9. The following protective equipment is compulsory:

9.1. WKF approved mitts, one contestant wearing red and the other wearing blue.
9.2. Gum shield.
9.3. WKF approved body protection (for all athletes) plus chest protector for female athletes.
9.4. The shin pads approved by the WKF, one contestant wearing red and the other wearing blue.
9.5. The foot protection approved by the WKF, one contestant wearing red and the other wearing blue.
9.6. [VALID UNTIL 31.12.15 – ELIMINATED FROM 1.1.2016]: Cadets will, in addition to the above, also wear the WKF approved face mask.

Groin Guards are not mandatory but if worn must be of approved WKF type.