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After getting a nipple burst open last week during training (all I can say is OWWWWW) I've decided to buy a chest protector. However, I don't know what sort to get.

 

Can anyone recommend a good type/make to buy, preferably one that I can get hold of in the UK...

 

Thanks! :)

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I've see both Macho and Century hard shell chest protectors for women. You can order them online from Century. I'm not sure how they handle UK orders though.

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aefibird

 

are you a lady?

 

ahhh. It's difficult to spar with the females. Must have been a nasty person that was trying to hit you that hard

 

if it was a man that hit you that hard and you are a female then 'accidently' hit him in the 'nuts' next time ;)

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Umm, karate is a contact sport and chest area is a legitimate target even in official competition rules. So, for a woman, it is wise to wear some kind of chest protection.

 

You will get hit there. And the striker has no obligation to apologize for hitting a contact area.

 

Vengeance by kicking the groin area or by any other similar way is just a plain childish act.

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Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)

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Umm, karate is a contact sport and chest area is a legitimate target even in official competition rules. So, for a woman, it is wise to wear some kind of chest protection.

 

You will get hit there. And the striker has no obligation to apologize for hitting a contact area.

 

Vengeance by kicking the groin area or by any other similar way is just a plain childish act.

 

hey I assumed it was a friendly sparring session. If it was meant to be full contact then fair enough you take your chance

 

as for hitting them back in the groin, notice my winking face? I was joking m8! revenge in this context has no place outside of films :)

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Blitz sells them. Its a UK company. I can't remember their address, but I think its something like Blitzsport.co.uk or something similar.

 

Also try Playwell.com.

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Umm, karate is a contact sport and chest area is a legitimate target even in official competition rules. So, for a woman, it is wise to wear some kind of chest protection.

 

You will get hit there. And the striker has no obligation to apologize for hitting a contact area.

 

Vengeance by kicking the groin area or by any other similar way is just a plain childish act.

 

hey I assumed it was a friendly sparring session. If it was meant to be full contact then fair enough you take your chance

 

as for hitting them back in the groin, notice my winking face? I was joking m8! revenge in this context has no place outside of films :)

 

It was a friendly sparring session= basic one-step kumite. I got caught with a kekome that was a bit high - he should have been aiming for my stomach!

 

I know that in full contact you take your chances (and when I compete I'm fully aware of the risks involved), however, I didn't think that I'd really need protection just for a small session of ippon kumite.

 

Thanks everyone for your replies and info on manufacturers!

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