December 16, 20169 yr For now, I only wear glasses while reading, but the time might come where I'll have to wear glasses every waking moment.As far as my students who wear glasses. I've no set rule as if glasses must be removed during Kumite, I leave that to the student. However, I do strongly request that they remove them, just in case, but again, that decision remains with the student. I've seen quite a lot of my students wear the prescription safety goggles, and this seems to be the rage of the page. Also, the wearing of contacts seems to be the norm. **Proof is on the floor!!!
December 16, 20169 yr Author I do strongly request that they remove them, just in caseMe without glasses in sparring ! No chance I might kick my instructor . I can only see body frames with no details at all, no I can't even imagine it "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
December 17, 20169 yr No sure what's available in your neck of the woods. In the States, Rec Specs is pretty much THE sports glasses/goggles...https://adseyewear.com/product/Rec-Specs-Slam-Sports-Glasses/1832
December 17, 20169 yr Author No sure what's available in your neck of the woods. In the States, Rec Specs is pretty much THE sports glasses/goggles...https://adseyewear.com/product/Rec-Specs-Slam-Sports-Glasses/1832Thanks for sharing the link, not sure if it's available here or not but I will definitely look for it "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
December 17, 20169 yr Safroot-the sport goggles I have are ones that look like what JR 137 put in his link. I don't wear them over my glasses. Shaolin Kempo, 1st Dan (earned 3 July 2018 in China)ITF Tae Kwon Do, 2nd Dan (earned 6 June 2009 in San Diego, CA)Almost 20 years of martial arts training in total
December 17, 20169 yr Author Safroot-the sport goggles I have are ones that look like what JR 137 put in his link. I don't wear them over my glasses.Thanks for clarification . I will be checking with my optometrist soon if they are available here or not ! "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
December 19, 20169 yr I think an important question is how bad your eyes are. If you can get by without wearing them, then that's good. If you can't, trying a pair of sports goggles might be useful. https://www.haysgym.com http://www.sunyis.com/ https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
December 19, 20169 yr Author I think an important question is how bad your eyes are. If you can get by without wearing them, then that's good. If you can't, trying a pair of sports goggles might be useful.My eyes are not that good, definitely will need sports goggles ! "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
December 20, 20169 yr I take mine off for training, but keep them on if i am going to be instructing. Goju Ryu - ShodanMy MA Blog: http://gojublog.comPersonal Blog: http://zenerth.tumblr.com
February 6, 20179 yr In our dojo we use contact lenses. Glasses are fragile and can hurt one's eyes. Unintentionally.
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