aefibird Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 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! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 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. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloi Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 http://www.kamaeinternational.com/ do chest guards that seem to be quite good if you can get one to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hajime Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 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 700 hours of official training. Injury finished me dammit!1st Kyu Wado Ryu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 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. Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hajime Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 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 700 hours of official training. Injury finished me dammit!1st Kyu Wado Ryu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheekyMusician Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 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. Smile. It makes people wonder what you've been up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted November 2, 2003 Author Share Posted November 2, 2003 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! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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