Children's headgear Booster Marble Gold

Yes. 

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

Both come with open chin, closed chin, cheekbone protectors, and face-bar protection. That choice is personal.

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

In many training environments (such as a gym or club) the use is optional. However, it has become increasingly mandatory in recent years due to safety 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)
• Karate (youth up to 13 years)
• Amateur Sanda/Sanshou (youth and adults)

Yes.

You can absolutely come try on headgear with us and purchase it immediately. That way you know 100% for sure that you will leave the showroom with the right headgear for boxing, kickboxing, or other martial arts! We have the same stock in our physical showroom as in the webshop.

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

Maximum visibility, minimal obstruction.

Headgear in martial arts such as boxing often features an open chin to improve the fighter's comfort and agility.

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

The open face also allows for better head movement and counter opportunities during sparring sessions and training.

Some key advantages of headgear with an open chin:

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

Note:

While open headgear prioritizes visibility and agility, it obviously offers less protection to the face, especially the chin and nose, compared to headgear with a face-bar or cheek protection.

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

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

Booster Fight Gear is the own brand of the Belgian company and from day 1 the goal has been to deliver the best gear at the sharpest prices. They proudly claim to be the largest buyer and distributor of boxing materials from Thailand .

Products from the Booster Pro Range (A-line) are handmade in Thailand. The other product lines of Booster Fight Gear are made in China and Pakistan.

Booster bvba sponsors hundreds of fighters in Thailand and beyond. Moreover, they financially and knowledgeably support many gyms, training camps, and youth projects in Thailand. Giving back to muaythai is the motto of CEO Yves. If you follow Instagram, you see many Thai fighters training with the support of this popular martial arts brand. Definitely something a company can be proud of.