Groin guards

A jockstrap is to protect your "more noble parts" of the body. In some martial arts, punching or kicking in the groin is not allowed, but it can happen accidentally and then it's quite nice to have protection there!
Suspenders for martial arts
A truth in all martial arts is that it is a contact sport! And contact means everything from stances, hits and in most disciplines, kicks to and from your opponent. This is part of the appeal and excitement of martial arts. Even children participate in many martial arts, so it must be pretty safe, right?
Myth
Most martial arts don't allow punches to the crotch, so it's safe.
Truth
Accidental hits to the crotch are very common in most martial arts styles.
Important to protect the branch/scrivet
Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, a kick in the crotch/crotch is not so pleasant to experience. Then maybe men have slightly more delicate packages. Even if the opponent isn't supposed to punch or kick you there, it's only a matter of time until it happens. This spot is easy to accidentally hit when it's so close to the waist, especially in disciplines that involve standing kicks, like MMA.
Anyone with even a passing understanding of martial arts knows that Krav Maga training is considered the most dangerous style to train in. After all, it is not a sport and groin attacks are simply part of it and even encouraged. Obviously, it would be pretty stupid not to wear jockstraps then! But the same is true for almost all styles and disciplines.
Thai boxing (Muay Thai) is well known for mainly kicking in the groin and is a popular sport. Gren kicks or low blows are illegal, but its quick nature is well known for accidental low blows. The point is that all contact sports have a risk of hits in the crotch or crotch, so a jockstrap for martial arts is well worth investing in!
Hits can result in anything from pain, severe pain, or a trip to the doctor's office. Men, teenagers and even boys should and must wear jockstraps for all martial arts training. Unfortunately, this is sometimes overlooked with boys because parents don't think kicking and punching are so terrible. But they don't have to be hard because the testicles are so sensitive to impact.
Find the right kind of suspenders
There are no "one-size-fits-all" solutions in martial arts. There is a difference between Aikido on one end and MMA on the other, and the risks between them are significant. However, groin hits are still likely in both. So it is important that you choose a good jockstrap that suits you and is suitable for the martial art that you practice. Then this is also something that is used in other sports, such as hockey. If you don't use suspensors, you risk getting serious injuries, and in the worst case, becoming sterile.
Suspenders should be as comfortable and compact as possible. We at Nippon Sport sell jockstraps of the highest quality from the recognized brands Adidas, LoBloo, Venum and Shock Doctor.
The jockstraps we sell are made to be as comfortable as possible, while also providing the best possible protection. They are covered by a hard-wearing and durable edge in silicone, which means that the protection is barely felt during use. Shock Doctor's jockstraps are extra comfortable and they're also pretty to look at!
How to use your jockstrap
Some suspenders come as shorts with a small pocket for the suspender. You put these on and insert the cover or cup so that it fits correctly without irritating. Avoid getting skin or hair between the body and the protection's silicone. The vast majority of suspenders come with a wide strap that goes around the waist, and two small straps that go around the thighs.
Most suspenders are made of shock-absorbing and anatomically shaped plastic. Others may be made of braided fiber, which gives you extra good protection, strength and shock absorption.