Calf Shin
Calf Shin
Grappling-Muay Thai-kickboxing shin guards
In martial arts, there are 3 major types of shin guards: Grappling, kickboxing or striking and muay thai. Although mma shin guards and muay thai are both striking styles, muay thai are built with much more padding.
Grappling shin guards are designed with padding in mind and also with staying on while rolling too. Most of these type have a sock type way of keeping the guard in place. A couple of draw backs are that they can be difficult to get on and off and they can get hot. Many of these types also come with a strap by the calf to help tighten them.
Muay Thai Shin Guards are designed thicker to absorb more of a strike. Down the front of the guard you will often find re-enforced padding. The way they are kept on is not concerned with the ground game. Usually 2 straps are all that keep them in place. The thing I don't like about these is that they are heavy and can feel bulky. As someone with a Taekwondo background- speed is important!
Kickboxing is where you see the striking type shin guards. Kickboxing shin guards are not as concerned with keeping the guard on when on the ground. I am still surprised at the guards lack of added padding along the front. I see a lot of kickboxers and for some reason they always go cheap with shin guards. They love the cloth covered guards that have about a quarter-inch of soft padding… Go figure!
I have some ideas for a hybrid MMA Style Shin guard. I think it would be cool to combine the added padding of muay thai with the sock of the grappling guards. With a hybrid style you can have great protection and also save money. You would not have to change when you wanted to do both standup and grappling. Another thing I would add is padding above the knee and also around the knee. This added padding would allow for true leg-kick training.
All about Grappling-Muay Thai-kickboxing shin guards
Grappling shin guards
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2 X SPORTS COMPRESSION CALF SLEEVES SHIN SUPPORT LEG BRACE |  |
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US $15.99 | 29d 19h 53m |
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Black Elastic Support Calf Shin Sleeve Protector Brace | |
0 Bid | US $7.11 | 1h 22m |
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2 Pcs Blue Plastic Foam Shin Calf Protector Support for Child Kids | |
0 Bid | US $7.32 | 1h 41m |
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Stretchy Black Neoprene Calf Sleeve Wrap Shin Support | |
0 Bid | US $8.13 | 3h 13m |
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Child Kids Black Blue Elastic Band Calf Protectors Shin Supports 2 Pcs | |
0 Bid | US $6.81 | 4h 4m |
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Pair of Calf Shin Support Elastic Brace Sport Bandage | |
0 Bid | US $7.66 | 4h 30m |
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MUELLER ADJUSTABLE CALF SHIN SPLINT SUPPORT LRG UNUSED | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 27m |
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Calf Shin Sleeve Support Protector Compression Brace White | |
0 Bid | US $6.93 | 5h 31m |
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Child Black Blue Plastic Foam Sports Calf Protector Shin Support 1 Pair | |
0 Bid | US $6.76 | 9h 47m |
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Children Kids Yellow Blue Plastic Foam Calf Protector Shin Support 2 Pcs | |
0 Bid | US $6.76 | 10h 38m |
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2 Pcs Kids Child Elastic Band Yellow Blue Calf Protectors Shin Supports | |
0 Bid | US $7.32 | 12h 18m |
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Children Plastic Foam Sports Calf Shin Support Protector Blue 2 Pcs | |
0 Bid | US $7.35 | 15h 39m |
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Child Kids Elastic Band Calf Protector Shin Support Red Blue | |
0 Bid | US $5.89 | 18h 44m |
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Compression Calf Support Shin Splint Brace | |
2 Bids | US $.06 | 20h 53m |
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Royal Blue Nylon Spandex Calf Shin Brace Sports Support | |
0 Bid | US $6.00 | 23h 37m |
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McDAVID 442 SHIN SPLINT CALF SUPPORT brace wrap | |
0 Bid | US $18.90 | 1d 37m |
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SHOCK DOCTOR CALF SHIN WRAP compression brace support leg protective | |
0 Bid | US $19.10 | 1d 2h 22m |
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2 x Blue Elastic Shin Calf Support Brace Sleeve Bandage | |
0 Bid | US $6.35 | 1d 2h 29m |
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Vulkan Calf Shin Protector Support Brace ANY SIZE Special Pair Offer | |
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US $50.57 | 27d 23h 26m |
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Child Plastic Foam Sports Calf Shin Support Protector Yellow Blue 1 Pair | |
0 Bid | US $7.33 | 1d 7h 23m |
Calf and Ankle Stretching Workout for Shin Splints
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Neo G MEDICAL GRADE Calf Support 'breathable design'
Sale Price: £16.33  |
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MUELLER Calf/Shin Splint Support
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Vulkan Classic Calf and Shin Support Medium
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Thermoskin Active Blue Thermal Calf/Shin Support Large 38-41cm
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Thermoskin Active Blue Thermal Calf/Shin Support Medium 34-37cm
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Calf and Shin Elastic Support
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LP SUPPORTS Shin & Calf Pad
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VULKAN Calf And Shin Support , S
Sale Price: £19.99 |
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LP 718 Shin and Calf Sleeve X-Large
Sale Price: £10.08 |
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Skins Powersox Men'S Compression Clothing (Black/Yellow), Xxs
Sale Price: £28.58 |
Filed under Medical Equipment by on Sep 10th, 2008. 
