Chest guards for women

[cakegirl]

Hi all, I'm after some advice.

I've done BJJ for years, and never wear a chest protector. However, I've just had a year off due to a pregnancy. I'm getting ready to go back to training, but my breasts are not going to cope with going unprotected, since they're sensitive from breastfeeding.

I have a chestplate-style karate chest protector, but it's so inflexible that if I'm in any position other than standing upright, the edges dig in. I tried on another one the other day which was like a bra but with hard cups, but it was a shape that in no way resembled my natural contours, and it dug into the squishy bits and was not good.

Surely I'm not the only woman who's gone back to BJJ after having a baby - does anyone have any advice???

[treelizard]

I don't use them but I've heard to never get a flat one and I've heard good things about the turtle shells for grappling. They're these shells that fit into a sports bra--slide around a little but I hear are pretty good. Also, there's a whole thread on this on my friend's forum--it's a kickboxing site and I didn't actually read it but check it out, there might be something: http://message.axkickboxing.com/inde...20075620.23196

[Anon coward]

Hi, I have not had children, so I will not pretend to know how your breast feel or have changed, but I was not sure if you have tried this one, I tried a few and this one is the one I like best, the thing I like is that you can put the guards in and out of the bra as you need to, plus it works on its own as a great gym/workout bra as well. Other than that I would suggest may be asking your instructor, they may have an idea of where best to look.

Ladies Cool Chest Guard

http://www.playwell.co.uk/store/acatalog/Ladies_Protection.html