In martial arts, despite the erroneous opinion of many, any injury is an accident and is not a normal occurrence in training. In the gym, fighters become better by honing their kicks, arms, spending various receptions and all that sort of thing. Therefore, safety in training is in the first place, and, in addition to the competent approach of the trainer, special equipment can provide it.
Many often confuse the concepts of “Chingards” and “Chingarts” and ask the corresponding question: “What are Chingards and Chingards?”
Let's see what each of them means.
Chingards, what is it?
Chingards are special protective pads that protect the lower leg and arch of the foot from bruising. They also protect joints and ligaments from various injuries and, especially, tears. As a rule, protective plates are made exclusively of high-quality materials. Most often, this material is genuine leather. By the way, it must undergo antibacterial treatment without fail.
What are they needed for?
Chingards are used by fighters of completely different directions. In Thai boxing, for example, Chingards compete in order to maximize the safety of athletes during the strongest kicks. And MMA fighters use shields only during training and all for the same purpose. However, they compete in competitions without them. For jiu-jitsu or karate, shingards are also needed.
Also, beginners are actively using them, because their shins are not yet accustomed to serious loads and, accordingly, are in increased trauma.
Design shingard
Inside the shingard itself there is a layer of soft foam, like polystyrene. Outside, the plate is lined with genuine leather, which ensures the reliability of the structure and its durability. And from the side of touch with the skin, the chingards are covered with high-quality fabric, which provides air circulation. Otherwise, due to lack of ventilation, an unpleasant odor will occur.
We answered the question: “What are shingards?”, And now let's talk about gloves with a similar name.
What are shingarts?
Shingarts are training gloves with “cut off fingers” designed for practicing strikes and combinations on sports equipment - pears and bags. Convenient for this, they are made by a small amount of filler and the corresponding rigidity of the structure. The main goal of the cue ball is to fix and protect the fighter’s wrist.
It is important to note that such gloves are used only for work on pears and during various receptions, and in no case during fights. This is due to the fact that the blows applied in these gloves practically do not differ from strikes with bare fists, and even vice versa, can be even tougher, therefore, they are very traumatic. Gloves "shingard" does not exist.
Shingarts are often used in martial arts where the fight plays the dominant role. Thanks to the open fingers, it is convenient to carry out various throws, captures and other tricks in them.
Sizes shingard
It is very important to choose the right size, since too small chingards will protect the shin poorly. The likelihood of injury is increased.
At the same time, excessively large shields will “hang out” on the leg and cause discomfort during training. They can also jump off their feet, causing the fighter to be distracted, and because of which their main role loses its meaning.
Below are the existing sizes of shingard depending on the growth of the athlete:
- height up to 157 cm - size S;
- growth in the range of 157-175 cm - size M;
- height 175-185 cm - size L;
- height over 187 cm - the largest size XL.
It is worth noting that each manufacturer has its own measurements, so the equipment should be selected very carefully, depending on the characteristics of the fighter. From the general characteristics, we can distinguish only that the shields should cover the lower leg, preferably to the knee joint, keep the leg as tight as possible, but not cause inconvenience.
Sizes of gloves-shingart
The picture shows a diagram of how to choose the right gloves depending on the size of the palm.
Good equipment is necessary for any fighter who wants to not only achieve results in sports, but also enjoy safe training. We hope that you received the answer to the question: “What are these chingards?”, And we understood the difference between shin protection and gloves. Do not confuse these two concepts. Train productively and with pleasure!