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aefibird
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 Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:28 am Post subject: Womens chest guards |
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After getting a nipple burst open last week during training (all I can say is OWWWWW) I've decided to buy a chest protector. However, I don't know what sort to get.
Can anyone recommend a good type/make to buy, preferably one that I can get hold of in the UK...
Thanks! 
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Sasori_Te
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I've see both Macho and Century hard shell chest protectors for women. You can order them online from Century. I'm not sure how they handle UK orders though.
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Gloi
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hajime
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aefibird
are you a lady?
ahhh. It's difficult to spar with the females. Must have been a nasty person that was trying to hit you that hard
if it was a man that hit you that hard and you are a female then 'accidently' hit him in the 'nuts' next time 
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Jussi Häkkinen
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Umm, karate is a contact sport and chest area is a legitimate target even in official competition rules. So, for a woman, it is wise to wear some kind of chest protection.
You will get hit there. And the striker has no obligation to apologize for hitting a contact area.
Vengeance by kicking the groin area or by any other similar way is just a plain childish act.
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hajime
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Location: Nr London
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| Jussi Häkkinen wrote: |
Umm, karate is a contact sport and chest area is a legitimate target even in official competition rules. So, for a woman, it is wise to wear some kind of chest protection.
You will get hit there. And the striker has no obligation to apologize for hitting a contact area.
Vengeance by kicking the groin area or by any other similar way is just a plain childish act. |
hey I assumed it was a friendly sparring session. If it was meant to be full contact then fair enough you take your chance
as for hitting them back in the groin, notice my winking face? I was joking m8! revenge in this context has no place outside of films
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CheekyMusician
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Blitz sells them. Its a UK company. I can't remember their address, but I think its something like Blitzsport.co.uk or something similar.
Also try Playwell.com.
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aefibird
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| hajime wrote: |
| Jussi Häkkinen wrote: |
Umm, karate is a contact sport and chest area is a legitimate target even in official competition rules. So, for a woman, it is wise to wear some kind of chest protection.
You will get hit there. And the striker has no obligation to apologize for hitting a contact area.
Vengeance by kicking the groin area or by any other similar way is just a plain childish act. |
hey I assumed it was a friendly sparring session. If it was meant to be full contact then fair enough you take your chance
as for hitting them back in the groin, notice my winking face? I was joking m8! revenge in this context has no place outside of films |
It was a friendly sparring session= basic one-step kumite. I got caught with a kekome that was a bit high - he should have been aiming for my stomach!
I know that in full contact you take your chances (and when I compete I'm fully aware of the risks involved), however, I didn't think that I'd really need protection just for a small session of ippon kumite.
Thanks everyone for your replies and info on manufacturers!
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