Century/Proforce sparring gear inquiry

[grav3h3art]

I'm planning in getting this equipment but i just want to know if anyone here has them and/ or recommends them for sparring.

Headgear: http://www.discountmas.com/p2fufahe.html

Gloves: http://www.discountmas.com/p2arfigl.html

http://www.discountmas.com/prvepuredorb.html

Shin Guard: http://www.discountmas.com/p2shinguards.html

Boots: http://www.discountmas.com/prvespboredo.html

http://www.discountmas.com/cep2bospge.html

Mouthguard: http://www.discountmas.com/shdopgelulmo.html

any info regarding this gear is appreciated

[isshinryu5toforever]

I think the biggest question would be, what kind of competition/training are you going to be using this stuff for?

I don't have a lot of experience with gloves that have separate fingers like that. If you're grappling, I'd have to believe there are better gloves out there. If you're striking, then there are definitely better gloves out there.

As far as the shin guards go, I actually like the old-school cloth ones. Easy to clean, they still protect you, and they're much cheaper.

As far as the mouth guard is concerned, it's one I like.

[grav3h3art]

well, that equipment will just be for full contact sparring/ point fighting.

for Kenka (vale tudo) I already have my MMA gloves

[isshinryu5toforever]

If it's just for training, then the cloth stuff should be fine depending on the rules of your school. Ask your instructor to see what he wants you to buy. I know some schools require their students to buy all the same gear in the same color. I'm a fan of the cloth equipment, because it's washable as long as you don't put it on a high spin cycle, it's cheap, so you can replace it easily when it starts to wear, and it's durable, so it should last quite some time anyways.

Now, if you're using this equipment for point fighting competitions, then you need to see what the rules are. General point fighting, those gloves with fingers might not jive with their rules, you'll need more traditional foam gloves that keep your fingers together. JKA has their own rules. They have specific gloves you need to get, but I don't believe you need foot gear.

To be safest, and not waste any money, ask your instructor what he suggests.

[grav3h3art]

well, i like the style of that gear.... guess ill have to buy some "traditional gear" for tourneys and the century/proforce one for training at the dojo

[DWx]

Looks similar to gear I used to use (Macho brand dipped foam). Good thing about that type of gear is you can wipe it down easily after training. So having cloth gear that you can chuck in the machine isn't that much of an advantage. Also pretty light stuff, good for light or point fighting. Its not really appropriate for full contact though, doesn't offer much protection at all. The foam's too thin if you're really going to strike hard.

Also I didn't find it that durable. Went through a set every 6 months-ish so any saving you make by buying a cheaper brand may cost you in the long run. (The shin guards are the exception to that. My first pair lasted me years and I've only just got around to replacing them.)

Shockdoctor's are pretty good for mouthguards although I prefer a dentist made one myself.

As isshinryu5toforever said, its probably best to go with what your instructor recommends. Some tournaments will require you to have enclosed fingers

[grav3h3art]

i just checked it out with my sensei and he said that the gear is fine and looks stylish but ill have to take the face shield off for ippon kumite(competition/tourneys) but i wont be able to use that gear for kenka kumite. I already have my other gear for kenka soooo its not really a problem. Good thing my dojo is not that strict about gear plus the gear here in mexico is kinda dull but gets the job done either way

well, beside that guess its good to stand out of crowd every now and then