Karate Mitt

Name: Karate Mitt
Brand: Everstar Sports
SKU: ES-0004
Price: 350 ZAR
Availability: InStock

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R350

Karate gloves with thumb protection — built for safe, controlled training and competition. Suitable for students of all ages and skill levels. Buy karate gloves online in South Africa or enquire now for availability.

Available Sizes

Available Colours

Red Blue White

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SKUES-0004
DivisionKarate
SizesSmall – Extra Large (4 options)
ColoursRed · Blue · White
PriceR350
BrandEverstar Sports
DeliveryNationwide — South Africa

About the Karate Mitt

Karate mitts protect both people in a sparring exchange. In a striking art built around controlled contact, the mitt takes the edge off the knuckle without adding the bulk of a boxing glove or restricting the open-hand techniques that karate uses.

Foam-padded across the knuckles with an open palm and thumb, secured by an elasticated wrist. Sizes S to XL.

Sizing

Measure your hand circumference around the widest part of the palm, excluding the thumb:

Small — approx. 15–18cm. Juniors.
Medium — approx. 18–20cm. Teens and smaller adults.
Large — approx. 20–22cm. Most adults.
Extra Large — approx. 22cm and above.

The mitt should sit snug with the padding centred over the knuckles when you make a fist. If it slides around, the padding will not be where the impact is.

Why not just use boxing gloves?

Boxing gloves close the hand permanently, which removes every open-hand technique in karate — shuto, nukite, open-hand blocks and any grabbing or controlling motion.

The karate mitt leaves the palm and fingers free so the full technical vocabulary stays available while still protecting the knuckle. It is also considerably lighter, which suits the speed of karate kumite far better than a padded boxing glove would.

Care and association rules

Air them out after every session and wipe the outer down. Open-palm mitts absorb sweat directly, so sealing them in a bag will ruin them quickly and make them unpleasant to wear.

Different karate associations specify different mitt colours and styles for competition — red and blue are commonly required for kumite so judges can score cleanly. Check with your dojo before buying for a tournament. Add a gum guard, shin and instep guards and groin protection to complete a sparring kit.

Common questions

What size karate mitts do I need?

Measure your hand circumference around the widest part of the palm, excluding the thumb: roughly 15-18cm for Small, 18-20cm Medium, 20-22cm Large and 22cm or more Extra Large. The padding should sit centred over your knuckles when you make a fist.

Can I use boxing gloves instead of karate mitts?

No. Boxing gloves close the hand permanently, which removes every open-hand technique in karate - shuto, nukite, open-hand blocks and any grabbing motion. Karate mitts leave the palm and fingers free while still protecting the knuckles.

What colour karate mitts are needed for competition?

Many associations require red and blue mitts for kumite so judges can score cleanly. Check with your dojo or association before buying for a tournament, as requirements vary.

How do you clean karate mitts?

Wipe the outer down after each session and air them out fully. Because the palm is open they absorb sweat directly, so never seal them in a closed gym bag.