I have now used my Sport Karate Chest protector in classes for about a month. Everything I said about it in my previous review when I first got it, is correct EXCEPT the degree of protection it provides. Being as light weight as it is, it does nothing to deflect the force of well placed hard kicks. There simply is not any impact dispersion since it fits so nice and close to the body and you can feel the full force, especially on the sides. In a recent kicking practice before sparring, we were trading side kicks and round kicks to the chest. Since we had chest gear on our kicks were pretty full force. My partner had a traditional style hard padded protector on while I used my Sport Karate Chest. I was very uncomfortable on the recieving end of the kicks and was pretty bruised up when I got home. So I would like to change my review to point out that it is still good for very light contact sparring or kicking practice, but anything harder is not safe and might give a false sense that you are protected, not only to yourself but to your sparring partners. I am now purchasing a more traditional hard padded protector, for the more full contact sparring and practice drills and will reserve this one for the light contact times, when I don't need the heavier more combersome well padded protectors. Gerry S  Permalink

This chest protector is lightweight, yet provides superior protection.



It is both comfortable and cost effective.



I have used it for sparring and kumite with extraordinary results.



I would definitely recommend this product for use by instructors and students alike.



Sensei Edward D. Roberts

Paterson, NJ  Permalink

Bought this chest guard for my son and he loves it. It is light weight and easy moving. He says it feels less cumbersome than his old one and flexes better yet protects too.  Permalink

We received the product in 2 days it fit great and my kid loves it! He says he can not feel when anyone is hitting him and he spars against kids twice his size!! Someone said it does not deflect kicks, we got this because the kids at our karate school wear shoes when sparring, and he has taken a lot of kicks with this, and he swears they do not hurt at all. Maybe my 6 yr old is tougher than some of the other people I don't know but I do know. It was an awesome investment and I highly recommend it.  Permalink

I did a lot of research, looking for a chest protector that would be light weight, easy to get on and off by myself, and not inhibit my movements yet still give me good protection. I am extremely happy with my choice of the Macho Sport Karate Chest. If you don't need the competition colors or your schools doesn't require a specific protector, this one is great for general class sparring. Plus as others have commented, it looks way cooler then other protectors.

Gerry S  Permalink

Sport Karate Chest is very comfortable, not restrictive at all. It is very easy to put on and I really like the snap closure. Gives very good protection.  Permalink

We've been buying Macho products for our son for 5 years, but it is the first time we got a poor quality chest prortector. It is not made in India anymore, but rather in China now. It is much thinner and have a sharp edge cutting into skin.  Permalink

After testing this chest protector in simulated combat situation, I do not recommend it for people who larger in chest size. My protector pulled lose on the lower tie down during sparing. This chest protector will work fine for most customers.   Permalink

It was very light and looks cool on but the durability comes into question especially at the folds. It does not have the easy to clean vinyl cover most others do. The inside is totally unfinished and the edges are rough.  Permalink

This is really lightweight. Feels like you don't have anything on.

No interference during leg chamber. Real easy to slip over the head. Looks great too.  Permalink