How to Wrap your Hands for Muay Thai, Boxing, or Kickboxing - Closed Palm Style

This is a tutorial by Kru Vivek Nakarmi, Head Instructor at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts, on wrapping your hands from an angle that allows you to follow along seamlessly. Please note this style of hand wrap is not for use in competition. There are many ways to wrap hands, but we have found this to be one of the simplest and most effective for beginners and intermediates who are not sparring just yet.
*Hand wrap length used in this video is 180 inches. They are available for purchase at our Pro Shop: pentagonmmaproshop.com/collec....

[@ietjepenninga2410]

Thanks! Right pace, good explanations. I watched several videos but this one made me finally understand how to wrap.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you for your comment and your love and support for our work. Thank you!

[@sgipiog]

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[@Kinji_Hakari]

@@PentagonMMA brother I couldn't wrap it around my knuckles in the end cause mine hand wraps are a bit smaller, is it ok or should I get a bit longer ones

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[@nilxify1060]

Thanks Dude! Grandma Won’t Stand A Chance!

[@carsonbarnett607]

Same!

[@carsonbarnett607]

Her ashes dont stand a chance

[@Monamona_207]

@@carsonbarnett607lol

[@jenniferordonez4722]

I ate her ashes

[@symplex3135]

hol'up

[@monkmoto1887]

The other day I came across 4 dudes beating up some random guy on the street and I immediately sprang into action. The guy had no chance against all 5 of us

[@ahlamali3315]

😂

[@BudgetCarnivore]

😂😂

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😂😂😂

[@alexluis6228]

Lmao

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😂

[@muneebgohar2973]

Steps
1. Wrap around back of wrist x3
2. Over thumb (from back)
3. Go back towards lateral (outer) wrist
4. Wrap wrist again one more time (slightly above wrap from step 1)
5. Create half x by going towards lateral (outer) knuckle and wrap knuckles x3
6. Complete x from medial (inner) knuckle to lateral wrist
7. Bring wraps up in between each finger, each time bringing the wrap to medial (inner) wrist
8. Wrap around the wrist one more time
9. Create half x and wrap knuckles like in step 5 (wrap knuckles as many times as wrap lengths allow, usually x1-3)
10. Complete half x like in step 6
11. Use remaining wrap to reinforce wrist

[@owenguiffre2827]

Thank you

[@pogi_liftings]

Thank you

[@jelleh7379]

Hero.

[@papi__geybriol5063]

U dropped this king 👑

[@crackaby7075]

Careful, he's a hero.

[@ilian0002]

That was the video I used to learn how to wrap my hands two years ago. Since then I never had any accidents while training. Thanks bro

[@j.p.rogers6731]

Nice pfp

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you!

[@sammy_yo86]

@@PentagonMMA can I wrap my wrist then put boxing gloves on? Or there is no point

[@FormidableOne]

@@chillencounter422 wth, you definitely need to wrap your hands under the boxing gloves, this keeps the integrity if the hand and avoids the bones breaking.

[@beastedits4093]

You missed the weird wrist jointes 😂

[@bscutajar]

The twisted strap was so frustrating

[@RanaSaha1234]

You can roll the wrap first, to avoid this.

[@drunkclown91]

bscutajar omg dude I was thinking the same thing, like can you untangle the dam wrap!

[@afterlaughtercomestears]

I agree

[@shazim09]

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[@babyblu5590]

Yes bec he was doing it sitting down and the wrap was dragging on the floor. A lot better, faster and easier to do it standing.

[@MrRJC1991]

I ran out of wrap halfway through.

[@ty-qu6qr]

Then you don't have the right size wrapm

[@anhvuong7377]

Try 180-210 inches wrap

[@sabirhussain6655]

Try 4metre hand wraps. You probably have 2.5metre hand wraps

[@lavone5541]

Try not to make extra wraps. Like if he said three times do two or one depending on what you need.

[@desikatta9011]

anh vuong I have 3.5 m wrap is that good or should I buy a bigger one

[@ajcoltz1227]

That was actually phenomenal. I have never boxed before and he went super slow and emphasized all the key steps. Great stuff

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you

[@adarshere007]

@@PentagonMMA Can these be used for weight lifting in gym?

[@huerogame]

@@adarshere007just use chalk or versa grips

[@dsnk3777]

​@@adarshere007theres no real point in it. you can find some wrist straps for weightlifting at your sports store for like 10 bucks. they help keep your wrist stable and stiff during pushing motions like bench press

[@gage864]

i love how he says inbetween *inbeween*

[@codynickel905]

I was scrolling through the comments hoping somebody mentioned that lol

[@mattyshoobridge5694]

Same

[@kinglilandy9552]

Same 😂😂😂

[@shacoriaspaulding37]

So funny

[@dmisseri]

He couldn't think of the word "loop" at the very beginning. I'm thinking he isn't a native speaker of English.

[@NotUpInHere12345]

Back in my days living in mexico my trainer had a gym behind his glass shop and goats running around he would wrap me up with toilet paper because we couldnt afford wraps lol

[@tamaskovacs4205]

Hopefully he did it with unused toilet paper

[@TheApex-ge6vr]

Oof

[@bluelights9686]

nice

[@MedinaZyzz]

Hugh Janus u joking right? u can get handwraps for less than 50 cents in here lol

[@LeeLivinLife]

Started from the bottom now we’re here! (Drake Voice)

[@ds9938]

I started Mauy Thai training a few days ago and truly struggled with hand wraps; this video is really easy to follow and exceptionally clear. Thanks man!!

[@z11professor88]

@DS99 how ur training is going brotha

[@orderop2315]

​@@z11professor88 same question

[@Tiegen.Reibin]

how’s the training man

[@ayadsam228]

U a pro now huh😂

[@zacharychristiansen8726]

How’s the training going ?

[@youssefaboud7354]

i had been watching this vd before every training for 6 years, and now i am watching this vd before going to train my students

[@PentagonMMA]

🙏🙌

[@kalakritistudios]

Oh my God

[@kalakritistudios]

Congratulations and all the best!💯

[@dilsherbhat156]

@@PentagonMMA now that's some sexy sexy ass shit there. This shit getting passed on man to the next generation.

[@yesgo4887]

Done everything perfectly except at the end i realized that the strap was wrong way around.

[@iulybossu]

🤣🤣

[@anonym_fgc6072]

Just twist it

[@iulybossu]

@@anonym_fgc6072 he commented 1 year ago:))

[@anonym_fgc6072]

@@iulybossu your point being...

[@iulybossu]

@@anonym_fgc6072 a god

[@bryonkeen8012]

I have been trying for 2 weeks to do this correctly, watching other videos and all... this was the one that got me there, thank you man!

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad we could help. You are welcome 🙏

[@motheeditor9678]

You still commenting

[@jake.cee12]

Just tried it with a 180" wrap, and it's super comfi while being tight. Thank you!

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad it worked for you! Great work

[@Nancy.Torres]

I’ve watched a bunch of videos on different platforms and yours is the best one!! Thanks for being so detailed and going at the perfect pace!!

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you Nancy!

[@erimayneee4671]

Yooo thanks Man U was the one who thought me how to wrap my hands about 4 years ago and still wrapping my hands the same way ✊

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! Glad it’s working out for you. Thank you for support.

[@mangomonarch8387]

hands down this is the best video I've seen for hand wrapping up till now!! thanks man

[@JARoseman]

Amer Redha ....I agree!!!!

[@happyb4340]

Completely agree! The way he describes coming from the back and completing the X makes it so easy to follow and remember.

[@missterious711]

pun intended?

[@notanalien9041]

I just start training muay thai 3 months ago. This wrapping method was quite different from where my teacher used to teach me, but I would definitely try it in my next training. Thanks

[@PentagonMMA]

Everyone wraps differently

[@avoca-doodles857]

My coach wrapped my hand for me (it was my first time using a wrap) and it was so tight that when I put my my gloves on, it felt like my circulation was getting cut off. I'll definitely be using this next time I go boxing!

[@boomblooba]

wrapping it yourself and someone else wrapping it for you is different, They dont really know how tight it is for you.

[@chrisb4493]

I look at this video everyday before fighting

[@PentagonMMA]

Great!

[@homerds200]

Me to

[@creativehorsequeen]

Thank you so much! This was a life saver. I bought myself hand wraps and your tutorial was the best at explaining it slowly and succinctly.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you like them. Please look out for more videos. Thank you for supporting our channel and our work.

[@donovanhowell9831]

Literally the best video I've found for wrapping hands🙌🙌

[@maxwu3395]

i trained at pentagonmma like 10 yrs ago. been out of shape for many years since. Recently wanted to teach one of my daughters some striking and stumbled on this for hand wrap recs. so cool to see vivek still teaching! that was an excellent gym

[@PentagonMMA]

We miss you Max! Kru Vivek says hello! Thank you for sharing this.

[@guadalupeguzman6230]

I watch so many videos how to help my son wrap his hand for boxing, and this was the only video that actually helped thank you

[@RusticB]

Thank you for explaining this in depth!

[@Rocks4Socks20]

The best tutorial out there!
You explained it perfect. This is the only way I wrap my hands now.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you!! Appreciate your comment.

[@skymaster4121]

Fantastic, this really helped. It´s a great wrap...thank you!!! It´s the best wrap I ever had, feels comfortable, but tight and really good quality. Dam this is good! Thumbs up

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you for your wonderful comment.

[@wadeshumway4503]

Awesome video! Thank you for the help. Very instructional and easy to follow.

[@davidasTUBE]

Through this tutorial I could do it properly ;) Thank You very much. Very good tutorial

[@neakoettan7509]

This helped a lot I have a amateur fight coming up in September so I was trying to find the best way to wrap hands this helped a lot!

[@emilstrmjenssen3110]

This is just pure perfection. Absolutely love this. I need this guy as my personal coach.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! Please come to train when you are around our area!

[@edwinhernandez262]

You made it look easy and understandable. Learned really quick thank you.

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad this worked for you!

[@ImpulseNotion]

I just started muay thai. Thank you so much for this vid!

[@senorpoopybutt9250]

ImpulseNotion how has it been?

[@2xHooligan]

Still doing it?

[@aimestiedost591]

Philly Calser Im starting in 2 days, hows it Been now for 2 weeks?

[@aimestiedost591]

meh di Im only 3 years younger than you

[@rye-bread5236]

@meh di Dude I'm 20 and plan to get into kickboxing next year lol. There's a guy who started when he was 25 and is now 30. He said it was the best decision of his life.

[@tjrocks209]

Tried it today. It was really comfortable and I’ll definitely stick with this method. You’re doing god’s work, thank you!

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! Glad you like it.

[@vonnnov]

new guy here, just wanna say a lot of the others ones either slip or cut off circulation.. this one feels extremely comfortable.
thank you so much

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad this worked for you.

[@hendrik2633]

Thank you. Best video so far.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thanks so much!

[@peemaster-uu9qo]

FINALLY somebody who realizes people have to pause for a bit to follow along other people go way too fast

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you for your comment. It means a lot!

[@Masssch]

Thank you, this was the best tutorial on hand wraps - fast and clear, and could follow with my wraps at the same time.

[@PentagonMMA]

We appreciate your kind words.

[@fmlog5968]

How is this in my recomendation i didnt even train

[@blammmed]

same

[@dendanedjalil2436]

may be this is your wake up call for training

[@thomashobbes7429]

It is time to begin training! Join the fighting community! You won’t regret it.

[@elvatosquatcho]

Hows your training going?

[@Blue_collar_fitness]

Maybe you should start

[@muddyfunker3014]

Great video, invaluable for people starting out.
Thanks from bonny Scotland 👍

[@allyb3510]

Got into boxing for my health and I cant Express how thankful I am for this video.

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome

[@eddylee3826]

Thank you for your informative demonstration on hand wrapping techniques for boxing. I greatly appreciate the meticulous pace at which you presented the steps, as it is not a simple task. It seems that other TH-camrs tend to rush through their demonstrations, but you have executed it flawlessly.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you @eddylee3826 for your comment. We appreciate it!

[@atlas4916]

thanks for showing me how to wrap my hand, im 16 and really want to box for real, I do with my older sisters boyfriend and I bought gloves, mouth guard and hand wrap today, I used to spar when I was little and im pumped up doing it all again. anyways thanks for teaching me this! im going to favorite the page just in case I forget

[@izecold1582]

This looks good, I’ll give it a try, thanks!

[@mohamedawad3191]

I just started boxing thank you so much for this video

[@69puvani]

Thanks mate. I appreciate you taking the effort and simplifying the process. Much appreciated

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! You are very welcome.

[@emilstrmjenssen3110]

Best method so far. Comy, but also tight with good quality. Love this man!

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! Appreciate your love and support.

[@daisho219]

This is my first time trying ever and it is perfect

[@IIElCucuyII]

I've used this video for a year now. Best tutorial!!!

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you for your love and support! We are happy our video is helping you.

[@devilspaintballlegends5218]

the only video here on youtube that i actually understood step by step how to wrap my hands. thanks mate

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.

[@Anonymous-jf2gy]

I’m a 17 year old beginner. Your video taught me how to wrap by myself instead of relying on the coach. Thanks.

[@danielbiesdorf]

Thanks, man. Your video really helped me out and I'm sure you helped many people as well. Your video is amazing and I'm grateful

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome. It makes us so happy to hear that our video is helping you. Thank you for sharing.

[@kakashihatake1911]

I have arthritis. And this helped a lot to protect the hands properly. Quick simple. 👍

[@PentagonMMA]

Great to hear!

[@jee1261]

Amazing video
I just started kick boxing and I really needed a guy to teach me this
Now I’m just watching all ur videos 👌👌👍👍

[@JsDs1020]

Thanks man, I fractured my scaphoid on my bad hand last week because I got cocky without hand wraps that my cousin usually set up for me. Definitely learned my lesson and I gotta learn how to do this myself.

[@PentagonMMA]

I hope you are feeling better and best wishes for speedy recovery. Training safe is just as important as training hard. We are glad our video is helping you.

[@williamwilliam5549]

and i cant do my right hand

[@notsocial7948]

Same here

[@garzajesse83]

Riddin' William I’m having trouble as well my left looks good right looks like shit lol

[@takemyl478]

Riddin' William opposite for me

[@anakinvader9120]

@@takemyl478 I feel the pain.

[@Seekertopath]

Watch the video in a mirror

[@Philllin]

damn this is the best video on how to wrap your hands before mma... seriously
great video!

[@prospalll]

I don't speak English,but I'm sure that this is the best explanation I've ever seen. I didn't find better explanation in my native language 🤣

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! Glad it worked for you.

[@javokhirruziboev8797]

The best way to wrap hands and to protect wrists ... thank you so much bro !!!

[@PentagonMMA]

Welcome!!

[@TurtleX2000]

Thank you. Video helped me a lot I was able to memorize it after the second play through.

[@PentagonMMA]

Welcome

[@natalieimtooPRO]

I go to Richard Perez boxing and he did it pretty fast, then his helper did it the next week. I never learned how to do it till my dad told me to youtube it since i go today. thank you

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome

[@rogeroropeza516]

"I like to make it tighter.." I hear you there bro..

[@valenciat6639]

Proper Stimulation makes the right muscles contract😌

[@PentagonMMA]

Okay

[@murielgonzalez]

straightforward explanation, and accurate angle too which helps a lot. thanks!

[@GurpreetSingh-tr8zv]

Hi

[@jmoney440]

like this video a lot! probably because its the only one i can do lol thanks!

[@joaoclaudiogdesousa6677]

best expalantion I've found so far, thak you!

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you

[@shanespence1793]

Thank you so much for making this because I’m trying to do training for self defence and I’m pretty new and I was really struggling to get the wraps on

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome. Thank your for sharing.

[@MaxKurtin]

Watch in 2.0 speed =)

[@cureamyosheen9100]

ikr I did that, but i did 1.5

[@Davidson640]

2.0 still too slow, youtube needs 2.5 and 3.0 speed

[@Jajanghyun]

thx

[@MrTrevers99]

@ST. Sportswear fuck off, You can't even type with decent Grammer.

[@PentagonMMA]

😂😂

[@blueballs1333]

I been practicing this for a week now and now I can do it on my own thx bro

[@PentagonMMA]

Well done! Constant practice will make it perfect.

[@edgardojr.capacio4150]

You know its legit when Todd Chavez does a tutorial

[@PentagonMMA]

😂😂😂

[@mr.diversity2267]

Thanx. The BASICS are SO important. I needed this.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you. Glad it worked out for you.

[@emilyrose9082]

I've not wrapped my hands in years and I was gifted inner gloves for Christmas..but its not the same back..back to basics I think! thanks for the video ✌️

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome.

[@qcp974]

Ooo, my wrap looks and feels pretty good after this, thanks!

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad to hear that!

[@gnixoblrig8445]

This is probably the best tutorial for wrapping hands

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@SupaGamerz67]

I won't lie, this wasn't the first video I went to in order to figure out how to wrap my hands for Boxing. When I was looking for a video, I found one, but the issue was it just didn't work right for me after the first attempt, and it was hard to memorize for myself. But, after running across this video, when I had done it correctly after watching this for the first time, it felt as though something clicked in my mind. It felt "natural" if you know what I mean. This video was great and I memorized all the steps after the 2-3 time watching this. Again, keep up these great tutorials! 👍

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate it. We are very glad our tutorial worked for you.

[@MASTERYIPMAN24]

thx men greetings from Poland

[@PentagonMMA]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ThaDonJsuan]

me too. polish but from canada.

[@cellmaxilum4057]

Thanks for this. I just started learning Muay Thai and my coach didn't teach me how to do this. Well now I can do it my own.❤️

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome

[@Sebastian_The_Great]

Thank you so much out of 4 videos this one explains it the best and I finally got it!!

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad it helped! Thank you for your kind words.

[@esmatullah8936]

Your the best teacher in my live.

[@GoldSK96]

Got so much wrap material, he made himself a glove already..

[@wintermute8315]

It's a standard length 180" wrap.

[@PentagonMMA]

🥹🤔

[@Vitriol-Divergent]

Best wrap tutorial :)

[@VerySaneDr]

Started kickboxing a few days ago, this helps a lot, thanks.

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad it does. Thank you.

[@MortalPAF]

Thanks Bro, now i know how to wrap hand. To be honest i watched sth like 3-4 videos and You was the best. explain slowly and everything was clear. I just start my adventure with muay thai 2 weeks ago. Greeting from Poland ! ;D

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome!

[@Missblob1]

Great vid for beginners like me. Thank you

[@AmazingAsian]

Thank you for the video !!! Just started and didnt want to look like noob on the first day lol

[@circularpizzabox2134]

Easily got my sub for this amazing video. Recently started Muay Thai, and this is a great hand wrap tutorial.

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! Glad this worked for you.

[@IMPERATOR99O]

this actual helped alot man ty so much man wish u the best in your trainings

[@bittersweet3469]

when you’ve bought hand wraps to finally start your muay thai and kali training but your hand is too small:
me: 👁👄👁

[@biggestshirt]

L

[@ajeettomar513]

Try to use a weapon then, a wooden one maybe.

[@bittersweet3469]

@@ajeettomar513 sure thanks

[@ajeettomar513]

Wooden tools can be hidden anywhere and even no detector will be able to know about it.

[@gael_lyman]

Mine is different my hand is to fucking big

[@zypher8004]

Great video. I was able to do it on the first try while following this and it looked clean. Thanks!

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you

[@gmp123456789]

Just got my wraps today and this was an awesome video to follow!

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you

[@jonatanlyngreinvang3089]

i just got my first boxing wraps for muay thai. thanks for showing me how to wrap them.

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad it worked for you. You are welcome.

[@jaimediaz5041]

I'm pretty sure i have mastered how to put the handwraps on. I just like coming back to the tutorial cuz I love how he says "in bihween" lol

[@PentagonMMA]

Glad like the video and the accent 😜

[@demetriusdemarcusbartholom8574]

Am I the only one who's watching that doesn't do boxing 🥊 😂

[@daniillyubych6201]

Its not only from box

[@thotyshrekk5549]

yas

[@deepalibhattnutritionistfi7990]

I also dont box. But I am learning how muay thai. Kickboxing and MMA

[@jaiceonharshaw8282]

@@deepalibhattnutritionistfi7990 I'm just doing MMA

[@belkr]

TKD 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@derekshelbourne3818]

Perfect video. Explained and demonstrated nicely!!. Thankyou

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you! Glad this was helpful. Stay tuned for more tips!

[@michaelscott1649]

Thank you this helped a lot, your instructions where super easy!!!!

[@PentagonMMA]

You are welcome

[@fig4714]

straight to the point! super helpful

[@PentagonMMA]

Thank you!

[@jarviscoleman7645]

I've come to the conclusion everyone wrapd their wrist differently.

[@cinder8871]

Jarvis Coleman yeah, there is no wrong or right way to wrap (unless it hurts to punch, then you wrapped it wrong)

[@dreamcometrue9892]

@@cinder8871 hai

[@Jaburu]

you start one style and then you adapt when you have issues. I focus much more on wrist stabilization than this video. if your knuckles hurt you will focus more on that. and so on

[@PentagonMMA]

You are correct

[@MJG93053]

This guide is how I started to learn wrapping my hands..as time has passed i started a variation from this unintentionally but it works lol

[@PentagonMMA]

Great it worked out for you!

[@misakomononoto9010]

Dude thanks to you I finally learned how to do it properly. Subscribed.

[@PentagonMMA]

🙏🙏🙏

[@blue0152]

Good wrap