Jiyu Kumite Gloves?

[Struggling_Mudansha]

I need a good pair of Jiyu Kumite (light contact sparring) gloves to protect my fingers. The padded knuckle gloves don't provide enough protection.

Any suggestions?

[Nidan Melbourne]

I use WKF Approved and AKF (Australian Karate Federation) approved gloves but they don't protect fingers as much due to the expectation that you would have fists instead of hands open.

Speak to your sensei about what he or she recommends, as they may have requirements on types of gloves. As this may be due to what type of kumite you undertake and level of contact permitted.

As my dojo can use either cotton mits & pads (cheap), AKF gear (approved usage for tournaments in Australia; moderately priced) or WKF gear (worldwide approval; in my eyes expensive but last ages for quality).

I know Wastelander has used MMA gloves previously, but he can say otherwise.