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The Ultimate Guide to Sparring Gear
Sparring Gear Essentials
Safety is of the utmost importance when it comes to sparring. Use this guide to better understand why and how you can take precaution in training and in competition.
Top 3 Sparring Gear Essentials:
Sparring Gear Add-Ons:
Head Gear
When participating in sparring practice or in a tournament, it’s important to wear protective gear to prevent injuries. Padded head gear is affordable and easy to use and wash. Head gear should be worn during all contact driven training to protect you from concussions.
Hand Pads
Sparring hand pads are essential not only for your safety, but for the safety of your sparring partner as well. Hand pads help to provide safe contact between sparring partners in training and competition, so no one suffers a serious injury.
Foot Pads
Foot pads are also an essential safety precaution for both yourself and your sparring partner. They will help to minimize injury while kicking or receiving kicks. They’re easy to strap on and provide cushion for your feet.
Add-Ons To Train Like a Pro
Chest Protector
Chest protectors provide extra padding on your torso, front and back, while sparring. With an easy to slip on design, our chest protector will keep your chest padded from vicious strikes that might come your way.
Face Shield
For an extra precaution, you can also wear a face shield to better protect your face while sparring. Our face shield is clear and designed for ease of breathing while sparring.
Mouthguard
You’ll also want to wear a mouthguard while training or competing. This will help to prevent breaking your tooth or biting your tongue if you are hit in the face.