Headguards
Headgear
Facial cuts, broken noses and black eyes don’t go down well at work, so until the skill level is such that you won’t get hit in the face , facial protection is an essential prerequisite for any fighters gym.
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Having tried a variety of headguards of differing price and quality I have found that you definitely get what you pay for. Plastic grills over the face reduce visibility and can’t really take the punishment. During one sparring session not only did the grill break it did more damage than the kick would have done. |
Generally you would be looking for a balance between good visibility and protection. It is no good having a helmet that reduces your visibility to such an extent that you cannot see attacks, especially kicks coming from the side. It is better to rely on speed and mobility to avoid then on the protection to reduce the impact. The Headguard is protects against facial damage, but does not protect the brain from impact, so the best option is to avoid getting hit in the first place.
Gumshields
It is also essential that everyone who spars wears a gumshield. Even a light punch to the mouth will cause the teeth to cut through the lips so don’t take the risk. Gumshields come in avariety of sizes , so it is best to have some spares around for people who have forgotten theirs or do not have any. Gumshields also protect you from getting your teeth knocked out. So don’t take the risk protect your mouth, protect your teeth , protect your looks.
October 24, 2009 at 2:27 pm | Training | No comment
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