Shin protection: types, description

Protective sports ammunition is designed to providesafety in sports. It reduces the risk of injury to a minimum level. Prevention of their receipt is particularly relevant in various types of martial arts. For this purpose, many different adaptations have been invented: kapy, protection of the lower leg, lining in the hands, helmets, vests and so on. All designs have been tested in practice and reliably protect the athlete's body.

Foot Protection

In this form of combat, like karate, applypunches and kicks. And working out the movements to automatism takes a lot of time and effort of the athlete. They are repeated countless times on simulators and in sparring with rivals.

Bruises and injuries without special protection are inevitable,because beginning fighters do not always withstand the necessary distance and accuracy of the execution of the blow. 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, painnot only the one who is beaten, but also 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 overlays help protect both athletes.

Today, companies specializing in the production ofsports equipment, offer excellent high quality ammunition. When it is manufactured, the latest scientific achievements and high-tech equipment are used.

Kinds

The protection of the shin and foot for karate can be presented in several versions:

• Ankle.The combined ankle is suitable for both children and adults and is the most popular. He quickly put on, has a simple and reliable fixation, protects the shin and lift. It is made of leather, vinyl, elastic fabric, neoprene. Producers offer two types: one-piece and demountable. The shin and foot plates (protect the lift) are independent. Great for working out a blow on the bag. In addition, they can be further strengthened - with heel protection increased. There are models of hosiery type, they are characterized by a dense leg girth and maximum protection from stretching and bumps.
• Shin. The main function of the lining is to protect the lower leg.They are made from elastic cotton (as a stocking) with special inserts or from natural / artificial leather. They are attached with rubber bands or Velcro. The inner part is made of cotton (absorbs sweat perfectly and does not give the overlapping turns).

• Foot.Feet or kicks protect the leg lift area. This area is actively involved in striking, although it is not rigid, as there are flexible and soft joints here. Without protection, injuries are unavoidable. The feet do not have soles, the fasteners are stickers or rubber bands. The multi-layer structure extinguishes strokes and protects both fighters.

Manufacturers

Numerous types of martial arts createsteady demand for protective ammunition. Gloves, shin protectors, feet, shells, bibs and other accessories are marketed by products from companies such as Grant, Shock Doctor, Venum, Title boxing, Everlast, Bad Boy, Tapout, Adidas, Twins special, Fairtex, Ringside, Hayabusa, RDX .

Among the karate's most popularuse Adidas, Boxer, RDX, Sprinter, Ariwaza, Hayashi. Some are focused on the manufacture of an expensive product from natural materials. Others are cheaper, but they also fulfill their functions. Shin protection helps:

• prevent injury;
• fix the desired position of the legs, helping to avoid stretching or rupturing the 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 color solutions - black and white.

Selection

When choosing ammunition, pay attention to certain points:

• The size. Shin and foot protection for karate for children has a grading:

- "M": growth up to 150 cm;

- "L": height up to 160 cm;

- "XL": height up to 180 cm.

• Quality of seams.
• The presence of wide elastic tape-Velcro.

In addition, the defense must be approved by the WKF (International Karate Federation), then it can participate in competitions of any level.

Without proper protective equipment for the feet, it is difficult to fully exercise and it is impossible to take part in competitions.