New to Sparring, Groin Protection for Women?
Hi everyone,
I’m a green belt in taekwondo about to start sparring in taekwondo soon, but I have a couple questions about the sparring gear since I have to fill out the order form they gave me.
- Do I really need groin protection for sparring? I definitely get them for the guys, but I'm not a guy.
- How useful is the groin guard if I do get hit there? I've never been hit down there before, but I have hit a couple guys down there before and it seems like it can hurt them a lot. Should I expect something similar?
- I can choose between Adidas, Tusah, and Motoo. Is there a difference between the brands, and what is the difference between the one for males and females?
- I've heard that it is usually required for tournaments, but is it usually required for just practice?
- Anything else I should be aware of that I can't think of?
Thank you everyone!