I play a sport that requires me go to my knees hard and fast and then fight from a down position. Will these keep my knees safe from the fall?
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Depends on the sport. Other martial arts may require more or less padding. I train Brazilan Jiu-jitsu and find that these stay on and protect adequately. Since BJJ has much ground techniques, these pads are very useful. Just be sure that you size them correctly according to the website.
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It works fine for me for use in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. We use thick mats for the flooring. Not sure what sport you play but if you get slammed hard or do hard shoots you might feel it. Also depends on your knees. It does provide protection but I'm not sure what kind of sport you're referring to. Sometimes I do feel a little shock still.
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Hi William - I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and we drill from feet to floor and grapple on the mat. I haven't had any knee issues when wearing these pads. I love them and will keep buying them when they need to be replaced. I hope this answers your question. Please take note that they are sold individually - so order 2!
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The two ColPacs I have do not have anything to hold them into place. They are both flat However, I haven't had a problem with that. They are substantial enough that that they don't move around much, and I wrap a towel around them and they don't get slippery. I have not checked other ColPac products to see if they have ones that are made for the knee or elbow which would be places you might need a fastener of some kind. I would check all of their sizes and shapes to be certain you're getting the one that will best fit your needs.
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No, not really, since you got a knee protector that goes higher then the knee cap, and just walking around with them will make it uncomfortable. those knee shin pads protector are made for cycling and motorbike riding since you have your legs bent and the knee shin pads protector will fit perfectly over your knee cap whille protecting the higher part of your knee cap. i use those knee shin protector while riding my electric mountain bike going up to 60 km/h in the trails and since i've had them, they protected my knees and shins quite well after those wipe outs. hope those info helped you. Best Regards, Steve No, not really, since you got a knee protector that goes higher then the knee cap, and just walking around with them will make it uncomfortable. those knee shin pads protector are made for cycling and motorbike riding since you have your legs bent and the knee shin pads protector will fit perfectly over your knee cap whille protecting the higher part of your knee cap. i use those knee shin protector while riding my electric mountain bike going up to 60 km/h in the trails and since i've had them, they protected my knees and shins quite well after those wipe outs. hope those info helped you.... » Read More No, not really, since you got a knee protector that goes higher then the knee cap, and just walking around with them will make it uncomfortable. those knee shin pads protector are made for cycling and motorbike riding since you have your legs bent and the knee shin pads protector will fit perfectly over your knee cap whille protecting the higher part of your knee cap. i use those knee shin protector while riding my electric mountain bike going up to 60 km/h in the trails and since i've had them, they protected my knees and shins quite well after those wipe outs. hope those info helped you. Best Regards, Steve « Show Less
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I think so. I have to get on my knees sometimes for my work and these really save my knees. Hope this helps.
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Boxing doesn't use elbows or knees, so I'm unsure how to answer... but I use them for TKD-kickboxing Micah Brock style... Lots of elbows and knees. I'm 5'11" and 145lb, the XS fit my elbows, the S fit my knees. They keep me from getting rashed up and bleeding. Make my sparring partners happier, too. We have to wear full gear when sparring with hands, kicks, knees, elbow, and apparently soon allowed to use head butts. Should be interesting... -Aleta
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While the gloves are thick, I can't say that they would protect your hands from bruises from being bumped. I believe they would cushion the bump but I can't say to what degree. I really like the way they not only keep my hands warm, but they also help with arthritic pain. I personally recommend them for the stiff joints and aches of arthritis. I hope this helps.
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There is nothing has in it. They have stiff foam to protect the knees. But nothing hard you would want to fall on.
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My son and several teammates and opposing players use them for basketball and like them. As for older players I can only surmise the compression helps stabilize the knee. I wear compression sleeves myself on my knees every night and these seem of similar quality. Hope that helps
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I would say no due to the material being so soft and the mesh knee has a lot of space before actually touching the knee cap. I would suggest a brace that has metal inserts on the sides to prevent kneecap dislocations. It is what is recommended. Hope this helps.
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Yeah, you shouldn't have an issue. They are fully adjustable and have a lot of room for expansion. I'd recommend criss-crossing the straps (connect the top strap to the bottom hook, and the bottom strap to the top hook, like an X) so as to prevent the kneepads from sliding off your knees.
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Not at all. I would kick these things all night and not have problems. If you are worried about hurting your feet though I would pick up the Tae Kwon Do Feet BLACK w/WHITE PADDING by Kim Pacific. Those things are awesome!
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Yes. it's a hard plastic over your knee, even though I found them rather uncomfortable. Those kneepads are a little too rigid for me specially when you have to pedal a lot. I used them for MTB but the trails I go to are rather flat (lots of pedaling involved) compared to downhill.
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I wear one because my knee was taken out by an accident. I do not wear them everyday, but when I do they help and they do no harm.
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I would say yes. These are some of the thinnest knee pads I've ever owned and they still protect great. If your work pants are on the baggier side you'll be fine. If you weren't looking specifically for hardshell pads, then a thinner option would be volleyball pads, but these are the thinnest hardshells I've owned and they saved my knees a hundred times while snowboarding.
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I use the brace to play basketball after my acl replacement. The metal on the sides prevents lateral movement. And the lock prevents hyper extension. Your knee will only bend as it's supposed to. No problem with pushing off and landing. I recommend it.
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No they're not designed specifically for knee support and they're a mild compression overall. If you're serious about knee support in compression how about trying Jobst Men's Compression socks, thigh highs, or T.E.D. stockings.
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I'd say no. 1. These won't stay on the way you want. (Especially if you're doing kicking drills etc.) They slip and you'll spend more time being annoyed and adjusting than training. 2. The material is cheap. I kept having to come up with new fixes for these. Now they just sit in my closet. Actually I might as well throw them out. 3. They're actually not that heavy. I've worn combat boots that were heavier.