Protective equipment (martial arts)

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The protective equipment in martial arts is different depending on the sport and is used both for self-protection and to avoid injuries to the opponent. If effective results are desired in a competition , the protective equipment worn there often differs from that worn in training.

The standard equipment of most martial arts can be broken down as follows:

• head protection
• Mouthguard
• Groin guard
• Fist protection
• Instep protection
• Shin guard
• Elbow protection
• Forearm protection
• Knee protection
• Combat vest
• Chest protector

The individual parts can be combined or left out as required.

In addition, there are a number of martial arts that require special protective equipment. They include, among others, fencing (fencing masts and suits) and kendo the bogu .

In Budo sports , a special combat suit, the Keiko-Gi or "Gi" for short , is usually worn. It serves to protect the skin from abrasions and is helpful when performing throwing, grasping and choking techniques.