hey this might sound a bit crazy but has anyone thought of using a HANS device in sparring to prevent concussion? If you don’t know what a HANS device is then suggest you google it but it’s basically a racing harness that keeps the helmet from moving. What say you MA planet?
Pointless because you're not exposed to the same forces in sparring as a 70mph car crash. Unless you get kicked in the face by Saenchai. Then no protective equipment will help you.
I did google it (because I didn't know what it was). The info I saw said it primarily prevents a backward motion of the head. Secondarily, it restricts rotation. That's a nice idea for boxing, but the priorities are backwards. Brain injury in boxing mostly comes from rotation -- a sharp hook to the jaw/cheek spins the head too fast. So, it might work, but it probably needs some redesign.
Yeah it would definitely need a redesign and the restricted head movement might make it safer but pointless because it could promote bad habits. It was just something i’ve been thinking about.