Are cups illegal in BJJ?
Wearing a cup during jiu jitsu competitions is illegal. This is principally because that bit of hard plastic can cause some serious damage to a person’s elbow or spinal column with enough applied pressure.
Do you wear a groin guard in BJJ?
Why can’t you wear groin protection in BJJ? – Quora. Well, whether you can or cannot wear protection depends. If you are competing in most sanctioned tournaments (IBJJF, NABJJF, etc), groin protection will not be allowed.
How do you protect your groin in BJJ?
Best Groin Protector (Cup) for BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai
- Diamond Athletic Groin Protector.
- Shock Doctor Compression Shorts with Athletic Cup.
- Lo Bloo Professional BJJ Cup.
- RDX Jiu-Jitsu Groin Guard.
- Meister MMA Compression Cup Pocket Shorts.
Are groin guards uncomfortable?
They are pretty uncomfortable to be honest, the hard plastic presses on the inside of the thighs, which can also restrict motion while fencing. Also, because of the rigid material, they don’t stay in place very well during physical activity (and that’s the whole point, right?).
Should you wear a jockstrap for BJJ?
Because a cup can easily become dislodged during a BJJ training session (as opposed to a striking-only art), we recommend choosing a jock strap or compression shorts that fit tight; when in doubt, choose a size down.
Are cups allowed in Naga?
It states pretty clearly that cups are required for men. I found this odd, given that many (most?) other associations don’t permit them.
Do you wear a cup in MMA?
The MMA uniform is different for male and female fighters. Both are required to wear shorts, open-fingered gloves, and a mouthguard. Women are also required to wear a shirt and chest protection but only men are required to wear a cup.
Why are boxing groin guards so big?
Naturally, the bigger the foul protector, the bigger the shorts need to be to accommodate its size. Furthermore, bigger groin protectors usually offer better protection, which is why some boxers forego a streamlined look to have better protection for their reproductive organs.