| An MMA fighter uses his feet more than any | | | | careers. |
| other body part, whether it be shifting his position | | | | Combat Sports is one of the better brands that |
| for strategic advantages when facing an | | | | designs top quality Muay Thai shin guards. Several |
| opponent, dodging punches, or delivering kicks as | | | | superior models are available, like their Gel Shock |
| an offensive move during a fight. One swift kick | | | | Grappling Shin-Instep Guard. An inner gel lining |
| can knock an opponent off his feet, and the feet | | | | offers maximum protection among other brands |
| and lower legs take quite a bit of abuse in the | | | | and the guard itself even has neoprene support |
| process. MMA shin guards are designed to protect | | | | and lining at the back to help the guards stay in |
| these crucial areas, preventing injury while allow | | | | place. They also carry youth guards for younger |
| the fighter to move and use his legs freely | | | | fighters and Ergonomic Shin Guards for a more |
| without any restrictions. | | | | basic look with dual hook and loop closures. |
| This is especially true with kick boxing, or Muay | | | | Hayabusa Fightwear is another quality brand name |
| Thai as it is often referred to in Thailand, where it | | | | that always offers professional quality and utilizes |
| is the national sport of choice. Muay Thai involves | | | | the latest technology. Their Pro Shin-Instep |
| rigorous training, and there are a number of kicks, | | | | Guards not only look sharp, but are shaped to fit |
| knees, and foot thrusts that a fighter uses to | | | | well, protect well, and breathe well, while not being |
| weaken and defeat his opponent. This is why | | | | too heavy or cumbersome. |
| Muay Thai shin guards are so important, since a | | | | Regardless of the design, MMA shin guards should |
| competitor uses the legs so much more than in | | | | not hamper the individual - rubbing, pinching, or |
| other types of MMA competition. | | | | binding are signs of an ill-fitting guard that should |
| These guards protect all areas of the lower leg, | | | | be avoided. Concentration in the ring is of utmost |
| including the knees, calves, shins, and ankles, | | | | importance, and fighters don't have time to worry |
| safeguarding them from serious injury or fracture. | | | | about equipment that doesn't perform as well as |
| In the old days, athletes had only straps and | | | | it should or becomes a weakness that an |
| buckles to wrap around the hands, knees, and | | | | opponent can capitalize on. It pays to pay special |
| feet for protection. Since then, the technology in | | | | attention to these factors when fitting yourself |
| manufacturing protective equipment for fighters | | | | for a pair of these all-important Muay Thai shin |
| has come a long way. | | | | guards. |
| Several vendors now offer MMA shin guards that | | | | Likewise, if the guards are difficult to get on or |
| meet UFC standards for protection and | | | | off, the convenience factor is lost. Most vendors |
| performance during championship matches, | | | | size their shin guards for the weight of the |
| including Hayabusa Fightwear, Warrior, and | | | | athlete, usually in either regular or large. A proper |
| Combat Sports. These companies use ergonomics | | | | fit is paramount, as a competitor doesn't want his |
| and applied engineering to make functional | | | | guards to shift or slip off during an intense |
| protective equipment to improve the quality of | | | | sequence of moves. |
| the sport and help fighters have long-lasting | | | | |