We at Gorilla believe that Sparring is the foundation of all you training in the combat sports, if you don't spar with someone on a regular basis you can never develop the skills needed to be a good fighter. And because we feel that sparring is the cornerstone to your success. we made sure our gear safer then the competitions, if we can make sure you get an extra round in before your hands hurt or before your sparring partners quits on you. then you'll be just a little bit better next time around.