Century Forearm & Elbow Guard Review

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By Jami Sliger

The Century Martial Forearm & Elbow guards are a suitable option for all fighters. When you participate in combat sports like Karate, Kickboxing, or Muay Thai the likelihood of getting a few bumps and bruises is pretty much guaranteed. Adding in a few pieces of protective gear can help you avoid this. When fighters are just starting out it can be intimidating when they take a hit. This is another reason that wearing protective gear is a smart decision. It will help you to avoid injuries and improve the level of confidence that you have during sparring sessions. The more confident you are the better your performance is going to be.

These forearm guards are designed to keep you comfortable. They are shaped so that you will have a fairly normal range of motion and bending your elbow will be an easy thing to do. You will get a good amount of coverage when wearing these. In addition, they give a nice level of protection. The design is quite comfortable. This is even true when you are working for many hours in your home gym, with a sparring partner, or at the local gym with your trainer. Fitting this item into your budget will be easy. Additionally, they give you great longevity of use. Overall, the people wearing these guards are more than happy with the fit, design, protection, and feel of this item from Century.

Editor's Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy To Care For
Helps Improve Confidence
Nice Flexibility
Good fit
Comfortable For Long Wear
Good Protection Level
Easy On Easy Off

Cons

Can Not Be Dried
Large Wrist Opening

Brand

For more than forty years, the Century brand has been impressing boxers, wrestlers, and mixed martial artists with the options that they put on the market. Part of the reason this brand hits the nail on the head so consistently is the fact that there are a ton of mixed martial artists on staff. They help to develop some of the best options that are out there. All of the Century products are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. You don't need to worry too much about returns as most people are more than happy with their purchases from this brand. They offer quality items that will last through the toughest sports. When you are on the hunt for gloves, protective gear, trunks, punching bags, or other combat sports related items looking toward this brand will never be a mistake. Wanting to go with the top of the line options means sticking to brands like this one. Their reputation was gained from stellar products. Once you give them a try, you will keep coming back for more.

Materials

This brand is known for all of the outstanding materials that they use in the construction design of their items. It can be clearly seen when you take a look at this item. They use the cloth sleeve to secure this item to your body. It is comfortable and offers a good deal of stretch. In addition, it is quite secure so, you won't have to worry about it moving around. The protective piece of this item is made from a thermoformed padding. It offers a great deal of flexibility. Additionally, you're going to get a good level of protection from it. These are truly the only materials used in the construction of this product. You will find that the pre-curved design of this product is better than many others. It's going to fit your arm nicely and it won't feel stiff and uncomfortable. Overall, the materials used in this product are built to last. It's going to handle the high-impact nature of combat sports nicely.

Fit

There are several different sizes available. This means that you'll be able to order a pair of forearm guards that are going to fit in nicely. Consumers have mentioned that the material that is used for this product is comfortable and snug. It offers a bit of stretch, however, it is secure enough that you should not have to worry about any major movement happening. It has been noted by a couple of consumers that they find the wrist opening to be quite large. This can be a problem for some, however, it is pretty simple to fix. It has been said that you simply need to pinch the material and sew it together. This can improve the fit around the wrist if you find it to be a bit loose. Overall, the comments in regards to the fit of this item are all positive. We are fairly certain that you'll be able to find exactly what you're looking for with the multiple size options that are available for this item.

Breathability

Let's face it, any product that is styled like a sleeve is not going to be exceptionally breathable. The thermoform padding that they use in this product is going to offer no breathability and that covers a decent portion of your arm. The cloth material that is used for the rest of this sleeve is going to allow for a bit of airflow. There are no complaints in regards to this item being overly hot and uncomfortable, however, we can't imagine that it breathes very well. Obviously, we wear protective gear to keep ourselves safe so the level of breathability only plays a very small role. Most people are not overly troubled by the fact that this item does not breathe very well. You may notice that you are a bit hotter and maybe even sweatier while training with these guards. The fact that you are protected makes this aspect a simple annoyance rather than a major disadvantage.

Protection

This product can really take a hit and give you a good level of protection. You will still feel the impact if you take a strike from an opponent to the forearm, however, you're not going to have to worry about it causing bruises or other skin damage. Obviously, when you are investing in protective equipment you want to make sure that it's going to give you the right level of protection. Many options out there will be suitable for youth or beginner Fighters, however, they won't work very well for those of you that are advanced and skill. This item is going to keep everyone well protected. The thermoformed padding that they use does a very good job of absorbing shock. You'll be able to use these in a large variety of training situations and maintain an optimal level of safety. Consumers have noted they use them for sparring sessions, heavy bag work, and even during some weapons training.

Comfort

People are pretty impressed with the level of comfort they experience while using this product. Century is done a good job of paying attention to the fine details that help to ensure optimal levels of comfort. As noted, the design of this product is pre-curved. It's going to sit naturally against your body and at the curve of your elbow. They have also removed a piece of the material at the inner elbow. This improves the way that this product feels and you won't have to worry about the material pinching you when you're bending and moving. Obviously, keeping top levels of comfort during your training sessions can help you stay focused on the task at hand. So, the fact that this item is quite comfortable is an advantage to everyone that is using them. Overall, as long as you're careful when ordering to get their correct size you should be very comfortable with your experience while using these guards.

Care

Maintaining all of the gear and equipment that is used in mixed martial arts training can be quite a burden. And today's busy world finding the time to add another piece of equipment to your care routine can be difficult. When you decide to go with us item you will not have to worry about doing any crazy maintenance with it. You can simply throw these guards in the washer so they will be ready to use the next time you're in the gym. It is extremely important to know that you should not put these in the dryer. If you do they are going to shrink. Obviously, this is going to change the way that they fit and they may become very uncomfortable or even unusable. Many pieces of gym equipment require special cleaners or disinfectant sprays to keep smelling and looking good. This is an added cost and it's nice to know that there are at least some pieces out there that you can simply throw in with your clothes and not have to worry about them.

Advantages

There are several advantages that come along with choosing this particular item for your forearm protection. First, the fact that they are going to give a good level of protection to every skill level is a major advantage. You will be able to count on these guards throughout all of your training situations. In addition, they are formed in a way that is very comfortable to wear. They are not going to majorly inhibit your movement and therefore they are not going to detriment your performance. This product is also going to give you a fairly secure fit. This means you're not going to need to worry about your pads shifting around and leaving you open to injuries. Obviously, avoiding nasty bruises and abrasions is a good thing and this product will make sure that that happens. Overall, there are many advantages to choosing products from this brand. Not only does that go for this product but basically, all items that are available from Century.

Disadvantages

Trying to find true disadvantages about this item proved to be quite difficult. People are truly very satisfied with these four armed guards and the way they perform. There were a couple of comments from the consumer stating that the wrist openings are quite large. This could be a problem for some people, especially, if you have very small wrists. You can make a couple of alterations to them to ensure that you have a snug closure at the wrist. This can be a bit of an inconvenience. The other thing that people are not thrilled about is the fact that you cannot put this item in the dryer. Honestly, that is not an uncommon feature for this type of equipment. More often than not you are not going to want to put any of your martial arts gear the dryer. It simply means that you'll have to make sure they have enough time to dry between uses by laying them out. Overall, as you can see, there are no major disadvantages that are related to this item.

Value

We feel as if this product is a fantastic value. The fighters that are using this item agree. The cost that is associated with them is quite affordable. It is important to note that depending on where you purchase this item there is some price variation. Regardless of best, all of the prices associated with them are going to fit into your budget relatively easily. You should not have to spend any time saving up to call this item your own. When we are trying to determine the true value of an item we can't only look at Price, however. It is important to look at all of the different aspects that are surrounding it. This will give you a better view of how this item is going to benefit you and your routine. When you look at the details of this item we feel like it is very easy to see why so many people feel that it's an awesome value. You will not be disappointed when you make the investment into this product.

Bottom Line

When you are training hard in combat sports it can lead to some major bumps and bruises. Avoiding these is something we all want to do. By picking the correct protective equipment you can quit worrying about how you're going to feel at the end of a tough routine. This product from Century, is going to give you a good level of protection and it is built to withstand the abuse that comes from this type of training. You'll be able to easily slip these on and take them off. This is not something we always see in sleeve styled protection, however, people are not complaining about these being difficult to take off. When you make an investment into protective gear you want to know that it is going to check off all the boxes of your wants and needs. This item should do exactly that. Overall, the reviews are insanely positive. We are certain that if you decide to go with this option you are going to be very satisfied with the fit, Comfort level, protection, and design of it.