{"product_id":"plastron-de-protection-boxe","title":"Coach chest protector","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}\n.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}\n.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.eb-prod ul,.eb-prod ol{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}\n.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}\n.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}\n.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}\n.eb-prod a:hover{color:#004a99}\n.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}\n.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}\n.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#3a3a3a;border:1.5px solid #9a9a9a}\n.eb-cat-enfant{background:#eaf2fb;color:#1c4e80;border:1.5px solid #2f6fad}\n.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.eb-summary p{margin:0}\n.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}\n.eb-note p{margin:0}\n.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.25rem 0}\n.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:540px}\n.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}\n.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}\n.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}\n.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}\n.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}\n.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}\n.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#ffffff !important}\n.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}\n.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}\n.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}\n.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003e45 mm \/ 1.8 in foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003eFull torso coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003e3 sizes, 100 to 190 cm \/ 3 ft 3 to 6 ft 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003e3 colourways\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cstrong\u003echest protector\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efull torso coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — chest, abdomen, ribs, liver and solar plexus. High-grade \u003cstrong\u003ePU leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e45 mm \/ 1.8 in of high-density foam\u003c\/strong\u003e in multiple layers, \u003cstrong\u003eanti-vibration construction\u003c\/strong\u003e through stitched compartments. \u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment straps and clip closure\u003c\/strong\u003e: on and set in seconds. \u003cstrong\u003e3 sizes covering 100 to 190 cm \/ 3 ft 3 in to 6 ft 3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, from a young boxer to an adult coach, in \u003cstrong\u003e3 colourways with a Spartan design\u003c\/strong\u003e: gold, red or blue. \u003cstrong\u003e€79\u003c\/strong\u003e, free standard shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a point in a coach's life when focus mitts stop being enough. When the student strings shots together without holding back, when sparring steps up, when punches come high and low without warning, it is the whole torso that has to be covered. That is what a \u003cstrong\u003echest protector\u003c\/strong\u003e is for: soft armour that takes the shots in place of the body, without preventing you from moving, turning or guiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull coverage: what a chest protector actually covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a belly pad is limited to the abdominal band, the protector \u003cstrong\u003erides up over the chest and drops onto the lower abdomen\u003c\/strong\u003e, wrapping the flanks. It covers the four areas that hurt in combat sports: the \u003cstrong\u003esolar plexus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eliver\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right, the \u003cstrong\u003espleen\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left and the \u003cstrong\u003efloating ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes it necessary as soon as a session goes beyond pure body work: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh shots\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ekicks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eknees\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efree combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e. The coach no longer has to read every trajectory to shield the right area: present the torso and let the work happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e45 mm of foam and anti-vibration construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe padding stacks \u003cstrong\u003eseveral layers of high-density foam\u003c\/strong\u003e to a thickness of \u003cstrong\u003e45 mm \/ 1.8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not only a question of volume: the \u003cstrong\u003estitching marks out compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e that partition the foam and \u003cstrong\u003estop the shock wave travelling\u003c\/strong\u003e from one end of the protector to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the energy of a strike is \u003cstrong\u003edispersed locally\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of being passed to the chest in one block. That is what keeps a coach fresh after three rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facing is high-grade \u003cstrong\u003ePU leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen for durability: the protector \u003cstrong\u003ekeeps its shape and its finish\u003c\/strong\u003e session after session, and wipes clean with a cloth — a real point for kit shared between several coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize guide: from a young boxer to an adult coach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne particularity of this protector: it is chosen on the \u003cstrong\u003eheight of the wearer\u003c\/strong\u003e, not chest measurement or weight. Three sizes cover \u003cstrong\u003e100 to 190 cm \/ 3 ft 3 in to 6 ft 3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, which equips a \u003cstrong\u003echild in a beginners' class\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as an \u003cstrong\u003eadult coach\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical wearer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100 – 140 cm \/ 3 ft 3 – 4 ft 7\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChild, youngest age groups\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e140 – 160 cm \/ 4 ft 7 – 5 ft 3\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTeenager, slight build\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e160 – 190 cm \/ 5 ft 3 – 6 ft 3\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAdult, coach, sparring partner\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing for clubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e very few protectors on the market go down to 100 cm \/ 3 ft 3 in. Size S makes it possible to run \u003cstrong\u003echildren's classes\u003c\/strong\u003e safely, where an adult protector would hang off the shoulders and leave the stomach exposed. If a height falls on the boundary between two sizes, take the larger: the straps and clips take up the slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStraps and clips: on and set in seconds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protector closes with \u003cstrong\u003eadjustment straps on clips\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is the detail that changes things in a gym: put it on, clip it, set the length once, and it is ready. Between two students the coach takes it off in one movement without resetting anything, and hands it to a colleague without losing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straps spread across the \u003cstrong\u003eshoulders and the flanks\u003c\/strong\u003e pull the protector against the torso: it does not ride up on an upward shot and does not swivel on a hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChest protector or belly pad: which one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protector covers \u003cstrong\u003ethe whole torso\u003c\/strong\u003e — chest, plexus, liver, spleen, floating ribs and lower abdomen — and is the choice when a session mixes high shots, kicks and free combinations. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coach-belly-pad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Coach belly pad, 60 mm of foam\"\u003e60 mm belly pad\u003c\/a\u003e concentrates on the \u003cstrong\u003eabdominal band\u003c\/strong\u003e, stays lighter and leaves the torso completely free for body work. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mma-muay-thai-belly-pad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Belly pad 80 mm for MMA and muay thai\"\u003e80 mm version\u003c\/a\u003e adds the thickness needed for knees and kicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoach chest protector, full torso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreas covered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest, solar plexus, liver, spleen, floating ribs, lower abdomen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-grade PU leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-layer high-density foam, 45 mm \/ 1.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStitched compartments, anti-vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment straps with clips, shoulders and flanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS, M, L — heights 100 to 190 cm \/ 3 ft 3 in to 6 ft 3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold, red or blue, Spartan design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisciplines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxing, kickboxing, muay thai, MMA, karate, taekwondo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€79, free standard shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrace on impact.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 45 mm \/ 1.8 in absorbs the bulk of it, and a braced torso takes it even better. Breathe out on the shot received. If the protector sits too high, tighten the shoulder straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coach-belly-pad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Coach belly pad, 60 mm \/ 2.4 in of foam\"\u003eCoach belly pad 60 mm\u003c\/a\u003e — 60 mm \/ 2.4 in of foam at 1.1 kg \/ 2.4 lb, if you hold pads for boxing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mma-muay-thai-belly-pad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Belly pad 80 mm \/ 3.1 in for MMA and muay thai\"\u003eBelly pad 80 mm\u003c\/a\u003e — 80 mm \/ 3.1 in of foam, if you also take knees and kicks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/belly-pad-with-groin-guard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing belly pad with a built-in groin guard\"\u003eBelly pad with guard\u003c\/a\u003e — a built-in guard plus flank protection, if you take body shots in sparring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-protective-gear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing protective gear\"\u003eboxing protective gear\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you choose a chest protector size?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eOn the \u003cstrong\u003eheight of the wearer\u003c\/strong\u003e, not chest measurement. Three sizes cover 100 to 190 cm \/ 3 ft 3 in to 6 ft 3 in. On the boundary between two, take the larger: the straps and clips take up the slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs there a chest protector for children?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Size \u003cstrong\u003eS covers 100 to 140 cm \/ 3 ft 3 in to 4 ft 7 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is rare on the market. It is what makes it possible to run children's classes safely, where an adult protector hangs off the shoulders and leaves the stomach exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a chest protector and a belly pad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCoverage. The protector takes in the \u003cstrong\u003ewhole torso\u003c\/strong\u003e — chest, plexus, liver, spleen, floating ribs. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coach-belly-pad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Coach belly pad\"\u003ebelly pad\u003c\/a\u003e concentrates on the abdominal band and stays lighter for pure body work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow thick is the padding?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 mm \/ 1.8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e of multi-layer high-density foam. The stitched compartments partition it, so the energy of a strike is dispersed locally instead of passing to the chest in one block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it suitable for karate and taekwondo?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Full torso coverage suits any discipline where kicks come in, and size S makes it usable in children's classes. Check whether your federation requires an approved protector for graded work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you look after a chest protector?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWipe the PU leather with a slightly damp cloth after each session and let it air dry away from direct heat. On kit shared between several coaches, that wipe is what keeps it clean and holding its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the kit: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear\"\u003eheadgear\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-mouthguard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mouthguards\"\u003emouthguards\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shin guards\"\u003eshin guards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ S","offer_id":44657737105600,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.OR.S","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ M","offer_id":44657737138368,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.OR.M","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ L","offer_id":44657737171136,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.OR.L","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ S","offer_id":44657737203904,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.ROUGE.S","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ M","offer_id":44657737236672,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.ROUGE.M","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ L","offer_id":44657737269440,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.ROUGE.L","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ S","offer_id":44657737302208,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.BLEU.S","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ M","offer_id":44657737334976,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.BLEU.M","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ L","offer_id":44657737367744,"sku":"PLASTRON.EB.BLEU.L","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/Sdaed240dc6ca44c19893c94c988fe892z.webp?v=1710363101","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/coach-chest-protector","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}