Required Self Defense Gear

As a child advances in rank, sparring will be a significant part of their training.  At different levels AIM requires all students to wear protective sparring gear for their safety.

White Belt -  No equipment required - no sparring
Yellow Belt -  Yellow belts must have protective covering forearm/ hands & shin / instep, mouthpeice and groin cup (male). 
Orange Belt - In additon to all Yellow belt gear, Orange belts are required to have a Sparring Vest
Purple Belts - In additon to the Orange and Yellow gear, Purple Belts are required to have Head Gear
Green Belt through Black Belt - Groin protection for Females is required

AIM USA offers all of the required sparring gear.


Yellow Belt Spar Package- This consists of a Mesh bag containing cloth shin/instep pads, cloth forearm/hand pads,  These items are available at class or through our on-line store.  

Spar Vest
Available at our online store or at class.

Head Gear
Available at our online store or at class.

Mouth Piece
Available at our online store or at class.

Groin Protection (Male)
Available at our online store or at class.

Foam Foot Pads- Alternative to cloth gear
Available at our online store or at class.

Foam Hand Pads - Alternative to cloth gear.
Available at our online store or at class.