Marital Arts Hardware
TKD uniforms
Tae Kwon-Do uniforms are easily recogniazble from those of most other martial arts, like various styles of Karate. A Karate "gi" (on right) has two folds that wrap one over the other, where a TKD "dobak" (on left) has a V-neck --it is pulled over the head instead of tied closed. The black collar is worn by a Black Belt student.
Sparring gear
Good sparring gear is both durable and comfortable to wear. A
TKD competitor must
wear ...
... and a groin protector!
It is also a good idea to wear ... knee pads, forearm guards, and a spine shield that attaches to the back of some chest protectors
Instead of over-the-foot instep protectors, I've found the RingStar sparring shoes to be a good investment. Not only do they offer good protection and stability for the ankles, they are very comfotable.
