How to Tell Your Chest Protector Size

Chest protectors are used as protection during many sports, including Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do. The chest protector is usually made from high density foam and is worn during sparring and tournaments. The equipment protects the ribcage from front kicks, side kicks, and roundhouses. Most karate equipment, including uniforms and chest protectors, are sold in sizes according to height and weight. Properly fitting sparring gear is essential to ensure adequate protection.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure

Instructions

1. Locate the size chart for the chest protector. Most websites and stores selling chest protectors will supply a size chart for the equipment.

2. Measure your height, in feet and inches.

3. Measure your weight, in pounds.

4. Locate the size on the chart that corresponds with your height and weight.

Tips & Warnings

• Women may want to purchase specialty chest protectors with the female figure in mind. While these protectors may be more expensive, they offer a better fit--using bra sizes in addition to height/weigt--and therefore more protection.

• Many chest protectors are sold to match your uniform size. If you know your uniform size, ask for a chest protector in that size. For example, size 0 chest protectors are sold to match size 0 uniforms.

References

• Online Sports: Chest Protector Sizing Chart

Resources

• Kachi Do: Female Chest Protectors