| The benefits of Martial Arts has always appealed its | | | | protect the trunk of the body especially the ribs, |
| practitioners. The disciplined training of the mind and | | | | kidneys and liver from damage.GlovesThere are |
| body give a sense of well being but some aspects of | | | | varying styles of martial arts glove on the market. |
| Martial Arts training do present a problem.Most forms | | | | Each style has a particular function to perform. Boxing |
| of martial art will eventually lead to contact training at | | | | gloves come in standard sizes 10, 12 and 16 ounces. |
| some level, whether is is light contact, semi-contact or | | | | the heavier gloves are for sparring training the lighter |
| full contact. Whilst training it is important to wear the | | | | gloves are for competitions. Bear in mind, boxing |
| right equipment. But what is the right equipment and | | | | gloves are designed for use with hand wraps.Martial |
| what protection will it afford you?During this article I | | | | arts sparring gloves are usuall open handed, allowing |
| hope to point you in the right direction towards | | | | for strikes with fists or open hands and finger thrusts. |
| choosing the protective sparring gear that is right for | | | | They are lighter for quicker strikes. Mixed martial arts |
| you.Head gearThis is probably the most important | | | | use a specific glove that is designed for grappling and |
| piece of protective equipment you can purchase. Head | | | | is very flexible.Shin and foot guardsshin and foot |
| injuries are serious and can even be fatal. | | | | guards offer as much protection for the attacker as |
| When choosing head gear for martial arts sparring | | | | they do for the defender. Often they are made from |
| there are certain features you should look out for. | | | | foam and poly-urethane (P.U.), are easy to clean and |
| What material is used in its construction | | | | light.The most iimportant thing to remember is the |
| What protective features are particular to the model | | | | cheapest is not always the best. You must feel |
| How large is it | | | | comfortable in you equipment and be confident it will |
| How easy is it to cleanThese questions can be asked | | | | protect you. Shop around. Many places will be able to |
| of most martial arts equipment.Head gear should be | | | | tell you what the equipment is designed for and what |
| comfortable to wear (not too loose and not too tight), | | | | you can expect from it. |
| light for ease of movement and padded well around | | | | a good site to begin with is |
| the crown and base of the head as these areas are | | | | there is a wealth of information here and questions |
| most likely to be damaged and are most | | | | can be answered quite quickly.Good luck in your |
| vunerable.Body ArmourBody armour is used primarily | | | | discipline! |
| in Taekwondo and Karate sparring. Its function is to | | | | |