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Yoshihiro Akiyama
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Jaco: Guardian MMA Compression Short & Athletic Cup
Product Overview
Price. $80
Sizes. Medium(30-32);Large (33-35); X-Large (36-39); XX-Large (40-44) Inches
Colours. Black
Washing Instructions. Wash low (30oc) Tumble Dry; Low
Materials. 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex
Links. Guardian MMA Compression Short & Athletic Cup Protection System - Jaco Clothing
Product description & technical details
Designed specifically for MMA, the Guardian compression short and athletic cup system delivers unparalleled protection where it counts the most.
Heavy-duty impact Athletic Cup designed to minimize inadvertent strikes from kicks
Adjustable polypropylene straps provide a secure, comfortable fit
Leg pockets and 6 included pads provide variable training protection
First Impressions
Despite years of training I have never worn a cup before for training. The Jaco Guardian shorts are my first and will come in handy when I will compete in MMA or Muay Thai competition. On first impressions I was amazed at the shorts, they looked really good; nice solid waist band, good length, the cup felt solid and there were many velcro closures for support. On both outer sides of the thighs are pockets which contained the padding protection strips. Along with the shorts came a little bag with 2 extra pairs of protection.
On trying them on for the first time the shorts fit very well. The waist band is solid and tight while very comfortable and the length of the shorts rests 2-3 inches above the knee, they don't stick out of your MMA shorts, perfect length. On to the cup and securing it with the velcro straps.
The Cup, Velcro closure and it's Fit and comfortability
After putting the shorts on and securing the cup with the straps I was suprised it was alot like a Muay Thai steel cup but instead of fasening strings you adjust the tightness of the cup with the 5 velcro straps. Two Straps at the front. Two at the back and one at the bottom of the cup going under all the way to the top at the back. The Velcro straps are very easy to move and take off the shorts but they stay secure.
The cup is in a secure pocket secured by velcro at the top it can be taken out. Within the shorts in the area of the cup is a soft stretchey lycra material. Wearing breifs under the compression shorts my junk felt comfortable against the cup and it all fit inside this area nicely. The Cup design is shaped and sized suberly.
I removed the two sheets of padding from the shorts for now not that they were a bad thing it's not something I need right now, especially when you're wearing Shin Guards for sparring. Maybe in the future I will put them back in and spar and roll with them in. If I decide to go Anderson Silva style and spar with no shin guards on. My one concern is would they be allowed for MMA competition or Muay Thai? I wouldn't like a referee to pad me down and find them as if I trying to gain an unfair advantage in protecting my thighs. Good thing they are easy to remove for comeptition purposes.
Perfomance in Training
As this is the first time for me wearing a compression short/ cup for training it was something new to get used to. Kind of like wearing a mouth guard for the first time.
As people have asked for this review ASAP I haven't had much time to really get a feel and gain experience of using the cup. This paragraph will be updated. I can say in Muay Thai sparring that the cup was no problem, I was able to move and kick great and the cup stayed secure and in place. I need sometime to comment on it for grappling.
Overview
The Jaco Guardian compression short and cup on first impressions looks great and is well designed. The waist band is tight and secure and the shorts have a good length. You secure the cup by tightening the 5 velcro straps which are very similar but easier than a Steel Muay Thai cup. The material of the shorts is stretchy and very comfortable. The cup stays secure and doesn't shift about. However I need more time to make a better judgement on these compression shorts.
