Professional Sparring: What to Wear and Not to Wear
When you’re ready to go to your first taekwondo sparring match, what should you wear? Every taekwondo academy is different in the brands it recommends and in some of the inessential gear that they may or may not recommend. You should get support from your dojo and coach about what you should wear, especially for the different taekwondo black belt levels . The basics remain the same. Here is some general advice on what to wear to spar in taekwondo. Start With the Uniform You should wear your usual taekwondo uniform under the more protective gear of your competition garb. Make sure your uniform fits well, is tied properly, and allows you full range of motion because you’ll need it. Head and Chest Protection The most important pieces of equipment for professional sparring are the chest and head protection. Get a high-quality chest protector that’s tough. The tougher the chest pad the better, as it’ll spread the force out more evenly and provide you with more protection. For th...