Just used your promo code I read from a reply you left to someone. You’re a G for that. Saved me some coin and helped me decide on these guards. Cheers to you.
I just received my new pair of yokkao shin guards today, feel so nice, been using the hayabusa t3’s for couple years now, and the difference in padding and stability is crazy. Hayabusa a are so much thinner compared to Yokkaos. No more bruised shins from sparring anymore. Thanks for the review
How are you guys finding the matrix vs others, I started with the fairtex sp5 and then to in fight style guards. I actually felt maybe the fairtex had better protection which is funny because that was early in my journey. It could also possibly be I kick harder now so sometimes if someone checks well it can slightly hurt. I'm still skeptical of the infightstye ones. Have used them solid 9 months. Thinking of the matrix since they got awesome colours!
Do you own a pair of Topking Shin Guards? Im Stuck between these two, i heard Topking are pretty Light, but i really dont like microfiber leather. And you really dont find any review about yokkao gear, so i appreciate your Videos.
Thanks man! For all the social media presence of YOKKAO, I'm surprised that people don't put up more vids. I don't own top king ones, but some members of my gym do and they seem to like them. tbh I don't expect yokkao ones to be that much better, but I got them anyways cause I'm a fanboy and people generally compliment me on them (which makes me happy).
Randomly enough. This is exactly the video I was looking for. Currently looking at some Yokkao gear (shin pads) and I'm also the same height as you haha. Thanks for this video man. So you've never had any issues with the fitting / size (M) ? I was worried M might be too big. Also, have you tried out their Ankle Supports and Wrist wraps?
Yo! I have not had probz with the fit / size. I haven’t felt like they were too big or small. My measurement from knee to ankle is about 15 ish inches to give you a reference. I haven’t gotten their ankle support yet, but I do have 2 of their wraps. I love them actually and if you hang them after every practice, they’ll be good to go. I actually have a review up on my channel if you wanna check it out!
Hey Izzy, thanks for this review. I am around 5'7, 155lbs (70kg), and I purchased this in small size after reading that it fits large. The length is fine (maybe even slightly long for my liking), but I found that the shin part near the knee does not fit my leg for some reason. My shins seem to be too big to fit inside the small and narrow shin compartment. I was wondering whether you had the same problem, and if that area expands naturally?
Mmmm this isn’t a problem for me. I would reach out to yokkao to ask how to get your knee in there. I think I got mine in medium as a 5’5” guy. Hope you can get it sorted out. Keep me updated!
Yo! My knee to ankle measurement is 15 inches so medium works for me. If your measurement is larger (sounds like it would be), then large is probably your best bet. What did the sizing chart recommend? I would follow that because they’ve sold so much gear in the last 5 years without changing it, so they must be accurate. If you can’t catch one of their holiday sales, feel free to use my code IZZYR for 10% off!
Nothing wrong with spending money on something that makes you happy lol it helps me want to use the product and go hard. Look good feel good train good live good 😎
Thank you for the review. I'm 5" 5 also. (68) kgs. I've 2 pair's of Yokkao shin pads, both are Medium. Found them quite stiff and heavy to begin with, but once I used them a couple of times, they're much more comfortable. Only thing is the top strap is up to the crease in the back of my knees. It doesn't prevent me from bending my knees for checking or anything. Being 5"5 as well, do you ever find the top strap going into the crease of your knees when you're bending your knee or checking kicks??
No it doesn’t get in there often. I find them to be very comfortable actually. I just don’t like how they shift sometimes, but I feel all shin guards do that.
Very easy to make them on your own for super cheap and save thousands of dollars if you have large gym/studio. But I will say that Yakkao makes good training gear. Only problem is their website and ordering process is not the best unless it improved recently. If you are training boxing, do not overuse shin guards! If you do, you will not properly train shins and you might as well go train something else like kickboxing, ballet or no touch Yellow Bamboo martial art. Cannot stress that enough. No overuse shin guards.
Hey nice Review! I bought them too an the elastic band under the foot is exactly where i push of the ground, this feels very slippery. Does this change over time or do you think I have the wrong size? Thx for your answer ;)
@@izzyr__ I mean when i push off the back leg to cover distance (for a long jab for example) my backleg slips easily bringing me in a bad position. I should have sayed "the elastic band is where the sole of my foot would normaly touch the ground". Maybe I just have to wear them a in a little
I just got a pair in size M recommended by their sizing chart but noticed the top strap digs into the back of my knee when i bend them. I also noticed that there is space between my shin and the padding mainly because the padding seems thick on the side walls. I'm wondering if you have any of these issues.
I have big calves as well. I’d go by their sizing chart. Even if you bought larger to fit your calves, I think you’d hate it more if it was too long for you.
I have thicc calves (ahem, quarantine) and the medium just arrived to my door... they fit my height (I'm 5'3") ok... but they are SO firm... it's like I want to be nestled in a larger size but shorten the length by like an inch. Any thoughts or advice?
I also have thicc thighs haha. In terms of firmness do you mean that they don’t flex when you try to velcro the straps on and it causes it to be a bit tight? I’d say that for this style of shin guard, they provide the max level of protection when you kick and so are more firm. As you go more flexible in material, the more you’ll feel the other person’s kicks. At the lowest level of protection, I think there are shin guards that slip on more like socks. I do remember them feeling clunky at first, but after using them, I may have gotten used to it or they could have broken in a little. Maybe slip them on and kick the heavy bag or pads for a bit. They may loosen up. Lemme know how they go!
They dont cradle my shins. I can velcro them but there is this awkward space between the guard and my shin when they are strapped. It's as if I need something wider. I'm afraid to go larger due to length. I wonder if I should seek out another brand? But they match my gloves too 😩
@@cuevasheather I recently purchased this in small and I am 5'7, 70kg and have the same problem. I like the length, maybe better if it was even shorter but there is a shin gap near my knee area. I am wondering if it will disappear once its broken in
Have you had problems with the velcro staying strapped? I really want to buy some Yokkao shin guards but I heard that's one of the common problems people have.
I haven’t had this problem with the shin guards, but I have had this problem with the gloves. Granted I’ve had the gloves for a bit longer. I wouldn’t even consider that a big problem, because I can just press down extra hard at the end and it’ll stay put.
I have the combat corner, and they do look similar but there is very few differences in the foot part. I think and is just my opinion by looks because I have never hold the yokkao shin guards, but looks like the combat corner provides better protection in the foot area. Also the tag in the combat corner says made in Pakistan and I believe yokkao products are made in Thailand. But who knows.
@@izzyr__ thanks you. Also, you said the price was 100 right, its 154 now 3 years later haha. Your review is much appreciated since not a lot of youtubers review these shinpad products. I been looking and find only 1 other vid from a japanese guy reviewing blue ones.
I’m at about 15 inches for the same shin dimension. I’d say you could maybe go for a small if that’s the case. Even in their sizing chart I think it recommends size small for the both of us (I’m 5’5”). Let me know what size you end up getting!
Do you feel your shin guards are too big? I got a medium, based off the size chart, but overall they felt too big. In relation to my question about the foot strap, it seems so weird to me that they would design the foot strap to go over the ball of the foot when that’s a point of contact to the ground and instead could have it cover the arch area of the foot.
@@PuraVidaMasVida Nah I think they fit me well. I guess it depends on what you're used to! These types of shin guards are definitely the most protective that I've used. Feel free to hmu up IG if you wanna talk there @izzy.py
My knee to my ankle is about 15 inches and it fits just fine. I don’t think they expanded this entire time. Still love them to this day. Thanks for the question!
Yo! Thanks for watching my review on the Yokkao Matrix Muay Thai Shin Guards. Lemme know who you think provides the best muay thai gear!
The closeups and ASMR fiddling sounds convey a pretty good idea of the material quality, better than any verbal description
I’ll add those into my next reviews!
Just used your promo code I read from a reply you left to someone. You’re a G for that. Saved me some coin and helped me decide on these guards. Cheers to you.
Sweet! Happy you were able to save some coin. This gear can be so expensive 😅
@@izzyr__ it definitely adds up scary fast!
I just received my new pair of yokkao shin guards today, feel so nice, been using the hayabusa t3’s for couple years now, and the difference in padding and stability is crazy. Hayabusa a are so much thinner compared to Yokkaos. No more bruised shins from sparring anymore. Thanks for the review
Oh dude. I love the padding on the yokkao ones. I really do not want to get hurt, so I really rely on them.
@@izzyr__ never get the Hayabusa T3’s then 😂 yokkao for the rest of my training days me thinks
I sold my hayabusha T3 they were disappointing. Ordered the yakkao matrix today. Also have the venum pro evo lite they also nice
@bruceadkins9147 how are you liking them
How are you guys finding the matrix vs others, I started with the fairtex sp5 and then to in fight style guards. I actually felt maybe the fairtex had better protection which is funny because that was early in my journey. It could also possibly be I kick harder now so sometimes if someone checks well it can slightly hurt. I'm still skeptical of the infightstye ones. Have used them solid 9 months.
Thinking of the matrix since they got awesome colours!
Do you own a pair of Topking Shin Guards? Im Stuck between these two, i heard Topking are pretty Light, but i really dont like microfiber leather. And you really dont find any review about yokkao gear, so i appreciate your Videos.
Thanks man! For all the social media presence of YOKKAO, I'm surprised that people don't put up more vids. I don't own top king ones, but some members of my gym do and they seem to like them. tbh I don't expect yokkao ones to be that much better, but I got them anyways cause I'm a fanboy and people generally compliment me on them (which makes me happy).
Randomly enough. This is exactly the video I was looking for.
Currently looking at some Yokkao gear (shin pads) and I'm also the same height as you haha.
Thanks for this video man.
So you've never had any issues with the fitting / size (M) ? I was worried M might be too big.
Also, have you tried out their Ankle Supports and Wrist wraps?
Yo! I have not had probz with the fit / size. I haven’t felt like they were too big or small. My measurement from knee to ankle is about 15 ish inches to give you a reference.
I haven’t gotten their ankle support yet, but I do have 2 of their wraps. I love them actually and if you hang them after every practice, they’ll be good to go. I actually have a review up on my channel if you wanna check it out!
Hey Izzy, thanks for this review. I am around 5'7, 155lbs (70kg), and I purchased this in small size after reading that it fits large. The length is fine (maybe even slightly long for my liking), but I found that the shin part near the knee does not fit my leg for some reason. My shins seem to be too big to fit inside the small and narrow shin compartment. I was wondering whether you had the same problem, and if that area expands naturally?
Mmmm this isn’t a problem for me. I would reach out to yokkao to ask how to get your knee in there. I think I got mine in medium as a 5’5” guy. Hope you can get it sorted out. Keep me updated!
What’s up bro, quick question. I’m 5’10 165lbs do you think a M or an L would be a better fit?
Yo! My knee to ankle measurement is 15 inches so medium works for me. If your measurement is larger (sounds like it would be), then large is probably your best bet. What did the sizing chart recommend? I would follow that because they’ve sold so much gear in the last 5 years without changing it, so they must be accurate. If you can’t catch one of their holiday sales, feel free to use my code IZZYR for 10% off!
Hey bro! I a have tha same size. What size you choose ???
Nothing wrong with spending money on something that makes you happy lol it helps me want to use the product and go hard. Look good feel good train good live good 😎
Yo! This is my motto. No better feeling than being proud of what you’re wearing!
Thank you for the review. I'm 5" 5 also. (68) kgs. I've 2 pair's of Yokkao shin pads, both are Medium. Found them quite stiff and heavy to begin with, but once I used them a couple of times, they're much more comfortable. Only thing is the top strap is up to the crease in the back of my knees. It doesn't prevent me from bending my knees for checking or anything. Being 5"5 as well, do you ever find the top strap going into the crease of your knees when you're bending your knee or checking kicks??
No it doesn’t get in there often. I find them to be very comfortable actually. I just don’t like how they shift sometimes, but I feel all shin guards do that.
@izzyr__ Many thanks for your response. I thought the video was very informative and very helpful. Thank you for replying so quickly..
@markreid2877 glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
Very easy to make them on your own for super cheap and save thousands of dollars if you have large gym/studio.
But I will say that Yakkao makes good training gear. Only problem is their website and ordering process is not the best unless it improved recently.
If you are training boxing, do not overuse shin guards! If you do, you will not properly train shins and you might as well go train something else like kickboxing, ballet or no touch Yellow Bamboo martial art. Cannot stress that enough. No overuse shin guards.
Thanks for the tip bro!
Hey nice Review! I bought them too an the elastic band under the foot is exactly where i push of the ground, this feels very slippery. Does this change over time or do you think I have the wrong size? Thx for your answer ;)
Hmm really if it covers up to your knee, then it is the correct size. And what do you mean by push? You mean for the teep?
@@izzyr__ I mean when i push off the back leg to cover distance (for a long jab for example) my backleg slips easily bringing me in a bad position. I should have sayed "the elastic band is where the sole of my foot would normaly touch the ground". Maybe I just have to wear them a in a little
You ever get this figured out? Would suck to buy another just to try it out lol. May be better to modify it yourself if everything else fits well.
really great stuff man, thanks; you still using these??
I’ve slowed down my training lately, but up until end of last year, I still use them!
I just got a pair in size M recommended by their sizing chart but noticed the top strap digs into the back of my knee when i bend them. I also noticed that there is space between my shin and the padding mainly because the padding seems thick on the side walls. I'm wondering if you have any of these issues.
No issues for me. Does it feel comfortable for you and work when you spar tho?
What do you wipe your shin guards with?
Clorox whipes
Hey how tall are you ? I am considering buying yokkao Shinguards but i am unsure about the size
I’m 5’5” and I bought a medium. Fits me just fine!
@@izzyr__ I think the size chart says S for 5"5, why did you choose M?
I don’t remember actually! I could have been just wrong. Maybe now I should try out the smalls…
Sir I wanna asked you a question do you buy both shin pads separately? Because I keep on hearing that 91£ is for 1 shinguard
They come in a set. I would look for a listing on the yokkao site that has pictures of 2 sides
solid after 1.5 years i just need to find what size would be best for me 6'2 195 big calves
I have big calves as well. I’d go by their sizing chart. Even if you bought larger to fit your calves, I think you’d hate it more if it was too long for you.
@@izzyr__ thank you
I have thicc calves (ahem, quarantine) and the medium just arrived to my door... they fit my height (I'm 5'3") ok... but they are SO firm... it's like I want to be nestled in a larger size but shorten the length by like an inch. Any thoughts or advice?
I also have thicc thighs haha.
In terms of firmness do you mean that they don’t flex when you try to velcro the straps on and it causes it to be a bit tight? I’d say that for this style of shin guard, they provide the max level of protection when you kick and so are more firm. As you go more flexible in material, the more you’ll feel the other person’s kicks. At the lowest level of protection, I think there are shin guards that slip on more like socks. I do remember them feeling clunky at first, but after using them, I may have gotten used to it or they could have broken in a little. Maybe slip them on and kick the heavy bag or pads for a bit. They may loosen up. Lemme know how they go!
They dont cradle my shins. I can velcro them but there is this awkward space between the guard and my shin when they are strapped. It's as if I need something wider. I'm afraid to go larger due to length. I wonder if I should seek out another brand? But they match my gloves too 😩
@@cuevasheather I recently purchased this in small and I am 5'7, 70kg and have the same problem. I like the length, maybe better if it was even shorter but there is a shin gap near my knee area. I am wondering if it will disappear once its broken in
I’m not sure if mine opened up at all. You may be using your shin guards more than me tho.
Have you had problems with the velcro staying strapped? I really want to buy some Yokkao shin guards but I heard that's one of the common problems people have.
I haven’t had this problem with the shin guards, but I have had this problem with the gloves. Granted I’ve had the gloves for a bit longer. I wouldn’t even consider that a big problem, because I can just press down extra hard at the end and it’ll stay put.
They look very similar to the Combat Corner HMIT Shin Guards. I wonder if they are manufactured in the same factory.
I’m starting to think the same thing. They have videos of the gear being hand stitched, but I’m wondering if it’s just some other supplier’s factory.
@@izzyr__ it's possible. I notice a small difference in the way they passed the foot, but other than that it looks like the same shin guard
I have the combat corner, and they do look similar but there is very few differences in the foot part. I think and is just my opinion by looks because I have never hold the yokkao shin guards, but looks like the combat corner provides better protection in the foot area. Also the tag in the combat corner says made in Pakistan and I believe yokkao products are made in Thailand. But who knows.
Honestly I’m not sure if I believe if YOKKAO really does make them in Thailand 😅
does the top part poke your knee at all (which causes uncomfortable feeling?)
Nope, these fit me very well!
@@izzyr__ thanks you. Also, you said the price was 100 right, its 154 now 3 years later haha.
Your review is much appreciated since not a lot of youtubers review these shinpad products. I been looking and find only 1 other vid from a japanese guy reviewing blue ones.
@DungNgo-zi8jg no problem! Yeah the prices have really shot up over time. Hope you can enjoy them too!
@@izzyr__ appreciate you brother.
hi mate im 5'2 around 160ibs what size would you recommend, my shin dimentions are 14.5inch (under knee to ankle bone) and from ankle to toes 5'5 inch
I’m at about 15 inches for the same shin dimension. I’d say you could maybe go for a small if that’s the case. Even in their sizing chart I think it recommends size small for the both of us (I’m 5’5”). Let me know what size you end up getting!
Do you have a tape measure? If so could you measure the top to bottom of the shin guard and also the toe section
@@burhanbhutta6501 Top to ankle is a smidge over 16 inches and ankle to toe is 7 inches. Hope that helps.
Do they provide enough Protection throughout an entire sparring training?
Yes they provide a great amount of protection. I wouldn't change out my shin guards for any other type.
@@izzyr__ thx bro, i just purchased them
Great choice. I was going between the white and the yellows that I ended up getting!
Curious if the elastic band on the bottom goes over the ball of your foot. Mine does and seems to be very slippery
Mine fits right at the ball of my foot.
Do you feel your shin guards are too big? I got a medium, based off the size chart, but overall they felt too big. In relation to my question about the foot strap, it seems so weird to me that they would design the foot strap to go over the ball of the foot when that’s a point of contact to the ground and instead could have it cover the arch area of the foot.
@@PuraVidaMasVida Nah I think they fit me well. I guess it depends on what you're used to! These types of shin guards are definitely the most protective that I've used. Feel free to hmu up IG if you wanna talk there @izzy.py
Do you think they’re good for beginners?
Yah I don’t they’re a bad choice for any level. They do run more expensive than other brands, so if you plan on sticking with MT, then it’s def worth!
@@izzyr__ Ok then!!! Thank you!
( I literally just ordered a pair - $119)
Awesome! Lemme know how you like them :)
@@izzyr__ will do
What do you wipe them with after training?
Just Clorox wipes. They’ve been fine so far!
Question: How was the fit for you? Looks like you got a medium. Did they expand a little bit over time? thanks!
My knee to my ankle is about 15 inches and it fits just fine. I don’t think they expanded this entire time. Still love them to this day. Thanks for the question!
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I just hate how they’re never labelled R and L
I like to orient them by having the straps wrap outward. R and L would save my brain from this extra work tho!