Karate gumshields · Lab-made in Dorset
Fast kicks and punches mean contact can come from anywhere. A custom karate gumshield is made from your own impression, so it's slim enough for kiai and kumite and secure enough to stay put.
In Karate, control is everything—but as any practitioner knows, even the most controlled "Sunome" (contact) can result in a stray fist or foot. Whether you are competing under WKF (World Karate Federation) rules or training in a full-contact Dojo like Kyokushin, your gumshield needs to be as disciplined as your technique.
Karate demands a balance of high-impact protection and the ability to breathe sharply during explosive movements.
WKF Compliance: For official competition, mouthguards are mandatory for Kumite. While they don't always require a specific brand stamp, many organizations prefer clear or transparent models to ensure officials can see if a guard is being worn.
Breathability for "Kiai": Karate involves sharp, sudden exhalations and vocalizations. Our Karate range features a slim, ergonomic fit that stays locked to your upper arch, so it won't drop or obstruct your airway when you kiai.
Low-Profile Shock Absorption: Since Karate strikes (Uchi) are often lightning-fast, you need a guard that can disperse energy instantly. Our dual-layer technology uses a rigid outer shell to deflect the snap of a strike and a gel liner to cushion your teeth.
Lateral Stability: Essential for when you’re caught mid-transition or during a sweep (Ashi Barai), where the jaw is most vulnerable to side-on impact.
Shop Karate-Ready Gumshields
Every gumshield on this page is custom-moulded to your exact dental impression and built for the precision demands of karate. Popular choices for karateka:
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Did you know? Under WKF rules, if a contestant is found not to be wearing a gumshield after the bout has started, they are immediately disqualified. Don't let a forgotten guard end your tournament before it begins.
Unlike bulky, "one-size-fits-all" guards, our Karate gumshields are designed to be remoldable. If your bite changes or the fit feels off after a few months of heavy training, you can simply re-boil and re-mold to ensure the fit is always 100% secure.
Athletes rate us
Great service. Quick turnaround, first-class contact with the graphics department to check a colour issue (from my end) and a great fitting training guard. Highly recommended!
I just purchased an extra thick gumshield for boxing and I'm really impressed. I've only used boil and bite gumshields previously and found they were really bulky, making it difficult to breathe — and they fall out easily.
I feel like more people should know about the company — great service and price point, and you get a product that protects your gums, made especially to fit your mouth perfectly.
Questions
Can't find your answer? Our lab team is happy to help — including team and club orders.
Custom gumshields are widely used in karate. Check your federation's current rules, especially on colours, before ordering a design for competition.
Yes — because it's made from an impression of your own teeth, a custom guard grips securely and won't shift during fast exchanges.
Yes — we make custom gumshields for juniors and adults. A junior guard will need replacing as their teeth change.
Your kit comes with clear step-by-step instructions and the impression takes about 60 seconds. See our impression guide.
Yes. If you wear braces or would rather not take your own, get in touch and we'll put you in touch with a local dental practice that works with our lab.
Every gumshield is covered by our 100% fit guarantee. If you have any problem with the fit, get in touch and our lab team will help.
How it works
No boil-and-bite guesswork. Just a lab-made guard, built from your own impression — from the comfort of home.
Choose your gumshield, colour and design. Order before 3pm and we post your impression kit the same day.
Follow the simple instructions — it takes about 60 seconds. Post it back to our lab free.
Our technicians build your gumshield and deliver it to your door within 7–10 working days.
Prefer a professional impression?
Don't fancy taking your own impression? Tell us where you are and we'll put you in touch with a dental practice near you that works with our lab. They'll take an impression or a quick digital scan, and we'll make your guard from it.
Dental professional? Order through Bridge Dental Laboratory
Ready?
Order before 3pm and your impression kit ships the same day. Custom gumshield at your door in 10 days or less.
