Abstract: A striking glove may comprise a wrist band; an inner glove for receiving a hand; an outer shell conforming generally to the inner glove; one or more padding layers positioned between the inner glove and the outer shell; and an internal support system between the inner glove and the outer shell. The internal support system comprises at least a first and a second channel disposed on the dorsal side of the glove, and a first strap and a second strap at least partially disposed within the first and second channels and configured in an overlapped and crossed configuration, wherein each of the first and the second strap is configured to be retained within and slide within the respective channel, and wherein ends of the first and second straps extend from a dorsal cavity between the inner glove and the outer shell to an exterior of the striking glove.

Abstract: A striking glove may comprise an inner glove, an outer shell, and at least one strap at least partially disposed within a dorsal cavity between the inner glove and the outer shell. A portion of the at least one strap disposed within the dorsal cavity may be configured in an overlapped and crossed configuration. The ends of the at least one strap may extend from the dorsal cavity to an exterior of the striking glove.