What is this BS EN 13277-1 - Protective equipment for martial arts about?
BS EN 13277-1 discusses protective equipment for martial arts with a focus on general requirements and test methods.
BS EN 13277-1 is the first part of the BS EN 13277 multi-series on protective equipment for martial arts that specifies the general requirements and test methods for innocuousness, ergonomics, restraint, zone of protection, impact performance as well as provisions for marking and the information supplied by the manufacturer for protective equipment used in martial arts.
Note: Protectors covered by BS EN 13277-1 will not necessarily prevent any serious injury caused by the execution of martial arts.
Who is BS EN 13277-1 - Protective equipment for martial arts for?
BS EN 13277-1 on protective equipment for martial arts is useful for:
- Manufacturers of protective equipment for martial arts
- Designers
- Martial Arts schools
- Martial Arts regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 13277-1 - Protective equipment for martial arts?
Protective equipment for martial arts protects the wearer against contusion, abrasion, laceration, fractures, and physical injuries.
BS EN 13277-1 covers protectors that are mainly designed for use in unarmed martial arts such as taekwondo, karate, kick-boxing, and similar disciplines. Additional requirements and test methods for components of protectors for specific kinds of martial arts are specified in further parts of BS EN 13277-1. BS EN 13277-1 discusses requirements, testing, and marking. Using BS EN 13277-1 guideline ensures the safety of protective equipment for martial arts.