Student Area

 Sparring Equipment

Students are required to own the relevant sparring equipment for their age and experience level. The graphics below depict what is required at each stage of training.

Below you’ll find links to our recommended brands/stores where you can order any equipment you need. You are welcome to shop elsewhere, but please check with your Instructor that the equipment is suitable before purchasing.

You can purchase directly from our Store, or are welcome to source your own equipment. Just check with your Coach for suitability before purchasing.

Sparring Equipment Buying Links

Below are some links to trusted brands and products. WMA has no affiliation to any of the products below. These brands are not compulsory, but are recommended as they fit within the WAKO rule set that our club follows. For more information please speak to your Instructor.

Required by Red Belt or after 3 Months Training

Point Fighting Gloves

Budget Option

Recommended Option

Continuous Gloves (See Diagrams above for sizing)

Budget Option

Recommended Option

Hand Wraps (Required for Continuous Competition)

Required by Yellow Belt or after 6 Months Training

Headguard

Budget Option

Recommended Option

Gumshield

Budget Option

Recommended Option

Braces Option

Required by Orange Belt or after 9 Months Training

Footpads

Budget Option

Recommended Option

Shinpads

Budget Option

Recommended Option

Recommended by Orange Belt or 9 Months Training

Groin Guard (for Men)

Chest Protector (for Women)

Elbow Pads (Required for Points Fighting Tournaments)