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Protective Gear

Groin / Foul Protector

$40 - $120

A padded waist-and-groin protector worn during sparring. Mandatory in all sanctioned competition. Reduces injury from accidental low blows. Pro fighters wear a more padded version — the 'no-foul protector' — that wraps around the kidneys as well as the groin.

Key features

  • ▸Heavy foam pad for groin
  • ▸Wider waist coverage (no-foul protector)
  • ▸Elastic waistband
  • ▸Sized: S/M/L/XL

Buying guide

$40-100. Title and Cleto Reyes make both training (lighter) and pro (heavier) versions. Replace every 24 months.