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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2019, 05:41:30 PM » |
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Honestly, the best gear is probably a kendo "set" - helmet, gloves, chest protector, etc. Or fencing helmet, coat and gauntlets.
These are pretty pricey, though. :-)
AS a martial artist, we use wooden weapons from time to time in class. General guideline is to protect the hands / fingers, the face, and the head. If you get whacked on the arm or leg, you're going to get a bruise but that's just part of the deal. But you don't want broken fingers or a messed up eye. Those are the real dangers.
So: Bare minimum for real sparring is some kind of glove to protect your hands, and a helmet with a face mask to protect your face, eyes, and neck. Beyond that is up to you, but these pieces of gear are the bare minimums.
My daughters and I are all second-degree black belts, so we've gotten a fair share of bruises, but good eye protection has saved eye trauma at least once and our gloves keep us from ending up with broken fingers. We actually use gear designed for martial arts. If you want the make and manufacturer PM me and I'll shoot you a link to their website. If you're looking for less cash spent, a good option is second-hand sports equipment. Lacrosse gloves and helmets work well as long as you get one with a lexan face shield and not just a cage.
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