Wrist Guards/Armor

[Dyre]

I just recently started fighting within the realm Salamandastron and I have found that my wrists are really sore after fighting for a while, and I was wondering if anyone knew of a person who makes wrist supports that can also be considered armor. I know that a hit to the hand doesnt count, but if the wrist support could go down the arm to the elbow, it could possibly count as armor as well. I believe the best thing it would be made of is leather, so I was wondering if anyone knew how to make them, or someone who did, or a company who did. Or if it is even a good idea at all.

[varadin]

to support the wrist you need a wrap normally. I suggest getting MMA gloves. Put them on first and then if you want armor just put bracers on over it.

If your wrists are sore you are most likely using your wrist in your shots to much. Go watch the videos Clalibus does on body mechanics and save yourself a lot of pain. They are on youtube, search skbc body mechanics.

[Arrakis]

Seconded. ACE elastic bandages are great, too, if you know how to use them, but you definitely need to use your wrists less.

[Dyre]

Thank you both, I shall check out those gloves and wraps. I will also check out the video, hopefully it will help.

I will ask my realm leader to show me more techniques just in case I cannot understand the video.

Hopefully this will help my fighting style a little bit more. I have been trying to avoid harder shots recently, but that isnt always a good strategy.

[giovinco]

Elastic Bandages are essential when fighting persists to the point of injury. They should be part of every first aid kit, and can be used to compress swelling or secure hot and cold paks to the area.

[No'Vak]

Yeah I suggest learning to not throw with your wrist.

I used to do it, and my whole hand/wrist would hurt bad for a couple days. I thought it was just a part of fighting.

Even with barely decent body mechanics it should go away. God knows I have horrible body mechanics and my wrist stopped hurting.

[Dyre]

Actually only a few weeks after I posted this, my wrists stopped hurting. I did make a pair of bracers which really help support my wrists. I think it was just the pain of starting out fast and furious while fighting.

[Derian]

Chalk it up to a lesson learned. Build strength to resolve pain before going to equipment.