BudoTiger Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 nope never used one before. im the type thought that when i spar id rather just use gloves and nothing else. "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed."-Booker T. Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 come to think of it, im not sure that many karate places do, mabe just tkd, because those things are uncomfortable.Yeah, mostly TKD places. They are usually required equipment for sparring at tournaments. So most will train with them on in class, in order to be used to them. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Gerbil Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 nope never used one before. im the type thought that when i spar id rather just use gloves and nothing else.yeah we do more kicking, so we just have shin/foot guards, gloves, a helmet and a mouthpeice. theyre all made of the squishy, shiny material whose name im not familiar with. Pain is good. Just not in large quantities.----------------------------------------------When I get into a fight, the guy laughs at me, then his friends laugh, then i laugh, so everyone's laughing. minutes after he throws the first punch its just me laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudoTiger Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 nope never used one before. im the type thought that when i spar id rather just use gloves and nothing else.yeah we do more kicking, so we just have shin/foot guards, gloves, a helmet and a mouthpeice. theyre all made of the squishy, shiny material whose name im not familiar with.if its the same stuff my gear is made from its probably vinyl colored foam "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed."-Booker T. Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 At our school, chest protectors are optional. I do not wear one. Except for the one time I had a rib injury that needed protecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungMan Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Our classes use them when doing tournament-oriented sparring to better understand what they feel like. All fighters must wear them at our tournament, but we use WTF rules anyway. There is no martial arts without philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTTKDKing Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I gotta tell you guys (& girls) if you're wearing them and they restrict your movement at all then you have one that's not sized for you correctly. My instructor takes measurements off you when he's ordering them for you so you know it's going to fit right. They are required for WTF type sparring, so we have to make sure they fit right. You also should wear them when training (at least some of the time) so they are better broken in and conform to you better. There are several different styles of them too, so just go to a supplier and make sure the one you get is fitted properly for you. Mine doesn't bother me at all, and I know most of the people in my school have no problem with them because we took the time to find the right ones for each of us individually. "The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan-kez Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 we don't use them but the ladies are welcome to wear breast protectors if they wish. Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knma91 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Well for adult males it is optional, mandatory for kids and females "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_ninja Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 i take shotokan karate my dojo doesnt the best fight is one that doesnt happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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