Headgear Rival RHG2 Hybrid

Rival Boxing Gear was founded in Canada in the early 2000s and has since experienced steady growth in the world of martial arts, with a focus on classic boxing. The company was founded by Russ Anber, a prominent name in the boxing world.

Anber, a respected boxing trainer and coach, had deep knowledge of what fighters needed to improve their skills and excel in the ring. With this background and expertise, he aimed to produce high-quality gear that would meet the needs of fighters.

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The brands that use this type of classic closures know:

• firstly, that this is the strongest way to secure a protector
• secondly, they properly cover the buckle so that it cannot cause any harm to the fighter in any way

This depends on how often you train with it and how well you take care of your headgear.

As a rule, you can use headgear for at least 1 to 2 years before it needs to be replaced. If you keep it clean, it will stay fresh and a headgear can last much longer! By then, the headgear will have protected, helped, and saved you many times!

Top-quality headgear like Winning can last for years before showing any signs of wear. 

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)

We usually do two things in our showroom:

1. Quickly shake your head back and forth
2. Tap all around the headgear. Preferably with a bit of sliding technique to create friction.

If the headgear hardly moves and at the same time doesn’t pinch, then you have the right size!

Headgear usually comes in "normal" sizes, from XS to XL. This is usually related to your head circumference.

For every brand and model of headgear, there is a unique size chart (at the size selection and at the bottom in the content). Here we provide the best possible guideline for what we think is the best choice for you for that specific model.

In borderline cases or if in doubt, we recommend choosing a larger size headgear, as a too small headgear will be very uncomfortable. However, do not take the protector too loose, because you don’t want it to shift.