Groin guard
- Typical price
- €25–90
Required for competition under every ruleset here and sensible for any sparring involving kicks. The Thai-style steel cup with a cloth belt gives far more protection than the compression-short style familiar from boxing, because kickboxing puts shins and knees into that area rather than only fists.
What to look for
Thai steel cup for sparring and competition — it covers more, sits more securely and survives a knee. Compression-short guards are more comfortable and less protective, and are reasonable for bag work only. Women’s pelvic guards exist and are required in most amateur federations; check the specific federation’s rules rather than assuming.
At a glance
- Required in competition under every ruleset on this site
- Thai steel cup protects against knees and shins, not only punches
- Compression styles are for bag work, not sparring
- Federation rules differ on women’s pelvic protection — check