MMA and sparring gear

Protecting to Train

The MMA combines strikes with feet and fists, throws, and ground fighting. During training, especially in sparring with a partner, protective gear allows you to work at full speed without injuring yourself or the other person. Three pieces of protection are essential: the shin guards, the gum shield, and the cup. Knee pads and elbow pads complete the equipment depending on the practice.

The Rest of the Equipment

MMA also includes:

• Gloves.
• Textiles.
• Punch Bags.

All things MMA can be found on the MMA page.

The MMA Shin Guards

The MMA shin guards are different from those used in Muay Thai. The elastic fabric model, like the Metal Boxe made of elastic cotton, covers the shin and foot instep, slipping on like a sock: it stays in place during ground work and does not hinder leg locks. The padded model for strikes, like the Phantom Apex Striking, the Twins Special, or the Metal Boxe Blade and Legacy, which are thicker, provide better protection during kick exchanges and blocks. For children, the Booster and Benlee are sized for them.

Gum Shield, Cup, and Joints

The gum shield that can be moulded, like the Opro UFC, takes the impression of the teeth in hot water; the Safejawz Marvel and Kwon for kids are popular with younger ones. The cup, like the Metal Boxe integrated into shorts or the adidas Pro, protects against accidental low blows and remains essential in sparring. The knee pads Metal Boxe and RDX and the elbow pad made of neoprene protect the joints during knee and elbow strikes and when on the mat. It’s important to rinse and air out your gear after each session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size shin guards should I choose?

The shin guard should cover from just below the knee to the foot instep without being loose, and the size is chosen based on height and weight. If it's too large, it will shift on the first impact; if it's too small, it will leave the shin exposed.

MMA shin guards or Muay Thai: what’s the difference?

The MMA model, slimmer and often made of elastic fabric like the Metal Boxe Legacy, slips on the leg and stays in place on the ground. The Muay Thai one, thicker and secured with Velcro like those from Twins Special, absorbs blocks better.

How do you mould a thermoformable gum shield?

You dip it for a few seconds in hot water, place it in your mouth, then bite and suck to make it fit your teeth. If the moulding isn't perfect, most models, like the Opro or Safejawz, can be reheated.

Is the cup mandatory in sparring?

It is strongly advised as soon as kicks and knees come into play and is required in most competitions. The models Metal Boxe and adidas are worn under shorts with a supportive brief or compression shorts.

What protection for a child starting MMA?

A shin guard in their size, like the Benlee for kids, a gum shield, and a cup form the basics. Knee pads and elbow pads in neoprene provide extra safety during falls and ground work.