mcmillintkd Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 The times that I have tried to wear a TKD protector then I was too wrapped up in it to be effective. We do not wear them in my stlye but I do wear a rib guard when sparring with beginners or full on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 The times that I have tried to wear a TKD protector then I was too wrapped up in it to be effective. We do not wear them in my stlye but I do wear a rib guard when sparring with beginners or full on.I feel like I just can't move in them.By the way, welcome to KF! Hope you enjoy the banter! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akaratechick Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 We don't wear them, the kids in our class don't wear them either. I have seen them at tournaments and they look quite uncomfortable. "All your life you are told the things you cannot do. They will say you're not good enough, strong enough or talented enough; you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no, until all the no's become meaningless. ………..…. “AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES."Nike Ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 We also don't use them. We used to have some a while ago, worst thing we did. Now that we have some brown belts that want to go at it a little harder, it would be nice to have them, but we don't, so oh well. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorbasan Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 ive never been a big fan of chest protectors, i havent worn one for quite some time tho. Now you use head for something other than target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 They are cumbersome and uncomfortable but since the are required at most TKD events the best thing to do is just train in them when ever possible. I suggest wearing the smallest you can get away with...may be a bit harder now that they are going to full back coverage. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I guess it's a bit like groin guards. No-one likes wearing them, but you have to, so the best thing you can do is just get used to it. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I do not like the chest protectors seen worn by Olympic style TKD. I would prefer not to wear them, but we are required. However, we are allowed to wear rib gaurds instead of the full chest protector. I like this better and feel that moving around and kicking is alot easier. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 I do not like the chest protectors seen worn by Olympic style TKD. I would prefer not to wear them, but we are required. However, we are allowed to wear rib gaurds instead of the full chest protector. I like this better and feel that moving around and kicking is alot easier.Now rib guards, those I think I could do.I have the most trouble with the protectors when I am doing spin kicks or back leg kicks. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuilli, Kyo Sah Nim Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 yea, they're alittle rediculous, chest protectors drive me nuts. we have to wear one to our next kempo tournament...every age bracket too, black or under black so we are all wearing childrens, small, thin ones to make a statement, cuz if you are a black belt and you get sidekicked hard enough square in the chest to kill you, my theory is, you deserved it. hahain tang soo,k.chuilli K.Chuilli2nd Dan, InstructorKyo Sah NimMoo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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