returning_wave Posted January 29, 2004 Posted January 29, 2004 in our style gloves, gum shield and box are mandatory. head guards and chest protectors are mandatory for 8yr olds and under. I dislike the gloves intensely - they're strapped-up boxing style gloves which all but prevent open-hand techniques. 3rd Kyu - Variant ShotokanTaijutsu"We staunt traditionalists know that technique is nowhere near as important as having your pleats straight when you die."
soul fighter Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 Amateur: Headgear, Gloves, Shin/Instep, Mouthpiece, Cup (or knee and elbows, if those strikes are allowed) Pro: Gloves, Moutpiece, Cup (Anything else optional, headgear prohibited) THE MASTER OF THE WORLD'S FINEST!!SOUL SONIC STYLE!!
Dijita Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 I'm in Kyokushin, and I know that in tournements we aren't allowed to wear too much gear. I think however, that mouth guard and head gear should be allowed for amatuers, and I think a lot of tournements are like this anyways. In class I don't like wearing gear when I am practicing with the blockers. A lot of people do, but I find that if I wear hand gear for example, its hard to get an idea if I am punching correctly. Therefore I don't wear hand gear and my knuckles sometimes bleed but it's not too bad and your hands get stronger.
ramymensa Posted March 5, 2004 Posted March 5, 2004 Kumite gloves, chest protectors and gum shields for us. In dojo I usually wear gloves when I want a little kumite. Otherwise I'll refrain from hitting at jodan level (face). I've got the necessary control, but still I don't want to take any risks World Shotokan Karate
Toast Posted March 5, 2004 Posted March 5, 2004 In your opinion what sparring gear should be mandatory / optional / thrown away in tournaments? What are the factors (age, gender)? Head gear Face Shield Mouth piece Rib Protector Shin Guards Groin Protectors (I guess they make female ones too) Hand gear Foot Gear Just curious Open: I think until ur 11-13 you should wear all gear including chest gear...then you can choose whether you want a chest guard. TKD Olympic: All current gear is fine, Head, Hands, foearms, shin/instep, and chest Groin Cups for chicks? I dont think so dude, they do have special female torso gears, since i hear it does hurt to get hit there... <Victory Martial Arts>15 yrs old; 6 yrs in TKD1st Degree Black BeltJr. Olympian | Team USA Qualifier"Train Like A Champion, Fight Like A Warrior"
SevenStar Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 It sounds like most of you are referring to tkd sparring and karate point fighting. In muay thai, you wear headgear (no face mask - I almost laughed when I saw that), gloves and a mouthguard. you can wear a cup and shinguards - those are optional.
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