kenpo4life Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Ive never used them. If my survival means your total destruction, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I don't wear any of that equipment. A mouthguard is good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira13 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I spar with my Gi on. No special equipment. Thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hehe...I just realized that I never listed all the equipment I used to wear...("used to" because I don't train in a dojo anymore, and don't get to spar) Here goes: Shin pads Sparring boots Chest protector Gloves Mouthguard Helmet w/facecage I felt like the Stay-Puf marshmallow man. Honestly. I don't know how I ever won any tournament matches. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equaninimus Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 ("used to" because I don't train in a dojo anymore, and don't get to spar)Huh? There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iolair Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Either we wear nothing for light contact.Can I come watch one of your classes? Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 I require a cup and mouthpiece only, and of course a gi. *L* A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanzashi Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 In our Dojo, the Sensei didn't make us wear chest protectors at first, but now he does. Also, head gear, no cage tg!, mouth guard, mitts and foam feet. Shin pads are optional. He's not particular of the style of protection, so long as it does it's job. The helmet sucks big time because you can't really hear too well, and when the Sempais say YAME!, and you keep going, well, lets just say a lot of red faces and downward looks are the norm! The chest protectors were brought in because the younger kids didn't have the necessary control and were holding back from completing the technique. I find it a detriment as I feel I must hit the protection to know if I scored. We are not allowed any head contact and just light chest contact, even though we're protected to the hilt! OH ya, guys are to wear a cup, girls don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganTKD Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 In class, nothing and light/medium contact. I do recommend the cloth shin protectors and cups. At testings, WTF-authorized headgear, sometimes (hogu-body armor). At tournaments, full gear: headgear, armor, cup, shin/forearm pads, mouthguard. My opinion-Welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 when I do light/moderate contact sparring I wear: Foam Booths, Shin guards, groin protector, boxing gloves and mouth guard. If I'm doing just drills everything I mentioned except mouth guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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