Punok – Protective equipment – Body Protector

The SMAI WKF Shin Instep has been manufactured to exact World Karate Federation specifications. They have been approved for use in official continental tournaments and international WKF Sanctioned events without restriction.
The instep is shock absorbent, making it ideal for the dynamic sport of Karate. With full shin, instep and toe coverage along with added protection on the heel, the SMAI Shin Instep offers complete protection. Featuring a removable instep that connects quickly and easily with a hidden Velcro tab.

This shin-step protection protects the tibia from impacts which may occur during the course of the bout. The inner component is made of rubber and has a specific density and dimensions to ensure its correct use as well as to avoid interfering with the competitor´s movements.

The foot protectors are produced from a single piece of specially cast sponge, according to WKF standards, using the same color velcro rubber as the artificial leather, so that right and left can be distinguished.

These gloves are World Karate Federation approved. This protection is of compulsory use and prevents injuries that may be caused to the rival due to techniques applied without control. Its interior, made of rubber. These gloves feature one elastic strap over the palm, two straps over the fingers, adjustable elastic wrist wrap with hook-and-loop closures. This protection adapts to each shape and it has a specific density and dimensions to ensure its correct use as well as to avoid interfering with the competitor´s movements.

Shin guards are produced from a special single piece of sponge, according to WKF standards and with the lower and upper skin covered with artificial leather in the same color, so that they can be distinguished separately for the right and left shin bones. The shin guards are covered with 4 cm velcro and artificial leather on the upper and lower sides. It is ensured that it fits perfectly on the leg with elastic in the same color as the leather and 2.5 cm elastic on the back. Velcro is used at the bottom of the shin protector to connect it to the foot protector.

The SMAI WKF Gloves have been manufactured to exact World Karate Federation specifications. They have been approved for use in official continental tournaments and international WKF Sanctioned events without restriction.