uk martial arts online: size charts

Martial Arts Clothing is sized approximately according to how tall you are. You will find that different manufacturers offer slight variations on the sizes, but all conform approximately to the the size chart below. PLEASE NOTE: All these sizes correspond to how tall you are. They don't consider how 'big' you are. (e.g. Someone who is 6ft tall and weighs 17st may need a size larger than their normal Size 5 to accomodate wrap around comfort). Martial Arts clothing is designed to be loose and flexible and you should not be too concerned with exact sizing. The majority of suits use elasticated waistbands and tie jackets.......

All sizes above are for guide purposes only.

Martial Arts Trousers are sized approximately according to how tall you are in exactly the same way as the full suits (as above). You will find that different manufacturers offer slight variations on the sizes, but all conform to the the size chart below. PLEASE NOTE: All these sizes correspond to how tall you are and don't necessarily take into consideration whether you have long or short legs. Martial Arts clothing is however, designed to be loose and flexible and you should not be too concerned with exact sizing.

All sizes above are for guide purposes only.

Hand Protection uses the distance across the knuckles to determine the sizes. With the exception of boxing gloves, which have a weight basis as much as size, sparring gloves are designed open handed (as image opposite). This allows for much more flexibility when choosing the correct size. As with the clothing, different manufacturers have their own slight variations in size, but all conform approximately to the sizes in the chart below.

All sizes above are for guide purposes only.

Shin protection comes in many different forms that can incorporate a full wrap around protection utilising hard foam and plastics or the more common type of protection, PU covered foam. As above, according to each manufacturers variations the sizing usually considers the distance from your knee to your ankle (instep)

All sizes above are for guide purposes only.

Foot protection has a similar guide to that in sizing normal footwear. The majority of products available to protect the feet during sparring / competition are top protection only. The boot has foam protection on the top which is held with strapping around the foot, toes and ankles. Therefore, sizes are not required to be as exact as when buying standard footwear. All sizes are approximate and conform to the usual standards of most manufacturers. Size is from heel to toe coverage.

All sizes above are for guide purposes only.

Head Protection: The majority of products available to protect the head during sparring / competition have foam protection that is covered either by a PU layer or dipped with apoly liquid. The head protection will sit fairly snug without being too tight and is held in place with an adjustable chin strap (usually velcro fastening). Sizes are not required to be exact, but of all the protection products available you may want to ensure a snug fit to avoid excessive movement when in use.As with all sizes on this chart, they are approximate and conform to the usual standards of most manufacturers. Size is based on the circumference of the head.

All sizes above are for guide purposes only.