A Krav Maga class can move from punch combinations to escaping a grip, followed by kicks on a pad or a drill on the ground. That calls for equipment with different purposes. Closed boxing gloves work well for punching; padded MMA gloves leave your fingers free when you also need to grab. Add shin guards, a mouthguard, a groin protector and clothing that lets you move freely.
This guide helps you put together a complete Krav Maga kit for adults. You can compare specific models and see which accessories are useful during your training week. The type of class and the rules at your training venue determine which items you wear and when. Detailed sizing instructions are in the separate size guides.
What should you bring to Krav Maga training?
A complete kit bag starts with the items you use regularly in class. Krav Maga schools and federations list boxing gloves, MMA gloves, shin guards, a cup and a mouthguard, among other things. You can see this combination in the equipment lists from IKMF and IKM, for example. Closed and open-finger gloves each have their own role.
- For punches and kicks: closed boxing gloves and shin guards for the contact drills involved.
- For grappling drills: padded 7 oz MMA gloves when the drill calls for open fingers.
- For contact training: a mouthguard and a properly fitting groin protector, along with the guards required for the drill.
- For movement and training: comfortable trousers, a suitable shirt and clean indoor shoes if the training venue uses them.
- For a practical training day: water, a towel, a sports bag and care products for afterwards.
Krav Maga schools and federations list long trousers, a T-shirt and clean indoor shoes with non-marking soles as basic training clothes. Exact colours, logos and clothing requirements vary by school and federation. For a trial class, use that school’s packing list. For your own regular equipment, look beyond the first class and build a combination that suits the contact drills and different parts of training.
Our Fight2Win picks for a versatile Krav Maga foundation
This selection brings together seven individual items, including both closed and open-finger gloves. It is an editorial selection, not a bundle in one size or with a guaranteed set discount. You choose each item based on how it fits you. The five shin guards discussed remain alternatives to compare by construction.
XPRT Pro V3 Midnight boxing gloves
A closed model with a leather exterior and wide hook-and-loop closure for the intended striking work. Choose glove weight and hand room separately, and assess the fit with gelwraps if you wear them.
King Pro Boxing Revo 2 7 oz
The padded open glove in this selection has a skintex exterior and an extended wrist closure. It is a separate option for suitable exercises where you also need to grip, not a replacement for every closed glove.
XPRT All-Round shin guards
The softer construction with three elastic closures and an underfoot strap is the starting point here. Check how it fits with your shoes. Midnight, Twins SGL7, Hayabusa T3 and King SG2 remain alternatives if a shaped design feels more comfortable.
Shock Doctor Gel Max
The mouthguard in this combination. Choose the version that suits your teeth, mould it according to its instructions and give its case a regular place in your bag.
Shock Doctor Ultra SD329
A cup with a jockstrap is a compact choice for groin protection. Compression trousers with a cup or a women’s model have different designs and may fit you better.
XPRT Basic trousers
The long trousers in this selection. Choose your size using the product’s own size chart and check the room around your hips and knees during the movements you do in training.
Hayabusa Ryoko Duffle
A bag to keep both types of gloves, clothing and protective gear organised on the go. Use the compartments to arrange your gear and unpack damp items as soon as you get home.
Boxing gloves for punch combinations and contact work
A closed boxing glove keeps your fingers together in one hand compartment. That makes it a clear choice for the striking portion of Krav Maga training. Compare the fist shape, room around the knuckles and how the cuff closes. If you wear gelwraps underneath, assess the combination rather than just the glove on its own.
XPRT Top Gloves
The Top Gloves have a leather exterior, multilayer foam padding and a wide hook-and-loop closure. A straightforward all-round model to start your search for closed gloves. Don’t look only at the oz rating: room for your hand and the ability to make a comfortable fist are just as important.
XPRT Pro V3 Midnight
The Pro V3 Midnight combines a leather exterior with multilayer padding and a long, wide hook-and-loop closure. Compare it with the Top Gloves if you want to assess the fit around your hand and wrist. The dark colourway can pair nicely with Midnight shin guards, but choose each piece for its own fit.
Rival RS11V Evolution
The RS11V is a sparring model with the diagonal Wrist Lock 2 closure. This gives it a distinct place in appropriate partner contact. Compare the fit and closure for the partner work you have in mind.
The Hayabusa T3 and Twins BGVL3 are additional models in this comparison. Choose the glove weight for your intended training and assess the room for your hand separately. No oz rating alone tells you whether a glove is suitable for every Krav Maga class.
7 oz MMA gloves for striking and grappling
For escape drills, clinch exercises and other combinations involving grappling, open fingers make an important difference. A padded 7 oz MMA glove has a different design from a closed boxing glove. This section focuses specifically on the more heavily padded training versions, not compact 4 oz competition models.
7 oz indicates weight, not hand size or permission for unrestricted hard contact. Assess the letter size, knuckle construction, finger openings and wrist closure for each model. Open your hand, make a fist and check whether your fingers can move freely with any gelwraps you plan to use.
King Pro Boxing Revo 2 7 oz
The Revo 2 has a Skintex exterior, a padded knuckle design and an extended hook-and-loop closure that wraps twice around the wrist. This is a different construction from the two Hayabusa models. Compare how the cuff fits and how much room you prefer around your fingers.
Hayabusa T3 7 oz
The T3 hybrid combines a synthetic exterior with multilayer padding and the Dual-X closure with two straps. It is an open training model for the intended striking and grappling exercises. The closed T3 boxing glove from the previous chapter is a different product with a different hand design.
Hayabusa T3 LX Retro 7 oz
The T3 LX Retro has a leather exterior in this padded, open-glove category. That gives you a different outer material, not automatically a different permitted type of contact. Assess the room for your hand and the closure just as carefully as you would with the synthetic version.
Gelwraps as a simple addition under your gloves
You pull on Gelwraps like an inner glove. The padding sits over the knuckles, and you adjust the short closure around the wrist. They are a handy addition when you want a layer that is quick to put on under your closed boxing gloves. Check that there is enough room left for your hand.
XPRT EZ Padding
The XPRT EZ Padding has knuckle padding and a hook-and-loop wrist strap. Pull it on, adjust the strap and put your boxing glove over it. Wash the gelwraps according to their care label and let them dry thoroughly.
Hayabusa Quick Gel
The Hayabusa Quick Gel is another version with gel padding and a wrist closure. The Booster Power is a third option in the product range. Choose the gelwraps based on their own size and the room inside your gloves. With an open 7 oz model, check separately whether you can still open and close your hand comfortably.
Shin guards: comparing five models for Krav Maga
When comparing shin guards, look at the padded shin section, the instep, and how they fasten behind your leg. For Krav Maga, you often need to factor in shoes as well. A strap under the foot or around the ankle may sit differently with a shoe than it does on bare feet. Assess the combination you will actually wear rather than assuming every model fits over every shoe in the same way.
XPRT All-Round
The All-Round has a soft, wraparound construction with three elastic hook-and-loop closures and a strap under the foot. It feels different from a more contoured guard with two calf straps. Pay attention to where the closures sit and how the foot section fits when you bend your ankle.
XPRT Pro V3 Midnight
The Midnight has two closures around the calf and straps at the Achilles tendon and under the foot. Its contoured shin and instep construction makes it different from the All-Round. Check where the foot section sits when worn with your shoe and how much room you have at the knee.
Twins SGL7
The Twins SGL7 combines a pre-shaped, multilayer front with two hook-and-loop closures. Check the fit around your calf and the length of the shin section. A well-known kickboxing model is not automatically the same as a softer Krav Maga version; the construction makes the difference.
Hayabusa T3
The T3 has a silicone lining, two closures, and straps at the Achilles tendon and under the foot. These are specific features to compare with the other models. Getting the right size and checking how it works with your footwork remain important.
King Pro Boxing SG2
The SG2 has a skintex exterior, padding over the shin and instep, and fastens with two hook-and-loop closures and two elastic belts. It is an option to consider if you want a contoured guard. Here too, check how it fits around the ankle and where the foot strap sits when worn with your training shoes.
Use the size chart for your chosen model. The letter on a Twins guard does not automatically mean the same fit as it does for XPRT or Hayabusa. This main guide focuses on construction; the separate sizing guide helps you assess the fit further.
A mouthguard with a regular place in your contact gear
A mouthguard is part of your preparation for contact training. Choose one that fits your teeth and stays comfortably in place without having to clench it constantly. The molding process varies by model. Follow the instructions for your chosen mouthguard rather than a general boil-and-bite method.
Shock Doctor Gel Max
The Gel Max is a mouldable mouthguard to compare with other models. Consider how much room you have in your mouth, the fit and how it feels when you breathe. The SafeJawz Intro, Shock Doctor Ultra Microfit, SafeJawz Extro and Shock Doctor Gel Max Power offer other designs to compare.
If you have braces, choose a suitable model. Clean your mouthguard after use and store it clean and dry in a suitable case. A mouthguard does not replace other contact rules and does not guarantee protection against concussions. The mouthguard guide covers the different options in more detail.
Groin protection that stays comfortable during kicks and groundwork
A groinguard needs to feel comfortable not only when you are standing upright. In Krav Maga, you bend at the hips, kick and sometimes work from a kneeling or lying position. Compare the cup and its support system together, worn under the trousers you will train in.
Shock Doctor Ultra SD329
The SD329 combines a cup with a jockstrap. It is a compact option to compare with the Bio Flex SD213. Check the waistband, the cup’s position and how comfortable it feels when you lift your legs. Larger trousers will not fix an uncomfortable cup shape.
Shock Doctor Core Bioflex compression trousers
Compression trousers hold the removable cup in place differently from a separate jockstrap. That may be comfortable if you prefer a close-fitting base layer. The trousers and cup each have their own care requirements.
XPRT Basic comes in several versions, including a women’s model. Compare their shape and fit. A cup for men and a women’s protector are not simply interchangeable size options. Choose the model that suits your body and the exercises you plan to do.
Krav Maga clothing: room to kick, turn and grapple
Comfortable long trousers and a well-fitting shirt make a practical clothing base. Look for room around the hips and knees, a waistband that stays comfortable, and a finish that does not get in the way during partner drills. A school may have its own clothing range or colour requirements; these are separate from how the garment fits.
XPRT Basic training trousers
The XPRT Basic is a specific pair of trousers to consider for your Krav Maga gear. Check the length and freedom of movement when you lift a knee and turn your hip. Your everyday jeans size is no substitute for the size chart for martial arts trousers.
Bytomic Contact
The Bytomic Contact is another model to compare with the XPRT. Check its size chart and how it fits around your waist and legs. Choose the right version on the product page; two pairs of trousers with the same size label may fit differently.
Bring a clean shirt that meets the requirements of your training location. For sessions with a lot of groundwork, a close-fitting top can be useful, while a school may use a T-shirt for regular classes. A towel and an extra clean shirt are practical additions for afterward.
Shoes for Krav Maga: the floor and the exercise matter
Clean indoor shoes with non-marking soles appear on the clothing and equipment lists of Krav Maga schools and federations, including IKMF and IKM. They're a practical starting point where training is done in shoes. The floor, training space and class rules determine which shoes you use at that location.
Choose shoes that stay comfortable when turning, moving sideways and kneeling. Check whether the soles are allowed on the floor in question, and don't assume you can wear outdoor shoes on the training mat. Shoes and shin guards also need to work together: the elastic straps and instep sections should fit comfortably together.
Boxing shoes are a specific choice for boxing, not automatically the standard for a full Krav Maga class. The same goes for other specialized martial arts shoes. Start with where you'll train, then compare fit and freedom of movement.
A Krav Maga kit as a straightforward starting point
A kit can be a convenient way to choose several items together. Still, what matters is what's included in the version you select. Check which gloves and shin guards you select and which add-ons are actually listed. Individual examples in this guide are not automatically included in a kit.
XPRT Krav Maga Basic kit
Use the Basic kit as a starting point to review the selectable options on the product page. Check the groin protection and any add-ons there too. For exercises requiring open fingers, choose 7 oz MMA gloves as a separate item. Check the selected kit contents before adding the remaining items.
A complete kit also doesn't mean every item has to be the same size or brand. Choose your glove size, trouser size and shin guard size separately. This lets you put together a straightforward kit with a separately chosen mouthguard, open-finger gloves or accessories that fit your training week exactly.
Combine brands based on function rather than color alone
You can easily put together a Krav Maga kit using different brands. A comfortable glove, a well-fitting shin guard and comfortable trousers don't need to carry the same logo. Use the specific differences to guide your choices, rather than expecting one brand to offer the same feel for every item.
XPRT offers several options with Top Gloves, Pro V3, two different shin guard designs and the Basic shorts. Hayabusa offers synthetic and leather 7 oz versions, among others, as well as its own T3 shin guard. Rival offers its own closed sparring model, the RS11V, to compare.
Twins and King Pro Boxing add other glove and protective gear models. Compare the SGL7 and SG2 based on their own fastenings and shape. For a mouthguard or groinguard, Shock Doctor, SafeJawz or XPRT may provide a suitable addition. What matters is how the gear works together, not a mandatory colour scheme.
With punching mitts, the person receiving the strikes matters too: compare the hand compartment and the grip used to present the target. The instructional video below covers how to hold focus mitts.
Kicking shields for kicks, knees and combinations
A kicking shield provides a large target for the kicking part of Krav Maga. You can practice front kicks and knees, combining them with movement and punches. The holder can present the target at different heights and distances. This gives a large shield a different role from compact punching mitts for individual punching targets.
Look at the shape of the striking surface, the grip positions on the back and whether the size is comfortable for the holder to carry. A flat pad and a curved version feel different. Match the combinations to the intensity: a large striking surface doesn’t guarantee that the holder can absorb every kick without limit.
Everlast Titan
The Titan has a large rectangular front and a synthetic leather exterior. It’s an option to compare for punch, kick and knee combinations. Assess not just the target it provides for the athlete, but also the grip and carrying comfort for the person holding the pad.
Super Pro Curved
The Super Pro Curved has a slightly curved striking surface, a Bysonil exterior and four handles on the back. Its shape differs from the Titan. Choose based on the techniques you want to practice and how the holder positions the pad, not on the assumption that a curve automatically provides better cushioning.
Booster CKS
The Booster CKS has a Bysonil exterior and measures 75 by 35 by 15 cm. On the back, you’ll find two straps and a handle. This gives it a different grip setup from the Super Pro models with four handles. Compare how those grip positions work for the punch, kick and knee combinations you want to practice together.
Super Pro flat
The flat Super Pro is a separate model alongside the Curved version. Choose between size M at 60 by 30 by 15 cm and size L at 75 by 35 by 15 cm. Both have a Bysonil exterior and four handles. Compare their dimensions with the size of the target the holder can comfortably present in front of their body.
Rival Fitness+ RPS7
The RPS7 is the compact, round kicking and punching shield in this range. Its striking surface measures 32 by 32 cm, and the holder uses two handles on the back. That makes it a different target from a large, elongated shield. It’s worth considering for targeted punch combinations to the body and suitable kicking techniques; choose a larger kicking shield if you want a bigger target for kicks.
A kicking shield is a practical addition for partner drills and focused training. After use, wipe the outside with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let the shield dry. Check the handles and seams before you start, too.
Punching mitts for extra punch combinations
With punching mitts, you can work together on combinations, distance and reactions. The mitt should fit comfortably around the holder’s hand and suit the punches you plan to throw. A small punching mitt is different from a large kicking shield. Choose a striking surface suited to the techniques you want it to receive.
Rival Fitness+ RPM7
The RPM7 has a curved striking surface, an adjustable hook-and-loop closure and a padded finger guard. It’s a specific model to compare with the RPM5 Parabolic and RPM100 Professional. Pay attention to how much room the person holding the pads has for their hands, not just to your own gloves.
Twins PML21
The PML21 is another model series to compare for shape and how it feels in the hand. The Booster BPM1 rounds out the range of individual models. For kick combinations, choose equipment designed for that purpose; these punching mitts are a targeted addition for punch training.
A sports bag for both pairs of gloves and your protective gear
For Krav Maga, you may need to pack two pairs of gloves, shin guards, clothing and shoes in one bag. A wide opening and a practical compartment layout make that easier. Keep a designated place for your mouthguard, water and towel too, so small items don’t get lost among your protective gear.
Hayabusa Ryoko Duffle
The Ryoko has a mesh glove compartment, separate storage options and a detachable shoulder strap. Compare how your gear fits inside and how you carry the bag. A ventilated compartment is no substitute for unpacking and drying your gear at home.
The Fight2Win Elite Retro Classic, King Stormking, Booster Performance and Fight2Win Travel are other models with their own compartment layouts and ways to carry them. A separate place for shoes and worn clothing is practical. Take damp gear out of the bag when you get home instead of leaving it zipped up until your next class.
Caring for your Krav Maga gear after training
Unpack your bag at home, open the closures on your gloves and let your protective gear air out. Wipe the outside with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let everything dry away from direct heat. Gloves do not belong in the washing machine, dryer or a tub of water.
Sukkiri for the inside of gloves
Sukkiri and FreshKO are options for caring for the inside of your gear. Use each product according to its instructions, and don't spray it on the outside of gloves or protective gear, including synthetic exteriors. The combined spray guide explains the specific differences and how to use them.
Rival Deodorizers as a practical addition
Deodorizers can complement your drying and odor-control routine. Check whether their shape fits comfortably inside your open or closed gloves. Unpacking, airing and cleaning remain separate steps; a fragrance product won't turn a damp, zipped-up bag into a good place to dry your gear.
Wash clothing and gelwraps according to their care labels. Clean your mouthguard and its case separately, and keep your cup clean too. For smooth leather exteriors, you can apply a thin layer of suitable leather cream to a clean, dry surface. That's different from using just any oil or thick layers of grease.
Krav Maga for children has its own gear guide
This main guide focuses on adults. For children and teenagers, class structure, room for the hands, clothing size and the dimensions of protective gear all need separate consideration. A small adult model is not automatically the same as a suitable children's version.
The separate guide for children walks you through the gear for that age group. Use age as a guide, not a fixed rule. Choose gloves, a mouthguard and protective gear based on their design and fit, starting with the equipment requirements for the children's class.
Conclusion: a complete Krav Maga kit has a clear purpose for each item
A solid foundation includes closed boxing gloves and padded 7 oz MMA gloves for their respective exercises, shin guards, a mouthguard, groin protection and comfortable training clothes. Clean shoes, where worn, complete the set. Assess each item for its purpose, fit and compatibility with the rest.
A sports bag, punching mitts, a kicking shield and care products are practical additions to your training week. That way, you put together Krav Maga gear based on more than just color, with equipment that works well for striking, grappling and the other parts of your class.
