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Wave Shin Instep Pads
Product Description
Nice quality shin instep pads made primarily for martial
artists. These are definitely a step up from the flat
pieces of foam cut to shape. They close on the shin with two
velcro straps and fixed elastic wraps under the arch of the foot
and behind the ankle. Toe straps (if you want to use them) work
for either foot -so there's no "left" or
"right" pad.
The shin straps are wide for a comfortable, snug fit. This keeps
them in place so they don't slide around on your leg.
The outside of these pads are made of high quality artificial (PU)
leather (similar to that used on the sides of
"leather" car seats).
For sizing, we recommend you use your (men's) t-shirt size as a
guide. That generally works pretty well unless you're at one end
of the bell curve or the other (on the thin or heavy side).
Since they are elastic, they do accommodate a range of
sizes/diameters.
These pads are great. They are very light and
not bulky, unlike some others I've used. They are easy to put on
and they stay on where you put them after you strap them up.
Even though they feel flimsy, they offer great protecion for the
top of your feet/ankles (which is where I've seen the most
injuries occur during martial arts free sparring) as well as the
shins. Overall I give these a 5/5 for protection, comfort, and
price.
got these shin pads aprox 3 weeks ago. i've
been using them 3 times a week for kickboxing and they are
great. really easy to get in and out of them, they don't move at
all when kicking and taking kicks, protects your shins like a
charm, and without the ridiculous price of other brand name shin
pads. if you are new or experienced on martial arts, and you are
looking for shin pads this is the way to go.
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Hints On Finding A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym Near You
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a challenging, rewarding, and beneficial experience for anyone interested in pursuing knowledge and skill in martial arts. Although it has been around for more than 50 years, it gained much popularity in the 1990s and is being taught at many gyms across the United States. Here are some things to consider when searching for a gym for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.
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