Booster headgear

Yes. 

You can use the same headgear for boxing, kickboxing, thai boxing, and even MMA.

Both are available with an open chin, closed chin, cheekbone protection, and face-bar protection. The choice is personal.

This depends on the rules of your gym, sport, or competition/tournament in which you participate.

In many training environments (such as a gym or club), its use is optional. In recent years, however, it has increasingly become mandatory due to safety concerns and insurance company requirements.

Competitions and martial arts where headgear is mandatory:

• WT Taekwondo (youth and adults)
• ITF Taekwon-do (youth and adults)
• Amateur boxing (youth and adults)
• Kickboxing (youth up to 17 years old)
• Karate (youth up to 13 years old)
• Amateur Sanda/Sanshou (youth and adults)

Yes.

You can absolutely come by our showroom to try on and purchase headgear right away. Then you know 100% for sure that you’re leaving the showroom with the right headgear for boxing, kickboxing, or another martial art! Our physical showroom has the same stock as our webshop.

There is always a specialist available to help you choose the right headgear for you and your budget.

Maximum visibility, minimal obstruction.

Headgear in combat sports such as boxing often has an open chin to improve the fighter's comfort and mobility.

This design allows fighters to see all incoming punches, especially hooks and uppercuts, without being hindered by thick padding.

The open design also allows for better head movement and countering opportunities during sparring sessions and training.

Some key benefits of open-chin headgear:

• Improved visibility: an open face contributes to a wider and clearer field of vision, which is crucial for anticipating punches and reacting quickly, especially during training or sparren.
• Improved mobility: the smaller amount of padding around the chin and cheeks allows for smoother head movement, enabling fighters to evade punches more effectively.
• Focus on countering: by maintaining a clear view of their opponent, fighters can better anticipate and counter their attacks.
• Fewer restrictions: open headgear is generally preferred for its greater comfort and breathability during intense training sessions.

Please note:

While open headgear prioritizes visibility and agility, it naturally provides less protection for the face, particularly the chin and nose, compared with headgear featuring a face bar or cheek protection.

However, the open design is often preferred because it allows fighters to sparren and train without feeling overly restricted in their freedom of movement. Many fighters are not fans of overly "bulky" protective gear anyway.

Booster bvba is one of the largest distributors worldwide in the field of Muay Thai and kickboxing articles and apparel. The company—specialized in martial arts—was founded in 1994 by Yves Vyvey after a tour through Thailand, the birthplace of thai boxing. 

Booster Fight Gear is the Belgian company's own brand, and from day one, the goal has been to provide the best gear at the sharpest prices. They can proudly claim to be the largest purchaser and distributor of boxing equipment from Belgian company and from day one, the goal has been to provide the best gear at the sharpest prices. They can proudly claim to be the largest purchaser and distributor of boxing equipment from Thailand . Products from the Booster Pro Range (A-line) are handmade in Thailand. The other product lines from Booster Fight Gear are made in China and Pakistan.

Booster bvba sponsors hundreds of fighters in Thailand and beyond. In addition, they provide financial and knowledge-based support to many gyms, training camps, and youth projects in Thailand. Giving back to muaythai is CEO Yves's motto. If you follow him on Instagram, you will see a great many Thai fighters training with the support of this popular martial arts brand. Without a doubt, something the company can be proud of.