There are different types of equipment needed for kickboxing, each with relative uses to protect the fighter. Each piece of equipment is designed to help protect you and your sparring partners. If you are just starting out, you wont need to purchase everything right away. As a beginner you will not need the protective sparring equipment as contact and sparring will only be allowed when you are ready. Kickboxing Equipment Kickboxing equipment are the different types of protective equipment and products used by a kickboxer during training and competitive fights. kickboxing equipment for training (non contact) can include heavy bags, medicine balls, boxing focus mitts, Thai kick pads, bag mitts and boxing gloves. For contact or sparring it will include 16oz sparring gloves, shin pads, head guard, groin guard and mouth guard Kickboxing equipment for amateur fights or competition include kickboxing gloves (10oz) hand wraps, mouth guard, groin guard, shin guards and ...