US20130185852A1 - Protective apparel for martial arts training - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training.
- it relates to protective apparel adapted to be worn by a user during martial arts training exercises involving contact between two participants, such as pad work or spar training.
- the term “spar training” is used broadly herein to refer to any martial arts training exercise involving contact between two participants, and thus includes pad work within its scope.
- Spar training is an essential part of martial arts training utilised in practically all forms of martial art. It allows a trainee to practice and develop their skills against an actual opponent, though in a strictly regulated environment, rather than against a static, artificial opponent such as a dummy or punch-bag. In addition to its use in martial arts, spar training has also gained popularity in general fitness training.
- Compressible foam protective apparel does however suffer from a number of drawbacks.
- the risk of injury to the hand or foot of the spar training partner performing a strike also remains.
- the wear and tear caused by repeated striking will eventually take its toll on the apparel, resulting either in the compressible foam becoming fatigued (i.e. failing to expand back to its initial state following impact) or the apparel becoming damaged. Either of these occurrences will expose the user to the risk of potentially serious injury. This problem can be compounded by the fact that the apparel may show no visible signs of having failed.
- the applicant's co-pending UK patent application no. 10 16826.8 discloses inflatable martial arts training apparatus intended to be removably mounted on a structural element within a building, for the performance of martial arts or fitness training exercises involving a user punching and/or kicking the apparatus.
- the present invention thus seeks to provide inflatable personal protection for use in spar training which overcomes the shortcomings of compressible foam protective apparel, and provides increased protection against injury, whilst enabling users to impart full power to their strikes during spar training.
- the present invention further seeks to provide a lightweight, easily portable and collapsible alternative to conventional protective apparel.
- the present invention has been developed for use in martial arts spar training, and will therefore be described herein with particular emphasis on this intended use. Nevertheless, it is envisaged that the present invention may also be adapted for use in relation to other contact sports, or indeed for use in any environment where protective apparel is desirable.
- protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training, comprising:
- the inflatable bladder may be inflated either prior to the user donning the protective apparel, or once the apparel is in situ on the user's body. It is however essential that inflation of the bladder to the required pressure be carried out prior to the commencement of spar training. Inflation of the bladder may be carried out either orally, using conventional air pumps, or by the provision of canisters of pressurised air or other gas.
- the strike surface is preferably three-dimensional, and most preferably has a generally cylindrical profile. This is preferably achieved by forming the inflatable bladder such that it adopts a generally cylindrical profile on inflation.
- the inflatable bladder preferably comprises one or more strengthening ribs, located internally thereof.
- the strengthening ribs serve to impart greater resistance against damage and so prolong the useful life of the protective apparel.
- said strengthening ribs divide the inflatable bladder into a plurality of chambers, thereby imparting a segmented structure to the apparel. This segmented structure also assists in providing the generally cylindrical profile.
- the protective apparel may be formed with each said chamber being individually sealed, which would necessitate each individual chamber being provided with its own inflation valve.
- each said chamber will in fact be in fluid communication with its adjacent chamber(s), such that air may flow from one chamber to another, with the inflatable bladder being provided with a single inflation valve. This enables the bladder to be inflated to a higher pressure than would otherwise be attainable, thus giving enhanced protection.
- allowing air to flow from one chamber to another has been found to enhance the shock-attenuating properties of the inflated bladder, by means of a process known as pneumatic energy dissipation (PED).
- PED pneumatic energy dissipation
- Each inflatable bladder may comprise a plurality of interconnected segmented chambers.
- the protective apparel, and the inflatable bladder which forms an integral component thereof, are preferably formed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and/or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This may desirably take the form of TPU or PVC coated fabric material.
- TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- the seams and joints of the apparel are preferably joined by ultrasonic welding, in order to provide maximum strength without the need for additional components or materials to achieve the joining.
- each said valve is preferably located on a surface other than the strike surface.
- the or each inflation valve is preferably a quick release valve to facilitate speedy deflation of the device following a training session.
- the securing means to enable the protective apparel to be worn by a user preferably comprises one or more straps. Most preferably, said one or more straps are provided with complementary quick release buckle fasteners.
- the apparel is adapted to be worn on a user's torso, and comprises: a generally cylindrical central portion adapted to wrap around said user's torso such that the strike surface extends over the front thereof; an upper portion adapted to protect said user's chest region; and a lower portion adapted to protect said user's groin region; each of said upper and lower portions extending from the generally cylindrical central portion.
- the securing means preferably comprises a pair of parallel straps adapted to be secured across a user's back region.
- the securing means may comprise a pair of parallel straps adapted to be secured over a user's shoulder region.
- the protective apparel is adapted to be worn on a user's leg or arm, and is adapted to wrap around said user's leg or arm such that the strike surface extends outwardly thereof.
- the securing means preferably comprises one or more straps adapted to be secured over an inner face of said leg or arm.
- the present invention also provides a protective apparel kit comprising an article of protective apparel for a user's torso as hereinbefore described, and one or more articles of protective apparel for a user's leg(s) and/or arm(s), as hereinbefore described.
- FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of protective apparel according to a first major embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 shows a rear perspective view of the protective apparel of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of a user wearing the protective apparel of FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of protective apparel according to a second major embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 5 shows a rear perspective view of the protective apparel of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 shows a front perspective view of a user wearing the protective apparel of FIGS. 4 and 5 ;
- FIG. 7 shows a front perspective view of a user wearing both the protective apparel of FIGS. 1 and 2 , and the protective apparel of FIGS. 4 and 5 , in combination.
- FIG. 1 there is shown a first major embodiment of protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training according to the present invention, in the form of a torso protector 10 .
- the torso protector 10 comprises a three dimensional strike surface 11 , carried on an inflatable bladder 12 .
- a plurality of strengthening ribs 13 are provided internally within the bladder 12 .
- the strengthening ribs 13 also divide the bladder 12 into a plurality of chambers 14 . As can be seen in FIG. 1 , this imparts a segmented structure to the torso protector 10 , which assists in the formation of the protector 10 with a generally cylindrical profile, thus enabling the protector 10 to wrap around the torso of a user.
- the individual chambers 14 of the inflatable bladder 12 may either be individually sealed, or more preferably may be in fluid communication with one another, such that air may pass from one chamber to another. This improves the shock-attenuating properties of the inflatable bladder 12 by employing pneumatic energy dissipation (PED).
- PED pneumatic energy dissipation
- the torso protector 10 is formed with a generally cylindrical central portion 15 , intended to wrap around and protect the torso of a user.
- At the front 16 of the protector 10 are formed upper and lower portions 17 , 18 extending from the central portion 15 .
- the upper portion 17 is intended to cover and protect a user's chest region, whilst the lower portion 18 is intended to cover and protect a user's groin region.
- the strike surface 11 extends over the central portion 15 , the upper portion 17 and the lower portion 18 .
- the inflatable bladder 12 extends internally of the protector 10 throughout the central portion 15 , the upper portion 17 and the lower portion 18 .
- the securing means takes the form of a pair of shoulder straps 21 , an upper back strap 22 , and a lower back strap 23 , each securely affixed to the protector at an anchor point 24 .
- the shoulder straps 21 are designed to pass over a user's shoulders thereby to retain the protector 10 in place on the user's torso.
- the upper and lower back straps 22 , 23 are designed to pass around a user's back and serve to retain the protector 10 in place on the user's torso, and prevent movement of the protector 10 on the torso.
- Each strap 21 , 22 , 23 is provided with a male buckle member 25 constituting one half of a plastic quick release buckle mechanism of familiar construction, each said male buckle member 25 being adapted to engage with a complementary female buckle member 26 affixed to the protector at an anchor point 24 .
- the female buckle members 26 associated with the shoulder straps 21 may share an anchor point 24 with the upper back strap 22 , and the female buckle member 26 associated therewith.
- the quick release buckle mechanisms 25 , 26 also enable adjustment of the length of each strap 21 , 22 , 23 to fit users of differing sizes and to tighten or loosen the straps 21 , 22 , 23 during use, as required.
- the protector 10 is provided with inflation valves 27 in communication with the internal inflatable bladder 12 and adapted to enable inflation and deflation thereof.
- inflation valves 27 are provided, each adapted to inflate one side of the protector 10 , with an internal partition (not shown) being provided in the inflatable bladder 12 .
- the inflation valves 27 are provided on an upwardly facing surface of the protector 10 rather than on the strike surface 11 , so as to prevent damage to the inflation valves 27 during use.
- FIG. 3 this shows the torso protector 10 being worn by a user 30 , ready to participate in martial arts spar training.
- the protector 10 is wrapped around the torso of the user 30 , facilitated by the segmented construction of the protector 10 , as defined by the strengthening ribs 13 and chambers 14 of the inflatable bladder 12 .
- the generally cylindrical central portion 15 thus wraps around the user's abdomen and sides, with the upper portion 17 extending to cover the user's chest region, and the lower portion 18 extending to cover the user's groin region.
- the protector is held in place by use of the back straps 22 , 23 (not visible in FIG. 3 ) and the shoulder straps 21 .
- FIGS. 4 and 5 there is shown a second major embodiment of protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training according to the present invention, in the form of a thigh protector 40 .
- the thigh protector 40 is constructed, and intended for operation in, essentially the same manner as that discussed above with reference to the torso protector 10 , and like reference numerals are thus utilised to denote like components.
- the thigh protector 40 differs from the torso protector 10 in that it does not comprise a central portion 15 , upper portion 17 and lower portion 18 . Instead, the thigh protector 40 is formed with a generally cylindrical profile, but with a slanting upper face 41 to provide a comfortable fit for the user.
- the thigh protector 40 may be constructed with the upper face 41 slanted in either a left or right orientation, so as to be worn on either the user's left or right thigh.
- the example shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is intended to be worn on a user's right thigh.
- the thigh protector is provided with a single thigh strap 42 adapted to be secured around the user's inner thigh.
- FIG. 6 this shows the thigh protector 40 being worn by a user 30 , ready for participation in martial arts spar training.
- the thigh protector 40 wraps around the user's thigh in the same manner as described above with reference to the torso protector 10 , facilitated by the segmented construction of the protector 40 .
- the thigh protector 40 is held in place on the user's thigh by the thigh strap 42 (not visible in FIG. 6 ) passing around the user's inner thigh, so that the strike surface 11 remains oriented outwards.
- the right-oriented slant of the upper face 41 complements the shape of the user's body, leaving the hip region unencumbered.
- FIG. 7 this shows the user 30 wearing both the torso protector 10 according to the first major embodiment of the present invention, and the thigh protector 40 according to the second major embodiment of the present invention, ready for participation in martial arts spar training.
- the strike surface 11 thus extends over a larger area of the user's body, and thus the area of the user's body which is protected is also increased.
- the slanting upper face 41 now also complements the shape of the torso protector 10 , having regard to the lower portion 18 thereof.
- a left-oriented thigh protector 40 may also be provided in order to provide a still larger strike surface 11 , and thus a still larger protected area.
- thigh protector 40 may easily be further adapted to form a (left or right oriented) shin protector, upper arm protector or forearm protector. In this way, each area of the body can be protected by protective apparel according to the present invention, either individually or in combination.
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Protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training exercises involving contact between two participants, such as pad work or spar training, comprises a strike surface (11) carried on an inflatable bladder (12), and securing means (21-23) to enable the apparel (10, 40) to be worn by a user (30) during spar training. During use, the inflatable bladder (12) is inflated to a sufficient pressure to withstand strikes from a sparring partner. The protective apparel may take the form of a torso protector (10) or thigh protector (40), or other variants. These may be worn by the user (30) either alone or in combination to increase the area of the strike surface (11), and thus also increase the area of the user's body (30) which is protected.
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- This invention relates to protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training. In particular, it relates to protective apparel adapted to be worn by a user during martial arts training exercises involving contact between two participants, such as pad work or spar training. The term “spar training” is used broadly herein to refer to any martial arts training exercise involving contact between two participants, and thus includes pad work within its scope.
- Spar training, often referred to simply as sparring, is an essential part of martial arts training utilised in practically all forms of martial art. It allows a trainee to practice and develop their skills against an actual opponent, though in a strictly regulated environment, rather than against a static, artificial opponent such as a dummy or punch-bag. In addition to its use in martial arts, spar training has also gained popularity in general fitness training.
- Clearly, the protection of participants against injury is of great importance in any spar training encounter. A wide range of protective apparel has been developed, which varies in construction according to the part of the body to be protected, and the form of martial art for which it is intended. The aim of such protective apparel is to attenuate the impact of strikes (punches, kicks etc.) received from one's spar training partner, and this is generally achieved by the use of some form of compressible foam.
- Compressible foam protective apparel does however suffer from a number of drawbacks. In particular, the presence of a solid medium—whatever its shock-absorbing properties—in contact with the user's body, means that some force from the impact will still be transferred to the user. The risk of injury can thus only be reduced rather than eliminated. For the same reason, the risk of injury to the hand or foot of the spar training partner performing a strike also remains. Additionally, the wear and tear caused by repeated striking will eventually take its toll on the apparel, resulting either in the compressible foam becoming fatigued (i.e. failing to expand back to its initial state following impact) or the apparel becoming damaged. Either of these occurrences will expose the user to the risk of potentially serious injury. This problem can be compounded by the fact that the apparel may show no visible signs of having failed.
- In addition to the risk of injury associated with such unsatisfactory protection, the quality and efficacy of spar training can also be adversely affected. That is to say, because of the known shortcomings of compressible foam protective apparel as outlined above, users tend to limit the power which they impart to strikes, so as to avoid injuring themselves or their partner.
- The applicant's co-pending UK patent application no. 10 16826.8 discloses inflatable martial arts training apparatus intended to be removably mounted on a structural element within a building, for the performance of martial arts or fitness training exercises involving a user punching and/or kicking the apparatus.
- It has now been realised that sufficient pressure within such an inflatable bladder can withstand even the extreme forces associated with being punched or kicked by a martial arts master. Moreover, the shock-attenuating properties provided by an inflated bladder have been found to be superior to those associated with compressible foam. The present invention thus seeks to provide inflatable personal protection for use in spar training which overcomes the shortcomings of compressible foam protective apparel, and provides increased protection against injury, whilst enabling users to impart full power to their strikes during spar training. The present invention further seeks to provide a lightweight, easily portable and collapsible alternative to conventional protective apparel.
- The present invention has been developed for use in martial arts spar training, and will therefore be described herein with particular emphasis on this intended use. Nevertheless, it is envisaged that the present invention may also be adapted for use in relation to other contact sports, or indeed for use in any environment where protective apparel is desirable.
- According to the present invention there is provided protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training, comprising:
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- a strike surface carried on an inflatable bladder; and
- securing means to enable the apparel to be worn by a user during said training;
- wherein, during use, the inflatable bladder is inflated to a sufficient pressure to withstand strikes (punches and kicks) from a training partner, without causing injury to said user.
- The inflatable bladder may be inflated either prior to the user donning the protective apparel, or once the apparel is in situ on the user's body. It is however essential that inflation of the bladder to the required pressure be carried out prior to the commencement of spar training. Inflation of the bladder may be carried out either orally, using conventional air pumps, or by the provision of canisters of pressurised air or other gas.
- The strike surface is preferably three-dimensional, and most preferably has a generally cylindrical profile. This is preferably achieved by forming the inflatable bladder such that it adopts a generally cylindrical profile on inflation.
- The inflatable bladder preferably comprises one or more strengthening ribs, located internally thereof. The strengthening ribs serve to impart greater resistance against damage and so prolong the useful life of the protective apparel. Most preferably, said strengthening ribs divide the inflatable bladder into a plurality of chambers, thereby imparting a segmented structure to the apparel. This segmented structure also assists in providing the generally cylindrical profile.
- The protective apparel may be formed with each said chamber being individually sealed, which would necessitate each individual chamber being provided with its own inflation valve. However, it is generally preferred that each said chamber will in fact be in fluid communication with its adjacent chamber(s), such that air may flow from one chamber to another, with the inflatable bladder being provided with a single inflation valve. This enables the bladder to be inflated to a higher pressure than would otherwise be attainable, thus giving enhanced protection. Moreover, allowing air to flow from one chamber to another has been found to enhance the shock-attenuating properties of the inflated bladder, by means of a process known as pneumatic energy dissipation (PED).
- Two or more inflatable bladders, each having an inflation valve associated therewith, maybe provided. Each inflatable bladder may comprise a plurality of interconnected segmented chambers.
- The protective apparel, and the inflatable bladder which forms an integral component thereof, are preferably formed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and/or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This may desirably take the form of TPU or PVC coated fabric material. The seams and joints of the apparel are preferably joined by ultrasonic welding, in order to provide maximum strength without the need for additional components or materials to achieve the joining.
- In order to protect the or each inflation valve, each said valve is preferably located on a surface other than the strike surface. The or each inflation valve is preferably a quick release valve to facilitate speedy deflation of the device following a training session.
- The securing means to enable the protective apparel to be worn by a user preferably comprises one or more straps. Most preferably, said one or more straps are provided with complementary quick release buckle fasteners.
- In a first major embodiment of protective apparel according to the present invention, the apparel is adapted to be worn on a user's torso, and comprises: a generally cylindrical central portion adapted to wrap around said user's torso such that the strike surface extends over the front thereof; an upper portion adapted to protect said user's chest region; and a lower portion adapted to protect said user's groin region; each of said upper and lower portions extending from the generally cylindrical central portion.
- The strike surface preferably extends over said generally cylindrical central portion and said upper and lower portions. The inflatable bladder preferably extends throughout said generally cylindrical central portion and said upper and lower portions.
- In said first major embodiment, the securing means preferably comprises a pair of parallel straps adapted to be secured across a user's back region. Alternatively, or additionally, the securing means may comprise a pair of parallel straps adapted to be secured over a user's shoulder region.
- In a second major embodiment of protective apparel according to the present invention, the protective apparel is adapted to be worn on a user's leg or arm, and is adapted to wrap around said user's leg or arm such that the strike surface extends outwardly thereof.
- In said second major embodiment, the securing means preferably comprises one or more straps adapted to be secured over an inner face of said leg or arm.
- It is envisaged that said first and second major embodiments may be utilised together, so as to increase the area of the strike surface and thus provide protection to the user over a greater area of the body. Accordingly, the present invention also provides a protective apparel kit comprising an article of protective apparel for a user's torso as hereinbefore described, and one or more articles of protective apparel for a user's leg(s) and/or arm(s), as hereinbefore described.
- In order that the present invention may be more clearly understood, a preferred embodiment thereof will now be described in detail, though only by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of protective apparel according to a first major embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 shows a rear perspective view of the protective apparel ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of a user wearing the protective apparel ofFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of protective apparel according to a second major embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 shows a rear perspective view of the protective apparel ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 shows a front perspective view of a user wearing the protective apparel ofFIGS. 4 and 5 ; and -
FIG. 7 shows a front perspective view of a user wearing both the protective apparel ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , and the protective apparel ofFIGS. 4 and 5 , in combination. - Referring first to
FIG. 1 , there is shown a first major embodiment of protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training according to the present invention, in the form of atorso protector 10. Thetorso protector 10 comprises a threedimensional strike surface 11, carried on aninflatable bladder 12. A plurality of strengtheningribs 13 are provided internally within thebladder 12. In addition to providing enhanced strength to thetorso protector 10, the strengtheningribs 13 also divide thebladder 12 into a plurality ofchambers 14. As can be seen inFIG. 1 , this imparts a segmented structure to thetorso protector 10, which assists in the formation of theprotector 10 with a generally cylindrical profile, thus enabling theprotector 10 to wrap around the torso of a user. Theindividual chambers 14 of theinflatable bladder 12 may either be individually sealed, or more preferably may be in fluid communication with one another, such that air may pass from one chamber to another. This improves the shock-attenuating properties of theinflatable bladder 12 by employing pneumatic energy dissipation (PED). - The
torso protector 10 is formed with a generally cylindricalcentral portion 15, intended to wrap around and protect the torso of a user. At thefront 16 of theprotector 10, are formed upper andlower portions central portion 15. Theupper portion 17 is intended to cover and protect a user's chest region, whilst thelower portion 18 is intended to cover and protect a user's groin region. Thestrike surface 11 extends over thecentral portion 15, theupper portion 17 and thelower portion 18. Theinflatable bladder 12 extends internally of theprotector 10 throughout thecentral portion 15, theupper portion 17 and thelower portion 18. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , it can be seen that the rear side of thetorso protector 10 is provided with securing means to enable theprotector 10 to be worn by a user during said spar training. The securing means takes the form of a pair ofshoulder straps 21, anupper back strap 22, and alower back strap 23, each securely affixed to the protector at ananchor point 24. The shoulder straps 21 are designed to pass over a user's shoulders thereby to retain theprotector 10 in place on the user's torso. The upper and lower back straps 22, 23 are designed to pass around a user's back and serve to retain theprotector 10 in place on the user's torso, and prevent movement of theprotector 10 on the torso. - Each
strap male buckle member 25 constituting one half of a plastic quick release buckle mechanism of familiar construction, each saidmale buckle member 25 being adapted to engage with a complementaryfemale buckle member 26 affixed to the protector at ananchor point 24. As can be seen, thefemale buckle members 26 associated with the shoulder straps 21 may share ananchor point 24 with theupper back strap 22, and thefemale buckle member 26 associated therewith. The quickrelease buckle mechanisms strap straps - As can also be seen in
FIG. 2 , theprotector 10 is provided withinflation valves 27 in communication with the internalinflatable bladder 12 and adapted to enable inflation and deflation thereof. In the example shown, twoinflation valves 27 are provided, each adapted to inflate one side of theprotector 10, with an internal partition (not shown) being provided in theinflatable bladder 12. Theinflation valves 27 are provided on an upwardly facing surface of theprotector 10 rather than on thestrike surface 11, so as to prevent damage to theinflation valves 27 during use. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , this shows thetorso protector 10 being worn by auser 30, ready to participate in martial arts spar training. Theprotector 10 is wrapped around the torso of theuser 30, facilitated by the segmented construction of theprotector 10, as defined by the strengtheningribs 13 andchambers 14 of theinflatable bladder 12. The generally cylindricalcentral portion 15 thus wraps around the user's abdomen and sides, with theupper portion 17 extending to cover the user's chest region, and thelower portion 18 extending to cover the user's groin region. The protector is held in place by use of the back straps 22, 23 (not visible inFIG. 3 ) and the shoulder straps 21. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , there is shown a second major embodiment of protective apparel for use in martial arts or fitness training according to the present invention, in the form of athigh protector 40. Thethigh protector 40 is constructed, and intended for operation in, essentially the same manner as that discussed above with reference to thetorso protector 10, and like reference numerals are thus utilised to denote like components. Thethigh protector 40 differs from thetorso protector 10 in that it does not comprise acentral portion 15,upper portion 17 andlower portion 18. Instead, thethigh protector 40 is formed with a generally cylindrical profile, but with a slantingupper face 41 to provide a comfortable fit for the user. As will be appreciated, thethigh protector 40 may be constructed with theupper face 41 slanted in either a left or right orientation, so as to be worn on either the user's left or right thigh. The example shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 is intended to be worn on a user's right thigh. As can be seen inFIG. 5 , the thigh protector is provided with asingle thigh strap 42 adapted to be secured around the user's inner thigh. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , this shows thethigh protector 40 being worn by auser 30, ready for participation in martial arts spar training. Thethigh protector 40 wraps around the user's thigh in the same manner as described above with reference to thetorso protector 10, facilitated by the segmented construction of theprotector 40. Thethigh protector 40 is held in place on the user's thigh by the thigh strap 42 (not visible inFIG. 6 ) passing around the user's inner thigh, so that thestrike surface 11 remains oriented outwards. As can be seen, the right-oriented slant of theupper face 41 complements the shape of the user's body, leaving the hip region unencumbered. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , this shows theuser 30 wearing both thetorso protector 10 according to the first major embodiment of the present invention, and thethigh protector 40 according to the second major embodiment of the present invention, ready for participation in martial arts spar training. Thestrike surface 11 thus extends over a larger area of the user's body, and thus the area of the user's body which is protected is also increased. As can be seen, the slantingupper face 41 now also complements the shape of thetorso protector 10, having regard to thelower portion 18 thereof. It will be appreciated that a left-orientedthigh protector 40 may also be provided in order to provide a stilllarger strike surface 11, and thus a still larger protected area. - It will also be appreciated that the
thigh protector 40 according to the second major embodiment of the present invention may easily be further adapted to form a (left or right oriented) shin protector, upper arm protector or forearm protector. In this way, each area of the body can be protected by protective apparel according to the present invention, either individually or in combination.
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1. Protective apparel for use in martial arts training, comprising:
a strike surface carried on an inflatable bladder; and
securing means to enable the apparel to be worn by a user during said training;
wherein, during use, the inflatable bladder is inflated to a sufficient pressure to withstand strikes from a training partner.
2. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the strike surface is three-dimensional.
3. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the strike surface has a generally cylindrical profile.
4. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said inflatable bladder is shaped so as on inflation to adopt a generally cylindrical profile.
5. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said inflatable bladder comprises at least one strengthening rib, located internally of the bladder.
6. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said at least one strengthening rib divides the inflatable bladder into a plurality of chambers, thereby imparting a segmented structure to the apparel.
7. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 6 , wherein each said chamber is in fluid communication with its adjacent chamber.
8. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the inflatable bladder is provided with an inflation valve.
9. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the inflation valve is located on a surface other than the strike surface.
10. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 8 9, wherein the inflation valve is a quick release valve.
11. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the securing means to enable said protective apparel to be worn by a user comprises at least one strap.
12. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 11 , wherein said at least one strap is provided with complementary quick release buckle fasteners.
13. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the apparel is adapted to be worn on a user's torso, and comprises: a generally cylindrical central portion adapted to wrap around said user's torso such that the strike surface extends over the front thereof; an upper portion adapted to protect said user's chest region; and a lower portion adapted to protect said user's groin region; and wherein each of said upper and lower portions extends from the generally cylindrical central portion.
14. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the strike surface extends over said generally cylindrical central portion and said upper and lower portions.
15. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the inflatable bladder extends throughout said generally cylindrical central portion and said upper and lower portions.
16. The protective apparel as claimed in claims 13 , wherein the securing means comprises a pair of parallel straps adapted to be secured across a user's back region.
17. The protective apparel as claimed in claims 13 , wherein the securing means comprises a pair of parallel straps adapted to be secured over a user's shoulder region.
18. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the apparel is adapted to be worn on a user's limb, and is adapted to wrap around said user's limb such that the strike surface extends outwardly thereof.
19. The protective apparel as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the securing means comprises at least one strap adapted to be secured over an inner face of said limb.
20. A protective apparel kit comprising the protective apparel as claimed in claim 13 , and at least one article of protective apparel adapted to be worn on a user's limb, and adapted to wrap around said user's limb such that the strike surface extends outwardly thereof.
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