Head gear for MMA?!

This is an important discussion for practitioners of Kudo, mma, or any martial art where realistic sparring is implemented. I look at the pro’s and con’s of using head gear for sparring, based on my experiences in Kudo, kick boxing and mma.

[@eyessmile6173]

I think that the rules and how its set is one of the reasons there hasnt been any head trauma like you said in kudo yet, this just shows that kudo is the best martial arts imo the rules make it safer but it also has such advantages that are great for example the fast pace and how the breathing is like high altitude training and altogether long term the rules allow it to be long term since less head trauma. I mean you have to compete to learn and improve imo

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Nice

[@yacined4882]

You have less facial injuries but you don't have less brain trauma. No headgear on planet earth prevents to brain to be rattled when you're kicked or punched in the face. If anything you have more brain trauma while doing kudo because people are more eager to spar at 100% intensity because of the headgear protection

[@ulysses-pact]

I don't train in Kudo, but watching some matches and highlights, it appears that Kudo practitioners are very reckless and receive a lot of head blows.

[@eyessmile6173]

@@ulysses-pact its not even the recklessness bro its just the headgear makes head movement and even blocking blows harder. Also very hard to breathe and fight in it.

[@ulysses-pact]

@@eyessmile6173 Oh, that makes sense.

[@mikeyMIKE777HJG]

This is a great video, I love the format . Please make more talking head videos about kudo because you have a great voice for it!

[@gusffieranu955]

Osu Greating from Kudo Indonesia

[@Shozimus]

Could You attach a link to this specyfic headgear? What about the durability of the plastic. Im in search for a full face protection helmet. Not only for sparing with elbows,knees and headbuts but for working with improvised tools, sticks and training knives.

[@jscarpa2002]

Where can you get the new kudo headgear?

[@B_o_Y_o0032_one]

Hello sir price kodo head guard

[@justmyday9188]

Could you please talk about the belt system in Kudo martial art? How many belts are there? How long does it take to get a new you belt? How to get a belt? How to train effectively and faster? I wish you make a video about these points. Again, thank you for the interesting content.

[@ewbruddauh21]

Does this help reducing cte or brain damage overall? Or you still get it thr same as boxing because of the overall impact

[@solagratia1600]

thank-you for previewing the helmet, have been watching your instructions for a bit through the years. Does the helmet get damaged a lot through using head butts? I gather the front shield would get cracked or scratched badly when two of these helmets clash. thank-you!

[@kudoista]

@@solagratia1600 Not necessarily through head butts but continuous contact does lead to some scratching. Occasionally I have seen the plastic shield get cracked by a very hard strike at a tournament. But it's rare. They are pretty tough. You may have to replace the shield every few years if it is scratched badly enough to effect your vision.

[@solagratia1600]

@@kudoista thank-you so much for the useful info! Much appreciated, hope your training and teaching continue to thrive 🙏

[@ManofOneGod]

Where did you buy the head gear from? I can't find it anywhere.

[@taichiworld]

Awesome video mate, I was thinking of making one like this but you've everything I was going to say, totally agree on all accounts, so I'll share this. Question, what sort of cost is one of those? I've found some here in Australia, but they only cost about $100AU. Just wondering if it's any good or too cheap. Can't find anything here of a higher price. Thanks, Eli

[@kudoista]

Thank you. The official kudo NHG(Neo head gear) that I'm showing in this video, cost ¥16,000, which is probably around $180AU. But I bought a couple of cheaper imitations made in Pakistan a few years ago and they have been fine. If you intend to compete in Kudo, you have to use the official Kudo brand ones, but if its just for mma or other martial arts I would think that the cheaper brand would work fine. Without actually inspecting the HG it's hard for me to say for sure though .

[@taichiworld]

@@kudoista thanks mate. Yeah I ended up getting one for $100 , it's brilliant, so much better than a face saver boxing head gear. Full vision and the spring system in the face mean your head gets way less shock than any others I've tried.

[@solagratia1600]

@@taichiworld Hi Montagu, I am interested to know which brand did you get, was it from online order or local supplier in australia, / city. thanks.

[@gailvalleymartialarts]

Hi! Can you make a video explaining how to properly tie the laces in the back? I've purchased this helmet today but I'm not sure I've tied it correctly.

[@Holygroundmma]

Where can I buy some of those headgears for my dojo?

[@combatoutlook5184]

Best ludo headgear?? I’ve been trying to find a good brand

[@titos3425]

thank you for this video very instructive

[@tylerdurden8032]

Hi Jason sensei, firstable how are you? Very good analyzation video about headgear. This protection is the very big plus of the kudo and prevent from so many injuries, black eyes, broken nose and broken teeth, scratches and so on... During our sparring session the use of elbows is the first thing I have noticed I could do and to prevent even damage I wear protection on the elbow too; infact when I trained in muay thai I never sparred with elbows except during the pads sessions. Of course the most of the sessions are light and we use a shooto style gloves that are a bit more padded on the knuckles (respect to mma ones) and you can grab and grapples as well. About breathing, due to the fact I'm over forty (but not over fifty ;-) ) I'm out of competition and I substitute the plaxiglass protection with an iron grate so I can breath normaly. Another important aspect you mentioned is the over confidence to be punched in face, and for istance in self defense is not a good manner, I agree with you. About the brain damage, we do a fight disciplines and it is part of the game, but absolutely to be safe and wear all the protecions is what we have to do to prevent any sort of injuries! That's all for now, keep your passion strong! Bye and merry Christmas

[@kudoista]

Merry Christmas!

[@tylerdurden8032]

@@kudoista P.S.: Sensei I've a question for you, in kudo competition leg locks in general (heel hook, knee bar, ecc) are forbidden or dipends on some specific rules or the country you practies?

[@kudoista]

@@tylerdurden8032 Heel hooks are forbidden. Knee bars and foot locks are allowed in all Kudo competition. But with foot locks you can’t wrap your leg over the top from outside because it endangers the knee. So you have to put your outside foot on the opponents hip.

[@tylerdurden8032]

@@kudoista OK, thank you. OSU!

[@rew7974]

you really hit the point man.

[@drisahable]

Elbows and especially Headbutts are very dangerous for Concussions , which is the biggest threat to health. So hitting in the face should not be allowed in sport and in addition in stead of punches the optimal way could be to use palm strikes /Slaps. In this way one still trains as real as it gets and doesn't have the risk of concussions and the face is protected. Probably if you add Taekwondo gears with sensors , there will be more protection and still have a great way to get more interesting as a sport . SO KUDO with TKD Head gear and Body Protections without Headbutt and elbow ( knee could be used just for body). And in stead of punches than palm strikes ( and you do heart your hand and fingers ). I did a Business Case study how to make a MMA as a sport...and the conclusion was KUDO/Sambo with TKD gears.

[@kudoista]

That would be safer for sure. But have you watched TKD since they introduced the protective gear with sensors? It’s no longer a realistic martial art, but instead a game of tag. It’s all about who can touch the opponent first so power and realism go right out the window. Unfortunately the rules and equipment used have a huge impact on how competitors will devise strategies to win. Kudo tries to maintain a level of realism as close to a real fight as possible, while reducing the risks to our health. But it’s still a fight, so we can’t negate all the risks. It’s the inclusion of head butts elbows and all the other techniques that makes Kudo so appealing to many martial artists. Without them it would turn into another unrealistic combat sport that doesn’t resemble real fighting.

[@drisahable]

@@kudoista I watch every day (7 years now) as my son trains TKD. Yes there is part , that can be seen as tagging, however you still need technique, power strength and conditioning to execute them. That is why I sad, KUDO with TKD Protective Gear, without Facemask and with Palm strikes ( on head gear, and not on face) eventually elbow on head gear ( not face) would be realistic enough and as a sport acceptable to be practiced by people who work (and who eventually spent 10 years of they life as youth training martial arts) and who are good enough for "life style" tournaments but not any more for Olympic level Martial Arts. In addition they are trained and realistic enough to be used for self defense.

[@combatoutlook5184]

@@drisahable terrible advice

[@drisahable]

@@combatoutlook5184Can you elaborate Why is Terrible? have you seen Ju-Jitsu ( not BJJT) a 3 part sport?

[@combatoutlook5184]

@@drisahable you should be able to throw and practice elbows in sparring

[@wingoreviewsboxingandmma3667]

Kudo is cool but the kudo headgear sucks. You guys need to impove on it.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

How?? Should they use mma headgear

[@yacined4882]

I think the boxing headgears with the bar that protect the nose are better

[@tentimetex]

Nippon Kempo headgear uses a metal frame rather than plastic cover.

[@RangoTheMango]

nah bc headbutts and it give free cardio and endurance when u use

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

Naw I’m not using that head gear and hurting my fingers , that’s for noobs

[@kudoista]

Sounds like something a closed minded noob would say😝

[@lesact]

Yes, no, I couldn't agree more Cali! I mean you need your fingers for jerking off and pleasuring your girlfriend, but your face is just ornamental and your brain is basically just there to tell you when its time to eat, so definitely got to protect those fingers and ditch the head gear! I rest my case.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@kudoista nice

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@kudoista mma head gear is a thing

[@scrawlin18]

Can I use this helmet for Muay Thai ?