Can it be used for sparring or in tournaments?
653522
You could but I wouldn't recommend it. It doesn't provide enough protections for your wrist. I use regular boxing gloves for sparring. And use mma gloves for light sparring.
1346793
Probably not. It is elliptical, not round, and it's pretty well the same size along its length. You might be able to wrap some para cord or something around part of it to make it big enough to catch. It really is better designed for its intended purpose than combat.
280201
There's no padding just glove and rubber I don't think they would be good for sparring.
1210191
It's a soft padding. It'll do fine fine for sparing practice but it isn't body armor or a substitute for elbow or shin guard type rigid plastics.
476406
It works fine for me for use in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. We use thick mats for the flooring. Not sure what sport you play but if you get slammed hard or do hard shoots you might feel it. Also depends on your knees. It does provide protection but I'm not sure what kind of sport you're referring to. Sometimes I do feel a little shock still.
969182
I wouldn't recommend it for anything with a lot of movement and action, because it's entirely manual. Trying to continually focus manually is not easy in a fast-paced action situation.
1301575
No, I don't think so. I think I read that it is not for martial arts. There are different mats for rolls and breakfalls which would be thicker and softer that this. I LOVE this for jump rope and free-weight training and body-weight exercise, but it's not suitable for more impact than that.
2074359
For individual practice I would say go with the Cold Steel bokken for form practice, but as the material is highly durable and hits hard I would recommend that you do not put 2 bokkens against each other unless both practitioners know what they are doing. The Tomahawk bokken can be used for sparring because there is less risk involved to an extent but personally I stick with the Cold Steel bokken for form and sparring practice.
178661
yes it can be used for any sports. you´ll have to get used to it, but it fits for any sport.
147407
My son uses them for bag work and he says they are good. Don't know about sparring he don't use them for that!
1392677
They are great for a parry .. NOT O USE DAILY OR COMPARE. ONE THAT IS MORE EXPENSIVE. Tthay worried great for our use. (Weekend party) but u gets what u pay for
2035821
That's actually the reason I bought mine. For sparring and such. It works well and is durable. Softens the blows while proving to be durable and easy to maneuver in.
1949163
Yes, I bought this for sparring when my husband and I took a samurai sword class. Its a beautiful sword. It was a great price. The hand wrap did start to unravel over time. But you can just glue it back or take it off. Can't beat the price. I'm sure that happens with all of them.
1233306
Yes you could but, it would probably have to much "play" unless u have a pretty wide belt.
1655821
yes it can. But I would recommend something of a higher quality. It was fine for what I got it for, but if you wanted something to actually play, get something with the duel rods.
1867613
Depends, I believe it's strong for sparring with a partner... but cracking down trees... idk
1272422
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