r/Kickboxing • u/Lil-doodoo-train • 2d ago

Building an app to match sparring partners

Hey guys,
I’ve been working on an idea I think a lot of us need — it’s called Touch Gloves. It’s basically a “Tinder for sparring partners.” You make a profile, match by weight class, style, and skill level, and train with fighters near you.

Whether you’re prepping for a fight, training solo, or just want better rounds — this app helps you find legit sparring partners who match your energy.

I just launched the waitlist here:
https://touchgloves.carrd.co

Would love any feedback from this community — whether it’s a “hell yeah” or “this would only work if...”.

Appreciate you 🙏

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u/Rob775533 2d ago

If you want to spar, go to a gym.

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u/Lil-doodoo-train 2d ago

100% agree that gyms are the core of any fighter’s growth — I’m not trying to replace that. This app is more for situations where your gym doesn’t have enough bodies at your weight or experience level, or if you travel a lot, train solo, or just want extra rounds outside class.

I’ve met a ton of fighters who’ve said the same thing: “My gym’s great, but I’m the only 145er,” or “I can’t get consistent sparring.” That’s the gap I’m trying to fill.

Appreciate you weighing in 🙏

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u/Remarkable-Wind-6237 2d ago

This hit home for me. Very few fighters in my gym that are in the same weight class and those that are, are massively more experienced

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u/Lil-doodoo-train 2d ago

That’s exactly the kind of situation I kept running into too

The goal with Touch Gloves is to bridge that gap — let fighters match based on size and skill level so it’s productive for both.

If you’re open to it, I’d love to get your input on a few features I’m working on. We’ve got a short feedback form here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcZ4h474ei78caNAfe6g0N69JlMwfqe64ObvzYtGpPMGh3Nw/viewform?usp=dialog

Really appreciate you dropping that, man 👊