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Martial Arts Insurance

Essential Travel has designed its Martial Arts Travel Insurance with the sports enthusiast in mind.

So if you're planning on participating in martial arts activity whilst on your travels this is the policy for you.

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Policy Includes

  • Up to £1,000 cover for sports equipment in transit
  • Martial Arts cover is included in our grade 2 sports insurance policy!
  • Buy online for immediate cover
  • All our policies are underwritten by White Horse Insurance Ireland Ltd

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Martial arts



Martial arts vacations are becoming very popular. If you are planning to go on a martial arts trip, be sure you are covered by sports travel insurance. This way, you do not have to worry about medical bills in case you incur injuries.

Martial arts can give you serious cuts and bruises. Often, these are caused by lack of attention or focus, leading to unintended "slip ups" like hitting too hard or landing on very vulnerable areas. Since martial arts require a lot of kicking and running, sprains in the ankle and toes are also common. Uneven flooring and miscalculated landings are the major reasons that these injuries occur. Elbows are also liable to sprains because of hyperextension or when a joint has been locked or when manipulated in some other way.

Another common injury in martial arts is the 'jamming' of your fingers and toes. This happens when you kick or punch in an improper manner, hitting a pad or bag too hard.

Martial arts is a Grade 2 risk sport. Before throwing a kick and punch, protect yourself by wearing all the recommended safety gear and availing of sports travel insurance.