Some events try to prevent eye poking by having fighters wear gloves with webbing over the fingers.

No boots or shoes are allowed as of the 2006-2007 season, though fighters originally wore boots.

All fighters must also wear protective headgear, a key difference from the professional bouts.

For example, fighters must wear headgear and, in most cases, thumbless 8-ounce gloves.

After completing their initial training, fighters wear a black krama for at least another ten years.

A good fighter wears his guy down and takes him down in style.

The fighter can also wear protective equipment according to their particular style (knee or leg pads).

In the film, fighters wear the leaves on their sleeves to show their loyalty.

Unlike the elder warriors, the young taan fighters wore almost no armor.

Some fighters still wear black Fedayeen uniforms, American officers say.