If you or your child are starting kickboxing classes in Athy, one of the first questions is what equipment is actually required. Our Athy Kickboxing Club trains and competes under official WAKO kickboxing rules used across Ireland and Europe, so the gear you buy will also be suitable for real tournaments — not just training. The latest WAKO rules can be found on the official WAKO website.

This equipment guide is based on the WAKO Equipment Book (2022 edition). Since then, additional WAKO-approved equipment has been released and may not appear in this list. The most important thing when buying gear is to check that it is WAKO approved and carries an official WAKO Approved logo.

Different disciplines use different gloves, but most protective equipment remains the same. This guide explains exactly what beginners and advanced students need for Point Fighting, Light Contact and Full Contact, helping parents avoid buying the wrong gloves or unnecessary gear before purchasing from sports shops or online.

The goal of this guide:
👉 Buy once, use everywhere, avoid wrong purchases.

Important:
This approved model list is based on the WAKO Equipment Book (2022). New approved gear is constantly added, so always check that the product carries an official WAKO Approved logo.

Different disciplines use different gloves — but most protection stays the same.

1. Universal Equipment (Used in All Disciplines)

You only buy these once.

Headguard

Mandatory in all fighting disciplines.

Must:

• cover top, sides and back of the head
• allow clear vision and hearing
• have WAKO approval

Face mask (children only – Point Fighting)

In official competitions:

• Children & Younger Cadets in Point Fighting must attach a face mask to the headguard
• Not used in older age categories
• Not used in Light Contact, Kick Light or Full Contact

Mouthguard

Mandatory in all disciplines.

Shin Guards

Same shin guards are used in every discipline.

Foot Protectors (Kickboxing Boots)

Used in:

• Point Fighting
• Light Contact
• Kick Light
• Full Contact

Groin Guard

Mandatory for males and females.

Chest Protector

Mandatory for females in competition.

2. Discipline-Specific Equipment

Point Fighting (PF)

Technical stop-point fighting — beginners normally start here.

Required:

• Headguard
• Mouthguard
• Open-palm point fighting gloves (8oz)
• Elbow pads
• Groin guard
• Shin guards
• Foot protectors

Clothing:

• Long trousers
• Kickboxing top

Light Contact (LC)

Continuous fighting.

Required:

• Headguard
• Mouthguard
• Boxing gloves (10oz)
• Hand wraps
• Groin guard
• Shin guards
• Foot protectors

Clothing:

• Long trousers
• T-shirt

Kick Light (KL)

Same equipment as Light Contact.

Clothing:

• Shorts
• Sleeveless top

Full Contact (FC)

Same equipment as Light Contact.

Clothing:

• Long trousers
  (Men shirtless, women sport top)

3. Quick Equipment Table

4. Approved Equipment Models (Examples)

(Based on WAKO 2022 — more models exist if WAKO-approved)

Point Fighting Gloves (Open Palm)

• Adidas adiKBPF100 / adiKBPF200 / adiKBPF300
• Adidas ADIWAKOG3
• Top Ten Pointfighter
• Masters ROSM-MASTERS
• Wako C-Gear 115440E / 115442E

Boxing Gloves (Light, Kick Light, Full Contact)

• Adidas ADIWAKOG1 / ADIWAKOG2 / SBG165 / KBWKF200
• Masters RBT-15W / RBT-301W / RBT-TRW
• RDX BGL-S4B / BGL-S7B / BGL-T1 / BGL-T9
• Wako C-Gear 115540E / 115541E / 115542E

Shin Guards

• Adidas ADIWAKOSG01
• Wako C-Gear 117330E / 117331E / 117332E
• Masters NA-MFE
• RDX WAKO Shin
• Manus 5343

Foot Protectors

• Adidas adiKBB100 / adiKBB200 / adiKBB300HD / ADIWAKOB01
• Top Ten Superfight 3000
• Manus 5313
• Masters OSPU-1W
• RDX WAKO Foot Protection
• Wako C-Gear 112440E / 112441E / 112442E

5. What Beginners Actually Need First

Start with:

1. Headguard
2. Shin guards
3. Foot protectors
4. Mouthguard
5. Groin guard

Then add:

• Point gloves
• Boxing gloves (when progressing)

If you are unsure before buying, send Athy Kickboxing a link on WhatsApp and we will confirm if the equipment is competition-legal.