To my talented, beautiful friend @tatigabrielle
Thank you for giving me one of the biggest gifts that a die-hard MK fan could ask for. Thanks for being the best muse ever. Thanks for being a bad-ass Jade. Thanks for sharing your journey with me and making this so much fucking fun.
This custom @ghost.elements look for @goldhouseco Gold Gala marks the end of our @mortalkombatmovie press tour and sincere congrats to the team that created the movie that all of us MK fans were waiting for!
I dedicate this look to you @tatigabrielle . Equal parts Korean, equal parts Jade. Strong and stunning, just like you!
Designed by me, constructed by my extremely talented friend, Iris Gil of Puna, HI.
Finishing touches by the dream team @gingertakarablakexx and @tae.y1122
Jewelry provided by @houseofmalakai
Glam team:
Make up by @paulyblanch
Hair by @hair_sulon
Nails by @masterweenay
Photos by:
@saulebarrera@colewalliser
Congrats and thank you @tatigabrielle from the bottom of my heart ššš
@alyciabaumgardner āThe Bombā didnāt just win at MSGāshe showed up in a love letter to Korea with @lilkimthequeenbee on her side!
Her fight kit, designed by Korean-American brand @ghost.elements , paid homage to her Korean roots, Joseon Dynasty royalty, and her grandmotherās legacy. Every stitch was intentional, making history as the first-ever Asian-American woman to complete ten full three-minute rounds in the championship level.
The Bomb is built different. š„
During her historic win at MSG, @alyciabaumgardner wore a one-of-a kind uniform from @ghost.elements šŖ”
The all-white look pays homage to Alyciaās Korean roots and her grandmotherās legacy.
Designed by @jeanalina , the kit features Korean plum blossoms (매ķ), symbolizing strength and femininity, with gold framing inspired by Joseon Dynasty architecture.
Her name is stamped on the waistband in the style of a traditional dojang sealāhistorically used as a personal mark of authenticity, a fitting tribute to her place in history.
Her outer robe draws from the Jeokui, the Queenās robe of the Joseon Dynasty, reimagined with a modern peplum waist.
@alyciabaumgardner has always been in my favorite boxers of all time. Not just top female fighters, but top fighters, period.āØ
When I first watched Alycia knock out Terri Harper, I was hooked. Then I found out we shared Korean heritage and that hit different. Representation isnāt just a phrase⦠itās the feeling you get when someone who shares something with you is doing something extraordinary.āØ
A few weeks ago, Alycia reached out and asked me to design her fight uniform for her bout against Korean boxer Bo Mi Re Shin ā a Korean bout, rooted in Korean heritage, made by a Korean American designer. An honor I couldnāt have imagined.
April 17th, the two made history. Ten hard 3-minute rounds. Two women building a necessary milestone for the sport ā enduring vulnerability, making adjustments, showing intelligence and range the whole way through. And Alycia did it all while making weight on her period. (Something only women will really understandā¦)āØ
Alycia did it honorably, beautifully, and as her full self.
As a boxing & fashion nerd, this was a dream. And I got to bring it to life with talented people right here in my new home ā Puna, Big Island, HawaiŹ»i. š¤š½
This oneās for Alycia, for Bo Mi Re, for my Korean mother, sister and for all of us and every moment that reminds us why we keep showing up. š°š·
Congrats and thank you to @alyciabaumgardner !!!!āØYou have made this little girlās dream come true. š„¹š„¹š„¹ it was a truueeee honor.
Designed by me @ghost.elements
Assembled by @gingertakarablakexx
Graphics by @cooljonskie
Patches and embroidery by @rattatank and Fully Promoted Hilo
Final Touches by @tae.y1122
Made with love by way of Puna/Hilo HI, all the way to NYC š«°š½
Shoes by @truessencecustoms
Hair by @gprotectedstyles
Training can be a lonely road but I am so lucky to share this with my partner @jackwaterlotstudio ā¤ļø
Itās a marathon and not a sprint. We are building our dreams together one step at a timeāØ
Training @oni.budo wearing fight gear designed by us @ghost.elements š„
Video by @juvn.11 šš½
The āMEASUREā ā¬ļø read
When you roll to your right after slipping or defending a punch, youāre not just escaping danger ā youāre setting the stage for your next move.
One of the most overlooked details in this sequence is the measure ā extending your lead hand as you come out of the roll.
Hereās what it does:
1ļøā£ Creates Distance ā That extended lead hand acts like a feeler, keeping your opponent at the right range so youāre not crowding into their counters.
2ļøā£ Disrupts Their Vision ā A hand in their line of sight can obscure their view, making it harder for them to time a clean shot.
3ļøā£ Deflects Counters ā If they fire back immediately after your roll, that extended arm can help parry or slightly redirect the incoming punch without fully committing to a block.
4ļøā£ Loads Your Next Attack ā While your lead hand is measuring, your rear side is naturally coiled from the roll, ready to fire a straight right or hook.
Key Tips: ⢠Donāt overreach ā your shoulder should still protect your chin. ⢠Keep your elbow slightly bent so you can react fast. ⢠Transition smoothly from the roll into the measure ā it should feel like one continuous flow.
The measure after the roll isnāt about lazily pawing at your opponent ā itās about owning the space after your defensive move so you control what happens next.
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The Soviet āPendulumā Style š„
A signature movement in Eastern European boxing, the pendulum is all about rhythm, timing, and constant readiness.
By shifting weight smoothly from one foot to the otherāforward and back like a pendulumāboxers create a dynamic base that: ⢠Maintains balance while staying light on the feet ⢠Generates power from the ground up ⢠Keeps opponents guessing with subtle changes of distance ⢠Opens opportunities for quick counters
This style isnāt just about looking fluid. Itās a tactical tool: the constant sway disguises your next move, disrupts your opponentās timing, and allows you to attack or defend without breaking rhythm.
Mastering it takes patience, precision, and countless hours of drillingājust as the Soviet champions of the past did.
#boxing #pendulum #sovietboxing #footwork #rhythm #boxingtraining #boxingworkout #boxeo #boxinglife #boxingcoach #boxingdrills #bivol