approved/not approved
tkl sparring gear
If you are unsure about whether your equipment is TKL approved sparring gear, please contact Mike Johnson to verify your equipment before competing in any TKL tournament.
hand gear
The padded hand gear must cover the majority of the hand, fingers, and thumb. Any color dipped-foam gear is preferred but cloth and leatherette materials are allowed. No leather materials or boxing gloves.
feet gear
All padded kicking gear must cover the top, sides, and back of feet. All toes must be covered. Back of heel must be padded. No shoe-like feet gear with any sole are allowed. Any color dipped-foam gear is preferred but cloth and leatherette materials are allowed. No leather materials.
head gear
All head gear must have thick and adequate padding covering the front forehead, sides, top, and back of the head. Face shields may be attached to head gear. Any color dipped-foam gear is preferred but cloth, leatherette, vinyl, and leather materials are allowed.
