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Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Martial Arts Gear For Today

By Marion Peters


There are a wide variety of types of karate and other styles or martial arts today. In addition, there are many types of martial arts gear that a person will need while training as well as during competitions. The various styles will have many similarities within the necessary equipment.

Training styles will determine the equipment that you might need to purchase. Use of many different practice pieces can be found in most of the various forms of karate today. Board breaking is one skill that, while it appears difficult, can be easily mastered with a little practice. There are options for practicing that include the use of a plastic board which will slide together and apart, allowing it to be reused repeatedly.

Along with the variety of boards that are available, there are many other pieces of equipment that can be used for this sport. Sparring is another part of the training that many people participate in. This requires the use of a variety of pieces of equipment.

Sparring equipment will include things such as foot protection, hand pads, head gear, a mouth piece. In addition to that, optional equipment can include shin guards and a chest pad. Boys will need to wear an athletic cup as well. In sparring, there will be two individuals. Rules that must be followed will include no strikes below the belt in addition to proper form and technique. Matches are scored based on strikes delivered.

Other options for this sport includes various weapons. Things such as a bo staff, nunchucks, swords and other weapons are used for competition as well as in training. These items can be purchased from a variety of sources. Many students find they enjoy one weapon more than others and will learn advanced techniques with that particular weapon.

The level of skill that can be reached by any one student will depend greatly on the dedication that they have towards the sport. As one level is mastered, new challenges are given that also must be mastered to move up in the belt ranks. When a person achieves the level of black belt, they will have varying degrees that they can reach as well until they reach the level of master.

Martial arts gear comes in a wide variety of different types and styles. Weapons, personal protective gear and practice gear will be important as a student advances in their skill level. Reaching the level of black belt is a difficult task that requires dedication and practice on a regular basis.




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