Protective sports ammunition is designed to ensure safety when playing sports. It reduces the risk of injury to a minimum. Prevention of their receipt is especially relevant in various types of martial arts. For this, many different devices were invented: mouth guards, shin protection, arm pads, helmets, vests and more. All designs have been tested in practice and reliably protect the athlete's body.
Foot protection
In this form of martial arts, such as karate, kicks and kicks are used. And practicing movements to automatism takes a lot of time and effort of an athlete. They are repeated countless times on simulators and sparring with rivals.
Bruises and injuries without special protection are inevitable, because novice fighters do not always maintain the desired distance and accuracy of the strike. Hence the inevitable injuries of the joints of the legs and ligaments. And such injuries are very painful and require long-term treatment.
By the way, when kicking, the pain is experienced not only by the one who is beaten, but also by the attacker. Shin protection protects the legs from possible damage. It is used both during the competition and throughout the training process. When working in sparring pads will help protect both athletes.
Today, companies specializing in sports equipment offer excellent high-quality ammunition. In its manufacture, the latest scientific achievements and high-tech equipment are used.
Kinds
Shin and foot protection for karate can be presented in several versions:
- Ankle The combined ankle is suitable for both children and adults and is the most popular. It is quickly put on, has a simple and reliable fit, protects the lower leg and lift. They make it from leather, vinyl, elastic fabric, neoprene. Manufacturers offer two types: one-piece and collapsible. Shin and foot pads (protect the lift) are independent. Great for practicing blow on the bag. In addition, they can be further reinforced - with heel protection, increased. There are models of the hosiery type, they are distinguished by a dense girth of the leg and maximum protection from sprains and bumps.
- Shin. The main function of the pads is shin protection. They are made from elastic cotton (like stocking) with special inserts or from genuine / artificial leather. They are attached with rubber bands or Velcro. The inner part is made of cotton (absorbs sweat perfectly and prevents the pads from turning).
- Foot. Feet or kicks protect the leg area. This area is actively involved in striking, although it does not differ in rigidity, since there are flexible and soft joints. Without protection, injuries are inevitable. Feet do not have a sole; Velcro or elastic bands serve as a fastener. The multilayer structure dampens the blows and protects both fighters.
Manufacturers
Numerous types of martial arts create a steady demand for protective ammunition. Gloves, shin protection, feet, shells, bibs and other devices are presented on the market by products from companies such as Grant, Shock Doctor, Venum, Title boxing, Everlast, Bad Boy, Tapout, Adidas, Twins special, Fairtex, Ringside, Hayabusa, RDX .
Among karatekas, Adidas, Boxer, RDX, Sprinter, Ariwaza, Hayashi are most popular. Some are focused on the manufacture of an expensive product from natural materials. Others are cheaper, but also perform their functions. Shin protection helps:
- prevent injury;
- fix the desired position of the legs, helping to avoid sprain or rupture of ligaments;
- repeatedly increase the force of impact, without damage.
Each athlete must have two sets of protection in different colors, usually red and blue. Some companies offer two more colors - black and white.
The choice
When choosing ammunition pay attention to certain points:
- The size. Shin and foot protection for karate for children has the following gradation:
- "M": height up to 150 cm;
- “L”: height up to 160 cm;
- “XL”: height up to 180 cm.
- The quality of the seams.
- The presence of wide elastic Velcro tapes.
In addition, the defense must be approved by the WKF (International Karate Federation), then you can take part in competitions at any level.
Without appropriate protective equipment for the legs, it is difficult to fully train and it is impossible to take part in competitions.