does it hurt to get hit with some headgears more than others?

[Jacumba Hooker]

I rarely even wear headgear.

That explains alot (haha!)

Seriously though... There is also a secondary impact from headhear in that the impact from the punch resonates through the headgear causing it to vibrate and amplify the effects of the impact.

Damn things should be banned from amateur competition.

[Youngblood]

^^ what? really?

try catchingsome velcro in your face or better yet eyes one time.

[Dadi Astthorsson]

That explains alot (haha!)

^^ what? really?

try catchingsome velcro in your face or better yet eyes one time.

Hahaha! That does happen. It's still not the punch that's hurting you, just the velcro. But shit happens. If I get something in my eye I just use it as a mental exercise and deal with it.

Of course, anyone who's sparred or fought without their shirt off knows the horrific feeling of nipple burn later that same day!

I wonder if using velcro on amateur gloves is pretty much concurrent with the introduction of head gear into amateur competition? I have no idea though.

[danieladamsmith]

I wear headgear more for my ear drums than anything. I use the classic Everlast full face/Magneto style head gear. And I use 16 oz gloves. Some of the cats wear lighter and I wish they wouldn't
Actually getting hit relaxes me. I agree with the previous post. It's more the anticipation of getting hit. Although a left hook to the jaw with or without headgear is always fun...

[HerbM]

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Actually getting hit relaxes me. I agree with the previous post. It's more the anticipation of getting hit. Although a left hook to the jaw with or without headgear is always fun...

Hear! Hear!

This is very much a Systema motto -- getting hit, solid not bone crushing, is healthy and relaxing.

It also trains you to avoid mistakes (i.e., those mistakes that allow you to get hit.)

Kid I was sparring with today problem thinks I am a nut, every time he would hit me I would say, "Good, good".

It's not macho -- it's just fun to play a little rough.

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HerbM