Martial arts sparring vest

Abstract

This invention a “martial arts sparring vest” features a single unit design to be utilized by participants during martial arts sparring contests. The multi-colored fabrics of white, red and blue visually enhance the scoring and non-scoring regions and thereby increase the visibility of these areas for participants, judges and referees. The vest features a front loading vertical zipper and protective flap making it very easy for participants of all ages to put on and take off the vest. The 5-ply construction and inserts are constructed of lightweight fabric and padding enhancing the level of comfort for the participant. Customized sizing with strategic contouring on the front, side and back portions of the vest allow for enhanced freedom of movement during the execution of martial arts technique. The single cut patterning of the inside, middle and outside layers simplifies manufacturing, construction and customization.

1 . A martial arts sparring vest to be utilized during martial arts sparring contests.  
   
   
       2 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 1  wherein the vest is equipped with colored inserts to be affixed to the outside layer visually displaying scoring and non-scoring areas,  
   
   
       3 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 2  wherein the vest outside, middle and inside layers are constructed from single sections of fabric materials.  
   
   
       4 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 3  wherein the vest is secured to the participant with a vertical front and center zipper.  
   
   
       5 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 4  wherein the zipper of the 5-ply layered vest is protected by a reinforced fabric flap.  
   
   
       6 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 5  wherein the vest is constructed with contoured cuts on the side torso portions.  
   
   
       7 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 6  wherein the vest is constructed with a martial arts belt notch in the front, lower, center portion.  
   
   
       8 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 5  and  7  wherein the vest is reinforced with plastic polymer inserts to be affixed to the middle layer for strength and stability.  
   
   
       9 . A martial arts sparring vest as in  claim 4  and  8  wherein the outside layer right and left are secured to the outside layer center of the vest with shoulder flaps.