Female Martial Arts Equipment: Chest Guard

Female martial arts equipment for sparring is unique due to the obvious difference between men and women. Karate uniforms for women and men are essentially the same; however, protective equipment for sparring is different. During martial arts sparring it is recommended that women wear a turtle shell bra or a female chest guard. Here are just some of the brands of equipment that provide upper body protection for women:

Turtle Shell Based Bras

These are worn under the karate gi and worn like a bra. A hard plastic shell is used for protection during martial arts sparring.

• Century Gear Turtle Shells Sports Bra
• ProForce Female Guard Bra Cups
• Pro Force Ultimate Female Chest Guard

Chest Guards for Females

Chest guards are typically worn on top of a karate uniform. A chest guard protects more areas than a turtle shell bra, including the stomach, ribs, and kidneys.

• Macho Female Rib Protector
• RheeMax SAF-T Female Rib Guard
• Macho Sport Chest Guard
• Lightning Female Chest Guards