share a photo here or tag us on social media with #chokesports.Thanks again for your continued support. We're proud to have you in the ChokeSports community.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
I got these because they seemed the most protective MMA gloves, it’s comfortable but a definitely on the bigger side of MMA gloves. Overall great gloves
Store owner replied:
Hello Daniel,Thanks so much for your review! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the MMA Pounding Gloves. You're absolutely right—they’re built for maximum protection, which does give them a slightly bulkier feel compared to standard MMA gloves. Comfort and safety go hand-in-hand here, especially for hard training.If you have a moment, we'd love to see a photo of your new gloves in action. Feel free to share it here or tag us on social media with #chokesports.Thanks again for choosing ChokeSports, and we hope to serve you again soon!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Store owner replied:
Bonjour Guillaume,Thanks for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you consider our MMA Pounding Gloves the best you've used.If you have a moment, we'd love to see a photo of you training with them. Feel free to share it here or tag us on social media with #chokesports.Merci beaucoup for your recommendation—we look forward to serving you again!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
i have been loving my new mma pounding gloves! great quality!!
Store owner replied:
Hello Maddie,Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you’re loving your MMA Pounding Gloves and that the quality meets your expectations.If you have a moment, we'd love to see a photo of you using them! Feel free to share it here or on your social media with #chokesports. Thanks again for your support, and we look forward to serving you again!Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Store owner replied:
Hello Jonah,Thank you for your awesome review and for being a loyal customer! We're thrilled to hear that you’re loving the Made in Japan MMA Pounding Gloves and that they continue to meet your high standards.Don’t forget to tag us with #chokesports if you post on social media—we’d love to see your gear in action! Looking forward to serving you again.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
The gloves seem bulky, however this is not at all the case. With proper hand wrap technique it is the perfect size. I would argue these gloves provide better protection for your sparring partner than most boxing gloves 16oz or not. The padding on these gloves are simply unrivaled. I wouldn’t recommend these gloves for anything except sparring and drilling due to the padding. The padding is very specifically designed for sparring. It’s not just me, everyone in my gym loves these gloves for giving and receiving punches. Most MMA gloves have hard padding and are honestly dangerous to spar with and these are the complete opposite. Isami needs more clout they really knocked it out the park with this one. This glove is a true innovation in the martial arts training equipment industry.
Store owner replied:
Dear Chase,Thank you for your glowing 5-star review of the Isami MMA Pounding Gloves. We are thrilled to hear that these gloves have truly transformed your sparring experience, providing unparalleled protection and comfort.Your detailed feedback on the gloves' design and padding is invaluable. We appreciate your insight into how the gloves, despite their initial appearance, fit perfectly with the right hand wrap technique. It's great to know that the padding on these gloves is not only well-distributed but also specifically designed for sparring, ensuring safety for both the wearer and their sparring partner.We are glad that the Isami MMA Pounding Gloves have received such positive feedback from everyone at your gym. Your recommendation speaks volumes about the quality and innovation of these gloves, and we are proud to offer gear that meets the high standards of serious martial artists like yourself.If you have a moment, we'd love to see a photo of you wearing/using these gloves. Feel free to share it here or on your social media with #chokesports.Thank you for your support and for choosing ChokeSports for your martial arts gear needs.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Super comfortable in every way. Materials used are great and easy to open and close hands
Store owner replied:
Dear Filip,Thank you for your excellent 5-star review of our MMA Pounding Gloves! It's fantastic to know that you appreciate the quality of materials used in these gloves. We understand how important it is for MMA gloves to allow easy opening and closing of hands, so we're glad to hear they perform well in this aspect.We've noticed that you've tried both our pounding glove models, and we're delighted that you particularly enjoy the premium Made in Japan version. Your experience with both models provides valuable insight for other customers considering their options.Thank you again for your recommendation. We appreciate your support and trust in our products. We look forward to continuing to serve your martial arts equipment needs in the future.Best regards,The ChokeSports Team
Very high quality, and worth the price! I like the extra protection about the whole hand, even protects for hammerfists.
I’m kind of a glove aficionado- These are very high quality gloves. Absolutely great for MMA training, and they take abuse well. They are good to practice with because they perform like an MMA glove but just have more padding at the knuckles. There’s also padding on the side to protect your partner when throwing hammer fists. Make sure to get a true size. I normally wear large, so I purchased medium. They fit very well. They are expensive, but Isami makes quality equipment. Make sure to get the wraps as well as gel wraps will not work with these.
Great service and great glove. I am a collector of different MMA organization gloves and getting gloves from countries other than America is very difficult, but choke sports was very simple, fast and pleasant. I was very happy with the service and the condition and quality of the glove aswell.
Shipping was fast, customer service excellent, and the item appears in order. I have not had a chance to really put them to serious use however, so I will refrain from any specific comment until I do. So far they seem to be of excellent quality, a bit stiff but they feel like they will loosen up with more use.
