Let's say that you want to do a little no contact to light contact sparring in karate class. The first thing you're going to need, beyond some skills so you don't end up being the other guy's heavy bag, is some head gear. In the end, the one part of the body that must be protected no matter what is the head, so it would seem prudent to set things up there first. And if you're so inclined, a good place to start might be with some Warrior head gear by Macho.
What's Good About Warrior By Macho Head Gear
First, this is the kind of head gear that doesn't make you hope and pray that no one sees you with it on. In other words, it's got a sleek look to it. What's more, there are appropriately placed pockets all over it that allow for very good ventilation. In terms of protection, its double overlay foam construction would seem to provide necessary protection in the areas you need it most, and extensions over the cheeks are also a nice extra.
Finally, Macho's Warrior piece's open face allows practitioners the opportunity to see what's coming in the periphery, and it's all lightweight enough not to bog you down.
Good Thing to Know
Don't think that if you're near the bottom of a head size range you should drop down to a smaller size head piece. With a head circumference of 23 inches, I found that the X-Large size was appropriately snug.
Final Word On This Piece of Martial Arts Equipment
If you're looking for a good piece of head gear for non or light contact sparring, Warrior by Macho is the real deal and worth a look.
