Safety Equipment
Sparring Gear Package
Sparring gear is required to attend sparring classes. This package includes everything you'll need going forward for both sparring and grappling.
- Gear Bag
- Headgear
- Mouthpiece & Groin Protection
- Forearm Protection
- Shin & Instep Protection
- Competition Chest Guard
- Official Karate USA Rash Guard (for grappling)
Helmet
The dipped foam helmet provides maximum protection for the head during sparring. Comes in white, blue, or red.
Chest Guard
The advanced Olympic-style chest guard provides outstanding protection for the ribs and kidneys. It is reversible blue and red.
Fist and Forearm Guard
The standard fist and forearm guard provides protection for the outside of the forearm when blocking as well as for the top and front of the fist.
More Details
This style arm protector is not allowed in AAU competitions. Competition team members should purchase the advanced forearm guards from www.teamkusa.com
Shin and Instep Protector
The advanced shin and instep guard provides outstanding protection for the top of the foot (instep) as well as the shin. It is recommended that students who have the old-style cloth protectors upgrade to this new style for safety.
Cup and Supporter
The cup and supporter provide groin protection for males during sparring and grappling. It is required (not optional) for both activities.
Mouthpiece
The mouthpiece provides protection for the jaw and teeth during sparring and grappling. It is required (not optional) for both activities.
Gear Bag
The gear bag holds all of the official Taekwondo sparring gear and can also hold grappling uniforms and boxing gloves.
